Sean Tabaie, MD, MBA, FAAOS, FAOA

Experience

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  Saint Louis University

  Jul 2009 - Jun 2015

  Orthopaedic Surgery Resident
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  UC Davis Medical Center

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellow
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  Shriners Hospitals for Children - Northern California

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellow
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  St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Limb Reconstruction Fellow
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  The Royal Children's Hospital

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Limb Reconstruction Fellow
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  The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

  Dec 2016 - Sept 2024

  Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Pediatrics Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Pediatrics

  • Associate Professor

    Jul 2024 - Sept 2024

  • Assistant Professor

    Jan 2020 - Jun 2024

  • Instructor

    Dec 2016 - Jan 2020
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  Children's National Hospital

  Dec 2016 - Sept 2024

  Medical Director of the Gait and Motion Analysis Lab at the Fight for Children's Sports Medicine Center. The lab is a state-of-the-art center that provides planning for patients with movement difficulties, aids in documenting results of therapeutic procedures, and conducts research on future clinical applications of human movement analysis. Pediatric Orthopaedic surgeon with focus in neuromuscular conditions, limb reconstruction and trauma.

  • Medical Director of the Gait and Motion Analysis Laboratory

    Jun 2022 - Sept 2024

  • Co-Chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)- JER Center for Surgical Care

    May 2021 - Sept 2024

  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Dec 2016 - Sept 2024
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  Nationwide Children's Hospital

  Sept 2024 - now

  Sean Tabaie, MD, MBA, FAAOS, FAOA is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Clinical Professor at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. At Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dr. Tabaie serves as the Director, Cerebral Palsy & Neuro-Orthopaedics Program, Medical Director of the Honda Gait Analysis and Mobility Enhancement Center, Fellowship Director of the Neuro-Orthopaedics Program, Associate Fellowship Director of the General Orthopaedics Program and Associate Director of the Orthopaedic Innovation Program.Dr. Tabaie is board certified and is a fellow of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Orthopaedics Association. He is a true clinician-researcher, and has presented his research regionally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Tabaie has co-authored book chapters and has over 70 published scientific articles. He is an active member of many national/international professional societies, including the AAOS, AACPDM, POSNA, LLRS, AOA and holds numerous leadership positions within those organizations, including his current role on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.Dr. Tabaie’s research focuses promoting diversity, equity and inclusion and advancing innovation in pediatric orthopaedics. In the last few years, he has published numerous peer-reviewed manuscripts, focusing on topics such as surgical outcomes in underserved populations, healthcare disparities in pediatric orthopaedics, and novel treatment approaches for children with cerebral palsy. These publications not only have contributed to the scientific literature but also serve as a platform to address the gaps in knowledge and advocate for equitable access to care for all patients. Show less

  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Director of Neuro-Orthopaedic Division

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Associate Fellowship Director, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Program

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Fellowship Director, Neuro-Orthopaedic Surgery Program

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Medical Director of the Honda Gait Analysis and Mobility Enhancement Center

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Associate Director, Orthopaedic Innovation Program

    Sept 2024 - now
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  The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

  Mar 2025 - now

  Associate Professor

  Associate Professor Clinical - Orthopaedic Surgery