Keith Douglas Baldwin, MD., MPH., MSPT

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Chief, Neuro-Orthopaedics, The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Director of Orthopaedic Trauma, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Safety Officer Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
Contact information
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
34th Street & Civic Center Boulevard
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
2nd Floor, Wood Building
Philadelphia, PA 19104
34th Street & Civic Center Boulevard
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
2nd Floor, Wood Building
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Office: 215-590-1527
Fax: 215-590-1501
Fax: 215-590-1501
Publications
Education:
BS (Food Science & Nutrition)
University of Rhode Island, 1996.
MSPT (MS Physical Therapy)
Widener University, 2000.
MPH (Public Health)
University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Public Health, 2005.
MD (Medicine)
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine, 2006.
Permanent linkBS (Food Science & Nutrition)
University of Rhode Island, 1996.
MSPT (MS Physical Therapy)
Widener University, 2000.
MPH (Public Health)
University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Public Health, 2005.
MD (Medicine)
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine, 2006.
Description of Research Expertise
Scoliosis, Orthopedic Trauma, Rehabilitation, Pediatric Orthopedics, Epidemiology, Infection controlDescription of Clinical Expertise
Scoliosis, Orthopedic Trauma, Pediatric OrthopedicsSelected Publications
Li, Y; Bommieni, M; Baldwin, KDD; Sanborn, RM, Cook, D; Shore, BJ CORTICES Study Group: Differentiating between Knee Septic Arthritis and Lyme Arthritis in Children: A Clinical Prediction Algorithm from a Geographically Diverse Population. J Pediatr Orthop 45(1): e93-8, 2025.Stepanovich, M; Shore, BJ; Sanborn, RM; Cook, DL; Schoenecer, JG; Li, Y; CORTICES: Characteristics of Septic Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle in Children- Review of a Retrospective Multicenter Database. J Am Acad Orthop 2025.
Roper, B; Purtell, SR; De, S; McLaughlin, D; Truong, WH; Miller, ML; Swarup, I; Ramalingam, W; Sanders, JS; CORTICES: Practice Patterns Vary Widely in the Care of Pediatric and Adolescent Pelvic and Acetabular Fractures: A CORTICES Survey. J Pediatr Orthop 45(3): e229-e235, 2025.
Zheng, JL; Lie, Y; Hogue, G; Johnson, M; Anari, JB; Regan, MD; Baldwin, KD: What Imaging Does My AIS Patient Need? A Multi-Group Survey of Provider Preferences. Spine Deform 13(12): 351-9, 2025 Notes: Senior Author PI of study group grant funded through SRS.
Regan, MD; Spiegel, DA; Smith, K; Goodbody, CM; Baldwin, KD: Low Prevalence of Anaerobic Bacteria in Pediatric Septic Arthritis Makes Obtaining Anaerobic Cultures of Questionable Value. J Pediatr Orthop 45(4): e385-9, 2025 Notes: Senior Author.
Orellana, KJ; Bahdadi, S; Buttrick, E; Vark, PR; Baldwin, K; Shah, AS: Pediatric Medial Humeral Condyle Fractures: Classification, Treatment and Outcomes. J Pediatr Orthop 43(3): 113-119, 2025.
Hou, BQ; Anand, M; Hefley, WF; Hajdu KS; Chenard, S; Chandrashekar, A; Jamal, N; Greenberg, MJ; Baker, C, MD; Baldwin, K, MD; Moore-Lotridge, SN, PhD; Schoenecker, JG: It’s as Easy as CBC (with a Diff): Using the Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte-to-Platelet Ratio to determine the Severity of Pediatric Musculoskeletal Infection. EPOSNA, National Harbor, MD May 2024.
Regan, M; Spiegel, D, MD; Smith, K; Baldwin, K: Low Prevalence of Anaerobic Bacteria in Pediatric Septic Arthritis Makes Obtaining Anaerobic Cultures of Questionable Value EPOSNA, National Harbor, MD May 2024 Notes: (senior author).
Torres-Izquierdo, B; Tippabhatla, A; Baldwin, K; Upasani, VS; Sanders, J; Goldstein, R; Denning, JR,; Schaibley, C; Hosseinzadeh, P: Operative versus Nonoperative Treatment of Displaced Proximal Humerus Fractures in Adolescents: Results of a Prospective Multicenter Study. EPOSNA , National Harbor, MD May 2024.
Torres-Izquierdo, B; Tippabhatla, A; Baldwin, K; Upasani, VS, MD; Sanders, J; Goldstein, R; Denning, JR; Schaibley, C; Hosseinzadeh, P: There is No Role for Isolated Closed Reduction in Displaced Proximal Humerus Fractures in Adolescents: Results of a Prospective Multicenter Study. EPOSNA, National Harbor, MD May 2024.