Dr. Hadeel Abaza, MD, is a board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, where she evaluates and treats children with a wide spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions, from congenital deformities to trauma and sports injuries, and is recognized for her compassionate, family-centered approach to care nationwidechildrens.org. She completed her medical degree at the University of Toledo College of Medicine (formerly the Medical College of Ohio) in 2001, where she developed a strong foundation in clinical medicine and surgical principles, and subsequently finished a comprehensive five-year orthopedic surgery residency at the Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University program in 2006, mastering fracture management, joint reconstruction, and perioperative patient care henryford.com. Her subsequent pediatric orthopedic fellowship at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, accredited by the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, provided specialized training in congenital and developmental disorders, pediatric trauma, and spinal deformity correction, equipping her with advanced skills in both operative and non-operative techniques for growing patients nationwidechildrens.orguhhospitals.org. Dr. Abaza holds board certification from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and maintains active medical licenses in Michigan (since 2004) and Ohio (since 2006), underscoring her commitment to maintaining the highest standards of medical practice and patient safety doximity.com. She holds affiliations with a broad network of hospitals across Ohio and Michigan, including ProMedica Toledo Hospital, Mercy Health–St. Vincent Medical Center, Parkview Bryan Hospital, Blanchard Valley Hospital, Ascension Saint John Hospital, Mercy Health Tiffin Hospital, University of Toledo Medical Center, and multiple Ascension and ProMedica campuses, enabling her to coordinate multidisciplinary care and surgical services across multiple sites care.healthline.comcare.healthline.com. With more than two decades of clinical practice, Dr. Abaza integrates her extensive experience to carefully evaluate each child’s unique needs, drawing on non-operative solutions such as bracing, tailored exercise programs, and physical therapy, as well as minimally invasive interventions and advanced surgical techniques—including arthroscopy, growth modulation procedures, and corrective osteotomies—always aiming to restore function with minimal discomfort and downtime health.usnews.comnationwidechildrens.org. Her clinical portfolio encompasses more than thirty pediatric orthopedic conditions, including achondroplasia, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, ankle sprains, anterior cruciate ligament injuries, arthrogryposis, Blount’s disease, bowlegs, clubfoot, brachial plexus injuries, and various congenital limb differences, ensuring that children receive tailored care for both common and complex diagnoses nationwidechildrens.org. Fluent in English and Arabic, she prioritizes clear, culturally sensitive communication with patients and their families, ensuring they fully understand their child’s diagnosis and treatment plan doctor.webmd.com. Her commitment to advancing pediatric orthopedic knowledge is reflected in her research contributions, including a detailed case report published in the European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports in January 2022, which describes a rare osteoid osteoma of the coracoid process manifesting as adhesive capsulitis in a 10-year-old and highlights her diagnostic acumen and dedication to improving patient comfort doximity.com. As a member of Doximity, Dr. Abaza engages with more than two million verified healthcare professionals in this secure network, utilizing features such as call shielding and one-way patient texting to support efficient, confidential telehealth consultations and to stay current with emerging research and clinical guidelines doximity.com. Her exemplary patient satisfaction—demonstrated by a 4.3 out of 5 average star rating—underscores the confidence families place in her expertise and empathetic care delivery
