Steven Hwang, MD
Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Shriners Children’s – Philadelphia
Board Member, North American Spine Society & Scoliosis Research Society
Lecture Title: Tethered Cord and 3-Column Osteotomies
Dr. Steven Hwang is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Shriners Children’s – Philadelphia, where he specializes in spinal deformity and complex spine surgery in children. He is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and completed fellowship training in pediatric neurosurgery at Texas Children’s Hospital and spinal deformity at Shriners Hospitals for Children – Philadelphia.
Dr. Hwang earned his undergraduate degree in biology from Yale University and his medical degree from the University of Toronto. He completed his surgical internship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and neurosurgical residency at Tufts Medical Center.
His clinical and academic work focuses on improving outcomes in children with spinal disorders, particularly those with congenital and neuromuscular conditions such as spina bifida. He has authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications and leads research funded by Shriners, with an emphasis on spinal biomechanics, surgical innovation, and access to care.
Dr. Hwang serves on multiple national committees, including the Board of Directors of the North American Spine Society (NASS), where he directs the Evidence and Analysis Research Council. He is also active in the Scoliosis Research Society, currently serving on the L.E.A.D. leadership group and as Co-Chair of the Shriners Spine Study Group Case Discussions.
He is a reviewer for The Spine Journal, Neurosurgery, and Journal of Neurosurgery: Case Lessons, and participates in the NSQIP Quality Improvement Program as a Surgeon Champion. He is also a medical advisor to the Coalition Against Pediatric Pain and an advocate for global neurosurgery, contributing to nonprofit initiatives that expand surgical care in underserved regions.
Dr. Hwang brings a deep commitment to mentorship, research, and patient-centered innovation. His work continues to shape the evolving field of pediatric spine surgery and improve care for children with complex spinal conditions worldwide.