Christos Plakas, MD

Dr. Christos Plakas, M.D., a board-certified and fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Plakas is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, as well as the New Jersey Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics.

Philosophy of Care:

In a day and age where everyone is connected with just a few clicks, he feels that accessibility to your doctor should be no different; no call services, no long wait times, and clear, open communication. Dr. Plakas prides himself on giving every family personal attention and responsiveness when they need it most.

Clinical Interests:

Injuries to the Bones, Joints, and MusclesIncluding fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains, and growth-plate injuriesHip ConditionsIncluding hip dysplasia, hip fractures, Legg-Calv-Perthes disease, and slipped upper or capital femoral epiphysisUpper Extremity ConditionsIncluding brachial plexus palsyLower Extremity ConditionsIncluding clubfoot, limb-length discrepancies, and congenital, acquired, or post-traumatic deformitiesSpinal ConditionsIncluding discitis, scoliosis, spina bifida, cord injury, and kyphosisNeuromuscular DisordersIncluding cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spinal atrophy, and spina bifida