Greek-American Dr. Mara Selene (Katsou) Karamitopoulos, daughter of the successful New York based entrepreneur Mr. Lou Katsos, a renowned specialist in neuromuscular conditions herself, has been appointed chief of the Division of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and lead for pediatric orthopedic surgery services at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone.
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Dr. Karamitopoulos, a clinical associate professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, is a leader in the field of pediatric orthopedic surgery, having managed multidisciplinary teams since she joined NYU Langone in 2016. She treats a variety of pediatric orthopedic conditions, specializing in care for children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and other neuromuscular conditions. She heads a multidisciplinary neuromuscular clinic—one of just a few in New York—at the Center for Children, part of Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital. In her new post, she hopes to continue developing programs and facilities for general orthopedic issues in children such as sports injuries, hip dysplasia, lower extremity and foot deformities, and gait disorders while developing treatment plans specific to each child’s medical, physical, and emotional needs.
“I am so excited to continue growing our amazing pediatric orthopedics program at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital,” Dr. Karamitopoulos said to nyulangone.org. “It is such a joy to help a child get back to doing what they love, and I hope to bring this feeling to any child who comes through our doors, whether it is through surgery, compassionate communication, or simply listening.”
For children born with neuromuscular conditions and other disabilities, there are often significant barriers to care. Dr. Karamitopoulos, who also holds a master’s degree in public health from NYU, has a strong focus on social determinants of health and is particularly passionate about the importance of multilingual care for those who may not speak English as their first language or struggle with accessing care in other ways due to socioeconomic status, geographical location, and other factors.
