Joseph G. Khoury, MD

Orthopedics

Primary Office

Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida 6535 Nemours Parkway Orlando, FL 32827 Appointment: (407) 650-7715

Other Offices

Get to Know Me

Dr. Joseph Khoury graduated from the University of Iowa College of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency there as well. He then completed a fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. He worked with Shriners Hospitals in Erie, PA and Tampa, and worked at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham, where he was an associate professor of surgery and residency program director for the orthopedic surgery residency program at the University of Alabama-Birmingham. He is now a professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Central Florida. 

Why I Treat Children

Kids are fun to be around and are generally motivated to get better so they can get back to what matters most in their lives — play. They are generally straightforward compared to adults and heal quickly.

What I'm Passionate About

I am passionate about helping kids and parents feel at ease. I strive to listen and communicate well so I can figure out what is really concerning the patient and family the most so I can address those concerns directly.

How I Try to Make A Difference

I try to stay on time, make sure I’m well prepared and address all concerns.

Education & Training

Fellowship

  • Pediatric Orthopedics - Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, 2004

Residency

  • Orthopedic Surgery - University of Iowa School of Medicine, 2003

Medical/Dental School

  • M.D. - University of Iowa, 1998

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Better Health FL Medicaid and Healthy Kids
  • Aetna HMO/POS/PPO/EPO
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Florida (FKA Prestige Health Choice)
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield HMO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield Non HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida Blue Select
  • Cigna & Great West HMO/POS Open Access
  • Cigna & Great West PPO/EPO
  • Community Care Plan Medicaid
  • Employers Health Network PPO
  • Evolutions Healthcare
  • First Health Aetna PPO/EPO
  • Florida Community Care
  • Florida Medicaid
  • Health First Health Plans
  • HealthSmart Health Plans PPO
  • HUMANA HEALTHY HORIZONS (FKA HUMANA MEDICAID)
  • Humana HMO/POS
  • Humana PPO/EPO
  • Molina Healthcare Medicaid
  • Multiplan PPO
  • Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO ORL
  • Prime Health Services PPO Specialty Florida
  • Seminole Tribe of Florida
  • Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids
  • Simply Healthcare Medicaid HMO
  • Star Healthcare Network
  • Sunshine SMI/CMS 19 & 21
  • Sunshine State Health Plan Medicaid
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • Tricare/Humana Military Health Services/CHAMPVA
  • United Healthcare Commercial Products
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid
  • Volusia Health Network PPO/EPO

  • Clubfoot
  • Foot and Ankle Conditions
  • Fracture Management
  • Hand and Upper Extremities
  • Hip Conditions
  • Knee Conditions
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal Deformities

Research Activities

Dr. Khoury is actively involved in clinical research and has published dozens of articles in orthopedic journals and published several book chapters. He’s presented at national and international orthopedic meetings.

Medical Interests

Dr. Khoury has a passion for pediatric foot and ankle problems, infantile scoliosis and orthopedic care of patients with cerebral palsy.

  • Workplace Hazards in Orthopaedic Surgery Training: A Nationwide Resident Survey Involving Sharps-related Injuries.; The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; (2022).

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  • Reliability of radiographic measurements for hip dysplasia using a reduced radiation technique.; Journal of pediatric orthopedics. Part B; (2022).

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  • The Introduction of a Preoperative MRI Protocol Significantly Reduces Unplanned Return to the Operating Room in the Treatment of Pediatric Osteoarticular Infections.; Journal of pediatric orthopedics; (2020).

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  • Acute Workplace Hazards in Orthopedic Surgery: Resident Survey Regarding Splash and Workplace Violence Events.; Journal of surgical education; (2020).

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  • A Case Report of Congenital Hallux Valgus from an Incomplete Preaxial Polydactyly without a Supernumerary Digit.; Journal of orthopaedic case reports; (2019).

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  • What Leads to Lead: Results of a Nationwide Survey Exploring Attitudes and Practices of Orthopaedic Surgery Residents Regarding Radiation Safety.; The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume; (2018).

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  • Psychomotor Testing for Orthopedic Residency Applicants: A Pilot Study.; Journal of surgical education; (2017).

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  • The Use of Chewing Gum Postoperatively in Pediatric Scoliosis Patients Facilitates an Earlier Return to Normal Bowel Function.; Spine deformity; (2015).

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  • Predicting MSSA in Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis in a Setting With MRSA Prevalence.; Journal of pediatric orthopedics; (2015).

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  • Is the orthopedic fellowship interview process broken? A survey of program directors and residents.; American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.); (2015).

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  • Adolescent hallux valgus revisited.; Orthopedics; (2014).

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  • Prospective evaluation of the use of Mitchell shoes and dynamic abduction brace for idiopathic clubfeet.; Journal of pediatric orthopedics. Part B; (2014).

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  • A prospective study on the effectiveness of cotton versus waterproof cast padding in maintaining the reduction of pediatric distal forearm fractures.; Journal of pediatric orthopedics; (2011).

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  • Derotational casting for progressive infantile scoliosis.; Journal of pediatric orthopedics; (2009).

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  • Predicting scoliosis progression from skeletal maturity: a simplified classification during adolescence.; The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume; (2008).

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  • A technique for calculating limb length inequality and epiphyseodesis timing using the multiplier method and a spreadsheet.; Journal of children's orthopaedics; (2007).

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  • Results of screw epiphysiodesis for the treatment of limb length discrepancy and angular deformity.; Journal of pediatric orthopedics; (2007).

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  • A technique for calculating limb length inequality and epiphyseodesis timing using the multiplier method and a spreadsheet.; Journal of children's orthopaedics; (2007).

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  • Correction of genu recurvatum secondary to Osgood-Schlatter disease: a case report.; The Iowa orthopaedic journal; (2006).

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  • Comparison of arthroplasty and arthrodesis for the rheumatoid wrist.; The Journal of hand surgery; (2003).

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  • Adverse reactions to OsteoSet bone graft substitute, the incidence in a consecutive series.; The Iowa orthopaedic journal; (2002).

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  • Dramatic subperiosteal bone formation following physeal injury in patients with myelomeningocele.; The Iowa orthopaedic journal; (2002).

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  • Non-traumatic lesser trochanter avulsion: a report of three cases.; The Iowa orthopaedic journal; (1998).

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  • Modulation of colonic epithelial cell proliferation, histone acetylation, and luminal short chain fatty acids by variation of dietary fiber (wheat bran) in rats.; Cancer research; (1992).

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