Craig Shank, MD

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orthopedics

expertise

fractures, cerebral palsy, torticollis, shoulder injury/impingement, hand deformity, knee injury, hip injury/impingement, Perthes, Limb inequality, Blounts disease, bowleg, toe walking, flat feet, club feet, ankle injury

bio

Craig Shank is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Dayton Children's Hospital. Born and raised in Cedarville, Ohio, Dr. Shank attended Cedarville University for his undergraduate degree where he graduated summa cum laude. He graduated with his doctorate of medicine from the University of Toledo College of Medicine. Dr. Shank completed his post-graduate training at Mount Carmel Medical Center, Nationwide Children's Hospital and Seattle Children's Hospital. Dr. Shank is also a clinical assistant professor at Wright State University School of Medicine. Dr. Shank often goes on medical mission trips when not seeing patients at Dayton Children's. He has traveled to Mexico, Bangladesh, Kenya, and Togo.

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Scheduling in-person appointments for new patients only. For follow-up, second opinion or video visit appointments, please call 937-641-3010

education and training

medical school: University of Toledo College of Medicine, Ohio
residency: Mount Carmel Health System, Columbus, OH
fellowship: Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA
board certification: Orthopaedic Surgery

publications and presentations

Shank CF and Fiebel JB. Osteomyelitis in the Diabetic Foot: Diagnosis and Management. Foot and Ankle Clinics. 2006;11(4):775-89.

Shank CF, Thiel EJ, Klingele KE. Valgus Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: Prevalence, Presentation, and Treatment Options. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 2010;30:140-6.

Shank CF, Wiater BP, Pace JL, Jinguji TM, Schmale GA, Bittner RC, Bompadre V, Stults JK, Krengel WF 3rd. The Lateral Capitellohumeral Angle in Normal Children: Mean, Variation, and Reliability in Comparison to Baumann's Angle. J Pediatr Orthop. 2011;31(3):266-71.

awards, honors and organizations

Professional And Honorary Societies
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Christian Medical and Dental Association
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

Honors and Awards
Class Valedictorian, Cedarville High School
Presidential Scholarship, Cedarville University
Faculty Scholarship Award for Science, Cedarville University
Class Valedictorian, Cedarville University
Presidential Scholarship, UTCOM
Excellence in Pharmacology Award, UTCOM
Physiology and Molecular Medicine Award, UTCOM
Microbiology and Immunology Award, UTCOM
99th percentile, Orthopaedic In-Training Examination, Postgraduate Year 2,3,5

get to know me

I chose my specialty because...

I want to help kids enjoy life.

I chose to work at Dayton Children's because...

I am from the Dayton area and love the people here.

Dayton Children's is special because...

of the people!

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02/26/25

Great experience all around

02/21/25

The provider was successfully good for my son. He was nice, calm, and he took his time.

02/12/25

We really appreciate Dr. Shank. He has been there for my daughter from the inception of her injury. And he's always courteous. He's always has a nice smile on his face and my daughter just loves him to death. So no, he is one of the best.

02/05/25

Dr. Shank is an exceptional doctor and we have the utmost respect and confidence in him.

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