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James Lehner, MD

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James Lehner is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Dayton Children's Hospital. Dr. Lehner received his undergraduate degree from Notre Dame and his medical degree from Ohio State University. He completed an internship at Mount Carmel Medical Center, Columbus, residency programs in both general and orthopedic surgery at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton and a fellowship in Scoliosis at Kosair Crippled Children's Hospital, Louisville.

He served as Chief of Staff at Dayton Children's, has been an attending physician at the myelomeningocele clinic, pediatric orthopedic clinic and the director of spine clinic at Dayton Children's Hospital since 1979 and the adult orthopedic spine clinic at Miami Valley Hospital since 1979. He currently serves on the Board of United Rehabilitation Services. Dr. Lehner has been a certified high school track and cross country official since 1985 and has participated in medical mission trips to Bangladesh, St. Lucia, Haiti, Kenya and the Dominican Republic. 

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education and training

  • medical school: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
  • residency: Miami Valley Hospital
  • fellowship: Scoliosis, Kosair Crippled Children's Hospital, Louisville, KY
  • board certification: Orthopaedics

awards, honors and organizations

  • Ohio Orthopaedic Society

get to know me

I chose my specialty because...

after fracturing my femur at the age of 7, I've had a lifelong desire to help others who are going through what I went through at such a young age.

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

I love children and I love Dayton. 

Dayton Children's is special because...

it's the right place for children.

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I have absolute confidence and trust in Dr Lehner and his staff.

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He took tremendous care of me 21 yrs ago and again now when I resumed needing hid care 2 yrs ago. He showed me my imaging and explained things layer by layer. Too bad he's retiring but I understand.

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Dr Lehner is the very best. He has taken care of my back for 20+ yrs. I would have never let anyone else do it!

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I've known (been a patient) Dr. Lehner for several years. He has always treated me with respect, kindness, and in a professional manner. He takes the time to listen and offers honest feedback. Great staff as well- polite, empathetic, and always willing to help.

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