James Lehner, MD

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12/06/11hub content 4,000 spines

orthopedics

expertise

spinal deformity, scoliosis, spinal surgery, fractures, chest wall/rib deformity, torticollis, hip injury/impingement, Limb inequality bowleg, toe walking, flat feet, club feet,

bio

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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09/19/24

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.

08/22/24

Dr Lehner and staff are wonderful!!!!! Love them all!

08/22/24

Dr. Lehner is one of the most compassionate and informative doctors I have seen in years. I will highly recommend him.

08/08/24

I liked that Dr. Lehner listened to us and he spent a lot of time with us and he's very friendly and down to earth.

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