Michael Glotzbecker, MD, MBA
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Specialty: Pediatric Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
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Primary Location: 1000 Auburn Dr (7 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English
Office Locations
UH Cleveland Medical Center Bolwell (0 mi.)
11100 Euclid Ave
Bolwell 5th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-7200
UH Ahuja Risman Pavilion (7 mi.)
1000 Auburn Dr
Ste 200
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-844-7200
UH Mayfield Health Center (9 mi.)
730 Som Center Rd
Ste 130
Mayfield, OH 44143
216-844-7200
UH Mayfield Health Center (9 mi.)
730 Som Center Rd
Ste 170
Mayfield, OH 44143
216-844-7200
UH Cleveland Westlake Health Center (15 mi.)
960 Clague Rd
Ste 3110
Westlake, OH 44145
216-844-7200
UH Western Reserve Hospital Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery (22 mi.)
231 Seasons Rd
Ste 1100
Hudson, OH 44224
216-844-7200
UH RBC Medina Health Center (29 mi.)
4001 Carrick Dr
Ste 220
Medina, OH 44256
216-844-7200
University Hospitals (57 mi.)
2520 Columbus Ave
Ste H
Sandusky, OH 44870
216-844-7200
Biography: Michael Glotzbecker, MD, MBA
Expertise
Titles
- Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Division Chief, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics, CWRU School of Medicine
- Professor of Orthopaedics, CWRU School of Medicine
- George H. Thompson Chair in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
Certifications & Memberships
- Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education
Fellowship | Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery - Boston Children's Hospital (2009 - 2010)
Residency | Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery - Massachusetts General Hospital (2004 - 2009)
Other Education
Case Western Reserve University (2025)
Medical Education
University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine (2004)
Undergraduate
Duke University (2000)
About
Michael P. Glotzbecker, MD, is chief of the Division of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital and Professor of Pediatrics Orthopaedics, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He holds the George H. Thompson Chair in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery.
He is board certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. His clinical interests include spinal deformity, early onset scoliosis, complex spine surgery, kyphosis, spondylosis and pediatric fracture care.
Dr. Glotzbecker earned his undergraduate degree in biology and history from Duke University, where he was Phi Beta Kappa. His medical degree is from Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, where he was Alpha Omega Alpha. After completing the Harvard University Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program and a fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital, Dr. Glotzbecker continued at Boston Children's as a practicing surgeon as well as an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Glotzbecker’s research interests center on improving clinical outcomes of spinal surgery and infection prevention. In addition to working on infection prevention, Dr. Glotzbecker has published several studies related to early onset scoliosis (EOS). He serves as chair of the research council and member of the executive committee of the new Pediatric Spine Study Group, an amalgam of the Growing Spine Study Group and the Childrens Spine Study Group. He also co-chaired the International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis. In addition, Dr. Glotzbecker is an active member of the Harms Study Group, one of the premier research groups in pediatric spinal deformities.
His resume extends to active memberships and committee service with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, the Scoliosis Research Society, and the American Orthopaedic Association Emerging Leaders Program.
An avid writer, Dr. Glotzbecker has served as an editor for the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics and Spine, and has reviewed grants for the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation. He has participated in numerous studies on spinal surgery topics and presented papers and abstracts as well as invited lectures at regional, national and international medical meetings.
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Super fantastic, showed concern, and trusted my assessment of my own health and gave helpful options. ***
Doc was fantastic! Explained everything and was very courteous and respectful of my son the entire time. We felt very comfortable the entire time
Very good experience at pre-surgery testing appointment
Thank you so much for the wonderful care. Dr. Glotzbecker was very kind and patient with us and all of our questions and concerns. Highly recommend his care.
Overall great experience [...]
They were polite and pleasant
Good experience
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As of December 31, 2016, Michael Glotzbecker did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.