Dr. Timothy A. Schaub Joins Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children as Head of Hand and Microsurgery Center

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (LuskinOIC) proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Timothy A. Schaub, M.D., F.A.C.S., MBA as the Head of the Hand and Microsurgery Center. With a distinguished career spanning decades and a reputation for innovative approaches in pediatric hand and microsurgical care, Dr. Schaub brings unparalleled expertise to LuskinOIC’s mission of providing world-class, compassionate care to children.

Dr. Schaub joined LuskinOIC in March 2024 from Phoenix Children’s Hospital, where he served as the Director of the Hand and Microsurgery Program and the Complex Wound Program. Under his leadership, Phoenix Children’s Hospital became Arizona’s premier center for advanced pediatric limb reconstruction and microsurgical procedures, including free functional muscle and fibula transfers. Dr. Schaub also co-developed a multidisciplinary arthrogryposis program, earning recognition as a regional referral center.

In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Schaub is also an accomplished educator and researcher. He has held academic appointments as an Associate Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and Creighton University Medical School. A leader in his field, he has presented extensively at national and international conferences and authored numerous peer-reviewed publications on hand surgery, pediatric microsurgery, and limb reconstruction. His deep commitment to advancing pediatric care aligns seamlessly with LuskinOIC’s mission to ensure every child receives the expert care they deserve.

About Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children

About LuskinOIC: Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (LuskinOIC) was founded in 1911 as Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital and today is the largest pediatric orthopaedic facility on the West Coast focused solely on musculoskeletal conditions in children, with 85% of our patients underinsured. We receive more than 60,000 patient visits annually and extend our pro-bono services to patients in Calexico and Mexicali, among other cities worldwide. In alliance with UCLA Health and with the support of the LuskinOIC Foundation, we advance pediatric orthopaedics worldwide through outstanding patient care, medical education, and research. Our locations in downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Calexico treat the full spectrum of pediatric orthopaedic disorders and injuries. For more information, visit us at LuskinOIC.org.