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Dr. Zach Allen Child, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma, Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness 2170B South Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-5554

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Meet Dr. Zachary ChildZachary Child, MD is a board certified orthopedic spine surgeon and musculoskeletal oncologist. He is skilled in addressing back pain and finding surgical and non-surgical options that help patients reach optimal spine health.Dr. Child grew up in South Lake Tahoe. He attended medical school at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and residency at the University of New Mexico. For his postdoctoral training, Dr. Child completed fellowships in orthopedic and neurosurgery at Harborview Medical Center (University of Washington) as well as orthopedic oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital (Harvard Medical School). Most recently, Dr. Child has played an active role in the research concerning complex spine surgery and oncology. He taught courses in orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, and musculoskeletal oncology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and was on the adjunct faculty at the University of Washington in Seattle. He has presented his findings across the nation and both his research and illustrations have been published on multiple occasions. Dr. Child’s thorough list of spine specialties includeChronic Back PainInjury & Complication Prevention in Spine CareOrthopedic Trauma Spinal Cord Injury CareComplex Adult DeformitiesArtificial Disc Replacement & RepairMusculoskeletal Oncology (Bone Tumor Surgeries)Spinal Cord InfectionsNon-surgical, Surgical, and Minimally Invasive Surgical Options are Available.Dr. Child grew up in South Lake Tahoe, CA. He attended medical school at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine."Now we have returned home to raise our daughter, close to family and be a part of the community that we love. My practice is built around one absolute requirement; I treat every patient as I would my family. Despite my training I have maintained focus on patients, and am most concerned with the patient experience and outcomes being the best that they can be."

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Harborview Medical Center (University of Washington)

Massachusetts General Hospital (Harvard Medical School)

RESIDENCY

University of New Mexico

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Nevada School Of Medicine - 2006

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness
2170B South Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopaedic Trauma

Conditions Addressed

Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Arthritis / Facet Disease
Spinal Disorders
Spine Fractures
Spine Infections
Spine Pain
Spine Trauma
Spinal Arthritis
Spinal Degeneration
Spinal fractures
Spinal Instability
Spinal Cord Injury
Back Pain
Chronic Pain
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Musculoskeletal Pain
Deformity
Bone Tumors of Foot, Ankle and Lower leg

Procedures Performed

Shoulder Surgery
Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Surgery
Complex Spine Surgery
Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Spine
Orthopedic Surgery
Spinal Cord Surgery
Artificial Disc Replacement
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Non Surgical Treatments
Spinal cord tumor surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
Hometown Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CHAMPVA
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Mutual of Omaha
Humana
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Medicare
United American
Alignment Health Plan
Imperial Health Plan of California
Medicaid
Blue Shield of California
Kaiser Permanente
Optum Health
Meritain Health
Prominence Health Plan
Corvel
Transamerica
University of Utah Health Plans
GEHA
Tricare
Cigna
AARP
Physicians Mutual
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
Health Plan of San Joaquin

Cancer 86
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
Orthopedics 161
Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
Children's Hospital 18
Urology 149
Psychiatry 91
Geriatrics 143
Rehabilitation 73
Obsterics & Gynecology 23
Ophthalmology 8
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 4
Long Term Care 19
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99