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St. Luke's Children's Orthopedics

At St. Luke's Children's Orthopedics, our team of fellowship trained, board-certified physicians and pediatric specialists provides care for a wide range of conditions including fractures, trauma, scoliosis, congenital and acquired deformities, neuromuscular disorders, and other hereditary, genetic, and developmental disorders. We also offer expertise in sports medicine, abnormal gait or walking abnormalities, and bone tumors. We’re committed to supporting your child's best bone, muscle and joint health, while reducing pain and optimizing function and mobility.

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  • Krysten M. Bell, MD

    Orthopedic Surgery

    Biography

    Krysten Bell, MD specializes in pediatric orthopedic surgical care, including trauma, complex hip deformities in children and young adults, scoliosis and other spine deformities, pediatric foot and ankle surgery, and pediatric sports injuries. She also works with neuromuscular conditions like cerebral palsy.

    Krysten is a candidate active member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, and an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society, and the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. Her research interests include outcomes following periacetabular osteotomy for residual hip dysplasia and surgical treatment of severe slipped capital femoral epiphysis.

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  • Alexandra E. Egland, PNP

    Pediatric Orthopedics

    Biography

    Alexandra Egland, DNP, CPNP- PC/AC specializes in orthopedic care for children. Her areas of interests include management of medically complex children with orthopedic issues, such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and other genetic conditions. She also enjoys caring for children with scoliosis, hip deformities, and fracture care. She is an active member of the National Association for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. 

    Previously, Alexandra worked on the inpatient pediatric oncology floor as an registered nurse at St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. Her career has always been in practicing medical care for children and she thoroughly enjoys being a part of their health journey. She approaches her patients and families with a compassionate interaction and comprehensive plan in care planning, treatments, and outcomes. 

    Alexandra earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Gonzaga University, and her doctor of nursing practice as board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner with dual degrees in pediatric primary and acute care from Creighton University. In her free time, Alexandra can be found trying new local restaurants, on the greenbelt with her dog, and spending time with friends and family. She enjoys traveling, scuba diving, snowshoeing, and is an avid foodie.

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  • Krista I. Petersen, NP

    Biography

    Krista Petersen, FNP-C is a member of the pediatric orthopedic team. She specializes in musculoskeletal injuries and fracture management in the pediatric population. She is an active member or the Pediatric Orthopaedic Providers Society.

    Prior to obtaining her FNP, Krista worked as a registered nurse on the pediatric floor, the emergency department, and a pediatric specialty clinic at St. Luke’s. Her career has always involved the specialized care of children. She strives to provide a positive experience and compassionate care for every young patient and their families. 

    Krista earned her associates degree from Salt Lake Community College, and her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Northwest Nazarene University. In her free time, Krista can be found in the Idaho’s backcountry, whitewater rafting, hiking, and skiing. She enjoys watching sports, especially football. Most of all, Krista loves spending time with her large, busy, and very entertaining family.

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  • Jason F. Robison, MD

    Pediatric Orthopedics

    Biography

    Jason Robison, MD, POSNA has special interest in pediatric orthopedic care, trauma, foot and ankle surgery, sports medicine, and complex deformity correction. He also specializes in non-surgical and surgical treatment of complex deformities of the spine and hip in children and young adults, including scoliosis and kyphosis. Dr. Robison is member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Association of North America (POSNA). His research interests have focused on hip deformity in young, active adults and the outcomes of non-joint replacement surgeries. He has authored textbook chapters on orthopedic trauma and the management of complex pediatric spinal deformity.

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  • Justin S. Roth, DO

    Orthopedic Surgery

    Biography

    Justin Roth, DO is a fellowship trained, board certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon who treats a full spectrum of pediatric and adolescent orthopedic conditions and injuries. He specializes in scoliosis, hip preservation, cartilage and joint preservation surgery, and adolescent sports medicine with additional interest in limb deformity correction for congenital and post-traumatic deformities of the lower extremity, foot, and ankle. As part of his hip preservation and limb deformity practice, he cares for patients spanning from infants to young adults. 

    Dr. Roth recognizes that children and adolescent’s growing bodies require specialized care, whether treating a fracture or a complicated medical condition. He enjoys talking to and interacting with patients and families to come to the best solution for their unique needs. Whenever possible he focuses on non-operative treatment options before recommending surgery. He is a member of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (POSNA), Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine (PRISM) and the International Society for Preservation of the Hip (ISHA) specialty societies and holds staff privileges at the Shriners Hospital in Portland, Oregon.

    Dr. Roth’s research interests have focused on hip preservation in adolescents and young adults, scoliosis, hip arthroplasty and trauma. He has been a presenter on these topics at national and international conferences. In addition, he has also authored textbook chapters on hip preservation surgery and participated in surgical mission trips to Haiti, Dominican Republic, and the Grenadines. His educational and professional background includes seven years spent as a research and development engineer before returning to graduate school to study medicine. This combination resulted in multiple research grants and device patents. His engineering and medicine perspectives blend well allowing Dr. Roth to offer his patients the latest in evidence-based solutions for their unique situation.

    In his free time, Dr. Roth enjoys backcountry skiing, golf, biking, travel, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.

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  • Larry D. Showalter, MD

    Pediatric Orthopedics

    Biography

    Larry "Buzz" Showalter, MD is trained in all facets of children's orthopedic care including trauma and fractures; complex upper and lower extremity deformity; and neuromuscular, congenital, and other developmental disorders. He frequently manages conditions such as clubfoot, hip dysplasia, skeletal dysplasia, limb-length discrepancy, and growth plate injuries/arrests. His goal is to maximize quality of life for his patients.

    Dr. Showalter has special interest in prevention of early onset hip osteoarthritis through improved diagnostics for developmental hip dysplasia.

    Dr. Showalter serves as medical director for pediatric orthopedics at St. Luke's Children's. He is a member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America.

    In his free time, Dr. Showalter enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and four grown sons. He loves to hike, camp, fly fish and play any competitive game.

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