Dr. Bettina Gyr 
Practice
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch
Residency: School of Medicine at the University of Virginia
Fellowship: University of Utah
Bio
Dr. Gyr arrived at CHKD following nine years at Brenner Children's Hospital of Wake Forest Baptist Health. While there, she was on the staff at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, where she served as medical director of the human performance and biomechanics laboratory and as an associate professor of orthopedic surgery and pediatrics. Prior to that she was a staff surgeon at Shriner's Hospital for Children in Minneapolis.
She enjoys taking
care of children of all ages with a wide variety of orthopedic conditions,
from complex congenital deformities to acute injuries, and from newborns to
teenagers.
In her free
time, she enjoys adventure travel, hiking, bicycle touring, and spending time with
family and friends.
Clinical Interests
- Neuromuscular disorders/cerebral palsy
- Limb deformity
- Limb deficiency
- Genetic disorders
- Hip dysplasia
- Trauma
Memberships
- Pediatric Orthopaedic
Society of North America
-
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
-
American Academy of Pediatrics (Orthopaedic Subsection)
Honors & Awards
- Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc" 2021
- Best Doctors in America (2010-2018)
Publications
- Dr. Gyr's published research can be viewed at PubMed
A Note from Dr. Gyr
"I love being a part of a world-class facility and staff, and their collegiality and dedication to the excellent care of children."
