Wasim Shihab, MD, is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, practicing at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. His clinical interests include pediatric spinal deformity, neuromuscular orthopedics, early-onset scoliosis, and the care of children with complex musculoskeletal conditions.
Dr. Shihab earned his medical degree, cum laude, from the University of Pécs School of Medicine in Hungary and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Galilee Medical Center in Israel, where he became board certified in orthopedic surgery. He subsequently completed three years of advanced pediatric orthopedic fellowship training at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, and Riley Hospital for Children, with additional emphasis on pediatric scoliosis and spinal deformity at Riley.
His academic interests focus on pediatric spinal deformity and neuromuscular orthopedics. He is actively involved in clinical research, surgical innovation, and medical education, with the goal of improving outcomes for children with complex orthopedic and spinal conditions.
Dr. Shihab is committed to medical education and global pediatric orthopedic care. His humanitarian experience includes caring for war-injured Syrian refugees during his orthopedic training in Israel and participating in a pediatric orthopedic mission in Gujarat, India, providing care to underserved communities.
- MD, University of Pecs Medical School, Pecs, Hungary
- Residency: Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, Israel — Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellowship: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh — Pediatric Orthopedics; Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center — Pediatric Orthopedics; Riley Hospital for Children — Pediatric Orthopedics and Scoliosis
- Israeli Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery; ECFMG Certified
Education & Training
1. Shihab W, Luck C, Oakley J, McClincy M. Anteroinferior iliac spine osteoplasty at the time of periacetabular osteotomy helps preserve preoperative range of motion. Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery. 2025. doi:10.1093/jhps/hnaf007.
2. Curley AJ, Luck CL, Shihab W, Ruh ER, Disantis AE, McClincy MP. Does Pelvic Tilt Change After Periacetabular Osteotomy for Hip Dysplasia? Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 2024. doi:10.1097/BPO.0000000000002870.
3. Shihab W, Jha A, Dede O. Catastrophic wound dehiscence in early onset scoliosis secondary to hyperinflammatory response: a case report. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2025;59(3):185-188. doi:10.5152/j.aott.2025.24107.
4. Shihab W, Denning J. Lower Extremity Splint Application. Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. 2025. doi:10.1016/j.jposna.2025.100248.
5. Shihab W, Jones A, Emmert S, et al. Screening of Metal Hypersensitivity in Pediatric Spine Surgery vs. Pectus Excavatum: A Comparative Cohort Study. Cureus. 2025;17(9):e93222. doi:10.7759/cureus.93222.
Pediatric spinal deformity and neuromuscular orthopedics, with particular interests in early-onset and neuromuscular scoliosis, halo-gravity traction, navigation-assisted spine surgery, complex spinal reconstruction, metal hypersensitivity and immune responses in pediatric spine surgery, and musculoskeletal care of children with cerebral palsy.