Joseph F Bellflower, MDPediatric Orthopedic Surgery in Indianapolis, IN

Joseph F. Bellflower, MD, is an pediatric orthopedic surgeon and provides personalized care for bone, muscle and joint conditions that affect children and teens. He specializes in pediatric spinal deformity, pediatric sports medicine and pediatric fractures at Peyton Manning Children's in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Bellflower treats all aspects of pediatric orthopedics including upper extremity, hip and neuromuscular problems, as well as knee and foot deformities. He delivers non-surgical and surgical treatment options. Dr. Bellflower starts by listening to understand you and your child's health concerns. Then, he works with you to create a personalized care plan for your child's needs. Our pediatric orthopedic specialists are part of a national team of bone, muscle and joint care specialists, sharing best practices to diagnose and treat types of pediatric orthopedic conditions.

Dr. Bellflower graduated from the University of Cincinnati School Of Medicine and completed his orthopedic residency training at Indiana University. He then completed a pediatric orthopedic and scoliosis fellowship at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas. Following his fellowship, Dr. Bellflower spent an additional six months of training in surgery of the spine.

Whether your child has new joint pain or you want to talk about a current diagnosis, Dr. Bellflower is here for you. Dr. Bellflower provides comprehensive care for bone, muscle and joint conditions that affect children of all ages. If surgery is recommended, he uses minimally invasive procedures to help shorten your child's recovery. And you'll have an entire care team dedicated to your child's care and recovery, including occupational and physical therapists, to help improve your child's strength and mobility.

Dr. Bellflower is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS), Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA), Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), and the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA).