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Robert J Montero, MD

Gender
Male
Language
English, Spanish

Primary Specialty

Pediatrics


Education

Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
Fifth Pathway:
New York Medical College
Medical School:
Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
Residency:
Maria Fareri Children's Hospital
Fellowship:
University of Wisconsin

Publications

Pubmed Profile

Network


MYchart

Introduction

Dr. Montero is a pediatric orthopeadist with interests in a wide range of musculoskeletal issues from birth to adulthood, including congenital/neonatal disorders, such as developmental hip dysplasia, clubfoot, torticollis, metatarsus adductus and limb deficiencies.

Dr. Montero evaluates children with gait abnormalities, including intoeing, outtoeing and toe-walking, leg length discrepancy, genu varum (Blount’s disease) and valgum, cerebral palsy and neuromuscular disorders. Dr. Montero also has expertise in the evaluation and treatment of children and teens with a limp or swollen joint, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, fractures, osteomyelitis, septic arthritis and tumors. He is trained in the Ponseti long leg casting of clubfoot, knee joint aspiration injection, as well as fracture splinting/casting. Dr. Montero is a consulting associate for the Duke Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Focus of Practice

  • Nonoperative spinal care
  • Musculoskeletal injuries
  • Clubfoot

Areas of Interest

  • Ponseti casting for clubfoot
  • Gait abnormalities, including intoeing, bow legs and knock knees
  • Cerebral palsy

Locations

Childrens Physician Group - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

Childrens at Duluth, 2270 Duluth Hwy GA 120 Suite 100 Duluth, GA 30097 Get Directions 404-255-1933

Childrens Physician Group - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

Childrens at Meridian Mark, 5445 Meridian Mark Rd NE Ste 250 Atlanta, GA 30342 Get Directions 404-255-1933

Childrens Physician Group - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

Childrens at Old Milton Parkwy, 3300 Old Milton Pkwy Ste 310 Alpharetta, GA 30005 Get Directions 404-255-1933

Research & Publications

Postoperative epidural baclofen use in children with cerebral palsy, Developmental delays in children treated via Ponseti Method of Clubfoot Correction