Specialties
Board Certification
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American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Patient Rating
Patients frequently describe Dr. Holmes as knowledgeable, calm, and caring, with clear explanations that help families feel informed and reassured. Many note strong surgical skill and trust in her care, plus helpful follow-up from staff when questions arise. A small number of patients mentioned occasional concerns about bedside warmth, responsiveness, or punctuality, but these comments are less common than the positive reports.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Orthopaedics
-Associate Professor (Clinical) |
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Education history
| Fellowship | Pediatric Orthopedics - University of Utah School of Medicine | Fellow |
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| Residency | Orthopedic Surgery - Yale New Haven Hospital | Resident |
| Internship | General Surgery - Yale New Haven Hospital | Intern |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - Johns Hopkins University | M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Biochemistry and English - Cornell University College of Arts & Sciences | B.S. |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Grothaus O, Monson H, Brennan J, Ofori-Atta B, Presson A, Klatt J, Holmes S (2025). Pediatric Both Bone Forearm Fractures: Re-evaluating Unacceptable Alignment and Remodeling Potential in Children up to 11 Years Old. J Pediatr Soc North Am, 14, 100305.
- Siebert MJ, Zhang E, Stephens SE, Wey AJ, Eppich K, Presson AP, Holmes SM, Makarewich CA (2024). Screw Diameter and Use of a Washer Affect Symptomatic Implant Removal Rates in Pediatric Medial Epicondyle Fractures. J Pediatr Orthop, 44(7), 427-432.
- Ludwig T, Campbell ML, Grothaus O, Sato EH, Presson AP, Zhang C, Holmes S, Klatt J (2024). Plaster versus Ortho-Glass®: Does Initial Splint Material Matter in Pediatric Forearm Fracture Outcomes? A Randomized, Prospective Trial. J Pediatr Soc North Am, 5(1), 597.
- Lindsay SE, Crawford L, Holmes S, Kadado AA, Memon R, Souder CD, Swarup I, Halsey M (2023). Return to the Operating Room for Unplanned Pin Removal After Percutaneous Pinning of Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: A Retrospective Review. J Pediatr Orthop, 43(7), e508-e512.
- Lindsay SE, Holmes S, Swarup I, Halsey M (2022). Trends in Management of Pediatric Distal Radius Buckle Fractures. J Pediatr Orthop, 42(7), 367-371.
- Grgoire V, Skaggs DL, Jalloh H, Stevens PM, Anesi T, Holmes S, Heagy V, Andras LM (2021). Prospective Study on Tension Band Plating: Most Patients are Not Returning to Normal Activities 1 Month Following Surgery. J Pediatr Orthop, 41(6), e417-e421.
- Holmes SM (2019). "TRASH" Lesions of the Pediatric Lower Extremity. Current Concept Review. Open access. JPOSNA, 1(1).
Book Chapter
- Holmes, S, Li, J (2022). Development of Care Maps for Complex Conditions. In Samora, J.B., Shea, K.G. (Eds.), Development of Care Maps for Complex Conditions (pp. 179-187). Springer, Cham.
Case Report
- Soule SM, Huntsman A, Chandra S, Thorne T, Holmes S, McKinley K (2025). Inflammatory Knee Reaction Mimicking Septic Arthritis Following Closely Spaced Pneumococcal Vaccines in a Pediatric Patient Undergoing Immunodeficiency Evaluation. Cureus, 17(6), e85537.
Editorial
- Holmes S, Swarup I (2025). JPOSNA® Primer on Cast and Splint Application. J Pediatr Soc North Am, 12, 100235.
Abstract
- Spanos SP Harnden JM Onnen J Knott J Holmes SM Stevens PM (2014). Epidural Anesthesia Versus Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Pain Management Following Lower Extremity Long Bone Osteotomies in Pediatric Patients: A Cost Analysis. American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA [Abstract].
Other
- Holmes SM (2019). Development of Care Pathways for Complex Conditions. https://www.aaos.org/videos/video-detail-page/21466__Videos. AAOS.org (Ed.). AAOS.
- Holmes SM, et al (2018). Appropriate Use Criteria for the Management of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Infants up to Six Months of Age: Intended for Use by Orthopaedic Specialists. www.aaos.org/ddhgeneralistauc. . Chicago, IL.
- Holmes SM, et al (2018). Appropriate Use Criteria for the Management of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Infants up to Six Months of Age: Intended for Use by General Pediatricians and Referring Physicians. www.aaos.org/ddhgeneralistsauc. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Chicago, IL.
- Holmes SM, et al (October 2014). The Management of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures with Vascular Injury: Appropriate Use Criteria (AAOS). . AAOS AUC Committee (Ed.), (8(9)). Chicago: AAOS.
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Holmes SM, et al (2019). Flowchart for Intraoperative Management of Pulseless Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures. POSNA Website, QSVI section: https://posna.org/Physician-Education/QSVI [Web]. Rosemont, IL: POSNA.
- Holmes SM, et al (06/12/2015). American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Appropriate Use Criteria for the Management of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures with Vascular Injury. http://www.aaos.org/research/Appropriate_Use/PSHF_Vascular_Injury_AUC.pdf. [Web]. Rosemont: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Available: http://www.aaos.org/research/Appropriate_Use/PSHF_Vascular_Injury_AUC.pdf.
Thank you for everything
We can not express how much we appreciate the doctor, she is such a caring person.
Dr. Holmes is so good at what she does. She always knows the next step and gives plenty of time to ask questions and be able to understand the process. We've felt very good about our baby being in her hands.
Dr Holmes is amazing, we are so thankful for her knowledge and expertise.
We drove over 5 hours one way to see her and would a hundred percent do it again! She was kind, informative, and great with my kids. She made us feel great about our treatment plan and what to do moving forward. Highly recommend her.
She is a very caring doctor!
Dr Holmes is very kind and knowledgeable. I know my son is in the best hands
Cold and impersonal. Left feeling unsure about her opinion due to her attitude
She was wonderful to work with and very clearly and systematically helped our daughter
Wow! We would visit with Dr Holmes again in a heart beat! She knows a lot about her area of expertise and is real. Not pushy. Listens to patient concerns and gives good advice. We were very impressed!
She has never been on time
We love Dr. Holmes!
Always cares about her patients and their family.
Dr. Holmes is an expert at treating hip dysplasia. Our child has had two surgeries performed by her and we trust and respect her. She puts our concerns at ease and helps us feel prepared and informed throughout each visit and surgery.
She was great. Short wait, she was straight to the point and made the appointment quick and easy.
It felt like she didn't care. She didn't answer questions herself but referred us to other people or paperwork that we hadn't yet received.
Very well, my daughter healed very quickly. [TRANSLATED]
Very professional and super friendly thank you for all the information to take of our little one.
She was fantastic!
My child feels safe with Dr. Holmes. She is able to explain things to my understanding. Here calm manner helps me feel assured that we can navigate this change!
wish Dr Holmes had walked in and greeted my child to make sure she was comfortable in a nice, warm greeting. She came in and was a little cold, and it immediately made my child nervous and shy. She also made some remarks that weren't very friendly- but obviously she is a very respected and talented doctor.
Dr. Holmes is truly wonderful. We are so grateful for all the years of care she has provided.
P Dr. Holmes was extremely nice, wanted the history of what's been going on before just jumping in and evaluating our daughter! The wait to see her was very reasonable & we needed some extra imaging which was done in the office. Then we went over those images just a few minutes after getting them done! We are from a rural area so medical service is nothing compared to this. We will recommend Dr. Holmes to anyone who asks! Thank you!
Dr Holmes is incredibly kind, thorough and attentive and my daughter has seen her for both a broken arm, for which she needed surgery, and now a broken leg. Both have healed wonderfully and she was reassuring through all of it.
She was kind and wonderful. I would recommend her to anyone.
Dr Holmes is caring and thorough and explains exactly what needs to happen and why. I can tell she cares about my kiddo in how she talks to her and to me and I really appreciate that. I trust her recommendations and her work as a surgeon.
Great bedside manner. Appropriate connection with my child and provided caring assessment.
She did a great job on making sure my son was taken care of.
Dr Holmes was amazing to work with. We loved having such confidence in her taking care of our son. It made the decision to have surgery so much easier, and as a parent that meant a lot to us. Her athletic trainer Bre made herself available to answer any questions that came up after surgery and made sure we knew how to best care for our son!!