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American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryPatient Rating
4.7 /5( out of 197 reviews )The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.
The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient Comments
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October 11, 2025PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTERShe is a very caring doctor!
October 09, 2025PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTERCold and impersonal. Left feeling unsure about her opinion due to her attitude
October 09, 2025PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTERDr Holmes is very kind and knowledgeable. I know my son is in the best hands
September 10, 2025EXTERNAL SITEShe was wonderful to work with and very clearly and systematically helped our daughter
August 17, 2025PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTERWow! 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!
August 17, 2025PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTERShe has never been on time
July 18, 2025EXTERNAL SITEWe love Dr. Holmes!
June 28, 2025PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTERAlways cares about her patients and their family.
June 22, 2025EXTERNAL SITEDr. 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.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Associate Professor (Clinical)
Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryEducation history
Fellowship Pediatric Orthopedics - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow 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
- 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. (Read full publication)
- 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. (Read full publication)
- 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. (Read full publication)
- 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. (Read full publication)
- 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.
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.
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