Dr. Peter Newton
Dr. Peter Newton is an orthopedic surgeon at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, California, known for pediatric scoliosis.
Dr. Peter O. Newton, MD
Dr. Peter Newton is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in San Diego, California. He is known for pediatric scoliosis, including scoliosis treatment without spinal fusion.
Chief of the Division of Orthopedics and Scoliosis and Surgeon-in-Chief at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, and Clinical Professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine.
Pediatric orthopedics treats bone and joint conditions in growing children with techniques matched to their development. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.
About Dr. Peter Newton
- Full Name: Peter O. Newton, MD
- Credentials: MD
- Specialty: Orthopedic surgery (board certified)
- Subspecialty: Pediatric orthopedics and spine surgery
- Current Role: Surgeon-in-Chief, Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego
- Years in Practice: At Rady Children’s since 1994
- Languages: English
- Gender: Male
- New Patients: Not confirmed; contact Rady Children’s
- Telehealth: Not confirmed
- NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).
Address and Contact
Rady Children’s Specialists of San Diego
- Address: 3020 Children’s Way, MC 5062, San Diego, CA 92123
- Hospital: Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, 3030 Children’s Way
Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.
Specialties and Education
His published areas of care and procedures include:
- Scoliosis, including adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Scoliosis treatment without spinal fusion
- Kyphosis
- Vertebral fractures
- Spinal fusion and osteotomy
Education and Training
- Undergraduate: Bioengineering, UC San Diego
- Medical School: MD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
- Internship and Residency: UC San Diego
- Fellowship: Pediatric orthopedics and scoliosis, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas
Certifications, License and Affiliations
- Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery
- License: Orthopaedic Surgery, California (per MediFind)
- Hospital Affiliation: Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego
- Academic Appointment: Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, UC San Diego
Insurance
MediFind lists the following plan (verified September 30, 2026). Rady Children’s advises families to confirm coverage with their health plan before making an appointment.
- Humana
Insurance participation varies by location and plan type and can change. Confirm coverage with the practice or your insurer before booking.
Fees
Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.
Professional Information
- Past President of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America and of the Scoliosis Research Society
- Inducted into the POSNA Hall of Fame
- More than 200 publications and several books and chapters
- Co-authored 278 peer-reviewed articles and 4 clinical trials in the past 15 years, per MediFind
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Verification
Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Peter Newton known for?
Dr. Peter Newton is known for pediatric scoliosis, including scoliosis treatment without spinal fusion.
Where does Dr. Peter Newton practice?
He practices at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, with his office at 3020 Children’s Way, San Diego, California.
What does an orthopedic surgeon do?
An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine problems and joint replacement surgery.
How can I book with Dr. Peter Newton?
Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request. Confirm the office location, referral needs and availability before you visit.
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