I am a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital with additional specialization in pediatric hand surgery. I care for children with hand and upper extremity conditions (both congenital and traumatic) as well as developmental hip dysplasia, neuromuscular conditions, fractures and clubfoot.

Before medicine, I was an elite competitive figure skater. I was fortunate to have doctors who understood how important skating was to me and helped me recover in ways that supported both my short- and long-term health. That experience stayed with me. Even though my path to orthopedics wasn’t a straight line, I knew I wanted to help children return to the activities that bring them joy, whether that’s sports, art or simply the freedom to move without pain.

After completing my orthopedic surgery residency at one of the top programs in the country, I pursued a fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery at Children’s Hospital Colorado, the only pediatric tertiary care center serving seven states. During that year, I performed more than 800 surgeries, from common injuries to complex deformity corrections. I developed a strong interest in caring for children with hand and upper extremity conditions. I stayed additional time to learn to care for children with congenital hand differences, upper extremity spasticity and traumatic injuries.

My favorite part of my job is building lasting relationships with patients and their families. I treat every child as I would want my own family member to be treated — with empathy, compassion and undivided attention.

My approach to care is also informed by several years of research and clinical work in child psychology, which deepened my understanding of how children experience illness and recovery. In addition to my clinical work, I’ve authored and presented numerous scientific articles related to pediatric orthopedics and hand surgery.

Areas of Focus

Pediatric hand surgery
Developmental hip dysplasia
Neuromuscular conditions
Fractures
Clubfoot
Congenital hand differences
Upper extremity spasticity

Education

Fellowships

Children's Hospital Of Colorado, 2025, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Residency

NYU Langone, 2024, Orthopedic Surgery

Internships

NYU Langone, 2020, Orthopedic Surgery

Medical Education

Weill Cornell Medical College, 2019

Awards, Achievements, and More

Publications

Please view Dr. Hayley A. Sacks’ publications on PubMed.

Presentations

Sacks HA, Stockhausen J, Krajewski K, De S. Relationship between health literacy and outcomes in neuromuscular hip reconstruction. Robert E. Eilert Children’s Orthopedic Day, 2025, Aurora, CO. Podium.
Sacks HA, Pargas-Colina C, Masrouha K, Castañeda P. Outcomes of treatment for developmental dislocation of the hip when the Pavlik method has failed.
a. IPOS Annual Meeting, 2022, Orlando, FL. E-Poster
b. Sir Robert Jones Annual Meeting, 2023, New York, NY. Podium.
Sacks HA, Hu J, Devendra A, Sabapathy SR, Venkatramani H, Brogan D, Boyer M, Hacquebord J. Relationship between number of debridements and clinical outcomes in patients with open tibia fractures requiring free flap coverage.
a. Congress of World Society for Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting, 2022,
Cancun, Mexico. Podium.
b. AAOS Annual Meeting, 2022, Chicago, IL. Poster.
c. Sir Robert Jones Annual Meeting, 2022, New York, NY. Podium.
Sacks HA, Anil K, Lin C, Carter C. The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on Body Mass Index (BMI) among pediatric patients seeking musculoskeletal care. IPOS Annual Meeting, 2021, Orlando, FL. E-Poster.
Sacks HA, Castañeda P, Masrouha K, Price A, Mundluru S, Ganta A, Bogdan Y, Litrenta J. A radiographic assessment of supracondylar humerus fractures: How good are we at judging reduction? ASSH Annual Meeting, 2021, San Francisco, CA. Poster.
Lott A, Sacks H, Hutlzer L, Campbell KA, Lajam CL. Telemedicine utilization by
orthopedic patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: Demographic and socioeconomic analysis. Movement is Life National Caucus Addressing Musculoskeletal Health Disparities, 2021, Washington, DC. Poster.
Stepan JG, Sacks HA, Verret C, Wessel LE, Kumar K, Fufa DT. Patient education on postoperative pain management decreases postoperative opioid use after hand surgery.
a. ASSH Annual Meeting, 2019, Las Vegas, NV. Podium.
b. NYSSH Annual Meeting, 2019, New York, NY. Podium.
Stepan JG, Lovecchio FC, Premkumar A, Kahlenberg CA, Wessel LE, Sacks HA, Albert TJ. Combating the opioid crisis: Multidisciplinary programs to decrease opioids after surgery. AAOS Annual Meeting, 2019, Las Vegas, NV. Scientific exhibit.
Sacks HA, Stepan JG, Wessel LE, Fufa DT. Pain related psychological factors influence opioid use after ambulatory hand surgery. ASSH Annual Meeting, 2018, Boston, MA. Podium.
Stepan JG, Lovecchio FC, Premkumar A, Fu MC, Sacks HA, Fufa DT, Osei DA. Opioid prescriber education and guidelines decreases opioids prescribed after ambulatory hand surgery.
a. AAOS Annual Meeting, 2018, New Orleans, LA. Podium.
b. AAHS Annual Meeting, 2018, Phoenix, AZ. Podium.
Wessel LE, Sacks HA, Fufa DT, Fragomen A., Rozbruch SR. Use of hexapod frames to gradually correct congenital and acquired forearm deformity.
a. LLRS Annual Meeting, 2018, San Francisco, CA. Podium.
b. ASSH Annual Meeting, 2018, Boston, MA. Poster.
Sacks HA, Stepan JG, Felix K, Albert T, Bostrom M, Fufa DT. Subspecialty rotation exposure across ACGME accredited orthopedic residency programs. AOA Annual Leadership Meeting, 2018, Boston, MA. Podium.
Stepan JG, Boddapati V, Sacks HA, Fu MC, Osei DA, Fufa DT. Insulin dependent diabetic patients at increased risk of complications after upper extremity surgery. AAHS Annual Meeting, 2018, Phoenix, AZ. Poster.
Sacks HA, Franklin ME, Haaga D, Falkenstein M, Woods D, Twohig M, Rogers K. New Developments in Trichotillomania Treatment Research. Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapies Annual Meeting, 2013, Nashville, TN. Podium.
Sacks HA, Chan PC, Mendlowitz S, Schipon-Blum ES, Furr JM. Breaking the Sound Barrier: Exploring effective cognitive behavioral treatments for childhood Selective Mutism. Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapies Annual Meeting, 2012, National Harbor, MD. Podium.
Sacks HA, Ruscio AM. Effects of comorbid OCD on dimensions of functioning in primary generalized anxiety disorder and primary major depressive disorder. Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapies Annual Meeting, 2012, National Harbor, MD. Poster.
Sacks HA, Comer JS, Furr JM, Pincus DB, Kurtz SMS. Speech changes across an intensive group behavioral treatment for childhood Selective Mutism. Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapies Annual Meeting, 2011, Toronto, Canada. Poster.

Awards

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency & Fellowship
- Robert E. Eilert Award Best Paper, 2025
- Resident Research Grant, 2022-23
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Microgrant, 2022-23
- International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium Scholarship, 2021& 2024
Medical School
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand Top 5 Paper, 2019
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand Top 5 Paper, 2018
- Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society Medical Student Scholarship, 2018
- HSS Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship, 2015
Undergraduate
- Summa Cum Laude, 2013
- Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society, 2013
- Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships Grant, 2012
National and International Figure Skating
- World Figure Skating Championships Competitor, 2008
- 3x National Figure Skating Medalist, 2007-09
- International Figure Skating Medalist, 2004-09
- U.S. Collegiate National Medalist, University of Pennsylvania, 2012

Hayley Sacks, MD

Memorial Division of Pediatric Orthopedics

Memorial Division of Pediatric Orthopedics

Memorial Division of Pediatric Orthopedics

Memorial Division of Pediatric Orthopedics

Memorial Division of Pediatric Orthopedics

Memorial Division of Pediatric Orthopedics

About Me

Areas of Focus

Education

Fellowships

Residency

Internships

Medical Education

Awards, Achievements, and More

Publications

Presentations

Awards

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