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Orthopedics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) is a specialty division within one of the nation’s leading pediatric centers, based in Columbus, Ohio. Key points relevant to the Toledo query: - NCH Orthopedics is part of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a large nonprofit pediatric hospital and research institute affiliated with Ohio State University College of Medicine. - The hospital has a national reputation in pediatric specialties, including orthopedics, and participates in national orthopedic forums (e.g., POSNA). - Location and scope: Main campus at 700 Children's Dr., Columbus, OH. While the organization is headquartered in Columbus, its orthopedic team serves patients across Ohio and surrounding regions, potentially including referrals from Toledo. - Facilities and expertise: NCH offers comprehensive pediatric orthopedics with subspecialties in musculoskeletal care, trauma, spine, sports medicine, and more, and has affiliations with the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. If you’re specifically seeking Orthopedics services for Toledo-area patients, you’ll likely coordinate through Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus for specialized pediatric orthopedic care, second opinions, or referrals, with possible outreach or regional collaborations in Ohio. For exact Toledo-based services or outreach clinics, contact NCH Orthopedics or refer to their “Locations” and service pages.

Clinic Type

Orthopedic Care

Address

700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205, US

Phone

(419) 251-2061

Email

Giving@NationwideChildrens.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Orthopedics
  • Pediatric orthopedic care
  • Sports-related orthopedic injuries
  • Hip, knee and foot issues
  • Pediatric trauma
  • Non-operative scoliosis
  • Fracture care
  • Clubfoot casting
  • Waterproof casting
  • In-office clubfoot casting
  • In-office brace fitting

Technology & Equipment

  • Waterproof casting
  • In-office clubfoot casting
  • In-office brace fitting

Team

  • Hadeel Abaza, MD, MD; pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo; trained at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center; fellowship at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — Board certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon
  • Phillip J. Stokey, MD, MD; treats sports-related pediatric orthopedic injuries; fellowship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital; trained at Northeast Ohio Medical University; residency at University of Toledo — Pediatric orthopedic surgeon

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

  • English

Social Media

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Birdeye: 3.4 out of 5 stars (9 reviews (specifically for Defiance Primary Care Center))

Patients praise

  • knowledgeable and caring staff members
  • effective patient communication
  • accessible and timely appointment scheduling

Common complaints

  • billing and insurance difficulties
  • perceived judgmental or unprofessional staff behavior
  • concerns regarding diagnostic accuracy
  • perceived decline in service quality at some satellite locations

"Beth in the office at the ( 2222 Cherry st) location is very knowledgeable and caring in tough situations . Susan Meyer, NP is very patient and caring. She has a gift of understanding her patients feelings in a short amount of time and is patient with parents."

LocalityBiz user review

"Did not like Dr. Thomas’s developmental office at all. Very judgmental and unprofessional. Had the audacity to bring in a social worker to tell me I’m bordering neglect..."

LocalityBiz user review

"I love the service the kids get but I am constantly fighting to get them to bill insurance."

Birdeye review (Defiance Primary Care Center)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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