Gillette Children's
Led by Dr. Mark Dahl, MD. Orthopaedic surgeon, limb lengthening and deformity
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About Gillette Children's
Gillette Children's in Saint Paul, Minnesota, at 200 University Avenue East, runs a Limb Lengthening and Deformity Program. Mark Dahl, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon in limb lengthening and deformity, has 35-plus years of limb lengthening surgery, trained in the Ilizarov method in Russia, is a member of ASAMI–North America and POSNA, and is senior author on 'Motorized Plate Lengthening of the Femur in Children' in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. Andrew Georgiadis, MD, is the second orthopaedic surgeon listed. Ilizarov is recorded, and the centre also uses an internal magnetic lengthening nail with an external remote controller.
Gillette is paediatric only. It will not serve adult cosmetic or adult reconstructive enquiries, so adult height-increase requests fall outside its scope entirely. The programme publishes no price, no international patient services and no review data.
Paediatric only — Gillette will not serve adult cosmetic or adult reconstructive enquiries. Added 2026-08-12 in the US roster expansion; provenance in docs/research/us-expansion-2026-08/.
Why we listed this clinic
Dr Dahl has 35+ years of limb lengthening surgery, trained in the Ilizarov method in Russia, and is a member of ASAMI–North America and POSNA. He is senior author on 'Motorized Plate Lengthening of the Femur in Children' in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. The centre also uses an internal magnetic lengthening nail with an external remote controller. Dr. Georgiadis's subspecialty is now confirmed directly on his own Gillette profile as "Limb Discrepancy," and his training (Ohio State, Henry Ford residency, CHOP and Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne fellowships) and gait-analysis leadership role are documented for the first time.
Methods offered
- IlizarovRead about Ilizarov →
- PRECICE 2Read about PRECICE 2 →
Surgeons
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Common questions about Gillette Children's
Answers are built from this clinic's verified record — not from the clinic's marketing.
How much does limb lengthening cost at Gillette Children's?
Gillette Children's does not publish a price, and we do not invent one. Comparable USA clinics in this directory range widely by method; use the cost estimator or contact the clinic for a written quote before travelling.
Which limb lengthening methods does Gillette Children's offer?
Gillette Children's lists Ilizarov, PRECICE 2. The lead surgeon on record is Dr. Mark Dahl (MD). Each method page on this site explains how the device works, typical gain and the trade-offs.
What does recovery look like after surgery at Gillette Children's?
Distraction runs at roughly 1 mm per day for 4–8 weeks, consolidation takes another 3–6 months while the new bone hardens, and physiotherapy-led return to full activity is usually 6–12 months from surgery. Gillette Children's offers more than one device type (Ilizarov, PRECICE 2), and the recovery curve differs between them: internal nails allow earlier weight-bearing, external frames need pin-site care until removal. Ask which protocol applies to your case.
Does Gillette Children's treat international patients?
Gillette Children's did not explicitly advertise international-patient services on its website when we verified it. Consultation languages on record: English. Confirm travel logistics, translation and follow-up arrangements directly before booking.
How was Gillette Children's verified for this directory?
Gillette Children's is listed at Tier 1 — we cross-checked surgeon credentials, hospital affiliation, regulatory status and published outcomes against independent sources. We hold 6 source URLs for this entry. Last verified 2026-09-11. The clinic cannot pay to change its tier, ranking or reviews; paid options only affect presentation and are always labelled.
Where is Gillette Children's and where are operations performed?
Gillette Children's is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA. Hospital affiliation on record: Gillette Children's, 200 University Avenue East, Saint Paul MN 55101
How we verified this clinic
- Tier
- Tier 1 — fully researched
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
- Hospital affiliation
- Gillette Children's, 200 University Avenue East, Saint Paul MN 55101
- Languages at consultation
- English
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