Dr Claudia Maizen

Professional statement

Dr Claudia Maizen is a consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeon at Barts Health in London, UK, with a particular focus on the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) and hip ultrasound screening.

As a founding member of the International Interdisciplinary Consensus Committee for DDH Evaluation (ICODE), she plays a key role as chair of the education committee, contributes to the audit and research committee, and is an active member of the BSCOS DDH steering group. Originally from Austria, Dr Maizen completed her medical degree at Karl Franzens University in Graz. She trained in orthopaedics in Austria before relocating to the UK for advanced training in paediatric orthopaedics and foot and ankle surgery.

In 2010, she was appointed as a consultant at the Royal London Hospital, where she currently serves as the clinical lead for the paediatric neuromuscular service. Dr Maizen is an accomplished academic, having authored numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals and served as Principal Investigator for several multicenter studies. She also contributes as a reviewer and subspecialty editor for respected journals.

Passionate about medical education, she is a faculty member for international courses and organizes the Graf Hip Ultrasound courses in London. In addition to her clinical and academic roles, Dr Maizen is dedicated to humanitarian efforts, providing orthopaedic care to children in Africa and Mongolia, and educating local surgeons. Dr. Maizen’s expertise spans all paediatric orthopaedic conditions, including trauma, hip disorders, foot and ankle problems, and neuromuscular conditions requiring orthopaedic intervention.