Joel I. Sorger, MD
- Co-Director, Sarcoma Program
- Director, Pediatric Joint Replacement Surgery
- Associate Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics
- joel.sorger@cchmc.org
- Board Certified
About
Biography
My dad inspired me to become a doctor. And now, when I work with children and families, I treat them like they are part of my own family.
As a pediatric orthopedist, I specialize in caring for children with cancer and in providing joint replacement surgery.
I want families to know that I am always available to them. I make myself accessible to answer their questions or talk about whatever is on their mind.
My research focuses on cancer survival in children.
When I’m not at work I enjoy playing golf and spending time with my family.
BS: Biology, University of Richmond, VA, 1987,
MD: Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA, 1991,
Internship: General Surgery Intern, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 1992,
Residency: General surgery, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, 1993,
Residency: Orthopaedic surgery, University of Cincinnati. College of Medicine, 1998,
Fellowship: Orthopaedic research, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Noyes-Giannestras Biomechanics Lab, University of Cincinnati, 1994,
Fellowship: Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma Management, Orthopaedic Oncology, Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston, Children’s Hospital, 1999,
Certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Interests
Orthopaedic oncology (sarcoma surgery) and joint replacement surgery
Services and Specialties
Research Areas
Insurance Information
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Publications
Extremity rhabdomyosarcoma in children, adolescents and young adults: A report from Children's Oncology Group trials. Cancer. 2025; 131(12):e35929.
Larotrectinib for Newly Diagnosed Infantile Fibrosarcoma and Other Pediatric NTRK Fusion-Positive Solid Tumors (Children's Oncology Group ADVL1823). Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2025; 43(10):1188-1197.
Outcome of children and young adults with localized extremity rhabdomyosarcoma treated on Children's Oncology Group trials. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2024; 42(16_suppl):10006-10006.
Phase 2 study of larotrectinib in children with newly diagnosed infantile fibrosarcoma (IFS): Children’s Oncology Group (COG) ADVL1823 cohort A. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2023; 41(16_suppl):10008-10008.
Pediatric and Young Adult Image-Guided Percutaneous Bone Biopsy-A New Standard of Care? Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2023; 30(6):3658-3665.
ASO Visual Abstract: Pediatric and Young Adult Image-Guided Percutaneous Bone Biopsy-A New Standard of Care? Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2023; 30(6):3667.
ASO Author Reflections: Minimizing Time in Hospital via Bone Biopsy or Other Means. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2023; 30(6):3666.
Neoadjuvant pazopanib in nonrhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcomas (ARST1321): A report of major wound complications from the Children's Oncology Group and NRG Oncology. Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2023; 127(5):871-881.
Comparison of Prophylactic Intravenous Antibiotic Regimens After Endoprosthetic Reconstruction for Lower Extremity Bone Tumors: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Oncology. 2022; 8(3):345-353.
Novel ARHGAP23-FER fusion in a metastatic spindle cell-predominant neoplasm with a myofibroblastic phenotype and a sustained metabolic response to lorlatinib. Cancer. 2021; 127(22):4124-4130.
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