Pediatrics

Alice Chu, MD Dr. Chu is Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Chief of the Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics. She is dual fellowship trained in pediatric orthopaedics and hand surgery as well as board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Her specialty interests include pediatric upper extremity disorders and more specifically, conditions such as arthrogryposis, brachial plexus injury and cerebral palsy. She was also Director of the Ponseti Clubfoot Center at NYU, and continues to have a special interest in difficult pediatric foot issues.

Neil K. Kaushal, MD is an orthopaedic surgeon at Rutgers North Jersey Orthopedic Institute (NJOI), and an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS). Dr.  Kaushal completed his orthopedic surgery training at New York Medical College, where he served as administrative chief resident. His pediatric orthopedic and scoliosis fellowship was completed at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite. Dr. Kaushal treats children and young adults with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including: Scoliosis, Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Neuromuscular scoliosis, Early Onset Scoliosis, Pediatric trauma, Developmental dysplasia of the hip, Neuromuscular disorders, including cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and spinal muscular atrophy Dr. Kaushal is an attending physician at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. He also serves as the faculty advisor for the New Jersey Medical School orthopaedic surgery clerkship. He has authored several peer-reviewed publications, and presented at local and national conferences.

O. Folorunsho (Flo) Edobor-Osula, MD, MPH is a board certified pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at Rutgers North Jersey Orthopaedic Institute (RNJOI), and an associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (RNJMS). In addition to her role in the department and the medical school, Dr. Osula is also an attending physician at University Hospital, Newark, NJ, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston NJ, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Patterson, NJ, and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (Children’s Hospital of New Jersey), Newark, NJ.

Dr. Osula completed a clinical fellowship in pediatric orthopaedic surgery at the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. She completed her orthopaedic residency at the Northwell Health – Hofstra School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College where she graduated with honors in science and service. She also received the Sandra Lee Shaw Memorial award, in recognition of her commitment to medical research. In addition, she received the prestigious Axelrod Scholarship from the University of Albany School of Public Health where she received a Master’s in Public Health. Her bachelor’s degree in Public Health/Natural Sciences, was earned at the Johns Hopkins University, where she played four years of Varsity Women’s Basketball.

Dr. Osula has authored several peer-reviewed publications, book chapters and abstracts. She also serves as a guest speaker and mentor for the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program sponsored by Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. She is also the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at NJMS.

Her professional affiliations include - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America.

Dr. Osula’s special interests include limb lengthening & deformity, hip disorders, cerebral palsy, pediatric trauma, sports medicine, and disorders of the foot & ankle.