Jennifer Hope RN, MS, CPNP

Jennifer Hope is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in the conservative management of scoliosis and spine disorders in children and adolescents. She currently manages the Conservative Care for Spine & Scoliosis Program at Columbia Orthopedics in close collaboration with a highly specialized, multidisciplinary team of physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, and bracing experts. She began her career at New York Presbyterian in 2007 as an RN, caring for pediatric scoliosis patients in the post-operative setting. She then earned a Master’s Degree in Nursing from Columbia University in 2014 and is thrilled to continue her work in orthopedics as an NP.

Jennifer believes in family-centered care and a holistic approach to treatment. She is a strong advocate and excellent resource for families interested in preventing the progression of scoliosis through bracing and scoliosis specific physical therapy. In 2015, she attended an intensive seminar on this topic presented by Dr. Manuel Rigo, a leader in the field of conservative management of scoliosis.

Jennifer has a keen interest in research, and is actively studying the role of proper brace wear in preventing progression to scoliosis surgery. She holds degrees from Columbia University, Quinnipiac University, and Loyola University.