Top picks2026

Best limb lengthening surgeons in USA.

We list 5 limb lengthening clinics in USA. Ranked by surgeon credentials, complication transparency, methods on offer, photo + video documentation, and verified patient reviews. Editorial only — no paid placement.

01At a glance

Side-by-side comparison

Rank	Clinic	Lead surgeon	Methods	Price	Tier
1	Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute West Palm Beach, Florida	Dr. Dror Paley	PRECICE 2, PRECICE Max, Ilizarov +2	$95,000–$125,000	T1
2	Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY	Dr. S. Robert Rozbruch	PRECICE 2, Ilizarov, TSF (Taylor Spatial Frame) +1	—	T1
3	Height Lengthening Burbank / Beverly Hills, California	Dr. Shahab Mahboubian	PRECICE 2, PRECICE Max	$80,000–$110,000	T1
4	Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics Baltimore, Maryland	Dr. John E. Herzenberg	PRECICE 2, Ilizarov, TSF +1	—	T1
5	LimbplastX Institute Las Vegas, Nevada	Dr. Kevin Debiparshad	PRECICE 2, LATN, PRECICE Max	$75,000–$105,000	T1

02Editorial picks

The top 5 in USA.

Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute

West Palm Beach, Florida · Dr. Dror Paley

Dr. Dror Paley is widely regarded as the most experienced limb lengthening surgeon in the world (performing since 1986). Led first US PRECICE Max surgery (Dec 2023). Bilateral femur lengthening priced ~$104,500; bilateral tibia ~$115,000.

·Tier 1 — fully researched against hospital records and published outcomes.
·Lead surgeon Dror Paley carries MD, FRCSC.
·Established 2010 — long track record.
·Public videos surfaced for clinic and surgeon.

Read full profile →PRECICE 2 · PRECICE Max · Ilizarov · LATN

Hospital for Special Surgery

New York, NY · Dr. S. Robert Rozbruch

HSS is the #1 US News & World Report orthopedic hospital. Service is a globally cited academic center for LL research and training.

·Tier 1 — fully researched against hospital records and published outcomes.
·Lead surgeon S. Robert Rozbruch carries MD, FAAOS.
·Public videos surfaced for clinic and surgeon.
·Accredited: The Joint Commission (US).

Read full profile →PRECICE 2 · Ilizarov · TSF (Taylor Spatial Frame) · LATN

Height Lengthening

Burbank / Beverly Hills, California · Dr. Shahab Mahboubian

First orthopedic surgeon on the US West Coast to perform cosmetic LL with PRECICE and Stryde. Widely profiled (Business Insider 2022).

·Tier 1 — fully researched against hospital records and published outcomes.
·Lead surgeon Shahab Mahboubian carries DO, MPH.
·Public videos surfaced for clinic and surgeon.
·Google rating 4.8/5 (166 reviews).

Read full profile →PRECICE 2 · PRECICE Max

Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics

Baltimore, Maryland · Dr. John E. Herzenberg

One of the largest dedicated limb lengthening teams in the US. Assayag profiled in The New York Times on cosmetic LL.

·Tier 1 — fully researched against hospital records and published outcomes.
·Lead surgeon John E. Herzenberg carries MD, FAAOS, FRCSC.
·Established 2001 — long track record.
·Public videos surfaced for clinic and surgeon.

Read full profile →PRECICE 2 · Ilizarov · TSF · Fitbone

LimbplastX Institute

Las Vegas, Nevada · Dr. Kevin Debiparshad

Dedicated cosmetic limb lengthening institute (stature-focused). One of the most prominent US cosmetic-LL brands along with Paley and Mahboubian.

·Tier 1 — fully researched against hospital records and published outcomes.
·Lead surgeon Kevin Debiparshad carries MD, FRCSC.
·Public videos surfaced for clinic and surgeon.

Read full profile →PRECICE 2 · LATN · PRECICE Max

How we ranked

Ranking score weights editorial tier first, then surgeon credentials, photo + video documentation, verified Google reviews, accreditation, and pricing transparency. Tier 1 status alone outweighs any other single factor. We never accept payment for placement.