Maryland Licensing: Sinai Hospital employs pediatric surgeon under Irish review

Connor Green holds a Maryland medical license and practices at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, despite an ongoing investigation by Irish regulators into his surgical care for children with severe spinal conditions. The doctor obtained his U.S. credential in November 2025, a timeline that coincides with the continued scrutiny of his work in Europe.

Amanda Hils, a spokesperson for the Maryland Board of Physicians, confirmed the board granted Green his license in November 2025. In an emailed statement, Hils noted that the board acted based on the information available at that time and stated that Green met the standard requirements for a Maryland medical license. The board declined to specify whether it knew about the Irish investigation when processing the application or if it plans to reexamine the license after receiving further details.

Green works in the International Center for Limb Lengthening at Sinai, a specialized unit operated by LifeBridge Health. His practice focuses on congenital and acquired limb deformities, limb length discrepancies, and hip preservation for adults and children. LifeBridge said it was aware of the review into Green's previous practice in Ireland before he joined the organization. Sharon Boston, a LifeBridge spokesperson, stated that Green was transparent about the inquiry during the hospital's credentialing process and provided multiple verified references from Irish colleagues who recommended him without reservation.

The hospital granted Green privileges focused specifically on limb lengthening and reconstruction, not spine surgery. Boston said Sinai will review the findings from the Irish Medical Council when they become available. Green declined to comment through a spokesperson this week.

The Irish investigation stems from a report by the Health Information and Quality Authority, released last year. The report found that Green implanted metal springs in three children with life-limiting spine deformities at Children’s Health Ireland at Temple Street. The springs were not approved for use in the European Union or Ireland, were not medical grade, and could deteriorate. The report described the surgery as experimental and stated that no one at the hospital went through the proper approval process for the devices or the procedures.

Sean Egan, the authority's director of healthcare regulation, said at the time of the report release that it is essential for the public to be assured that surgical services are safe and that appropriate governance structures are in place. The report found that hospital officials failed to inform parents thoroughly about potential risks. It did not specify if the children were harmed, but noted they are receiving ongoing care.

Widespread media coverage in Ireland has focused on at least one legal settlement with the health system this year. The settlement involved the family of a girl, now 11, who received the spring implant at age 5. Her lawyers alleged the system shattered her pelvis, a metal rod protruded from her body, and she suffered repeated infections. The family's lawyers did not respond to a request for comment.

Green took voluntary leave from Children’s Health Ireland in 2023 after national authorities requested the investigation. He resigned from his position there last fall. Jo Twamley, a spokesperson for the Irish Medical Council, said the council is aware of the serious concerns regarding pediatric spinal surgery and the reports concerning Green's resignation. The council noted that these are interim undertakings pending the conclusion of the complaint process.