Nicklaus Children's Orthopedic Oncologist, Dr. Thomas Utset-Ward Recognized in South Florida Business Journal's 2026 40 Under 40

Published on: 07/27/2026

Dr. Thomas J. Utset-Ward, pediatric orthopedic oncologist at Nicklaus Children's Hospital Orthopedic, Sports Medicine, and Spine Institute is named in South Florida Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Award. The honor recognizes his exceptional leadership, innovation within the pediatric orthopedic oncology field and the life-saving impact on his patients.

As one of only 10 specialists in the United States, Dr. Utset-Ward is a leader in limb-salvage surgery that preserves mobility and function while reducing the need for amputations whenever possible. His innovative approach helps children maintain a higher quality of life during and after cancer treatment, offering hope to patients and families facing complex orthopedic cancers.

"It is an honor to be recognized as a 40 Under 40 honoree by South Florida Business Journal," says Dr. Utset-Ward. "From the beginning of my career, I've been committed to innovating and advancing surgical techniques used to repair bone and soft tissue tumors and deformities in order to make a difference in the lives of my patients and their families."

The South Florida Business Journal's annual 40 Under 40 Awards honor outstanding young professionals who have demonstrated excellence in their careers while making meaningful contributions to the South Florida region.
The complete list of 2026 South Florida Business Journal 40 Under 40 Honorees is available at: https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/event/172287/2026/2026-40-under-40-awards.