Warren G. Harding III, M.D.

Physician Bio

Dr. Harding’s interest in shoulder and elbow problems in athletics began while in training at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and was refined while serving as team physician and orthopaedic consultant to the Cincinnati Reds of the National Baseball League during the 1980’s. He applies the same concepts used to enhance performance, prevent and treat injuries of professional baseball players to help patients with work, exercise and sport related problems in diverse areas such as aerobics, baseball, bicycling, golf, fishing, rowing and swimming. He is currently a member and former chairman of the United States Swimming Association’s Sports Medicine Society, a position that requires skill in taking care of World Class athletes in training and competition at home and overseas. “Athletes tell us our help makes a difference, which is very rewarding” said Dr. Harding.

A 4th generation Ohio physician who has been at Wellington since 1975, he is married and has 3 sons. Prior to coming to Cincinnati, he was on active duty in the United States Navy and served as an Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Naval Regional Medical Center in San Diego, California. While he remains at the leading edge of orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine, he particularly enjoys taking care of individuals and their problems. “In my practice I try to listen to people and help them define the problem and give the highest level of treatment expertise I can. I also teach them as much as I can about the problem to make treatment more effective and prevent recurrence” said Dr. Harding.

Residencies

The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Surgical Residency
1969
University of California (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
1973

Medical School

Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
1967

Undergraduate

La Sierra College, Riverside, CA
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
1963

Additional Education

Surgical Internship, The Ohio State University, Columbus, 1968
Research Fellowship, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Downey, California, 1970

Certifications

Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners

Societies

American Orthopaedic Association
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Ohio Orthopaedic Society

Other Affiliations

Volunteer Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS)
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)

Publications

Harding, Warren G. III, MD. “A New Clinical test to Diagnose Avulsion of the Insertion of the Biceps Brachii Distal Tendon Insertion.” Orthopedics. 2005 Jan; Vol 28 Numer 1: 27-29