Physician Bio

Robert C. Rhoad, MD is a Board Certified Orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in treating orthopaedic conditions of the hand, wrist and elbow.

A native Cincinnatian, Dr. Rhoad returned to the area and joined Wellington in 1999 after studying under a Fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery at the renowned Hand Center of San Antonio, TX. Dr. Rhoad has co-authored numerous publications, abstracts, and national presentations regarding hand, wrist, and elbow surgery, sports medicine, and care of professional tennis athletes.

His musical background in percussion, piano, and guitar provides a unique insight into the intricacies of hand and upper extremity function. He is married with three sons and enjoys tennis, skiing, and is a leader in his church and local school community.

Residencies

• Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania
  Philadelphia, PA
  1993-1998

Medical School

• University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
  M.D.
  1993

Undergraduate

• University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
  B.A.
  1988

Additional Education

• Fellow in Hand and Microvascular Surgery, The Hand Center of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 1998-1999

Certifications

• Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Hand Surgery

Societies

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
• American Society for Surgery of the Hand
• A.O.A. Medical Honor Society

Other Affiliations

• Tournament Physician Chairperson, Western & Southern Financial Group Masters and Women’s Open
• ATP Medical Services
• WTA Medical Services

Helpful Links

• American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Trigger Finger
• Wrist Fracture
• Dupuytren’s Contracture
• Elbow Arthroscopy
• Ganglion Cyst
• Bieps Tear at elbow
• Thumb Sprains
• Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
• Tennis Elbow

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