Richard John Hartman Jr. DO FAOAO

Summary

• Dr. Richard J. Hartman, Jr. is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in general orthopedic surgery, with additional training in foot and ankle surgery, total joint replacement, pediatric orthopedics, sports medicine, and orthopedic hand surgery. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery through the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in consortium with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and St. Joseph Health Center.
  
  Dr. Hartman has extensive experience in both private practice and hospital-based orthopedics. He is the managing partner and president of The Family Practice and Orthopedic Care Center, P.C., and serves as the Chief Operating Officer and President of Lake George Surgery Center, LLC. Additionally, he holds the position of Orthopedic Medical Director at Hillsdale Hospital.
  
  Committed to education, Dr. Hartman is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and has held adjunct faculty positions at multiple medical institutions, including Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Western University, and Trine University. He has been actively involved in training orthopedic residents, medical students, and physician assistant students.
  
  Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Hartman has contributed to orthopedic research and education, publishing in peer-reviewed journals and serving as a clinical board examiner for the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He has also presented at national and international conferences on topics such as computer-assisted total knee arthroplasty and emerging technologies in joint reconstruction.
  
  With a passion for patient care, medical education, and surgical innovation, Dr. Hartman remains dedicated to advancing the field of orthopedic surgery while mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals.