
Robert Joseph Pettit MD
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma, Shoulder Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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775 Alexandria PikeFort Thomas, KY 41075
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Summary
- Robert Pettit, MD, based in Fort Thomas, KY, specializes in orthopaedic surgery with subspecialties in hip and knee reconstructive surgery, orthopedic sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, and shoulder surgery. He completed his medical education at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2015, followed by an orthopaedic surgery residency at Ohio State University Hospital from 2015 to 2020 and a fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine at New England Baptist Hospital in 2021. Dr. Pettit currently serves as a team physician for the Cincinnati Reds since 2023. His clinical expertise includes patellofemoral tracking disorder, rotator cuff repair, and both knee and shoulder reconstruction. His research work has been published in several reputable journals and includes studies on topics such as reverse total shoulder arthroplasty and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, with multiple citations indicating influence in his field.
Education & Training
New England Baptist HospitalFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2021
Ohio State University HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2015 - 2020
University of Cincinnati College of MedicineClass of 2015
Certifications & Licensure
OH State Medical License 2015 - 2028
KY State Medical License 2021 - 2027
IN State Medical License 2021 - 2023
MA State Medical License 2020 - 2023
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 49 citationsReturn to Sport After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Requires Evaluation of >2 Functional Tests, Psychological Readiness, Quadriceps/Hamstring Strength, and...Robby Turk, Sarav Shah, Matthew Chilton, Terence L Thomas, Chibuzo Anene
Arthroscopy. 2023-03-01 - 27 citationsClinical Outcomes After Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in Patients With Primary Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis Compared With Rotator Cuff Tear Arthropathy: Does Preo...Sundeep S Saini, Robert Pettit, Richard N Puzzitiello, Paul-Anthony Hart, Sarav S Shah
The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2022-02-01 - 10 citationsTime Matters: Knee Cartilage Defect Expansion and High-Grade Lesion Formation while Awaiting Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation.Robert J Pettit, Joshua S Everhart, Alex C DiBartola, Ryan E Blackwell, David C Flanigan
Cartilage. 2021-12-01
Authored Content
- Time Matters: Knee Cartilage Defect Expansion and High-Grade Lesion Formation while Awaiting Autologous Chondrocyte ImplantationDecember 2021
Press Mentions
Dr. Robert Pettit to lead Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine’s new location in Fort ThomasNovember 24th, 2022
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