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Orthopaedic Surgery

Leading Orthopaedic Medicine Since 1900

About Johns Hopkins Orthopaedics

The Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery was founded in 1900 by the forefather of Hopkins’ surgery, William Halsted, as one of the original specialty services. Ever since, we've been caring for patients, fostering innovation and nurturing orthopaedic leaders. Our experience has shaped aspects of orthopaedic surgery around the world, and continues to influence our clinic protocols, research discoveries and hands-on training of tomorrow’s physicians.

MEET THE DIRECTORJames R. Ficke, M.D.

Greetings and welcome to the Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Our team is committed to providing quality, compassionate care for patients and their families, advancing research in the field of orthopaedic surgery and educating the next generation of health experts.

As we accelerate into our second century of service, we are experiencing growth in every clinical division as well as on our research team. We continue to provide innovative education models for medical students, residents and fellows. And we are pleased to have several named formal lecturships and offer CMEs to all attendees of our weekly grand rounds.

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