Robert Rhoad, MD

Robert Rhoad, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in treating orthopaedic conditions of the hand, wrist, and elbow. He sees patients at Wellington’s Cincinnati offices in Anderson and Blue Ash. He is the President and CEO of Wellington Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine.

After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia, Dr. Rhoad earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, where he also completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery. He then went on to complete his fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery at The Hand Center of San Antonio in Texas before returning to Cincinnati to join Wellington Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine.

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 and musicians. He’s also been honored repeatedly as a Top Doc by Cincinnati Magazine. He spent 15 years as the Tournament Physician for the ATP and WTA professional tennis players.

In addition to his certification from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Rhoad is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

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

Dr. Rhoad also proudly serves on the Board of Directors for the Music Resource Center in East Walnut Hills.