Newswise — CLEVELAND, OH - University Hospitals announced that Rikesh Patel, DO, a leader in total joint replacement and complex reconstruction of hip and knee, has accepted the position of Director of Robotics Surgery for Total Joint Replacement, effective immediately.
Dr. Patel is a fellow-trained orthopedic surgeon whose specialties include minimally invasive direct superior total hip replacement, muscle-sparing subvastus total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, complex primary joint replacement for post-traumatic and congenital deformities, and revision surgery for mechanical and infectious complications of total hip and knee replacement.
“Dr. Patel is a skilled expert in robotic total joint surgery. He is a great leader to represent our team of high-quality total joint surgeons at UH,” said James Voos, MD, Chairman, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and the Jack and Mary Herrick Distinguished Chair, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at University Hospitals. “The UH robotic total joint program will continue to explore and develop advances in this field to keep us on the forefront of technology that can help patients have the best outcomes.”
Dr. Patel joined University Hospitals in 2020. In his new role, he is responsible for leading a program that integrates advanced technology with surgical excellence to deliver the highest quality care to our patients. This role goes beyond the operating room—it involves training surgeons, refining protocols and continuously striving to improve outcomes through data-driven innovation. A key part of this role is its direct impact on the orthopedic surgery residency program at University Hospitals. Added technology allows for hands-on experience with state-of-the-art robotic systems, ensuring future surgeons are not only well-trained but also equipped to lead in the next era of orthopedic care.
Looking to the future, Dr. Patel’s objectives include broadening the reach of the robotic surgery program to encompass the entire hospital network, ensuring equitable access to advanced surgical care for patients in both metropolitan and rural settings.
“As Director of Robotic Surgery for Total Joint Replacement, I’m focused on bringing cutting-edge technology into the operating room, our goal is to enhance surgical accuracy, reduce recovery times, and improve long-term outcomes for patients. It’s about leading a future-focused team committed to transforming joint replacement care,” said Dr. Patel.
Dr. Patel completed his orthopedic surgery residency training at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, followed by a fellowship in adult reconstructive orthopedic surgery with a focus on outpatient joint replacement, complex revision arthroplasty, minimally invasive joint replacement procedures and robotic-assisted total joint arthroplasty in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Patel completed a post-baccalaureate at Georgetown University with a focus in Physiology, then earned his doctorate from Midwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
A member of multiple national and international medical societies, Dr. Patel serves on committees for the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) and the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO). He is also a reviewer for publication submissions to the Journal of Arthroplasty.
With the addition of six robots for total joint replacement, the Department of Orthopedics at University Hospitals has significantly increased robotic-assisted capabilities at sites throughout Northeast Ohio. Onboarding robots with two distinct operating systems provides greater choice for surgeons and customization for patients.
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