Dr. Roman Hayda

Biography

Roman Hayda is a Professor of Orthopaedics at Brown University and the Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma at Rhode Island Hospital. He specializes in providing state-of-the-art orthopaedic trauma care, focusing on the evaluation and treatment of fractures and injuries, particularly involving the extremities and pelvis. His areas of expertise include treating complex fractures of the knee, elbow, ankle, and hip. Dr. Hayda also addresses acute injuries and post-traumatic conditions such as nonunion fractures, infected fractures, malunions, and arthritis, often employing minimally invasive techniques for fixation using plates, rods, and screws. With significant experience gained from his 24 years of service in the Army, where he retired as a Colonel, he previously served as Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma at Brooke Army Medical Center. His role included caring for wounded servicemen and families, developing protocols and techniques for amputation, and directing research aimed at enhancing the treatment of soldiers on the battlefield. An educator at heart, he also culminated his career as the Director of the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program and is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association.

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