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Robert H Quinn, MD

Professor and Chair

Musculoskeletal Oncology

Department of Orthopaedics

Dr. Robert Quinn is currently Professor and Chair, Department of Orthopaedics at UT Health San Antonio, a position he has held since 2012. He was also Director of the Orthopaedic Residency Program until 2016. Prior to 2012 he was Vice Chair for Education and Residency Program Director at the University of New Mexico. His area of orthopaedic specialization is musculoskeletal oncology. Dr. Quinn is currently Chair of the Council on Research and Quality for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, one of the highest leadership positions in that organization. He is past president of Musculoskeletal Tumor Society. He has published 85 peer-reviewed manuscripts, 16 textbook chapters, and a textbook on bone and soft tissue tumors. Dr. Quinn has held membership and leadership positions in multiple national organizations, professional societies, and multidisciplinary cancer research groups. He is a consultant reviewer for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. In addition to Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Quinn is actively involved in the specialty of Wilderness Medicine. He is an accomplished mountaineer. Dr. Quinn is a past president of the Wilderness Medical Society and a Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine. He has previously served on the editorial board of the Wilderness and Environmental Medicine Journal.

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 1994 - Clinical Fellowship - Orthopedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Oncology) - Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    • 1993 - Residency - Orthopaedic Surgery - University of Connecticut School of Medicine & affiliated Hospitals
    • 1990 - Internship - General Surgery - Hartford Hospital
    • 1988 - MD - Medicine - Hahnemann University School of Medicine
    • 1984 - BA - Biology (Magna Cum Laude) - Quinnipiac University

    Highlights

    • Wilderness Medical Society Founders Award, 2020. Given in recognition of outstanding contributions to the principles and objectives of Wilderness Medicine as envisioned by the Society's Founders.
    • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Senior Achievement Award, 2018
    • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Senior Achievement Award, 2017
    • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Senior Achievement Award, 2016
    • University of New Mexico GME Outstanding Educator Award, 2012 

    Appointments

    • 4/2012 - Professor with Tenure and Department Chair - UT Health San Antonio, Orthopaedics, San Antonio
    • 06/2009-3/2012 - Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery - University of New Mexico School of Medicine
    • 8/2006-3/2012 - Vice Chair (Education), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - University of New Mexico School of Medicine
    • 8/2004-6/2009 - Associate Professor of Othopaedic Surgery - University of New Mexico School of Medicine
    • 1/2003-6/2004 - Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery - University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT
    • 8/1994-1/2003 - Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery - University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT
    • 8/1993-7/1994 - Assistant in Orthopaedic Surgery - Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
    • 8/1993-7/1994 - Assistant in Orthopaedic Surgery - Children's Hospital, Boston, MA

  • Instruction & Training

    • 4/2012-7/2016, Residency Program Director, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    • 1/2006-3/2012, Residency Program Director, University of New Mexico Orthopaedic Surgery

  • Publications

      Peer Reviewed Publications (selected from past 5 years):

      1. Cannada L, Luhmann S, Hu Serena, Quinn R. the Fellowship Match Process: A Report of the Current Experience. Topics in Training. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2015;97:e3(1-7).
      2. Members of the Writing, Review, and Voting Panels of the AUC on Prevention and Treatement of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Robert H. quinn, James O. Sanders, Gregory Alexander Brown, Jayson Murray, and Ryan Pezold. the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Appropriate Use Criteria on the Management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2016;98:153-5.
      3. Members of the Writing and Voting Panels of the AUC on the Treatment of Hip Fractures in the Elderly and the AUC on Postoperative Rehabilitation of Low Energy Hip Fractures in the Elderly, Quinn RH, Murray J, Pezold R. the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Appropriate Use Criteria for Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2016;98:1222-1225.
      4. Quinn RH, Mooar PA, Murray JN, Pezold R, Sevarino KS. Treatment of hip fractures in the elderly: appropriate use criteria summary. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2017;25:e102-e104.
      5. Quinn RH, Mooar PA, Murray JN, Pezold R, Sevarino KS. Postoperative rehabilitation of low energy hip fractures in the elderly: appropriate use criteria summary. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2017;25:e11-14.
      6. Members of the Writing and Voting Panels of the AUC for the Management of Patients with Orthopaedic Implants Undergoing Dental Procedures, Quinn RH, Murray J, Pezold R, Sevarino KS. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Appropriate Use Criteria for the Managment of Patients with Orthopaedic Implants Undergoing Dental Procedures. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2017;99:161-163.
      7. Members of the Writing and Voting Panels of the AUC on Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee, Quinn RH, Murray J, Pezold R. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Appropriate Use Criteria for Surgical Managment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2017;99:697-699.
      8. Quinn RH, Murray JN, Pezold R, Sevarino KS. AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria Summary. Management of Patients with Orthopaedic Implants Undergoing Dental Procedures. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2017;25:e138-e141.
      9. Quinn RH, Murray JN, Pezold R, Sevarino KS. AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria Summary: Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2018;26:e191-e193. DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-17-00424
      10. Samora J, Quinn RH, Murray J, Pezold R, Hall Q. Management of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Infants up to Six Months of Age: Intended for Use by Orthopaedic Specialists. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2018;00:1-4. DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-18-00522
      11. Samora J, Quinn RH, Murray J, Pezold R, Hall Q. Managment of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip In Infants up to Six Months of Age: Intended for Use by General Pediatricians and Referring Physicians. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2018;27(8):e356-e359. DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-18-00512
      12. Quinn RH, Murray J, Pezold R, Hall Q. Managment of Osteoarthritis of the Hip. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2018;26:e434-e4365. DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-18-00351
      13. Hawkins SC, Williams J, Bennett B, Islas A, Kayser DW, Quinn R. Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for Spinal Cord Protection. Wilderness Eviron Med 2019;30(4S):S87-99.

      Textbooks and Chapters:

      1. Qunn, R: Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone. Chapter in Menendez LR, Ed, Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Musculoskeletal Tumors. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Press, Chicago, IL, 2001. ISBN: 0-89203-257-X.
      2. Quinn, R: contributing author in Orthopaedic Pocket Procedures: General Orthopaedics. Courtland G. Lewis, ed. McGraw-Hill, 2003.
      3. Quinn, R: Soft Tissue Sarcoma - Incidence, Demographics, and Risk Factors. Chapter in Schwartz HS, Editor, Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Musculoskeletal Tumors 2. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Press, 2007. ISBN-13:9780892034086
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  • Clinical

    Board Certifications

    • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery