Robert H Quinn, MD

Dr. Robert Quinn is currently tenured professor and chair of the department of orthopaedic surgery at UT Health San Antonio. He specializes in musculoskeletal oncology. Dr. Quinn received his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine. He completed an orthopaedic residency at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine followed by a fellowship in orthopaedic oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School. He is a current fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Quinn is a member of several professional societies including the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, American Orthopaedic Association, Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons, Connective Tissue Oncology Society, the International Society of Limb Salvage, and the Wilderness Medical Society.

Dr. Quinn has numerous publications including peer-reviewed journal articles, textbook chapters, and textbook. Dr. Quinn has held multiple leadership positions in national organizations including President Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, Chair Council on Research and Quality American Academy of Othopaedic Surgeons, President Wilderness Medical Society. He has also served on a number of national and international committees. He is a consultant reviewer for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. He is a member of several multidisciplinary research groups including the Children’s Oncology Group, Southwestern Oncology Group, Radiation Oncology Group, American College of Surgeon’s Oncology Group and International Ewing’s Sarcoma Research Forum. 

• 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