Robert Pettit, M.D.

Sports Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Physician

Dr. Pettit is a highly skilled, board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports-related injuries and reconstructive surgery. When you’re in pain, see how Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and Dr. Pettit can help you take back your life. Dr. Pettit strives to make himself as available as possible to patients, which is why he holds clinic at multiple Beacon locations.

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Hear and read true stories of my patients and their experiences with Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. An injury isn’t the end, and often times athletes and active adults return to even higher activity levels after a full recovery.

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About Dr. Pettit

Dr. Robert Pettit is a Cincinnati native and is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with a specialization in sports medicine. Dr. Pettit is trained in ACL reconstruction, cartilage restoration, meniscal allograft transplantation, knee osteotomies, mako robotic knee arthroplasty, arthroscopic shoulder surgery, and shoulder arthroplasty.

His special interest lies in knee and shoulder preservation techniques to delay or avoid joint replacement in young active patients. Dr. Pettit is also certified in Mako robotic-assisted knee and partial knee replacements.

He completed his Bachelor’s in Biology from Ohio State, medical degree from Cincinnati, and Orthopaedic residency at OSU Wexner Medical Center. He has received several awards including the OSU College of Medicine House Staff Humanism Award for his exceptional attributes.

Dr. Pettit completed his fellowship training in Sports Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at the prestigious Beth Israel New England Baptist Hospital (affiliated with Harvard and Tufts academic programs).

Dr. Pettit is a team physician for the Cincinnati Reds, Florence Y’alls, Clark Montessori, and local high schools. He has published clinical research on ACL reconstruction, cartilage restoration, and shoulder replacement in high-impact journals and has presented at national and international conferences.

While in Boston, he served as an assistant team physician for the Boston Celtics, New England Free Jacks (Rugby), and the Merrimack Warriors Division 1 teams. He had the opportunity to care for numerous professional and intercollegiate athletes, and was trained under the supervision of head team physicians for various professional and collegiate organizations.

During his free time, Dr. Pettit enjoys spending time with his wife Alison, who is also a healthcare professional, and their growing family. They are thrilled to be surrounded by family and friends in the Cincinnati area.

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EDUCATION

B.S., The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

M.D., University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio

RESIDENCY

Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio

FELLOWSHIP

Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts

CERTIFICATION

Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

TEAM AFFILIATIONS

Cincinnati Reds – Assistant Team Physician
Florence Y’alls – Assistant Team Physician
Boston Celtics – Former Assistant Team Physician
New England Free Jacks (MLR) – Former Assistant Team Physician
Merrimack College – Former Assistant Team Physician

Testimonials

I tore my ACL, Doctor Pettit helped me to figure out the best treatment option and schedule surgery quickly.he has also been following up with me weekly during my rehab. I could not ask for more – his care has been amazing!

Dr. Pettit was very thorough and generous and never made me feel rushed. He answered all of my questions and took the time to give me feedback on how long it would take to get back to my regular activities.

I’m writing this review post knee replacement surgery. It has been almost a year since I’ve been seeing Dr. Petit about my problems with my knee. I have never had such a kind and caring doctor… He knew I was very nervous about my surgery and was there to reassure me beforehand. That meant the world to me. He’s a local and decided to stay in Cincinnati to practice medicine and I think that is worth mentioning.

Dr. Pettit was very courteous and professional. I’m happy he will be performing my surgery.

I felt very comfortable with Dr. Pettit. I believe he really cares about the people that he treats.

What impressed me the most was that everyone was nice and courtesy and really tried to help me.

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Ready to Experience the Beacon Difference?

Schedule an introductory consultation with Dr. Robert Pettit online or by calling our 24/7 call center at (513) 354-3700 to learn what treatment options will be best to help you overcome your injury or chronic condition. It is our goal to help you return to the sports and activities you love as soon as possible.

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