Dr. Robert Wetzel
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
United States
Areas of expertise
- Acetabular Fractures
- Adolescent Hip Pain
- Bone Infections
- Complex Trauma/Multiple Injured Patients
- Fracture Care
- Fractures
- Fractures Around Joints
- Hip Dysplasia
- Hip Impingement
- Hip Preservation Surgery (PAO)
- Limb Salvage
- Malunions
- Mangled Extremities
- Nonunions
- Pelvic Osteotomies
- Pelvic Ring Fractures
- Pelvic Ring Injuries
- Periarticular Fractures
- Total Hip Replacement
- Young Adult Hip Pain
About the expert
Dr. Robert Wetzel is a board-certified orthopedic trauma surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio.
He received his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 2009 and completed his residency and fellowship in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic trauma at Northwestern University and Indiana University, respectively.
He is a member of several professional societies and has received numerous awards for his academic and research achievements.
Dr. Wetzel is actively involved in teaching and research, and is committed to providing his patients with the highest quality care.
He is a highly skilled and experienced orthopedic trauma surgeon who is dedicated to advancing the field of orthopedic surgery.
Robert Wetzel is a board-certified orthopedic trauma surgeon who has been practicing in Cleveland, Ohio since 2015. He is currently an Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and the Program Director of the Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship at the same institution.
Dr. Wetzel received his Medical Doctorate from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 2009. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2014 and his fellowship in Orthopaedic Traumatology at Indiana University School of Medicine in 2015.
Dr. Wetzel is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, and the Ohio State Medical Association. He is also a certified DEA prescriber.
Moreover, Dr. Wetzel has been recognized for his academic and research achievements. He has received numerous awards, including the Yassine Gross Anatomy Master Knowledge Award, the Knowledgeable and Compassionate Medical Student Award, and the Brian Hartigan, MD Memorial Exceptional Resident Teaching Award. He has also published several papers in peer-reviewed journals.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Wetzel is actively involved in teaching and research. He is a peer reviewer for several medical journals and has served on the faculty of several national and international conferences. He is also a member of several professional societies, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association.
Dr. Wetzel is a highly skilled and experienced orthopedic trauma surgeon who is committed to providing his patients with the highest quality care. He is also a dedicated educator and researcher who is committed to advancing the field of orthopedic surgery.
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Orthopaedic Trauma Specialist
2019 - TodayUniversity Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Program Director, Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship
2018 - TodayCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Orthopaedic Trauma Specialist
2015 - TodayRainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital of University Hospitals, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Orthopaedic Trauma Specialist
2015 - TodayUniversity Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Orthopaedic Trauma Specialist
2015 - TodayUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Assistant Professor
2015 - TodayCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Clinical Assistant Professor
2015 - TodayNortheast Ohio Medical University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Clinical Instructor, Orthopaedic Trauma Fellow
2014 - 2015Indiana University Health, Methodist Hospital
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Ohio State Medical Board
2015
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American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
2017
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International Society for Hip Preservation and Arthroscopy (2022)
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Ohio Orthopaedic Society (2015)
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AO Trauma North America (2013)
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Orthopaedic Trauma Association (2012)
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AAOS Active Fellow (2019)
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2009)
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Modular Dual Mobility Acetabular Components: An Important Extension of a Proven Approach to Hip Instability. Wetzel RJ, Puri L, Stulberg SD. International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty, Sept 2011, Brugge, Belgium.
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Current Practice in the Management of Type One Open Fractures in Children. Wetzel RJ, Minhas SV, Patrick B, Janicki JA. Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) Annual Meeting, May 2013, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Platelet-rich Plasma as an Effective Treatment for Proximal Hamstring Injuries. Wetzel RJ, Patel R, Terry MA. International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) Annual Meeting, May 2013, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Can a prediction tool that utilizes both clinical and laboratory data increase accuracy of septic nonunion diagnosis? Moon T, Haase L, Burcke A, Wetzel RJ, Sontich JK, Ochenjele G, Napora JK. Annual Meeting, International Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Dec 2022, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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