Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Welcome to the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Virginia. Our mission is to improve the lives of patients facing musculoskeletal diseases - locally, regionally, nationally, and globally by providing compassionate and personalized patient care, innovative education, and cutting-edge research. In the area of patient care, we strive to provide comprehensive, personalized care for all musculoskeletal disorders. Regarding education, our goal is to cultivate the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons, ensuring they not only achieve surgical excellence but also emerge as compassionate physicians and leaders in the field. Finally, our department is committed to expanding the frontiers of musculoskeletal knowledge through basic science, translational, and clinical research. With these three pillars as our foundation, we are committed to improving local and global access to orthopaedic care through various collaborative efforts, partnerships, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Our Department
- Residency Training ProgramLearn More
The University of Virginia Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training Program offers excellent education, training, and research. With more than 70 years of proven history, UVA is established as a national and international leader in providing outstanding patient care, medical education, and musculoskeletal research.
- Fellowship ProgramsLearn More
The University of Virginia Department of Orthopaedic Surgery proudly offers five different Fellowship programs in Adult Reconstruction, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Upper Extremety, Spine, and Sports Medicine. Each program offers a robust educational structure, extensive clinical experience, and comprehensive curriculum.
- UVA Health Orthopedic Center Ivy RoadLearn More
The new 200,000 square foot UVA Health Orthopedic Center brings the full range of orthopedic services under one roof. It is one of the largest outpatient centers in the nation. Chair of UVA Health Department of Orthopedics Bobby Chhabra, MD, outlines the many features and services of the new clinic, and how they benefit both patients and team members.
Our Mission
- The Surgery That Gave A Boy ThumbsLearn More
Connor Woodle has a genetic disorder that resulted in him being born without thumbs, he now has all the dexterity he needs thanks to Dr. Bobby Chhabra, co-founder of the UVA Hand Center, who created thumbs for Connor over the course of two operations.
- UVA Long-Distance Runner Receives Career-Changing Foot SurgeryWatch
Cleo Boyd, a long-distance runner for UVA's Cross-Country team and Track & Field team struggled with a lingering injury. Boyd was operated on by Dr. Joseph Park, an orthopedic surgeon at UVA Health System. Since the procedure, Boyd has been able to consistently train and was part of the ACC Championship team in 2015.
- Surviving & Thriving After Serious TraumaWatch
Lisa Black was on her way home from work when she was struck by a drunk driver. She was rushed to UVA Medical Center where she underwent several surgeries in the immediate hours following the crash. Lisa suffered fractures in her neck, back, ribs, hands, legs and knees – among other injuries.
Department News
UVA Ortho Alumni Conference
UVA Ortho Alumni Conference - Allie Redshaw
Allie Redshaw is a patient of Dr. Chhabra's who lost her right hand in an industrial meat grinder accident. She has gone onto recover from her injury and is now a yoga instructor and para-Olympian rock and mountain climber. We were honored to have her present and share her remarkable story with us at our 2025 UVA Ortho Alumni Conference.
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