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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Quanjun Cui, MD

G.J. Wang MD Professor

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Dr. Quanjun Cui is the G.J. Wang Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Cui received his medical degree with Honors from Henan Medical University in China and then completed his residency and fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction at the University of Virginia. He also completed an AO fellowship at the University of Bern in Switzerland. He is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in total hip and knee replacement, osteonecrosis, surgical hip dislocation to treat femoroacetabular impingement, and computer-aided and minimally invasive surgery for total hip and knee arthroplasty.

Dr. Cui’s research is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), focusing on stem cells and arthritis. He has received numerous academic and professional accolades, including the Hip Society Otto Aufranc Award. He has been recognized in the “America’s Top Orthopaedist” list since 2009 and the “Best Doctors in America®” list since 2015. He was named one of “America’s Leading Doctors 2025” in Hip Surgery by Newsweek. Additionally, he received the Virginia Orthopaedic Society Distinguished Career Achievement Award in 2026.

Dr. Cui has published over 160 peer-reviewed articles, 40 book chapters, edited 9 textbooks, and given more than 240 national and international presentations. He has served as a faculty member for several national and international instructional courses, including the AAOS Instructional Courses. Dr. Cui has also served as Program Chair and Faculty Member at state, national, and international meetings. He is an editorial board member and reviewer for several prestigious journals, including the Journal of Arthroplasty and the Journal of Orthopaedic Research. Dr. Cui is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA). He previously served as President of the Virginia Orthopaedic Society (VOS) in 2017 and President of the Association Research Circulation Osseous (ARCO) in 2020.

Beyond Orthopaedics

“Dr. Cui is married to his medical school classmate, Ling, and has two grown children. He enjoys playing golf, reading, and participating in outdoor activities.

Contact

Office Location:
UVA Orthopaedic Center
2280 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Mailing Address:
Dept. Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Virginia
PO Box 800159
Charlottesville, VA 22908

Clinical Office Phone:
434.924.2663
Administrative Office Phone:
434.243.0278
Office Fax:
434.244.4454

Appointments

G.J. Wang, MD Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia

Specialty and Subspecialty

Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery

Subspecialty: Adult Reconstruction

Education

Education:   M.D., Henan Medical University, China

Residency:   Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia

Fellowship: Adult Reconstruction, University of Virginia

Special Expertise

  • Total hip and knee replacement
  • Revision total hip and knee replacement
  • Avascular osteonecrosis
  • Computer-aided and minimally invasive surgery for total hip and knee arthroplasty
  • Surgical hip dislocation for treatment of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and hip osteonecrosis

Research

  • Cellular and gene therapy for musculoskeletal diseases including osteonecrosis and fractures
  • Development of novel composite bone graft substitutes for the treatment of fractures and bone defects
  • Pathogenesis and treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head
  • Antioxidant for prevention and treatment of osteoarthritis

Current IRB Studies

  • Outcomes of Hip Revision Using a DePuy ReClaim Revision Hip System
  • Dual Mobility Chart Review – PINNACLE
  • Autogenous Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate for the Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head: BATON
  • Osteonecrosis Database
  • Geriatric Osteonecrosis Cases v Subchondral Fx. Workd with Radiology, 65 year
  • Pre-hab Systematic Review
  • Alcohol and THA Outcomes

Awards

  • The Best Adult Reconstruction Poster Award. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2026 Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. 2026
  • The Best Poster Award. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2026 Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. 2026
  • The best podium presentation award, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS) 67th Annual Meeting, Vail, CO. 2025
  • The America’s Leading Doctors, Hip Surgery, Newsweek. 2025
  • Best Doctors in America® List. 2015-Present
  • Patients Choice Award, American Registry. 2009-Present
  • America’s Top Orthopaedist, Consumers’ Research Council of America. 2009-Present
  • Charles Miller, MD Resident Teaching Award, University of Virginia. 2014
  • Compassionate Doctor Award, American Registry. 2012-Present
  • Best Podium Presentation Abstract Award, Virginia Orthopaedic Society. 2011, 2012
  • Charles L Brown Award, University of Virginia School of Medicine. 2011
  • Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, University of Virginia. 2011
  • Induction to Academy of Distinguished Educators, University of Virginia. 2011
  • Dean’s Award for Clinical Excellence, University of Virginia. 2010
  • Patient Safety Team Award, University of Virginia. 2010
  • Best Basic Science Poster Award, Virginia Orthopaedic Society. 2010
  • Young Investigator Award, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons / Orthopaedic Research Society. 2009
  • Zimmer Career Development Award, Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF). 2007

Certification and Licensure

Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Licensed to practice in Virginia

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