JOHN FRITCH, MD
- Florence, KY
- Highland Heights, KY
- NKU Campus
Dr. John Fritch is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip, knee, and shoulder surgery. He has expertise in robotic-assisted total and partial knee replacement and minimally invasive anterior hip replacement utilizing a bikini incision. He is one of few surgeons in the area performing arthroscopic surgery of the hip, using minimally invasive techniques for a faster recovery. He treats a wide range of orthopedic conditions of the upper and lower extremities with emphasis on hips, knees, shoulders. Dr. Fritch sees patients of all ages at our Highland Heights (NKU) and Florence locations.
Education & Training
- Medical Degree – University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
- Residency – University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery
- Fellowship – University of Chicago, Sports Medicine
- Board Certified
Certifications & Licensure
- KY Medical License
- OH Medical License
Professional Affiliations
- Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS)
Fellow of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (FAAHKS)
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
Hospital Affiliations
- St. Elizabeth Healthcare
- The Christ Hospital
- Orthopaedic Surgery Center
Sports Medicine
Team Physician for:
- Highlands High School
Prior Experiences/Affiliations:
- University of Cincinnati Football
- Loveland High School Football & Lacrosse
- Chicago Bears – NFL
- Chicago Sky – WNBA
- University of Chicago Athletics
Awards & Recognitions
- Cincinnati Magazine: Named "Top Doctor" 2023-2025
Hobbies & Interests
- Spending time with his wife & three children
- Golfing
- Scuba Diving
- Traveling
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