JOHN FRITCH, MD

Specialties

Knee, Hip & Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Fracture Care
Joint Replacement & Repair
Pediatric Orthopedics
General Orthopedics
Sports Medicine

Locations

Florence, KY
Highland Heights, KY
- NKU Campus

Dr. John Fritch is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip, knee, and shoulder arthroscopy and joint replacement. He has expertise in robotic-assisted MAKO knee replacement and minimally invasive anterior hip replacement. These advanced, minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques and robotic assisted surgeries allow for a faster recovery and a quicker return to activity. 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.

WATCH : HIP ARTHROSCOPY – Educational Seminar

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

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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" 2023-2024
Highest OITE Award, University of Cincinnati Department of Orthopaedics, Award for top in-training exam score, 2016 & 2017
Peter Stern Orthopaedic Surgery University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Awarded for excellence in orthopaedic surgery as a medical student, 2015
Medical Student Training in Aging Research Stipend, American Federation in Aging Research, 1 of 14 medical students nationwide awarded stipend to conduct aging-related research at UCLA, 2012

Hobbies & Interests

Spending time with his wife & two children
Golfing
Running
Scuba Diving
Traveling