Orthopaedic Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio (OH)

Orthopaedic Surgeon R. Douglas Orr specializes in adult spinal surgery including minimally invasive surgery, deformity surgery, spinal tumor surgery, and all regions of the spine (cervical, thoracic, lumbar).

Dr. Orr joined the staff at Lutheran Hospital in May 2003. He came to Lutheran Hospital from Hamilton General Hospital in Hamilton Ontario. Dr. Orr practiced in the Active Staff Division of Orthopaedics, and was the Site Chief of Orthopaedics and of Surgery at Hamilton General. He also served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at McMaster University.

Dr. Orr received his medical degree from the University of Toronto where he completed his residency.

His many achievements include Honorary Rewards, several Published medical journal articles and professional presentations. Because of his excellence in teaching, Dr. Orr received the Silver Hip Award for Best Teacher of McMaster University in 2001. In 1994 he was rewarded with The Robin Sullivan Award for Excellence in Orthopaedic Research for best resident research presentation at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Orr is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Orr at Lutheran Hospital call 1-800-220-8202.