John Hagedorn

John Hagedorn, MD is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Medicine. He serves as Medical Director for Ortho Trauma and Director of the Residency Program at UTMB, demonstrating leadership in clinical orthopedic trauma care and graduate medical education.

His academic credentials include:

• MD, West Virginia University School of Medicine - Morgantown, WV (2010)

Dr. Hagedorn's research spans orthopedic surgery and trauma, with specialized expertise in hip fractures, intramedullary nailing, osteotomy procedures, and complex bone deformity correction. He maintains a parallel research focus on medical education, particularly orthopedic residency training and the evaluation of medical school admissions processes for equity and reliability. His work addresses critical gaps in trauma care for polypharmacy patients and surgical technique optimization.

Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals two dominant research streams: (1) clinical orthopedics advancing trauma management (hip fractures, femoral deformities, metatarsal fractures) with emphasis on evidence-based surgical techniques, and (2) medical education research rigorously examining racial/socioeconomic disparities in admissions interviews. This dual focus demonstrates his commitment to both clinical excellence and equitable physician training.

While Dr. Hagedorn maintains an h-index of 82 (Scopus), no specific scientific awards or fellowships are documented in the provided profile.

As Residency Program Director, he oversees orthopedic surgery resident training and curriculum development. The profile indicates no grant funding details but highlights leadership in institutional education initiatives through his residency program direction and medical education research.

No dedicated research laboratories or specialized clinical teams are explicitly mentioned in the available information, though his collaborative publications suggest active participation in orthopedic trauma and medical education research networks.