Joshua Gary

Dr. Joshua Gary is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery (Clinical Scholar) and Chief of the Orthopaedic Surgery Trauma Service at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. He specializes in orthopaedic trauma surgery, focusing on complex fractures of the pelvis, extremities, and acetabulum. His work emphasizes evidence-based care, patient-centered decision-making, and advancements in surgical techniques to improve functional outcomes.

Dr. Gary's research interests include fracture fixation strategies, infection prevention in trauma surgery, and optimizing patient recovery through innovative approaches like multidimensional fluoroscopy and novel imaging protocols. He leads large-scale clinical trials, such as the FIXIT and VANCO studies, evaluating fixation methods and antibiotic use in high-risk fractures.

His clinical practice spans multiple locations, including Keck Hospital of USC and Santa Clarita. He actively contributes to medical education and collaborates on initiatives like the PRECISE STUDY to refine care for multiply injured patients. His leadership in trauma surgery is further highlighted through roles in academic organizations and peer-reviewed publications on topics ranging from surgical outcomes to radiation safety in intraoperative imaging.