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Lee Eric Rubin, MD, is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at Yale School of Medicine and a leading expert in hip and knee joint replacement. He serves as Section Chief of Adult Reconstruction, Program Director of the Yale Arthroplasty Fellowship, and Chief of the Total Joint Replacement Program at Yale New Haven Hospital. His clinical and academic work focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques, particularly the Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) to hip replacement, and developing outpatient joint replacement programs.
- Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine
- Section Chief, Division of Adult Reconstruction
- Program Director, Yale Arthroplasty Fellowship
- Chief, Total Joint Replacement Program, Yale New Haven Hospital
Dr. Rubin earned his MD from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency and chief residency at Yale, followed by a fellowship at the Keggi Orthopaedic Foundation. His research interests include surgical outcomes, patient safety, opioid-sparing protocols, and healthcare policy in orthopaedics.
His recent publications reflect a strong focus on total joint arthroplasty, particularly examining complications, surgical techniques like DAA, outpatient transition, and patient-centered outcomes. He has contributed to national policy discussions, such as CMS’s shift toward outpatient joint replacement. His work combines clinical innovation with rigorous data analysis to improve patient care.
- Connecticut's Best Doctors (2022, 2023)
- AAOS Orthopaedic Video Theater Awards (2021, 2022)
- Best Adult Paper Award, AACPDM (2021)
Dr. Rubin actively mentors trainees through the arthroplasty fellowship and contributes to surgical education through textbooks and editorial board service for Journal of Arthroplasty and Arthroplasty Today. He is involved in multiple clinical trials, including opioid-sparing protocols after bilateral knee replacement, and leads quality improvement initiatives in joint reconstruction.
He is affiliated with the Yale Arthroplasty Fellowship and the Keggi-Kimball International Scholars Program, continuing the legacy of Dr. Kristaps Keggi, a pioneer of the anterior hip approach. His work emphasizes innovation, education, and equitable access to high-quality joint replacement care.
