R. Frank Henn

R. Frank Henn, MD serves as the James Lawrence Kernan Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, while maintaining clinical practice at the University of Maryland Medical Center and University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute. He directs the Residency Program in Orthopaedics and the Sports Medicine Program, and acts as team physician for University of Maryland athletics including the Terrapins and Retrievers.

His educational background includes:

• MD from Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University (2004)
• General Surgery Internship at New York-Presbyterian Hospital (2005)
• Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Hospital for Special Surgery (2009)
• Sports Medicine Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital (2010)

Dr. Henn's research focuses on surgical outcomes with emphasis on patient expectations and satisfaction, particularly in cartilage restoration, joint repair, and complex shoulder/knee reconstruction. His expertise in autologous chondrocyte implantation and biomechanics drives innovations in sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery, extending to Workers' Compensation cases and regenerative techniques.

His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to orthopaedic knowledge, with recent work emphasizing biomechanical analysis, surgical simulation, infection prevention in shoulder procedures, and advanced reconstruction techniques for rotator cuff and cartilage pathologies.

Key recognitions include:

• Baltimore magazine 'Top Doctor' in Orthopaedic Surgery: Sports Medicine (2017)
• Neer Award 2018 for groundbreaking research on shoulder infection prevention

As Residency Program Director, Dr. Henn shapes orthopaedic education while overseeing clinical operations as Department Chair. His prior experience caring for professional teams (New England Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, Revolution) informs his athlete-centered approach. The Sports Medicine Program under his leadership provides comprehensive care from amateur to elite athletes.

His laboratory work focuses on cartilage repair mechanisms and surgical technique optimization, with ongoing projects exploring targeted biologic delivery systems and biomechanical solutions for complex joint reconstruction.