William R. Hardy, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Joining Orthopaedic Associates in August 2022, William R. Hardy, M.D. is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee surgery, including primary and revision joint replacements and joint preservation surgery. He has extensive experience with muscle-sparing direct anterior hip replacement, which allows for a much easier recovery for the patient than the traditional posterior approach. He also takes care of patients that have had problems with prior hip or knee replacements. His philosophy in practicing medicine is simple. He treats every patient like a member of his family and believes that each patient deserves individualized care. He provides his patients with up-to-date, evidence-based operative and non-operative treatments. Call (440) 892-1440 or use the online appointment tool to request an appointment with Dr. Hardy.

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery, Eligible

Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University, graduated at top of his class as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society

Residency: Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY

Advanced Training: Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction and Hip Preservation Fellowship at University of Kentucky

Special Interests: Non-Surgical Treatments for Hip and Knee Arthritis, Muscle-Sparing Direct Anterior Hip Replacement, Mini-Posterior Hip Replacement, Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement, Partial Knee Replacement, Robot Assisted Hip and Knee Replacement, Complex Revision Hip and Knee Replacement, Hip and Knee Preservation Surgery, Hip Arthroscopy, Knee Arthroscopy, Adult and Pediatric Trauma, Adult and Pediatric Sports Injuries, Shoulder Injuries/Arthritis, Shoulder Arthroscopy and Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tears Labral Injury, Bicep Tendons, and General Orthopedics

Professional Membership:

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)

American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)

Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (AOA).