About Robert Hymes, MD
Dr. Robert A. Hymes is a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. He joined Inova Medical Group with over 13 years of clinical experience and special interests in the management of fractures, nounions/malunions, pelvis and acetabular fractures/injuries and bone infections.
Dr. Hymes serves as an assistant professor at VCU School of Medicine - Inova Medical Campus and is the Director of Clinical Research for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inova Fairfax Hospital. He serves as an advisor for 3rd and 4th year medical students and hosts a visiting medical student for research purposes each summer. He has authored numerous publications and national presentations in the field of Orthopedic Trauma and has served as faculty for several educational courses.
Dr. Hymes became interested in orthopaedics and orthopaedic trauma because of the complex nature and interplay of fractures and functional recovery. His goal is to help patients and their families get through the difficult challenges that their injuries may bring.
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Background
Medical Education
University of California San Francisco 1994Internships
Training Specialty: General Surgery
6/1/1994 - 6/30/1995
Training Specialty: General Surgery
6/1/1994 - 6/30/1995
Residency
7/1/1995 - 6/30/1999
Fellowships
Training Specialty: Orthopaedic Traumatology
8/1/1999 - 7/31/2000
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