Chad Hills, DO

Hip and Knee / Telehealth

Originally from Flagstaff, Dr. Hills completed his undergraduate degree at ASU in Kinesiology, before moving on to medical school at Midwestern University in Glendale. He completed his orthopedic residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. He served a total of ten years in the military, being stationed in Republic of Korea, Germany and Afghanistan before returning to the United States to complete fellowship training in Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction at UCLA. Dr. Hills’ focus is on treatment of hip and knee osteoarthritis, joint replacement surgery, to include complex revisions of both the hip and knee. He incorporates and is adept with less invasive procedures to promote faster recovery. He utilizes robotic assisted surgery to ensure improved accuracy and results. Dr. Hills performs outpatient surgeries at Tucson Medical Center’s Orthopedic Tower, allowing patients to be discharged either same day or less than 24 hours when medically safe.

Area of Expertise

Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty

MAKO® Robotic Hip Replacement

MAKO® Robotic Partial and Total Knee Replacement

Speciality

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Bio

Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education & Training

Fellowship

Adult Reconstruction - University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles CA

Residency

Orthopaedic Surgery - Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma WA

Medical School

Midwestern University - Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale AZ

Affiliations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Fellow)
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (Fellow)

D.O. License

Arizona

Language

English

Physician Assistants

Julie Fronczek, PA-C
Physician Assistant with Dr. Chad Hills, Jeffrey Baron

Education
MS: Physician Assistant, University of St. Francis – Albuquerque Campus, Albuquerque, NM
BS: Medical Technology, East Central University, Ada, OK

Accreditation
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Patient Resources

Educational Videos & Downloads

At Tucson Orthopaedic Institute, we want you to feel equipped to take control of your treatment and care. Our team has prepared detailed tools and resources to assist you in your return to good health. Our resources will continue to grow and be available for you to use before, during and after your visit.

Total Joint Replacement

Below are some instructional videos you can use for how to get around using a walker.

Going from Sitting to Standing

Learn how to maneuver from the sitting position to a standing position using a walker.
Going from Standing to Sitting

Learn how to go from a standing position to a seated position using a walker.
Walking With a Walker

Learn the step by step process of how to properly use a walker.
Ice and Elevate Your Surgical Leg

Learn how to properly elevate and ice you new joint after a surgery.
Elevate Your Own Leg


Learn step by step instructions on how to elevate your own surgical leg allowing someone to put pillows or quilts beneath.
Getting Into a Car With a Walker


Step by step instructions on getting into a car using a walker.
Getting Out of a Car With a Walker


The video will review how to get out of a car using a walker.
Going Upstairs With a Walker


A detailed step-by-step video of how to go up the stairs using a walker.
Going Downstairs With a Walker


Some helpful tips on making your way down stairs using a walker.
Going Up a Curb With a Walker


How to go up a curb using a walker.
Going Down a Curb With a Walker


How to easily go down a curb using a walker.