"Our comprehensive approach tailors a personalized plan to help you recover in the fastest, safest, least invasive ways possible."
— Dr. Robert Pettit, MD · Fellowship-Trained at Harvard & Tufts
Dr. Robert Pettit, MD is an orthopedic surgeon with a sports medicine focus who cares for high school, collegiate, and active adult patients throughout the Cincinnati region. His practice emphasizes clear diagnosis, thoughtful treatment planning, and a recovery pathway built around the patient’s specific goals.
His clinical work includes ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair and preservation, arthroscopic knee surgery, rotator cuff and labral care, cartilage procedures, fracture care, and total knee replacement. He is known for a patient-centered approach that combines modern surgical techniques, direct communication, and practical return-to-sport or return-to-life planning.
For patients visiting this website, the goal is simple: make it easy to understand what condition is being treated, where to read more, where to find post-op protocols, and how to access research and patient resources without digging through a generic group site.
Every treatment plan is tailored to your injury, goals, sport, lifestyle, and anatomy — built around getting you back to performance, not just pain relief.
Advanced arthroscopy, cartilage restoration strategies, and Mako robotic joint replacement are used thoughtfully when they fit the problem and the patient.
Whenever possible, the goal is to preserve the native joint with repair, restoration, and biologic or cartilage-focused options before moving to replacement in younger active patients.
Full-spectrum knee and shoulder care — from minimally invasive arthroscopy to Mako robotic joint replacement — for athletes and active adults at every level.
Minimally invasive arthroscopic ACL, PCL, and multi-ligament reconstruction with published research on optimizing return-to-sport outcomes and timelines.
Osteochondral allograft transplantation, microfracture, and advanced cartilage repair to treat damage and delay arthritis in young, active patients.
Arthroscopic meniscus repair, partial meniscectomy, and full meniscal allograft transplantation to restore natural knee cushioning and long-term function.
High tibial and distal femoral osteotomies to realign the joint and redistribute load — preserving native tissue in younger patients with compartmental arthritis.
Robotic-assisted unicompartmental replacement preserving healthy tissue — precise bone preparation and implant positioning for faster, more natural recovery.
Full knee replacement with Mako robotic precision for optimal implant alignment, improved longevity, reduced pain, and faster return to an active lifestyle.
Minimally invasive arthroscopic repair for partial and full-thickness rotator cuff tears — restoring strength and overhead function with less pain and faster recovery.
Arthroscopic repair of labral tears and Bankart lesions — restoring shoulder stability and preventing recurrent dislocations in athletes and active patients.
Subacromial decompression, acromioplasty, and bursectomy via minimally invasive arthroscopy — relieving chronic pain and restoring comfortable overhead motion.
Arthroscopic repair of SLAP tears and biceps tendon pathology — addressing deep shoulder pain, catching, and weakness common in overhead and throwing athletes.
Anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty for end-stage glenohumeral arthritis — restoring smooth, pain-free motion with modern implants designed for long-term durability.
Specialized reverse shoulder arthroplasty for massive cuff tears and complex arthritis — backed by Dr. Pettit's published research demonstrating excellent functional outcomes.
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Dr. Pettit has published in high-impact orthopaedic journals covering ACL reconstruction, cartilage restoration, and shoulder arthroplasty — contributing to the evidence base that guides modern sports medicine practice.
Featured in local and regional media for his expertise in sports medicine, joint preservation, and advanced orthopedic care across Greater Cincinnati.
Dr. Pettit discusses his patient-first philosophy, his journey from St. Xavier High School athlete to fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, and how advanced techniques like Mako robotic surgery and cartilage restoration are changing outcomes for patients across Cincinnati.
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Read all Google Reviews →"I tore my ACL and Dr. Pettit helped me figure out the best treatment and scheduled surgery quickly. He followed up with me weekly during rehab. His care has been absolutely amazing."
"Dr. Pettit was very thorough and never made me feel rushed. He answered all my questions and explained exactly how long recovery would take. Truly exceptional care."
"I have never had such a kind and caring doctor. He knew I was nervous about surgery and was there to reassure me beforehand. My knee feels better than it has in years."
Dr. Pettit sees patients across multiple Beacon locations in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, with surgery performed at regional hospitals and surgery centers.
775 Alexandria Pike, Fort Thomas, KY. Northern Kentucky clinic access point for consultations, follow-up care, and sports medicine visits.
Beacon clinic location for patient evaluation, follow-up visits, and general orthopedic access.
East-side clinic location for orthopedic consultation, treatment planning, and follow-up management.
West-side clinic access for sports medicine, orthopedic consultation, and postoperative care.
3950 Red Bank Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45227. Central Beacon location for clinic visits and broader regional access.
Ready to get back to the sport and life you love? Contact Beacon Orthopaedics to schedule with Dr. Pettit at multiple Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky locations.
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