Brigham & Women's

Robert M. Wood, MD

Hip and Knee Replacement Specialist

Brigham & Women's / Harvard Fellowship

Robert M. Wood, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip, knee, and ankle replacement for patients with chronic joint pain and arthritis.

Dr. Wood uses modern minimally invasive techniques, including anterior hip replacement and partial knee replacement, and personalizes care around each patient's goals, diagnosis, and activity level. His focus is helping patients return to function while using the least invasive effective option.

In addition to patient care, Dr. Wood has published orthopedic research and contributed to several textbooks. His clinical interests include total ankle replacement, revision hip and knee replacement, tendon reconstruction, and technology-assisted joint replacement.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Brigham and Women's Hospital / Harvard Medical School — Adult Reconstruction

Specialties & Procedures

Awards & Recognition

Published researcher and textbook contributor

Locations

Lawrenceville Buford

Clinic Schedule

Monday

Lawrenceville · 7:30 AM–4:30 PM

Thursday

Buford · 7:30–11:00 AM, then Lawrenceville · 1:00–3:10 PM

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Surgery Schedule

Tuesday

TJS Gwinnett

Friday (1st & 3rd wk)

TJS Gwinnett

Surgery dates are arranged by our scheduling team after your consultation.

Professional Profiles

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Surgeon Profile

Hip and knee replacement care with Robert M. Wood, MD

Care focus

Dr. Wood's public TJS profile focuses on hip replacement, knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and total hip replacement. A consultation is typically used to review symptoms, prior treatment, imaging, activity goals, medical history, and the amount of support a patient will have during recovery. The goal is to match the treatment plan to the patient rather than forcing every hip or knee problem into the same pathway.

Conditions and questions evaluated

Hip or knee arthritis that limits walking, stairs, work, sleep, exercise, or daily routines.
Symptoms that have not improved enough with nonsurgical treatment such as therapy, injections, medication, or activity changes.
Questions about anterior hip replacement, hip replacement approach, recovery expectations, and return to activity.
Knee arthritis, knee alignment concerns, partial-versus-total knee questions, and expectations after knee replacement.

How the visit is framed

Robert M. Wood, MD's profile centers on Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Ankle Replacement, Direct Anterior Hip Replacement. The visit is used to connect symptoms, imaging, prior treatment, medical history, and patient goals before deciding whether continued nonsurgical care, joint replacement, revision evaluation, or recovery planning makes sense.

When this profile may be the right starting point

Patients often start here when they want a fellowship-trained joint replacement perspective, need to compare hip or knee treatment options, or want a clearer sense of which TJS surgeon and office location fits their problem. Robert M. Wood, MD is currently presented by TJS as hip and knee replacement specialist, with public location signals tied to Lawrenceville, Buford.

Related procedures

Office locations

Patients can request appointments with Dr. Wood through Total Joint Specialists. Current public location assignments include Lawrenceville and Buford; final clinic location, surgeon schedule, and surgery-center planning are confirmed when the appointment is booked.

Questions patients often ask

Does Dr. Wood treat both hip and knee arthritis?

Dr. Wood is listed by Total Joint Specialists as a hip and knee replacement specialist. Patients with hip or knee arthritis, painful joint replacement implants, or questions about whether symptoms are ready for specialist evaluation can request an appointment and bring prior imaging when available.

How do I choose between nonsurgical care and joint replacement?

The decision depends on pain severity, imaging, function, health history, prior treatments, and personal goals. The surgeon visit is designed to compare reasonable options and explain what surgery can and cannot reliably improve.

Where does Dr. Wood see patients?

Dr. Wood is currently associated with Lawrenceville and Buford on the public TJS site. Because schedules can change, patients should confirm the exact office and available appointment times when booking.

Profile reviewed for site accuracy: May 11, 2026. This page summarizes public TJS profile information and is intended for education and appointment planning. Diagnosis, candidacy, surgical approach, and recovery instructions are individualized during consultation.