Dr. Robert Hagen is Elected To Serve On Board Of Councilors of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Dr. Robert Hagen, Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic, has been elected by the Indiana Orthopaedic Society (IOS) along with Dr. David Bankoff from South Bend, to serve on the Board of Councilors (BOC) of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).  The three year term will begin in February.

The primary goal of the BOC is to study orthopaedic activities and needs in each state, especially in the fields of continuing education and socioeconomic affairs. The results of these studies will lead to recommending action to other AAOS leadership bodies.  The BOC is represented by two elected orthopaedic surgeons per state.

Dr. Hagen is Board Certified by The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.  He served as President of the Indiana Orthopaedic Society in 2000 and currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors.  

Dr. Hagen has practiced orthopaedic medicine in the Lafayette area since 1987.  In 2007, he was honored by being selected Team Physician of the Year by the Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA) and Outstanding Contributor to Amateur Football by the National Football Foundation – Joe Tiller Northwest Indiana Chapter.

About Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic

Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic, A Unity Healthcare Partner, has served the Lafayette community for more than 50 years.   Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic is located on the Unity Medical Campus at 1411 South Creasy Lane in Lafayette. To find out more information about the orthopaedic center visit them at www.lafayetteortho.com or call 765-446-4165.