The Real Dr. D. Stands Up...

Ronald E. Delanois, M.D., is a senior orthopedic surgeon at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, where is he also the Fellowship Director. Prior to coming to Sinai, he served 18 years in the United States Air Force, the last eight as the division head of the Adult Reconstructive Service at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. He is a widely regarded expert in joint replacement.

Ron obtained his M.D. from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). He did his orthopedic training in the Air Force at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, followed by a Fellowship in Joint Replacement at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Delanois currently holds an academic appointment at USUHS, Bethesda, as a clinical assistant professor of surgery. He is an active member in the Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons as well as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Dr. Delanois lives in Lutherville, Maryland, with his wife and their three children. He enjoys competitive cycling and collects fine writing instruments. Ron speaks both French and Creyole.