ROALD LLADO, MD

Phone: 401-777-7000
Office Location(s): Warwick Campus | Providence |
Specialties: Joint Surgery, Knee Replacement, Hip Replacement

Operating Privileges: Kent Hospital, Miriam Hospital, Southern New England Surgical Center

A fellowship-trained orthopedic total joint surgeon, Dr. Llado focuses his practice on management of general orthopedic conditions and fractures, reconstruction of fractures around prosthetic hip and knee implants, and hip and knee replacement surgery, including robotic-assisted procedures. He has received advanced training in the less invasive direct anterior total hip replacement, a muscle-sparing technique that potentially allows for earlier recovery.

His approach to patient care is to first listen to the needs and goals of each patient, and to provide the finest individualized orthopedic care. He attempts to exhaust conservative modalities before proceeding with surgical interventions. Dr. Llado believes that having open discussions regarding disease processes and setting appropriate expectations is essential for obtaining optimal outcomes.

Education

Undergraduate – Duke University, 2002
Medical – Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, 2007
Internship – Drexel University College of Medicine, 2008
Residency – Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, 2012
Fellowship – Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics at the Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Joint Preservation and Reconstruction, 2013

Professional Associations

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons
Rhode Island Orthopedic Society
Rhode Island Medical Society

Awards & Honors

Phi Eta Sigma, Duke University, 1999
Dean’s List, Duke University, 1998-2000
Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring, Resident nominee, Drexel University, College of Medicine, 2012

Videos

Dr. Roald Llado on Pain Management after Orthopedic Surgery

January 20, 2021 / Health / Dr. Roald Llado

COVID-19 — A Brief Summary

As we have learned more about SARS-CoV-2, much attention has been focused on disease prevention. Currently, two vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna have been FDA approved, and three vaccines from AstraZeneca, Janssen, and Novavax are participating in Phase 3 Clinical Trials. Let’s take a closer look at the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, which are being distributed to high-risk populations:

September 4, 2019 / Knee Knee Pain Osteoarthritis / Dr. Roald Llado

What Can I Do After Total Knee Arthroplasty?

there are approximately 1.5 times more people living the United States with a knee or hip replacement as there are people living with heart failure. The most common indication for knee replacement is debilitating joint pain from underlying osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis develops when cartilage (the “cushion” in the joint) wears away, which can eventually result in bones rubbing against one another. This can lead to debilitating joint pain and.....

October 25, 2018 / Interesting / Dr. Roald Llado

Halloween

As the temperatures outside begin to drop, many children (and adults) start to get excited about Halloween. In anticipation of a candy-filled evening on October 31, I would like to look back on the origin of the tradition. Halloween originated approximately 2,000 years ago with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.....