Rhett Hallows, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee joint replacement. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Southern Utah University in 1998 before obtaining his medical doctorate from the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2003. He continued his training at the University of Utah, completing his orthopedic residency in 2008.
Dr. Hallows pursued advanced specialization in adult reconstruction at Duke Orthopedics, where he trained in primary and revision hip and knee replacements, focusing on complex cases. He began his career at Intermountain Health Care in Utah, where he practiced joint replacement surgery, gained experience in private practice management, and helped establish a Joint Center of Excellence.
In 2011, Dr. Hallows joined the faculty at Duke’s Adult Reconstruction division, where he gained expertise in the ABMS approach to total hip replacement, which allows for rapid recovery similar to anterior hip replacement. Dr. Hallows is proficient in robotic hip and knee replacements. As an orthopedic hip and knee replacement surgeon, he understands the importance of successful surgery and the critical role recovery plays in achieving maximum functionality.
His expertise in revision hip and knee replacement, in addition to complex primary and revision cases, makes him a highly sought-after surgeon. Dr. Hallows’ patients benefit not only from his technical skills but also from his compassionate, patient-centered care.
Specialties
Hip and knee replacement surgeries are extremely delicate and methodical procedures that require the expertise of highly trained professionals. Dr. Hallows specializes in these procedures:
- Joint Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Nonsurgical/Conservative Treatment of Hip and Knee Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis of the Hip
- Anterior Based Muscle Sparing (ABMS) Approach for Total Hip
- Robotic-Assisted Partial Knee Replacement
- Patellofemoral Arthroplasty
He is committed to staying ahead of the latest technological advances in joint replacement surgery to ensure his patients receive optimum care and outcomes. Dr. Hallows continues his education and training in surgical techniques and currently teaches robotic hip, knee, and partial knee replacements.
