Orthopedic Associates of Hartford Welcomes Dr. Evan Dugdale as Hip and Knee Replacement Specialist
HARTFORD, Conn., September 15, 2025 – Orthopedic Associates of Hartford (OAH), one of Connecticut’s largest and most respected orthopedic specialty groups, is pleased to welcome Evan Dugdale, MD, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in primary and revision hip and knee replacement, to its distinguished team of specialists.
A native of Glastonbury, Connecticut, Dr. Dugdale offers advanced expertise in a wide range of modern surgical techniques, including direct anterior and posterior hip replacement, partial and total knee replacement, robotic-assisted procedures, rapid recovery and outpatient protocols, and complex revision surgeries. Through these techniques, he cares for patients with conditions such as arthritis, hip dysplasia, avascular necrosis, failed prior joint replacements, and periprosthetic fractures.
“I am honored to join Orthopedic Associates of Hartford and to return home to central Connecticut,” said Evan Dugdale, MD. “My goal is to partner with patients to provide clear, collaborative care and individualized treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs and lifestyle.”
Dr. Dugdale earned his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Williams College. He went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where he was recognized with the Joseph Janes Award for his compassion, surgical skill, and dedication to orthopedics. He then completed an advanced hip and knee replacement fellowship at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, North Carolina, gaining specialized expertise in both primary and complex revision joint procedures.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Dugdale is actively involved in advancing the field of joint replacement surgery through research. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented at national conferences, with research interests focused on complex revision surgery, periprosthetic joint infection, and periprosthetic fracture management. Dr. Dugdale is seeing patients in the Enfield, Glastonbury, Hartford, and South Windsor locations.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Dugdale to our practice,” said Pietro Memmo, MD, President of Orthopedic Associates of Hartford. “His training at Mayo Clinic and OrthoCarolina, combined with his commitment to patient-centered care, brings tremendous value to our team and the communities we serve.”