Michael Roberts, MD
Hip & Knee Replacement Specialist
Fellowship Trained, Board-Certified
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Michael Roberts is a Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon, who specializes in both primary and complex revision hip and knee replacement surgeries. He completed his fellowship in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement at the prestigious Brigham and Women's Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School. His training included advanced techniques such as the muscle-sparing anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty, robotic-assisted procedures for hip and knee replacements, partial knee replacements, alongside complex revision hip and knee surgery.
Dr. Roberts is dedicated to enhancing his patients' quality of life and mobility. He believes that the bond between a patient and their joint replacement surgeon is a lifelong partnership. Committed to understanding each patient's unique needs, he invests time in developing tailored nonsurgical and surgical treatment plans. With a focus on compassion and expertise, Dr. Roberts is honored to assist patients in overcoming hip and knee pain.
Originally from Boulder, Colorado, Dr. Roberts graduated with honors in Biology and Economics from the University of Miami. He pursued his medical degree at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, followed by an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Vermont. He and his wife are excited to be part of the Maine community, where they enjoy being close to family and friends.
Michael Roberts, MD
Education And Training
- Brigham and Women’s Hospital – Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Fellowship - Adult Reconstruction Surgery & Joint Replacement - University of Vermont (UVM) Medical Center, Burlington, VT
Residency - Orthopaedic Surgery - University of South Florida (USF) – Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL
M.D. - University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
B.S./B.A. - Biology; Economics Cum Laude
Work Experience
Assistant Professor, Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Portland, ME
Orthopaedic Adult Reconstruction Surgeon, Maine Medical Partners Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine – Division of Joint Replacement, Falmouth, ME
Acting Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital - Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Jamaica Plain, MA
Honors and Awards
Year
Name of Award
2023
Raymond F. Kuhlmann, MD Resident Research Award, University of Vermont Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
2022
Impact Award Finalist for Best Podium Presentation, International Othopaedic Trauma Association (IOTA) Triannual Meeting
2022
American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) C. McCollister Evarts Resident Leadership Forum Nomination, AOA
2022
Clinical Resident of the Year Award Nomination, UVM Larner College of Medicine
2021
Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Resident Research Grant Recipient, OTA
2021
Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Housestaff Award Nomination, UVM Larner College of Medicine
2019
UVM Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Research Grant Recipient, UVM Larner College of Medicine
2017-Present
Robert A. Good Honor Society Inductee, USF Morsani College of Medicine
2016
Pre-Clerkship Commendation in Medical Science, USF Morsani College of Medicine
2015
USF International Medicine Research Grant Recipient, USF Morsani College of Medicine
2014-Present
Mortar Board National College Honor Society Inductee, University of Miami
2013-2014
Golden Key International Honor Society, University of Miami
Research & Scholarly Activities
RESEARCH AWARDS & GRANTS
2021 - 2022
Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Resident Research Grant (OTA Grant ID#6259)
Title: “A novel fluoroscopic method for evaluating tibial malrotation in tibial shaft fractures – a prospective clinical validation study.”
PI: Michael S. Roberts, MD
Grant Award: $17,042.00
2019 - 2020
UVM Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Research Funding Award
Title: “A novel fluoroscopic method for assessing rotational malalignment of the tibia”
PI: Michael S. Roberts, MD
Grant Award: $1,648.00
2017 – 2020
Foundation for Orthopaedic Trauma Research Grant (FOT Grant ID#6017-8)
Title: “Opioid prescribing patterns and relation to patient satisfaction scores for orthopaedic trauma patients”
PI: Hassan R. Mir, MD, MBA
Role: Co-investigator
Grant Award: $12,556.00
2015
USF Morsani College of Medicine International Medicine Summer Scholarly Award
Title: “Clinical course of melioidosis in patients treated with commonly used diabetic medications.”
PI: Lynette Menezes, MD
Role: Lead investigator
Grant Award: $3,000.00
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
- Frank M, Francis J, Bender M, Roberts M, Watson D, Shah A, Maxson B, Infante A, Sanders R. Mir HR. Multidose prophylactic IV antibiotics do not lower the risk of surgical site infection for isolated closed ankle fractures. OTA International. 2019 Aug 2;2(4):e035. (OTA funding award winner).
- Ahmed A, Achors K, Roberts M, Christensen JT, Mir HR. Ureteral entrapment in an anterior column posterior hemitransverse acetabulum fracture. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) Case Connector. 2020 Apr; 10(2):e0472
- Ahmed A, Kim R, Ramsamooj H. Roberts M, Downes K, Mir HR. Patient perception of pain control (not opiate amount) impacts HCAHPS and Press Ganey Satisfaction Scores after orthopaedic trauma. The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS). 2021 Apr 1;29(7):301-309.
- Roberts M, Blankstein M. The use of cement in hip arthroplasty, a contemporary perspective. AAOS Cases Solved! [Online Course Series] 2021 May. Online publication.
- Roberts M, Haimes M, Blankstein M, Schottel P. A novel fluoroscopic method for assessing rotational malalignment of the tibia. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 2022 Jan 1;36(1):e12-e17. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002151.
- Ahmed A, Kim R, Ramsamooj H, Roberts M, Downes K, Mir HR. Perception meets reality – self-reported health on HCAHPS and Press Ganey surveys is correlated with validated health scores (ASA, CCI) in orthopaedic trauma patients. Journal of Orthopaedic Experience and Innovation, 2022 Jun 2; https://doi.org/10.60118/001c.33878.
- Kagan B, Roberts M, Haimes M, Blankstein M, Schottel P. Intraoperative comparative femoral rotation imaging: don’t overlook parallax. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 2022 Aug 1;36(8):420-425. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002347.
- Haimes M, Roberts M, Bougioukas L, Michelson J. Analysis of the Costs and Complications of First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis Comparing Locked and Non-locked Plate Fixation Constructs. Journal of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (JAAOS). 2023 Nov 1;31(21):e1012-e1020. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-23-00185.
- Roberts M, Conroy J, Blankstein M, DeSarno M, Hahn J, Bartlett C, Schottel P. The intermalleolar method for intraoperative rotational assessment of the tibia – a prospective clinical validation study. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2024 Jul 1;38(7):e245-e251. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002819.
- Brandt J, Roberts M, Nelms N, Schottel P, Haimes M, Blankstein M. Effect of femoral component flexion in robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty on retrograde intramedullary nail sagittal trajectory angulation. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Open Access. 2025 Sep
IN REVIEW
- Tarka M, Roberts M, Boyd E, Sundet A, Efird W. After hour patient calls among orthopaedic surgery subspecialties at an academic level 1 trauma center: understanding frequency and etiology. (Status: manuscript submitted to Journal of Graduate School Education)
IN PREPARATION
- Roberts M, Abolade J, Nelms N, Blankstein M. Robotic-assisted gap balancing in total knee arthroplasty: A deviation from traditional anatomic landmarks to achieve a well-balanced knee. (Status: data collection)
- Roberts M, Michelson J, Tharp W, Nelms N. Post-operative development of hyponatremia in total hip and knee arthroplasty patients; a historical cohort study. (Status: manuscript in progress)
- Roberts M, Chandra V, Mhaskar R, Menezes L, Vesely D, Piriyasupong T, Panaput T. Clinical Course of Melioidosis in Patients Treated with Commonly Used Diabetic Medications. (Status: in revision)
PODCASTS
- Blanktein M, Roberts M, Rodriguez E. The OTA Podcast: OTA next level board prep: periprosthetic hip fractures. Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Podcast, July 2022
- Blankstein M, Roberts M, Caldwell R. The OTA Podcast: Ortho resident board exam prep series: femoral shaft fractures. Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Podcast, May 2021
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
2022
Tarka M, Roberts M, Boyd E, Sundet A, Efird W. After hour patient calls among orthopaedic surgery subspecialties at an academic level 1 trauma center: understanding frequency and etiology. May 2022
2021
Schwartz X, Roberts M, Bisanzo M. Optimization of sterile surgical trays used for minor bedside procedures. University of Vermont Division of Emergency Medicine. April 2021
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
Regional
June 2025
“Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: patient selection and alignment strategies”. Podium Presentation, New England Orthopaedics Society Annual Meeting.
Rockport, ME
December 2024
“A compartmental approach to the knee”. Grand Rounds Presentation – Maine Medical Center Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Portland, ME
July 2024
“Unicompartment knee arthroplasty: Indications and technical tips and tricks”. Educational Course Lecture, 2024 Enovis Fellow Switchover Lab
Boston, MA
July 2024
“Impact of tibiofemoral gaps on patient-reported outcome measures following robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty”. Virtual Podium Presentation, 2024 Brigham and Women’s Hospital Fellowship Research Day
Boston, MA
June 2023
“The intermalleolar method for intraoperative rotational assessment of the tibia – a prospective clinical validation study”. Podium Presentation, 2023 University of Vermont Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Research Day
Burlington, VT
March 2023
“Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: is it time we expand our indications?”. Grand Rounds Presentation, University of Vermont Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Burlington, VT
April 2022
“Periprosthetic fractures around a loose femoral stem: is there a role for ORIF with implant retention?”. Grand Rounds Presentation, University of Vermont Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Burlington, VT
October 2021
“Post-operative development of hyponatremia in total hip and knee arthroplasty patients: a retrospective cohort study”. Virtual Podium Presentation, 2021 Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Northeast Resident Research Symposium
Lebanon, NH
June 2021
“A novel fluoroscopic method for assessing rotational malalignment of the tibia”. Podium Presentation, 2021 University of Vermont Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Research Day
Burlington, VT
June 2021
“Is there a role for NSAIDs in perioperative fracture management? A contemporary review of the literature”. Grand Rounds Presentation, University of Vermont Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Burlington, VT
September 2020
“Conversion total hip arthroplasty after failed internal fixation of intertrochanteric femur fractures”. Visiting Lectureship Presentation, Annual Frymoyer Lectureship, University of Vermont Deparment of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Burlington, VT
September 2019
“Total hip arthroplasty for post-traumatic arthritis following acetabular fracture.” Visiting Lectureship Presenation, Annual Frymoyer Lectureship, University of Vermont Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Burlington, VT
October 2017
“Ureteral entrapment in an anterior column posterior hemitransverse acetabulum fracture – a case report.” Poster Presentation, Southern Medical Association (SMA) Annual Meeting
St. Petersburg, FL
October 2017
“Ureteral entrapment in an anterior column posterior hemitransverse acetabulum fracture – a case report.” Poster Presentation, Florida Medical Association (FMA) Annual Meeting
Orlando, FL
November 2016
“Clinical course of melioidosis in patients treated with commonly used diabetic medications.” Podium Presentation, USF Health Scholarly Concentration Research Symposium
Tampa, FL
National
November 2021
“Post-operative development of hyponatremia in total hip and knee arthroplasty patients; a retrospective cohort study”. Poster Presentation, American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) Annual Meeting
Dallas, TX
October 2020
“A novel fluoroscopic method for assessing rotational malalignment of the tibia”. Poster Presentation, Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Annual Meeting
Virtual
October 2020
“Intraoperative comparative femoral rotation imaging. Are we getting it wrong?” Poster Presentation, Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Annual Meeting
Virtual
September 2019
“Single dose antibiotic administration vs multi-dose perioperative antibiotic administration in surgically treated ankle fractures”. Poster Presentation, Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Annual Meeting
Denver, CO
November 2016
“Clinical course of melioidosis in patients treated with commonly used diabetic medications.” Poster Presentation, 14th Annual American Medical Association (AMA) Research Symposium
Miami, FL
International
December 2022
“Novel fluoroscopic method for evaluating tibial malrotation in tibial shaft fractures: preliminary results of a prospective clinical validation study”. Podium presentation, Triennial International Orthopaedic Trauma Association (IOTA) Meeting
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Personal Interests
- Ice hockey, backcountry skiing, mountain biking, wilderness backpacking, international travel and losing balls on the golf course.
- Intermediate knowledge of Spanish
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