Dr. Hugate, FAAOS is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in orthopedic oncology, hip preservation, complex joint reconstruction, and limb salvage. Dr. Hugate is considered a leader and innovator in the treatment of complex orthopedic problems.  He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Penn State University, followed by an Ivin’s Research Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic with an orthopedic oncology fellowship there as well.
 
Dr. Hugate has authored and co-authored several scientific articles and a patient guide to joint replacement called “The Handbook of Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery: Through the Eyes of the Patient, Surgeon, and Medical Team!”. He and his work have been featured on numerous television and radio programs that include local news stations, public radio, The Today Show and even ‘Animal Planet’. In addition to his commitment to excellence in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Hugate is also committed to service. He has also proudly served our country as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army reserves where he has been deployed 4 times (including deployments to combat hospitals in both Afghanistan and Iraq) in support of our troops. For his efforts in the Army, Dr. Hugate has twice been awarded the Army Commendation Medal.