Arizona Orthopedic Surgical Specialists

Dr. Randall Hardison graduated from Arizona State University in 1983 with a degree in Pre-Med and Exercise Physiology. He continued work on a master's for two years and then went to work for the Jean Hanna Clark Rehabilitation Center as a therapist. In 1987 he was accepted to the University of Nevada School of Medicine where he graduated in the top two percent nationwide.

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After completing an internship in General Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio, he stayed to complete his training in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. There he was able to put his vast knowledge to use working as a team physician for the University of Texas football and basketball teams. During his time there he was able to work with the Dallas Cowboys as well as assist during the NCAA Women's Volleyball Tournament.

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In 1996 he returned to Arizona to begin his practice with an emphasis in Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Knee Replacements as well as modern methods of Regenerative Joint Therapies. Since then he has served for seven years as Department Chair at Desert Samaritan Hospital and fourteen years as the Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Arizona Orthopedic Surgical Hospital (now Arizona Specialty Hospital).

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