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Orthopaedic Surgeon Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine University of Florida College of Medicine

Andrew Hayden, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-eligible orthopedic surgeon at UF Health Orthopaedics - Medical Center of Deltona who specializes in sports medicine and uses minimally invasive techniques to treat injuries and conditions of the knee, shoulder, hip, and elbow. Dr. Hayden is an expert shoulder and knee surgeon with specialty training in the rotator cuff, labrum, ACL, meniscus, and cartilage injuries. He also offers minimally
invasive joint replacement of the shoulder, knee, and hip. Dr. Hayden is committed to providing patient-centered care and partners with each patient to develop an individualized care plan that meets their needs and gets them back to enjoying the activities they love. Prior to joining UF Health, Dr. Hayden attended the University of Florida, where he graduated cum laude with a degree in exercise physiology. He earned his medical degree at the University of South Florida before
completing his orthopedic surgical residency at State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center. Following his orthopedic residency, he was selected to pursue subspecialized training in sports medicine at Emory University. During his time in Atlanta, he served as a team physician for the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta Hawks, as well as Georgia Tech football and basketball. Dr. Hayden served in multiple leadership roles throughout his training, including as academic chief resident and president of the Gamma chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Hayden is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, and the American Medical Association.