Hayden Joseph, MD

Meet Hayden Joseph, MD

Fellowship-Trained Adult Reconstruction Specialist | Robotic & Muscle-Sparing Hip and Knee Surgery

Restoring movement, renewing lives, and bringing world-class orthopedic care back home to Longview.

Dr. Hayden Joseph is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in advanced hip and knee reconstruction at the CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute. A native of Longview and graduate of Pine Tree High School, Dr. Joseph returned to his hometown after honing his skills at some of the nation’s most elite medical centers, including Vanderbilt and Duke University.

He blends high-precision robotic technology with a deeply personal mission: helping his neighbors reclaim their independence from chronic pain. Dr. Joseph and his wife are proud to be back in the community to raise their three boys and provide the next generation of surgical excellence to East Texas.

Career at a Glance

90% Same-Day Discharge: A regional leader in fast-track outpatient joint replacement protocols.

Elite Fellowship Training: Specialized in complex primary and revision arthroplasty at Duke University Medical Center.

Robotic Pioneer: Expert in robotic-assisted precision for knee replacement surgery, ensuring millimeter-level accuracy.

Award-Winning Research: Recipient of the Darren L. Johnson, MD Donor Award for his contributions to healthcare economics and surgical optimization.

Community Native: Deeply rooted in Longview, dedicated to serving the community that shaped his early life.

Clinical Role and Leadership

As a senior specialist in adult reconstruction, Dr. Joseph plays a vital role in elevating the standard of orthopedic care in East Texas.

By implementing cutting-edge, tissue-sparing techniques, he has helped establish CHRISTUS as a premier destination for complex joint recovery.

Dr. Joseph provides specialized care for end-stage osteoarthritis of the hip and knee, failed or painful hip and knee replacements, prosthetic joint infections requiring staged management, avascular necrosis, complex periprosthetic fractures, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory joint disease, and post-traumatic joint deformities and malalignments.

What You Can Expect from Care with Dr. Joseph

Dr. Joseph believes a surgeon should be an advisor, not just a technician. He treats joint replacement as a long-term bond between doctor and patient, focusing on the restoration of a lifestyle rather than just the repair of a joint.

You can expect a collaborative advisor-style partnership where you lead the decision-making process, supported by clear, evidence-based guidance.

Dr. Joseph provides clear technical explanations, including transparent discussions about robotic versus traditional surgical approaches.

His fast-track recovery pathways emphasize early mobilization and multimodal pain management, helping many patients return home the same day and follow a clear knee recovery guide.

Care includes a lifelong commitment to follow-up, ensuring implants remain stable and functional for decades.

Every consultation is empathetic, respectful, and never rushed.

Dr. Joseph believes informed patients make the best decisions.

Learn more about how long modern joint replacements last and what impacts longevity.

Advanced Surgical Innovation

Dr. Joseph is at the forefront of the tissue-sparing movement in orthopedics.

By utilizing the Anterior Based Muscle Sparing approach for hip replacement, he accesses the joint through natural muscle intervals, avoiding the need to cut major muscle groups.

This approach results in less postoperative pain and a lower risk of dislocation.

For knee replacements, he employs robotic-assisted technology using 3D virtual mapping to tailor surgery to each patient’s anatomy.

These innovations support his 90% same-day discharge rate, allowing recovery to begin at home.

Research, Clinical Insight, and Thought Leadership

Dr. Joseph’s academic background is rooted in the study of healthcare value.

His research, published in journals such as Arthroplasty Today, focuses on the economic and clinical outcomes of complex revision surgeries.

By studying the direct costs of prosthetic joint infections and preoperative care, he helps advance more effective, evidence-based treatment models.

His thought leadership ensures East Texas patients benefit from the same protocols used at top-tier academic institutions.

Commitment to Public Health and Health Equity

Beyond the operating room, Dr. Joseph is deeply committed to community wellness.

During his residency at Vanderbilt, he participated in Orthopaedics Outreach Day, providing free surgical care to uninsured patients.

In Longview, he remains an advocate for health literacy, frequently contributing to the CHRISTUS Your Health series with insights on topics such as when you should start worrying about knee pain and understanding pain after knee replacement.

He is dedicated to ensuring every resident of East Texas understands how to protect joint health and when to seek advanced care.

Education and Certifications

Undergraduate Education: Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio School of Medicine.

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee.

Fellowship: Adult Reconstruction, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.

Professional Memberships: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Southern Orthopaedic Association.

Setting the standard in hip and knee care with a smarter path to hip and knee replacement.