Locations
| Schedule An Appointment | Clinical Office Address |
|---|---|
| (801) 587-7109 | University Orthopaedic Center 590 Wakara Way Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Map |
Bio
Dr. Gililland specializes in adult reconstructive orthopedic surgery of the hip and knee. He performs routine and complex primary and revision joint replacement operations. Additionally, his focuses include partial knee replacement and direct anterior total hip arthroplasty. He considers himself very fortunate to have a profession that he is passionate about and blessed to be able to help others doing what he loves.
Prior to his medical education, Dr. Gililland studied Mechanical Engineering at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California. His Engineering background led him to the field of Orthopaedic Surgery, and more specifically into the specialty of total joint arthroplasty. He is now an assistant professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Utah and enjoys training residents and fellows in adult reconstruction.
His research interests are focused on the biomechanics of hip and knee replacements, revision joint replacement techniques, direct anterior total hip arthroplasty techniques and outcomes, and patient outcomes following hip and knee replacement surgeries in general. He is a reviewer for Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research as well as the Journal of Arthroplasty. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Medical Association, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics - Assistant Professor |