About Dr. Gregory Hill

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Dr. Gregory Hill is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with expertise in hand surgery, upper extremity surgery, microsurgical reconstruction, and general orthopedics. He earned his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. Dr. Hill completed his internship and residency at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio where he was the Chief Resident. He completed a fellowship in hand surgery and musculoskeletal microsurgery at Western New York State University in Buffalo, New York.

Dr. Hill currently serves as the President of the National Osteopathic Medical Association and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine Society of Alumni & Friends. Dr. Hill currently serves as the Chairman, Department of Surgery for Western Reserve Hospital. He also belongs to numerous other professional medical organizations. Dr. Hill is also the Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery for Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. His current hospital affiliations include Summa Health System hospitals, Akron General Medical Center, Aultman Hospital, and Affinity Medical Center.

Dr. Hill has been honored with numerous awards throughout his medical career including:

• Trillium Award, the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (2017)
• Distinguished Community/Military Service, Summit County Medical Alliance (2012)
• Distinguished Service to Humanity Award, Project Grad Akron (2011)
• Alumni Merit Award, Baldwin-Wallace College (2011) Community Service Award, Black Pages of Akron Honoring Excellence (2006)
• Fellow of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO) (2005)
• Outstanding Orthopedic Physician, Summa Health System/Cuyahoga Falls General Department of Orthopedic Surgery (2003)
• Outstanding Specialty Physician Award, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (1996 & 1997)
• Outstanding Student Award, OUCOM (1986)
• Mentoring Award, Buffalo Public Schools (1992)

Dr. Hill is also a proud veteran of the United States Army. His military service and awards include:

• Lieutenant Colonel, Medical Corp: Ohio Army National Guard and United States Army Reserve Retired (23 years)
• Active Duty Iraq War, Operation Iraqi Freedom (September 2005-December 2005)
• Battalion Surgeon, OIC 155 Brigade Combat Team, 2-114 FA, Co C. 106BN, Camp Hit, Iraq
• 28th/31st Combat Support Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq (November 2003-February 2004)
• Meritorious Service Medal: 155 Brigade Combat Team, 2-114 FA (2005)
• Certificate of Appreciation: 2-114 FA, 155 Brigade Combat Team (2005)
• Ohio Distinguished Service Medal (2005)
• Army Commendation Medal (2004)
• National Defense Medal Service Award (2004)
• Ohio Award of Merit (2003)
• Armed Forces Reserve Medal/Ohio Faithful Service Ribbon Medal (2003)
• Army Achievement Medal/Army Commendation Medal/Meritorious Service Medal, Co C (Med) 107th ACR, Ohio Army National Guard (1993)