Elizabeth A Klag, MD

Biographical Statement

Dr. Elizabeth Klag specializes in the treatment of hip and knee arthritis, and in performing hip and knee replacement surgery. She enjoys helping her patients with years of joint pain regain mobility and improve their quality of life. Dr. Klag takes the time to discuss the patient's symptoms and goals to help determine when it is time to pursue surgical treatment for arthritis. She also uses technology, including robotics, when needed to achieve the optimal result for the patient. In addition to primary hip and knee replacement, Dr. Klag also specializes in complex and revision hip and knee replacement surgery. She can manage complications surrounding joint replacements, including infection, fractures, and implant failures. 

Dr. Klag is originally from Northeast Ohio and obtained her medical degree from the Ohio State University College of Medicine, graduating magna cum laude. She then completed her Orthopedic Surgery residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, followed by a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She has done research on peri-operative care of joint replacement patients and prevention of complications in joint replacement surgery. Dr. Klag has been on multiple mission trips to Honduras where she was able to perform life-changing joint replacement surgery for many patients in need. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, spinning, and reading.