Augustine Saiz, M.D., was born and raised in Wisconsin and received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire with summa cum laude. He then attended the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, obtaining his medical degree with a Path of Distinction in Public Health.
He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency with a year of research at UC Davis Health and received numerous awards during his residency years. His passion for orthopaedic traumatology led him to pursue a fellowship at UT Houston in Texas. Dr. Saiz’s contributions and recognition in the field of orthopaedic surgery have allowed him to participate in many national and international activities. He has been actively involved in AO Trauma North America.
He was selected for the prestigious AO John Border Memorial Fellowship and studied with Christoph Sommer in Chur where modern fracture surgery was developed. Dr. Saiz’s research interests include both clinical and basic science studies. Clinically, he is interested in surgical techniques, patient outcomes, and advancing treatment methods and protocols.
Mechanistically, his lab investigates the systemic and local effects of polytrauma on fracture repair and the role of muscle injury on bone regeneration with the clinical goal of improving fracture healing. He has received funding for his research through grants from OTA, AO, and OREF.
His research has resulted in numerous publications and national/international presentations. In addition, he serves on UC Davis School of Medicine committees and professional committees for the AO, AAOS, and the OTA Research Committee. H