Arthritis Foundation Taps UOI’s Dr. Gil as Medical Honoree for 2026 Walk

The Arthritis Foundation Rhode Island recently named University Orthopedics Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon Joseph Gil, MD, as a Medical Honoree for its 2026 Walk to Cure Arthritis.

With advanced training in hand and upper extremity surgery, Dr. Gil has a strong interest in caring for patients with hand and wrist arthritis. He is dedicated to helping patients navigate and optimize conservative treatment strategies while they remain effective, and he also has a strong clinical and research focus on advancing hand and wrist joint replacement surgeries.

The organization said Dr. Gil is being honored for his outstanding work to help improve the quality of life for arthritis patients across our community.

University Orthopedics, a Platinum Sponsor of the event, invites you to join our team. REGISTER OR DONATE HERE »

  • WHEN: 8: 30 a.m., Saturday, May 31, 2026
  • WHERE: Roger Williams Park in Providence

Walk to Cure Arthritis is the Arthritis Foundation’s nationwide signature event that unites communities across the country to put an end to arthritis. Not only dedicated to helping the millions of people with arthritis live better, but it’s also charting the course to a cure.

For more help or information about the 2026 Walk to Cure Arthritis Rhode Island, contact Julia Moore at jmoore@arthritis.org or call 401-226-0954.

About Dr. Gil

Joseph A. Gil, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating hand and upper extremity conditions. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

With advanced training in hand and upper extremity surgery, Dr. Gil has an interest in brachial plexus injuries, nerve conditions, tendon transfers, soft tissue reconstruction, wrist and finger arthritis, athletic wrist injuries, and upper extremity trauma.