University Orthopedics is proud to announce that Michael C. Mariorenzi, MD, has been named a 2026 recipient of the Dr. Hal Horwitz Lifetime Achievement Award by the Arthritis Foundation of Rhode Island.
Dr. Mariorenzi will be recognized at the Arthritis Foundation’s Commitment to a Cure gala on October 17, celebrating his contributions to orthopedic care and his family’s longstanding legacy of helping Rhode Island patients living with arthritis.
A native Rhode Islander and third-generation orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Mariorenzi follows in the footsteps of his father, uncle, and grandfather, continuing a family tradition of improving patients’ mobility and quality of life.
Fellowship-trained in orthopedic trauma and adult reconstructive surgery, Dr. Mariorenzi specializes in hip and knee replacements, including primary joint replacement and complex revision procedures. He also has a strong interest in advanced surgical technologies, including robotic-assisted total joint replacement.
Throughout his career, Dr. Mariorenzi has remained committed to providing exceptional orthopedic care to the Rhode Island community, helping patients reduce pain, restore mobility, and return to the activities they enjoy.
University Orthopedics congratulates Dr. Mariorenzi on this well-deserved recognition and celebrates his continued dedication to advancing orthopedic care.
For more information about the Arthritis Foundation’s Commitment to a Cure gala and this year’s honorees, visit arthritis.org/commitcureri.
About Dr. Michael C. Mariorenzi
Dr. Mariorenzi
is an orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained both in orthopedic trauma surgery and adult reconstructive surgery. His advanced surgical training focused on primary hip and knee replacement, complex revision surgeries, management of complications, and robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement.