University Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Valentin Antoci, will take the helm of Newport Hospital’s total joint program for hip, knee and shoulder replacements.

Dr. Antoci, who serves as the director of outpatient adult reconstruction at University Orthopedics, will serve as the program’s medical director. He told Providence Business News he’s honored to be part of the Newport Hospital team.

“I appreciate the very high level of care at Newport, the operating room efficiency, and the kindness and empathy of the nurses on the hospital floor,” Antoci said. “More importantly, I appreciate the local patient population and the people of Aquidneck Island.”

Read more about Dr. Antoci’s appointment in The Providence Business News.