Haden is an ABC-certified prosthetist orthotist (CPO) who joined Horton’s in 2023. As a native to the Jonesboro area, he is a proud graduate of Jonesboro high school and Arkansas State University. At ASU he earned a Bachelor of Science with an emphasis in Biology, Psychology, and Anatomy/Physiology. He served as a founding member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity at ASU and president of the ASU Shooting Sports Club. After obtaining his BS degree, he attended Northwestern University in Chicago, IL where he earned a Masters in Prosthetics/Orthotics (MPO) in April of 2020. Haden returned to Arkansas to complete an orthotic and prosthetic residency from 2020-2022.
Haden began his career in O&P as a technician in 2016 where he learned to fabricate orthotic and prosthetic devices. This experience inspired him to pursue his degree and helped prepare him for his future as an orthotist / prosthetist. When asked what he enjoys most about his job, he said “I love being able to restore mobility and independence to patients, while simultaneously being able to work hands-on with the patient and the fabrication process”. Haden stated that the most challenging part of his job is navigating the ever-changing guidelines set forth by insurance companies; however, he is still focused and determined to provide patients with the most appropriate intervention possible.
Haden will be treating patients out of the Jonesboro office and brings to the Horton’s team the latest in O&P education and clinical applications. He has experience working with both pediatric and adult patients and loves providing the highest level of orthotic and prosthetic care to all ages. Hadenhas continued to pursue training in advanced orthotic and prosthetic treatments, earning certifications in pediatric cranial remolding orthoses and microprocessor technology such as the Genium/X3 prosthetic knee and other similar devices.
In his free time, Haden and his wife Cebrina enjoy traveling and spending time in and around the water every chance they get. Their lives revolve around their dog, Hank, who is a yellow lab/golden retriever mix. Haden is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys everything from hunting to hiking. He and his wife believe in living life to its fullest and are always on the go!