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    Kenneth J. Koval, MD - Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma

    Kenneth J. Koval, MD - Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma



    Dr. Kenneth Koval reviews medical content for Healthwise, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better health decisions. Dr. Koval is a Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, Florida. He is recognized for his world-class research on hip fractures and serves as editor and author for the major trauma journals and textbooks.

    Education and Training

    MD: New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, 1984

    Internship in Surgery: Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY, 1984–1985

    Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery: Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, New York, NY, 1984–1985

    Fellowship in Orthopaedic Traumatology: University of South Florida, Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL, 1989–1990

    Certifications

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Academic Appointments

    Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, FL, 2011–present

    Professor, Dartmouth Medical School, Department of Orthopaedics, Lebanon, NH, 2003–2010

    New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY:

    • Professor, 2001–2003
    • Associate Professor, 1998–2001
    • Assistant Professor, 1994–1998
    • Instructor, 1991–1994

    Financial Disclosure

    Dr. Koval receives royalties from Biomet and serves as a consultant for Biomet and Stryker.

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