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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…

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

The final approval of Healthwise content is always made by a clinician with no financial conflicts.

Dr. Koval receives royalties from Biomet and consulting fees from Stryker and Orthofix.