Dr. Kenneth Reesor, MD

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Kenneth Reesor, who serves patients throughout the State of Texas.

Recognized as a skilled, empathetic, and professional orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Reesor is affiliated with Longview Orthopedic Clinic. To exemplify these values, he strives for continued education in order to stay on the leading edge of the field; validate each patient’s feelings and concerns, and communicate the understanding of the same.

The board-certified orthopedic surgeons and specialists at Longview Orthopedic Clinic have advanced training and expertise in a wide range of orthopedics, from fracture care to spinal surgery, physical therapy, non-surgical treatments, and more. From their locations in Longview and Marshall, Texas, they provide East Texas with superior orthopedic care from professionals patients know and trust.

In regards to his educational background, Dr. Reesor graduated with his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 1984, and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Tripler Army Medical Center in 1990.

An expert in his field, the doctor is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons.

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

Among his most notable achievements, Dr. Reesor has been the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award in 2018. His proudest professional moment is when a patient with a paralyzing injury walked the day after surgery that he performed on him.

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