Dr. Kenneth Wendell Petersen D.O.
Orthopedist
203 NW R. D. Mize Road Blue Springs MO, 64014About
Dr. Kenneth Petersen is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Paola, KS. Dr. Petersen specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Petersen tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 2003
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Internships
- Medical Center of Independence
Professional Society Memberships
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
What do you attribute your success to?
His Exposure to Excellent Doctors During Residency, and Having Been Active in Sports Since his Youth
Hobbies / Sports
- Basketball, Snow Skiing, General Fitness, Coaching his Children's Basketball Team
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