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Kenneth Hood, DO, Orthopaedic Surgery, Amherst, NY

Kenneth Andrew Hood DO

Orthopedic Spine Surgery


Spine Surgeon

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  • 3925 Sheridan DrAmherst, NY 14226

  • Phone+1 716-250-9999

  • Fax+1 855-954-4562

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Summary

  • Dr. Kenneth Hood is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Excelsior Orthopedics in Amherst, NY. He received his medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been in practice 8 years. He is fellowship trained in spine surgery and is experienced in robotic spinal fusion, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, minimally invasive spine surgery, and disk replacement.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2014 - 2015
  • Riverside University Health System
    Riverside University Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009 - 2014
  • NYIT College Of Osteopathic Medicine
    NYIT College Of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2009
  • University of Rochester
    University of RochesterBA, Economics, 2001 - 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State License 2015 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State License 2024 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State License 2011 - 2018
  • Orthopedic Surgery
    AOA Board of Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Complications of Adult Degenerative Scoliosis  
    Shridharani S, Munroe BA, Hood KA, Sem in Spine Surg, 1/1/2017
  • Incomplete Follow-up after Growth Modulation Surgery: Incidence and Associated Complications  
    Kemppainen JW, Hood KA, Roocfroft JH, Schlechter JA, Edmonds EW, J Peds Orthop., 1/1/2016
  • Cervical Total Disc Arthroplasty  
    Basho R, Hood KA, Global Spine J., 1/1/2012

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • A Retrospective Examination of a Classic Approach to Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Management.
    Hood KA, Schlechter JA, Nguyen S, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Las Vegas, NV, 1/24/2015

Lectures

  • Treating Back Pain. 
    Tucson, AZ - 1/31/2017
  • Should intraoperative neuro-monitoring be used in all ACDF. 
    Nashville, TN - 1/28/2017
  • Perioperative steroids to reduce dysphasia after ACDF. 
    Nashville, TN - 1/28/2017
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Press Mentions

  • 9 Spine Surgeons Surpassing 100 Robotic Cases This Year
    9 Spine Surgeons Surpassing 100 Robotic Cases This YearJuly 22nd, 2022
  • Robot Expands Spine Program at Arizona Hospital
    Robot Expands Spine Program at Arizona HospitalMarch 4th, 2021

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