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Office
1919 Lathrop St
Fairbanks, AK 99701Phone+1 907-459-3500
Education & Training
- Naval Medical Center (San Diego)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2002 - 2006
- Naval Medical Center (San Diego)Internship, Surgery, 1998 - 1999
- UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 1998
- Frogman University (BUD/S Class 136)Combat Swimmer / SEAL Training, 1985 - 1986
Certifications & Licensure
- WA State Medical License 2007 - 2026
- CA State Medical License 1999 - 2025
- AK State Medical License 2017 - 2024
- PA State Medical License 2006 - 2007
- OH State Medical License 2003 - 2004
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
- recognition: Best Practice Model, Portsmouth Multi-Disciplinary Spine Service U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine (BUMED), 2009
- Outstanding Educator Fellow Award Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 2007
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 129 citationsThe outcomes of lumbar microdiscectomy in a young, active population: correlation by herniation type and level.Christopher B. Dewing, Matthew T. Provencher, Robert H. Riffenburgh, Stewart Kerr, Richard E. Manos
Spine. 2008-01-01 - 80 citationsTrends in epidemiology and management of type II odontoid fractures: 20-year experience at a model system spine injury tertiary referral center.Harvey E. Smith, Stewart M. Kerr, Michael G. Fehlings, Jens R. Chapman, Mitchell Maltenfort
Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques. 2010-12-01 - 87 citationsEarly complications of surgical versus conservative treatment of isolated type II odontoid fractures in octogenarians: a retrospective cohort study.Harvey E. Smith, Stewart M. Kerr, Mitchell Maltenfort, Sonia Chaudhry, Robert P. Norton
Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques. 2008-12-01
Journal Articles
- Trends in Epidemiology and Management of Type II Odontoid Fractures; Twenty Year Experience at a Model System Spine Injury Tertiary Referral CenterHE Smith, SM Kerr, MG Fehlings, J Chapman, M Maltenfort, J Zavlasky, E Harris, TJ Albert, J Harrop, AS Hilibrand, DG Anderson and AR Vaccaro, JSDT, 1/1/2010
- Needle versus tube thoracostomy in a swine model of traumatic tension hemopneumothoraxHolcomb JB, McManus JG, Kerr S, Pusateri AE, Prehosp Emerg Care, 1/1/2009
- The Outcomes of Lumbar Microdiscectomy in a Young, Active Population (Correlation by Herniation Type and Level)C Dewing, MD; M Provencher, MD; R Riffenburgh, PhD; S Kerr, MD and R Manos, MD, Spine, 1/1/2008
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Mortality Associated with Injuries Sustained by Aircraft Accident Burn Survivors.AE Johnson, MD; SM Kerr, MD; AE Pusateri, PhD; RM Harris, MD; MJ Gillespie, MD; J Holcomb, MD, Journal of Trauma; US Army Institute of Surgical Research; American Burn Association 30th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1998, 1/1/2009
- Early Complications of Surgical vs. Conservative Treatment of Isolated Type II Odontoid Fractures.Smith, HE; Kerr, SM; Albert, TJ; Harrop, JS; Hilibrand AS; Vaccaro AR, Cervical Spine Research Society, 1/1/2007
- Effects of Wetsuits on Pulmonary Function Studies in Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL Trainees in the U S Navy.R Mahon, D Norton, S Krizek, S Kerr, Navy Environmental Health Symposium, 1/1/2003
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Lectures
- Lateral Interbody Arthrodesis for Complex Spine Deformity.Seattle University of Washington, WA - 1/21/2010
- Results From Active-Duty Low Back Pain Patients Provided Multi-Disciplinary Spine Care1/1/2010
- Motion Sparing Technology in Spinal Surgery.1/27/2009
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Press Mentions
- Spine Surgery the Patient's Way: Dr. Ernest Braxton on Awake ProceduresMarch 16th, 2022
- Dr. Stewart Kerr of Orthopedic Specialists of SeattleMarch 2nd, 2022
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- AO SpineFaculty
- Washington State Medical AssociationMember
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