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Stewart Kerr, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Fairbanks, AK

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Orthopaedic Surgery Fairbanks, AK

Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

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  • Office

    1919 Lathrop St
    Fairbanks, AK 99701
    Phone+1 907-459-3500

Education & Training

  • Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
    Naval Medical Center (San Diego)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2002 - 2006
  • Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
    Naval Medical Center (San Diego)Internship, Surgery, 1998 - 1999
  • UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
    UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 1998
  • Frogman University (BUD/S Class 136)
    Frogman University (BUD/S Class 136)Combat Swimmer / SEAL Training, 1985 - 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2007 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1999 - 2025
  • AK State Medical License
    AK State Medical License 2017 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2006 - 2007
  • OH State Medical License
    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

Journal Articles

  • Trends in Epidemiology and Management of Type II Odontoid Fractures; Twenty Year Experience at a Model System Spine Injury Tertiary Referral Center  
    HE 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 hemopneumothorax  
    Holcomb 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

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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 Care 
    1/1/2010
  • Motion Sparing Technology in Spinal Surgery. 
    1/27/2009
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Other

  • Stress Fracture Intervention in Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL (BUD/S) Trainees 
    Trone D and Kerr SM, US Navy SPECWARCEN publication
    Naval Health Research Center, San Diego, CA

Press Mentions

  • Spine Surgery the Patient's Way: Dr. Ernest Braxton on Awake Procedures
    Spine Surgery the Patient's Way: Dr. Ernest Braxton on Awake ProceduresMarch 16th, 2022
  • Dr. Stewart Kerr of Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle
    Dr. Stewart Kerr of Orthopedic Specialists of SeattleMarch 2nd, 2022

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