Dr. Matthew John Mckenna MD
Orthopedist
3102 N Croatan Hwy Kill Devil Hills NC, 27948About
Dr. Matthew Mckenna is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Dr. Mckenna specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Mckenna 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
Georgetown University School of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Knee Replacement, Hip Replacement, Musculoskeletal Surgery And More
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jeffrey Mcallister Chase MD3102 N Croatan Hwy Kill Devil Hills NC 27948
- Dr. Christopher Mann MD3102 N Croatan Hwy Kill Devil Hills NC 27948