Dr. Kenneth Ortega D.O.
Orthopedist
1903 Sunset Ave Utica NY, 13502About
Dr. Kenneth Ortega is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Utica, NY. Dr. Ortega specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ortega 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
Univ of Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1978
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 1978
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1978
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
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