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Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD

(401 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Foot & Ankle Surgery and Orthopedic Trauma

University of Utah School of Medicine (2003)

Professional interests include: ankle problems, musculoskeletal (orthopedic) trauma, musculoskeletal problems, and more.

3055 Roslyn Street Suite 200
Denver, CO 80238

(720) 516-1000

Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Aurora, CO specializing in sports medicine, foot & ankle surgery and orthopedic trauma. He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD is affiliated with Boulder Community Health, UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine and UCHealth Foot and Ankle Center - Central Park.

Office Locations

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

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1500 Park Central Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

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Boulder Community Health

1635 Aurora Court
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-3668

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University of Colorado Medicine

175 Inverness Drive West Suite 200
Englewood, CO 80112

(303) 694-3333

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UCHealth Foot and Ankle Center - Central Park

3055 Roslyn Street Suite 200
Denver, CO 80238

(720) 516-1000

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Some issues Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“The Nuggets announced Monday that Holmes' surgery was performed by Dr. Kenneth Hunt at UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Denver.”—"No timetable for return for Denver Nuggets rookie DaRon Holmes after surgery", CBS News, July 2024

“"That bone had lost its structure and therefore the entire foot was out of position,"said Dr. Kenneth Hunt, orthopedic surgeon and medical director of the center.”—"Titanium Ankle For Active 63 Year Old Becomes First For Colorado Hospital", CBS News, April 2019

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

big toe fusion

total ankle replacement

By Affordability:

arthrodesis

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD performed more big toe fusion, and total ankle replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint surgery

lower extremity surgery

In 2012, Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD performed more joint surgery, and lower extremity surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Aurora, CO during 2012 were lower extremity surgery and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	302
lower extremity surgery	13
tendon surgery	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Aurora, CO during 2013 were transplant procedures, lower extremity surgery and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	360
lower extremity surgery	11
tendon surgery	11
transplant procedures	11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Aurora, CO during 2014 were implant removal, reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	336
implant removal	18
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD in 2014

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	255

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	348
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD in 2015

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	298

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD in 2016

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Aurora, CO during 2017 were open surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	322
lower extremity surgery	14
open surgery	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD in 2017

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Aurora, CO during 2018 were lower extremity surgery, bone surgery, tendon surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD for Medicare patients.

bone surgery	24
doctor visit	449
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	51
reconstructive surgery	13
tendon surgery	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	15
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	12
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Aurora, CO during 2019 were lower extremity surgery, bone surgery, joint surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
bone surgery	23
doctor visit	417
implant removal	19
joint surgery	22
lower extremity surgery	73
minimally invasive procedures	13
open surgery	15
tendon surgery	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Aurora, CO during 2020 were implant removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	363
implant removal	19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	18
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD in 2020

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Aurora, CO during 2021 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
doctor visit	355
injections	18
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD in 2021

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Aurora, CO during 2022 were lower extremity surgery and implant removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	415
implant removal	15
lower extremity surgery	19

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD in 2022

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Aurora, CO were lower extremity surgery, bone surgery, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and aspiration.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
aspiration	18
bone surgery	23
doctor visit	352
implant removal	17
injections	18
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	25
minimally invasive procedures	13
open surgery	14
reconstructive surgery	13
tendon surgery	12
transplant procedures	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD.

**Gender**
Female	157
Male	95

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	206
Hispanic	14
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	6

**Age**
85 and over	1
75 to 84	45
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	141

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	3
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine (2003)

Residency: University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals (2008)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Boulder Community Health

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UCHealth Foot and Ankle Center - Central Park

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 401 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Paragon 28, Inc.	$17,683 Product Portfolio $3,819	Phantom Lapidus Nail $356	Portfolio $212	PSI $140	BABY GORILLA $125	Other $13,032
Arthrex, Inc.	$10,890 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $10,560	DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS SOFT TISSUE ACHILLES $298	ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $32
Stryker Corporation	$2,430 TRAUMA and EXTREMITIES $779	Infinity $272	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $261	EASYFUSE $246	Prophecy $170	Other $703
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$2,136 INBONE $705	FOOTANDANKLE $480	Foot and Ankle $414	AUGMENT $189	SALVATION $143	Other $204
Olympus Biotech Corporation	$2,073 Orthopedic Products $2,073
Other	$6,966 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $1,440	Juggerknot $1,361	ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $1,171	Proxifuse $500	Lapiplasty System $249	Other $2,244

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$15,872
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$9,000
Food and Beverage	$8,864
Travel and Lodging	$4,679
Education	$3,263
Other	$500

Research Payments

Dr. Kenneth John Hunt, MD has received 13 research payments totaling $34,600.

Biography

Dr. Kenneth Hunt specializes in orthopedic trauma, foot & ankle surgery, and sports medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Hunt include foot problems, foot surgery, and sports health. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Utah, Dr. Hunt attended the University of Utah School of Medicine. He is affiliated with UCHealth, the University of Colorado Medicine, and Boulder Community Health.