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Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Georgetown University School of Medicine (2009)

Professional interests include: elbow problems, wrist problems, musculoskeletal problems, and more.

800 Boston Post Road Building 3
Guilford, CT 06437

1-877-925-3637

Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD is an orthopedist in Guilford, CT specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2009 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD is affiliated with Yale Medicine, Yale University and Yale New Haven Health.

Office Locations

Yale New Haven Health

800 Boston Post Road Building 3
Guilford, CT 06437

1-877-925-3637

(203) 737-1209

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800 Howard Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519

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Some issues Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, 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.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

open biceps tenodesis

In 2023, Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD performed more open biceps tenodesis procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut.

Top 25%

By Volume:

shoulder surgery

total shoulder replacement

In 2013, Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD performed more shoulder surgery, and total shoulder replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD treated as an orthopedist in Guilford, CT during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, injections and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	228
hospital care	37
immobilization	22
injections	23
inpatient care	37

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	30
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	27
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD treated as an orthopedist in Guilford, CT during 2018 were aspiration, injections, immobilization and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	41
doctor visit	366
hospital care	12
immobilization	14
injections	41
inpatient care	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	39
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD treated as an orthopedist in Guilford, CT during 2019 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	56
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
doctor visit	375
injections	56
joint surgery	32
minimally invasive procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	21
upper extremity surgery	32

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	33
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	35
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD treated as an orthopedist in Guilford, CT during 2020 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	42
doctor visit	293
injections	42

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	25
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD treated as an orthopedist in Guilford, CT during 2021 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	56
doctor visit	337
injections	70

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	29
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD treated as an orthopedist in Guilford, CT during 2022 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	60
doctor visit	287
injections	60
joint surgery	16
reconstructive surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	13
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	23
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD treated as an orthopedist in Guilford, CT during 2023 were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	38
doctor visit	311
injections	38
joint surgery	19
open surgery	16
reconstructive surgery	19
tendon surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	35

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	20
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD treated as an orthopedist in Guilford, CT were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and hospital care.

aspiration	48
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
doctor visit	277
hospital care	24
immobilization	18
injections	47
inpatient care	24
joint surgery	22
minimally invasive procedures	11
open surgery	16
reconstructive surgery	18
tendon surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	163
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	52
85 and over	25
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	86

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD From 2016 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	10
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2009. He completed residency at Drexel University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (2009)

Residency: Drexel University Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Yale Medicine

Yale University

Yale New Haven Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, MultiPlan, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Consumer Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), COMPWORKS, HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT, MANAGED COMP, HUSKY and PREFERRED HEALTH WORKS.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

MultiPlan

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Consumer Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Anthem

ConnectiCare

Focus Health Solutions

Prime Health

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

COMPWORKS

HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT

MANAGED COMP

HUSKY

PREFERRED HEALTH WORKS

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.	$6,649 $6,649
Stryker Corporation	$2,713 BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION $2,179	AEQUALIS ASCEND FLEX $181	Mako $129	Allograft $118	AEQUALIS PERFORM $84	Other $22
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP	$2,601 DJO SURGICAL $1,302	DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse $849	DJO Surgical Turon Modular Shoulder System $450	DJO Surgical Discovery Elbow System $0
Zimmer Holding Inc	$2,428 Extremities $1,158	Trauma $1,145	Knee $125
Shoulder Innovations, Inc.	$2,416 InSet System $2,416
Other	$8,510 UE - Simpliciti $1,535	AxoGuard Nerve Protector $1,316	SET - FOOT AND ANKLE $1,252	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $928	Extremities $563	Other $2,916

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$12,551
Consulting Fee	$6,444
Food and Beverage	$5,069
Education	$1,153
Gift	$99

Biography

Dr. Kenneth Donohue specializes in hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and practices in New Haven, CT and Guilford, CT. These areas are among his clinical interests: replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), rotator cuff surgery, and dupuytren's contracture. Dr. Donohue is affiliated with Yale Medicine and Yale New Haven Health. He obtained his medical school training at Georgetown University School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Drexel University. He appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. He welcomes new patients at his office inGuilford, CT as reported by Yale New Haven Health.