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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

Address:

800 Boston Post Road Building 3
Guilford, CT 06437

Address:

800 Howard Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519

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.

doctor visit	16

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	21

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

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

doctor visit	224
hospital care	36
immobilization	21
injections	21
inpatient care	36

**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

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

aspiration	40
doctor visit	362
hospital care	11
immobilization	13
injections	39
inpatient care	11

**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

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

aspiration	55
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	10
doctor visit	371
injections	54
joint surgery	30
minimally invasive procedures	10
reconstructive surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	30

**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

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

aspiration	41
doctor visit	289
injections	40

**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

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

aspiration	115
doctor visit	620
injections	128
joint surgery	14
reconstructive surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	14

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

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, hospital care and inpatient care.

aspiration	62
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	10
doctor visit	314
hospital care	23
immobilization	17
injections	57
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	22
minimally invasive procedures	10
reconstructive surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

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

**Gender**
Female	56
Male	39

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	72
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	12
75 to 84	23
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	37

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth William Donohue, MD From 2016 - 2021

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

Hypertension	35
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	5
Cancer	4

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
Zimmer Holding Inc	$2,428 Extremities $1,158	Trauma $1,145	Knee $125
Shoulder Innovations, Inc.	$2,416 InSet System $2,416
Stryker Corporation	$2,337 BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION $1,984	Mako $129	Allograft $118	AEQUALIS PERFORM $84	ADAPT $17	Other $6
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP	$2,326 DJO SURGICAL $1,027	DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse $849	DJO Surgical Turon Modular Shoulder System $450	DJO Surgical Discovery Elbow System $0
Other	$8,464 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 $2,870

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$12,551
Consulting Fee	$6,444
Food and Beverage	$4,373
Education	$1,153
Gift	$99

Biography

Dr. Kenneth Donohue is a hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in New Haven, CT and Guilford, CT. Clinical interests for Dr. Donohue include replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), dupuytren's contracture, and rotator cuff surgery. Dr. Donohue is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California. His education and training includes medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Drexel University. He is professionally affiliated with Yale Medicine and Yale New Haven Health. He welcomes new patients at his office inGuilford, CT as reported by Yale New Haven Health.