Samuel T. Kunkel, MD, MS
- Orthopaedic Surgery
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About me
Orthopaedic surgery is an incredibly rewarding field. We have many surgical and non-surgical solutions that can help patients improve their function. Often we can help them regain their mobility and independence.
My goal is to help patients make informed decisions about their care, get the health care outcomes they desire, and build lasting relationships with them. By working as a team, we can identify their health care goals and the best ways to achieve them.
The most rewarding aspect of my job is getting to know my patients and giving them the help they need when they need it most.
Specialties
- Orthopaedics
Areas of focus
- Primary hip and knee replacement surgery
- Revision hip and knee replacement surgery, including periprosthetic joint infection and fracture
- Rapid recovery protocols following hip and knee replacements
- General orthopaedic trauma
Titles and faculty positions
- Instructor in Orthopaedics, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth
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Year joined
- 2020
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Education
Medical school
- MD, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, 2014
Residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, 2020
Fellowship
- Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, 2021
Graduate
- MS, Master of Science, Healthcare Research, The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Lebanon, NH, 2017