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Dr. Kenneth Yaw, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.5 (8)
Map Pin Small Albuquerque, NM
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Kenneth Yaw, MD

Dr. Kenneth Yaw, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Albuquerque, NM. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 45 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and is affiliated with Los Alamos Medical Center. Dr. Yaw, completed a residency at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Yaw an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Yaw works at Practice in Albuquerque, NM. They are accepting new patients. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Yaw's Office Locations

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    New Mexico Veterans Administration Healthcare System
    1501 San Pedro Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (505) 265-1711
    Monday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 17:00

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  • Los Alamos Medical Center

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Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Tumor Resection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    About Dr. Kenneth Yaw, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 45 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1013914530
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Virginia Mason MC
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Montana State University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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