Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgery

Kenneth First is an expert in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He studied medicine at Harvard Medical School. Harvard Medical School is a top medical university. Harvard Medical School has a rank of 1 in research and a 12 in primary care He received awards:"Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification" and "Top MD". Kenneth First is also published. He has 6 publications published. The lastest publication: "The role of external fixation in the treatment of posttraumatic osteomyelitis.' Kenneth First accepts Medicare.

Publications

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• Editorial on "The illicit use of hormones for enhancement of athletic performance: a major threat to the integrity of organized athletic competition".
• The role of external fixation in the treatment of Posttraumatic osteomyelitis.
• Keep guns out of children's hands.
• Where are the guns?
• Seventh grade school shots.

Schools

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• HARVARD MED SCH

• Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program

• Union Memorial Hospital

• University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

• Harvard Univ

Procedures Preformed

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• ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Surgery
• Carpal Tunnel Release
• Elbow Tenotomy
• Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
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Conditions Treated

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• ACL repair/revision
• Arthroscopy of the knee
• Arthritis
• General fracture care
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Doctors Specialties

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• Orthopedic Surgery
• Sports Medicine
• Orthopaedic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

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Awards

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• Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification
• Top MD

Education

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• Massachusetts General Hospital
• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
• Harvard Medical School

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1588664825
NPPES Provider LastName		FIRST
NPPES Provider FirstName		KENNETH
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		770582720
NPPES Provider State		TX
Specialty Description		Orthopedic Surgery
Total Claim Count		224.0
Distinct Opioid Count		2.0
Opioid Claim Count		111.0
Percent Opioid Claims		49.55

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1588664825
Last Name Of The Provider	FIRST
First Name Of The Provider	KENNETH
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