Tallgrass Orthopedics and Sports Medicine: Our Physicians

Kenneth E. Teter, MD
Born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, Dr. Teter received his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.  He received the "Best Resident Research" award from the New Mexico Cerebral Palsy Foundation for best resident research presentation.

Dr. Teter performed a fellowship in Hip & Knee Arthroplasty from Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, LaJolla, California.  His research related activities have led to eleven medical presentations and three medical journal publications. Dr. Teter is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is certified as a carticel surgeon. He passed his Board Recertification Exam in 2005.

Dr. Teter specializes in all orthopedic operations except spinal procedures. He has special interests in hip and knee replacements, sports medicine, and shoulder surgery.  He performs the ceramic on ceramic bearing total hip replacement.  Dr. Teter is utilizing computer navigation to perform total knee replacements. He is also using an exciting new mobile bearing Biomet Oxford partial knee replacement.

Dr. Teter offers an outreach clinic in Seneca, Kansas, almost every Wednesday.  Dr. Teter also enjoys cycling and will be riding in the MS150 to help fight multiple sclerosis. Tax deductible sponsorships can be made by clicking here:  MS 150 Donations

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