Kelly Stets, M.D.
Dr. Stets graduated from Duke University with a bachelor of science in Biology and minor in Chemistry. She returned home to Western New York and attended the SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences MD program.
Dr. Stets went on to complete an Orthopedic Surgery residency at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York City, which she followed with an adult reconstruction fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital.
Dr. Stets has presented at the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual meetings on such topics as hip fractures and complex revision total hip replacement surgery. Her publications include a study of weight changes in patients after hip and knee replacement and a text book chapter on pain management after total knee replacement. She received the “Outstanding Project” Award for Elmhurst Hospital Center Day of Recognition for Research and Scholarly Activity in June 2009.
Dr. Stets interest in Orthopedics was influenced by her lifelong passion for ballet and modern dance. Her dancing background began at a young age and continued to give her a means of exercise and expression throughout her education. She has now transitioned to a yoga and Pilates regimen and recommends an active lifestyle for maintaing good orthopedic health.
Dr. Stets specializes in adult reconstruction, including nonoperative treatment of degenerative conditions of the hip and knee. She has had rigorous training in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty. Her interests include hip arthroscopy and partial knee replacement as well as spending time with her two very active boxer dogs.
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