Kenneth Newhouse, MD
Professional Background
Dr. Newhouse has over 20 years of orthopedic experience, most of which has been spent serving the people of east Idaho. Over the course of his career, Dr. Newhouse has learned a lot while performing surgery on high-demand professional athletes. He has found that these learning experiences are applicable to all of his patients. Most of the procedures he performs are out-patient, which allows his patients to get back to what they love in a timely manner.
Education
Undergraduate
Bachelors of Science, Chemistry; Miami University, Oxford, OH
Medical Education
Doctor of Medicine; Yale University, New Haven, CN
Residency; University of Iowa Hospital
Fellowship; Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah; Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy
Board Certification
Board Certified in Orthopedics
Board Certified in Sports Medicine
Area of Specialty
Minimally invasive, scope guided surgery for knees and shoulders.
Personal
What got me interested in pursuing a career in healthcare
Dr. Newhouse states that he did not choose Orthopedics, Orthopedics chose him. He enjoys working in a field of medicine where he can make a significant difference in his patient’s quality of life. Dr. Newhouse also loves that orthopedics allows him to encounter and help a wide range of people, from children to the elderly, both male and female.
core beliefs about practicing medicine
Dr. Newhouse believes it is his duty as an orthopedic surgeon to provide his patients with the highest quality of total care. He also believes in developing professional relationships with his patients. Dr. Newhouse knows that developing these relationship and providing the highest level of care, requires him to treat each patient in an individual and unique way.
my interests/hobbies
Golf, road and mountain biking, and cross-country ski racing