DR. KEVIN WITTE
BOARD-CERTIFIED & FELLOWSHIP-TRAINED ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS MEDICINE EXPERT
Lee’s Summit and Leawood.
Dr. Witte’s Specialties
Tommy John / UCL Repair & Reconstruction
Dr. Witte’s focus is on treating injuries of the throwing athlete. His robust experience and specialized training have returned many baseball athletes to the mound.
Sports & Athletic Injuries
Dr. Witte completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Gulf Breeze, FL.
Knee Replacements
Dr. Witte is a board-certified knee specialist who has helped many patients return to function after knee replacement surgery.
Knee Ligament & Meniscus Repair
Our goal at Sano Orthopedics is to individualize your knee treatment plan through evidence-based medicine to maximize your chance to return to function without the risk of re-injury.
Rotator Cuff Repair
Rotator cuff treatments may include conservative and/or surgical repair. Dr. Kevin Witte takes the time to review the best options for his patients.
Regenerative Medicine
Dr. Witte has been practicing regenerative medicine since 2014, tracking research and advancements to pursue this treatment for the right patients.
MEET DR. WITTE:
ABOUT DR. KEVIN WITTE
Dr. Kevin Witte is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Sano Orthopedics. He specializes in knee, shoulder, and elbow care. He has a special interest in athletic injury prevention and injuries of the throwing athlete.
BACKGROUND
A native of Windsor, MO, Dr. Witte obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He attended medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences while obtaining an MBA in Healthcare Leadership from Rockhurst University. He completed a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Gulf Breeze, FL, working under the leadership of world-renowned orthopedic surgeon, Dr. James Andrews. During his sports medicine fellowship, he learned the latest techniques in treating knee injuries, elbow complications, and shoulder conditions in athletes of all ages. He also learned how to manage an entire sports program and the relationships between parents, teams, and coaches that coincide with that management.
Dr. Witte is an associate clinical professor of KCU and the chief of surgery at St. Luke’s South Hospital. Dr. Witte’s passions include athletic injury prevention, regenerative medicine, and injuries of the throwing athlete.
Those who know Dr. Witte will say he carries steadfast love and kindness in all he does. An avid hunter, fisherman, and overall outdoorsman, he is driven to help patients live healthy and active lifestyles.
EDUCATION
Medical School: Kansas City University School of Medicine & Biosciences, Kansas City, MO
MBA: Healthcare Leadership, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO
Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Saint Mary’s Medical Center, Blue Springs, MO
Board Certifications: American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Andrews Research & Education Institute, Gulf Breeze, FL
AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS
- Team doctor for Avila University
- Associate Clinical Professor of KCU
- Member of AOAO, AOSSM, AAOS, ANNA, ICRS
- Chief of Surgery, Saint Luke’s South Hospital
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
Outside of orthopedics, Dr. Witte can be found outdoors, golfing, cheering on Mizzou athletics, or at home with his wife and three children.
LOCATIONS
Dr. Witte sees patients at both our Leawood, KS, and Lee’s Summit, MO, offices.
Surgical Facility Partners
RESEARCH
Dr. Matt Daggett has established himself as a trusted orthopedic surgeon early in his career. He has over 60 clinical articles published in peer-reviewed journals, many which are in collaboration with renowned international ortho surgeons. As a private practice surgeon involved in research, the intent is in pursuit of better outcomes using latest techniques and innovation.
To view all of Dr. Daggett’s research on Research Gate.
DR. KEVIN WITTE’S PATIENT REVIEWS
DR. WITTE’S BLOGS & RESEARCH
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