Donald Kephart, MD
Assistant Professor
Orthopaedic Surgery
School of Medicine
Donald Kephart is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating the musculoskeletal manifestations of neuromuscular diseases, pediatric fractures and infections, as well as general pediatric orthopedic conditions. He has a special interest in caring for children with cerebral palsy, and he is an advocate for a patient-centered approach, collaborating closely with families to optimize care.
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In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Kephart has performed research regarding the utilization of technology to analyze children's gait patterns. Dr. Kephart also has a passion for mentoring and teaching to actively contribute to the growth and development of future healthcare professionals.
Education & Training
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- Fellowship Pediatric Orthopaedics Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto 2023
- Residency Orthopedic Surgery University of California, Davis 2022
- MD Emory University School of Medicine 2016
- BA Environmental Studies Dartmouth College 2011
Interests
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- Medical student/ resident education
- Pediatric orthopaedic surgery
- Cerebral palsy
- Trauma
Websites
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- LinkedIn (linkedin.com)
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals (ucsfbenioffchildrens.org)
- UCSF Orthosurgery (orthosurgery.ucsf.edu)
- UCSF Profiles (profiles.ucsf.edu)
Publications (1)
Top publication keywords:
Cerebral PalsyChildBaclofenInfusion Pumps, ImplantableRetrospective StudiesPain, PostoperativeAnesthesiaMuscle SpasticityMuscle Relaxants, CentralHumans
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Neuraxial anesthesia for post-operative pain control after hip surgery in children with cerebral palsy and pre-existing intrathecal baclofen pumps.
Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine 2022 Kulkarni VA, Kephart DT, Ball MA, Tumber S, Davidson LT, Davids JR