Andrew Frederic Kuntz

Andrew Frederic Kuntz, MD is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He serves as an Attending Physician at multiple institutions including the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Hospital, and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Additional roles include Chief of Shoulder Surgery at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Director of the Shoulder Study Group.

• Education: BS in Chemistry from the College of William and Mary (2001), MD from the University of Virginia School of Medicine (2005)

Kuntz's research focuses on clinical and basic science aspects of shoulder and elbow surgery, particularly tendon and ligament injury, repair, and healing. His work combines clinical outcomes analysis with translational studies using animal models to address fundamental questions in musculoskeletal biology and surgical innovation.

Recent publications emphasize advancements in:

• Graft fixation techniques in ACL reconstruction
• Hedgehog signaling for tendon-bone integration
• Regional tendon biology differences
• Data collection biases in patient-reported outcomes
• Opioid prescription trends in surgical care

Scientific Awards

• Kappa Delta Young Investigator Award (2024)

Kuntz actively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across institutions, including the McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory and the Translational Musculoskeletal Research Center at the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center. His work bridges clinical practice with laboratory-based translational research to improve surgical outcomes and tissue regeneration strategies.