Kenneth W. Donohue

Kenneth W. Donohue, MD, MS is an Assistant Professor at Yale University's School of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation. He specializes in shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand surgery, with dual fellowships in shoulder & elbow surgery and hand surgery, and additional training in advanced elbow surgery at Mayo Clinic. His clinical focus includes rotator cuff repair, shoulder replacement, and upper extremity trauma.

• Georgetown University (MD, Physiology MS)
• Drexel University (Orthopedic Residency)
• Cleveland Clinic (Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship)
• Baylor College of Medicine (Hand Surgery Fellowship)
• Mayo Clinic (Advanced Elbow Surgery)

Dr. Donohue's research explores shoulder arthroplasty, patient-specific implant design, and outcomes in diabetic surgical patients, with recent studies on semaglutide's impact on surgical outcomes. He emphasizes nonoperative treatment and patient-specific approaches in his clinical practice. His work is published in leading journals including The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and JSES International.

Dr. Donohue actively contributes to Yale's 3D Collaborative for Medical Innovation, integrating medical device design into clinical applications. He is board-certified in Hand Surgery (Orthopedics) and Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.