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Dr. Kenneth Nwosu, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 40
Dr. Kenneth Nwosu, MD
3.6 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Kenneth Nwosu, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Puyallup, WA.
Dr. Kenneth Nwosu, MD
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Dr. Kenneth Nwosu, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 40
Puyallup, WA
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience
Dr. Kenneth Nwosu, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Puyallup, WA.
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Dr. Kenneth Nwosu, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Puyallup, WA and has 13 years experience. They graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 2011 and completed a residency at Harbor / UCLA.They currently practice at South Sound Neurosurgery, PLLC and are affiliated with St. Clare Hospital. At present, Dr. Nwosu received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Nwosu accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 South Sound Neurosurgery, PLLC
    1519 3rd St SE Ste 101, Puyallup, WA 98372

Experience and Background Check

Laminoforaminotomy
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Low Back Pain
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Adult Scoliosis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cavernous Malformation of Spine
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Disc Degeneration
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Spondylolisthesis
Cervical Sprain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Scoliosis
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Dural Tear
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hip Pointer
Joint Pain
Kyphosis
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Limb Pain
Lordosis
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Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Disc Degeneration
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbar Sprain
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Miner's Knee
Neck Injuries
Neck Pain
Occult Spinal Dysraphism
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Pinched Nerve in Back
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Instability
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Osteophyte
Split Spinal Cord Malformation
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Disc Disorders
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Upper Back Pain
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Arthroscopic Spine Surgery
Cervical Spine Surgery
Complex Spinal Deformity Correction
Complex Spine Surgery
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Endoscopic Spinal Surgery
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Fracture Care
Herniated Disc Surgery
Image-Guided Spine Surgery
Kyphosis Surgery
Laminoplasty
Lower Spine Surgery
Lumbar Spine Surgery
Microsurgical Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Motion Preservation Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Pediatric Spine Surgery
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Surgery
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Internal Fixation
Spinal Reconstruction
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Steroid Injection
Wound Repair

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3.6
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Mar 30, 2021
Dr. Nwosu really cares about his patients. Explains everything completely and in easily understandable language. His staff are top of the line too, friendly and courteous. I have had 2 surgeries and both times had absolute confidence that I was getting the best care possible.
— Mar 30, 2021
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Dr. Nwosu values personalized care and patient education towards an informed decision-making process that will most benefit the patient. He also believes in minimally invasive surgical techniques that are performed in the outpatient setting towards rapid relief of symptoms and return to daily activities sooner.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Kenneth Nwosu, MD is an orthopedic spine surgery specialist in Puyallup, WA and has over 12 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 2011. He specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery.
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    2011
Medical Education

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Harbor / UCLA
    2016
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Harvard Medical School (Massachusetts General Hospital / Brigham and Women's Hospital)
    2017
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Dr. Kenneth Nwosu, MD is affiliated with St. Clare Hospital.

Dr. Nwosu has over 13 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Clare Hospital

    11315 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood, WA

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