Michael Kenly, MD
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Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Fellowship Trained in Interventional Spine Care
Michael S. Kenly, M.D. is a non-surgical cervical and lumbar spine specialist. He joined The Spine and Orthopedic Center in 2010, and is currently seeing new patients at all 5 office locations. As a board certified Physiatrist, he specializes in fluoroscopically guided spinal procedures and other conservative treatments to relieve pain and discomfort and improve quality of life for patients. He is also trained in electrodiagnostic testing and performs EMG and nerve conduction studies.
Dr. Kenly completed his undergraduate training in Exercise and Sport Science on O’ahu Hawaii. He spent a year as a hiking guide in the Swiss alps before obtaining his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. His post graduate training included an internship in Internal Medicine and residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation which he completed at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. He also completed fellowship training for interventional spine care in Atlanta, Georgia.
His professional affiliations include the International Spine Intervention Society, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Kenly is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys biking, camping, skiing, travel, and college football.
EDUCATION
| 2001-2005 | Indiana University School of Medicine | Indianapolis, IN |
| 1997-2000 |
Brigham Young University BS in Exercise & Sport Science |
Laie, HI |
| 1993-1994 | Brigham Young University | Provo, UT |
BOARD CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
- Diplomate, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- California Medical Board: License #A113590
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
| 2009-2010 |
Peachtree Spine Physicians Interventional Spine Fellowship |
Atlanta, GA |
| 2006-2009 |
University of Utah Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency |
Salt Lake City, UT |
| 2005-2006 |
University of Utah Internal Medicine Internship |
Salt Lake City, UT |
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
| 2009-2010 |
Peachtree Spine Physicians Fellow Physician |
Atlanta, GA |
| 2005-2009 |
University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics House Officer |
Salt Lake City, UT |
| 2003-2005 |
Saint Francis Hospital Emergency Department Extern |
Beech Grove, IN |
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, HONORS AND AWARDS
| 2000 |
Brigham Young University Magna Cum Laude |
Laie, HI |
| 2006, 2007 | Salt Lake City Marathon | Salt Lake City, UT |
| 2007 |
AST Dew Action Sports Tour SLC Medical Team |
Salt Lake City, UT |
| 2008, 2009 |
University of Utah Hockey Club Medical Support |
Salt Lake City, UT |
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Medical Association
- North American Spine Society
- International Spine Intervention Society
- American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
PUBLICATIONS
Perceptions and acceptance of osseointegration among individuals with lower limb amputations; A prospective survey study; Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics 2009; 21:215- 222.
A ten week stretching program increased strength in the contralateral muscle; Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise; Volume 34(5) Supplement 1 May 2002 pS287. LECTURES, PRESENTATIONS AND EXHIBITS 09/09 LUMBAR EPIDURAL STEROID INJECTIONS 07/08 STRETCHING-IS IT WORTH IT? 04/07 WEST NILE VIRUS 11/07 COMMON INJURIES OF SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING
