Kevin Gerard Shea, MD
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Physician in Palo Alto, California
NPI 1336150218
Kevin Gerard Shea is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Physician based in Palo Alto, CA and is specialized in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery. Kevin Gerard Shea practices in Palo Alto, CA and has the professional credentials of MD. The NPI Number for Kevin Gerard Shea is 1336150218 and holds a License No. G83734 (California).
The current practice location address for Kevin Gerard Shea is 725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA and can be reached out via phone at 650-497-8000.
Location: 725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 94304-1601
Provider Profile Details
NPI Number
1336150218
Provider Name
Kevin Gerard Shea
Credential
MD
Provider Entity Type
Individual
Gender
Male
Address
725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 94304-1601
Phone Number
650-497-8000
Fax Number
Provider Enumeration Date
08/10/2006
Last Update Date
05/18/2024
Provider Business Practice Location Address Details
Address
725 Welch Rd
City
State
Zip
94304
Phone Number
650-497-8000
Fax Number
Provider Business Mailing Address Details
Address
725 Welch Rd
City
State
Zip
94304
Phone Number
650-497-8000
Fax Number
Provider's Taxonomy Details 1
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Orthopedic Surgery
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
G83734 (California)
Definition
An orthopedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 2
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Orthopedic Surgery
Speciality
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Taxonomy
License No.
M-7583 (Idaho)
Definition
An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 3
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Orthopedic Surgery
Speciality
Sports Medicine
Taxonomy
License No.
G83734 (California)
Definition
An orthopedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 4
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Pediatrics
Speciality
Sports Medicine
Taxonomy
License No.
G83734 (California)
Definition
A pediatrician who is responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the healthcare of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
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