Dr. KJ Hippensteel is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip, knee, elbow, and shoulder surgery. He provides care by prioritizing a patient-centered approach and tailoring treatment to each patient’s needs. Dr. Hippensteel attended medical school at Duke University in North Carolina, where he also completed a general surgery internship. He then underwent his orthopedic surgery residency at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
Dr. KJ Hippensteel is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip, knee, elbow, and shoulder surgery. He provides care by prioritizing a patient-centered approach and tailoring treatment to each patient’s needs. Dr. Hippensteel attended medical school at Duke University in North Carolina, where he also completed a general surgery internship. He then underwent his orthopedic surgery residency at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
Dr. KJ Hippensteel is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip, knee, elbow, and shoulder surgery. He provides care by prioritizing a patient-centered approach and tailoring treatment to each patient’s needs.
Dr. Hippensteel is a former athlete himself, an NCAA champion at Stanford who spent six years on the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) tour. During his career, he underwent orthopedic surgery and this experience led to his excitement about this field, specifically sports medicine. He uses his history with surgery to be empathetic toward each patient’s experience and guides them through each step of their injury.
Dr. Hippensteel attended medical school at Duke University in North Carolina, where he also completed a general surgery internship. He then underwent his orthopedic surgery residency at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Then, Dr. Hippensteel committed to an additional year of training completing an orthopedic surgery sports medicine fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. During his training, Dr. Hippensteel worked with many teams, including the New York Mets, New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues, and the former St. Louis Rams. He is excited to join OrthoArizona after seven years of practice in the United States Navy, where he finished his military career at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the "President's Hospital."
Outside of his practice, Dr. Hippensteel enjoys tennis, baseball, hiking, and skiing as well as spending time with his family.
Dr. Hippensteel was very kind, he listened to me, answered my questions and gave me his recommendation. I consider that a good visit.
Review of the X-rays were clear and understandable. Answered all questions I had and determined the best next steps to take.
One of the best doctors I’ve ever had. He’s very thorough.
Dr. Hippensteel and his entire staff were friendly, helpful and professional.
He took the time to listen and go over everything. Didn’t rush you. I felt he was very thorough.
Dr Hippensteel is very friendly and courteous he listens to sll your concerns. He very professional and knowledgeable he explained to me about my exays whst issues i had and how surgery would help me.
Very nice and knowledgeable
great service
Very professional and efficient, as well as, cordial.
The doctor was great and took care of my needs