In addition to his hand and upper extremity practice, Dr. Steven Kann is available to evaluate and treat individuals with various orthopaedic and sports-related conditions.
In addition to his hand and upper extremity practice, Dr. Steven Kann is available to evaluate and treat individuals with various orthopaedic and sports-related conditions.
Dr. Steven Kann is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in general arts and sciences. In 1990, he received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh, graduating summa cum laude (second in his class) and receiving the highest honor by being elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society in his junior year of medical school. Dr. Kann completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where he was awarded the Charles Sankey Award for Excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery. Following his residency, Dr. Kann completed his advanced fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery and microsurgery at Cincinnati Hand Surgery Consultants. He is responsible for bringing minimally invasive techniques for carpal tunnel and trigger finger surgery to Western Pennsylvania. As an alternative to surgery, Dr. Kann also treats Dupuytren's Contracture (a disorder of the hand) with enzyme (Xiaflex) injections performed in our office.
Dr. Kann joined Tri-State Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in 1996. He has cared for Olympic athletes and professional baseball, hockey, football and tennis players, as well as tri-athletes, musicians, and professional golfers and bowlers. Dr. Kann also served as a Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedics and Hand/Upper Extremity Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. In addition to his hand and upper extremity practice, he is available to evaluate and treat individuals with various orthopaedic and sports-related conditions. Dr. Kann is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has advanced Board Certification in the subspecialty of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery and has received a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Hand and Microsurgery. He is also a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
Dr Kann is terrific! Dr Kann explained everything with clarity and kindness. Dr Kann’s diagnosis was specific and focused on best treatment for my injuries given my age and other significant health issues. Thank you Dr Kann for your time, patience, and kindness overall. Mary Ingram
Loved this doctor - very personable and he took good care of me!
Professional, personable, prompt and above all knowledgeable. Excellent doctor.
Very knowledgeable and pleasant. Easy to discuss questions with and provides explanations that are easy to understand. Would highly recommend for any hand issues.
Always pleasant and very knowledgeable.
I always see Dr Kann because I always have a professional and pleasant visit with him and all the staff. My treatments are always successful.
Clear and concise, answered all of my questions
Exceptional care Nico did a great job
Wonderful!
Dr.,Kann is an amazing professional. He explains everything thoroughly and respectfully. I am so glad I came to him for my carpel tunnel. Top tier!