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.
Actually, I saw his PA. He is always thorough and will explain anything to you regarding your ailment.
Spent a lot of time with me explaining my injury and what I need to do for full recovery. Great Doctor!!!!
Nico was very nice and answered all the questions I had about any upcoming surgery. He was very gentle with the injections. He was exceptionally kind and helpful!
Steve is the best!!
On time, attentive, works with patient’s needs, great communication skills.
Awesome! Very knowledgeable about my issue. Appreciated that he presented conservative option of no surgery — as long as nothing shifts.
I’m always treated very kind. Every one is very knowledgeable. Wouldn’t go anywhere else. Great doctor and staff.
Dr. Kann has a great personality, very caring, patient ,and takes the time to explain your problems and treatment!! Will Highly recommend him as a doctor and he is a 5 star Dr. Glad I chose him for my doctor. Keep it up Dr. Kann!
Great as usual!!
Very friendly and explained everything in regards to my diagnosis. He was very reasssuring with a good sense of humor and answered all my questions.