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Joseph Kavolus, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Newton, MA, Tufts Medical Center

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Orthopaedic Surgery • Newton, MA

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma

Adult Reconstruction Surgeon Newton Wellesley Orthopedic Associates

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Education & Training

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2018
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolAdult Reconstruction, 2018 - 2019
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013 - 2018
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaMSCR, Clinical Research, 2012 - 2013
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaClass of 2013
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityA.B., Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Class of 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2018 - 2019
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2013 - 2018
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2016 - 2018
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • AOA Resident Leadership Forum AOA, 2017
  • Medical College Student Council Scholarship 2011
  • Dr. W. L. Mills Academic Scholarship MUSC (Medical University of South Carolina), 2009
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • "Factors Influencing Orthopedic Surgery Residents' Choice of Subspecialty Fellowship"  
    Kavolus JJ, Matson AP, Byrd WA, Brigman BE, Orthopedics, 1/1/2017
  • "Common Medical Comorbidities Correlated With Poor Outcomes in Hip Periprosthetic Infection"  
    Cunningham DJ, Kavolus JJ, Bolognesi MP, Wellman SS, Seyler TM, J Arthroplasty, 1/1/2017
  • "Specific Infectious Organisms Associated With Poor Outcomes in Treatment for Hip Periprostheic Infection"  
    Cunningham DJ, Kavolus JJ, Bolognesi MP, Wellman SS, Seyler TM, J Arthroplasty, 1/1/2017
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Surgery of the Hip 
    Chapter: "Acetabular Revision: Uncemented Hemispherical Components". 
    Lombardi, Adolf and Kavolus, JosephEditors: Daniel J. Berry and Jay Lieberman, Bassam Masri (Revision THA Section Editor).Elsevier2013

Abstracts/Posters

  • "Hemiradical Resection For Hip Infection: Duke Experience"
    Kavolus J, Cunningham D, Bolognesi M, Wellman S, Seyler T, Eastern Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/22/2016
  • "Organisms Associated With Poor Treatment Outcomes In Hip Arthroplasty Infections"
    Cunningham D, Kavolus J, Bolognesi M, Wellman S, Seyler T, Eastern Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/21/2016
  • "Prevelant Comorbidities Associated with Higher Treatment Failure, Increased Surgery, and Longer Hospitalization for Peri-Prosthetic Hip Infection"
    Kavolus J, Cunningham D, Bolognesi M, Wellman S, Seyler T, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, 1/12/2016
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Lectures

  • "Common Medical Comorbidities Correlated with Poor Outcomes in Hip Peri-prosthetic Infection" 
    Naples, FL - 1/30/2016
  • "Specific Organisms Predispose To Worse Outcomes After Peri-Prosthetic Hip Infection" 
    Naples, FL - 1/28/2016
  • "Intellectual Stimulation and Other Self-Reported Factors Influencing Resident Fellowship Choices" 
    Naples, FL - 1/28/2016
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Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
    Member

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Joseph Kavolus, Dr. Joseph Kavolus, MD, Dr. J Kavolus, Dr. Joseph John Kavolus