Kevin Latz MD
Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Pediatric Orthopedics
Chief of Sports Medicine Children’s Mercy Hospital. Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Medicine
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Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus2401 Gillham RdKansas City, MO 64108
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Summary
- Dr. Kevin Latz is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Kansas City, MO, specializing in orthopedic sports medicine and pediatric orthopedics. He completed his internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Kansas School of Medicine and a fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine at Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Latz also holds an Executive MBA from Rockhurst University. His publication record includes research on pediatric sports medicine, osteochondritis dissecans lesions of the knee, rotator cuff repair, discoid lateral meniscus, and motor skill proficiency in middle school athletes. His work has been cited multiple times, reflecting his active contributions to the field.
Education & Training
Rockhurst UniversityExecutive MBA, 2021 - 2023
Boston Children’s HospitalFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2003 - 2004- Hospital for Sick ChildrenMD, 1995 - 1996
University of Kansas School of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1995- University of Kansas School of MedicineInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1990 - 1991
Certifications & Licensure
KS State Medical License 1992 - 2027
MO State Medical License 1996 - 2027
CO State Medical License 2004 - 2007
MA State Medical License 2003 - 2005
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Psychology Referrals in Pediatric Sports Medicine: Patterns from an Integrated Clinic.Casey Lawless, Chelsey Bowman, Kevin Latz, Angela C Vanderpool, Mallory Netz
Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings. 2026-01-07 - 1 citationsA Simple Clinical Predictive Model for Arthroscopic Mobility of Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions of the Knee.Matthew D Milewski, Patricia E Miller, Emma C Gossman, Ryan P Coene, Marc A Tompkins
The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2024-12-01 - 23 citationsBioinductive patch as an augmentation for rotator cuff repair, a systematic review and meta-analysis.Jonathan R Warren, El R Domingo-Johnson, Amelia A Sorensen, An-Lin Cheng, Kevin H Latz
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2024-11-01
Press Mentions
Sporting KC Aim to Educate, Serve with Children's Mercy Park PartnershipMarch 17th, 2016
435 Magazine: Kansas City Top Doctors 2019June 13th, 2026
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