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David K. Kahler, MD

Adult Orthopaedic Trauma
Orthopaedic Surgery

Contact Information

Address: 545 Ray C Hunt Dr, Charlottesville, VA, 22903
Phone: 434.243.0236 Fax: 434.243.0242
Email: dmk7y@virginia.edu

Training & Certification

Residency:

Orthopaedics, Tulane Affiliated Hospitals

Fellowship:

Hand Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Virginia

American Board Certification(s):

Orthopaedic Surgery

Clinical Practice

Conditions Treated:

Shoulder Injuries and Degenerative Conditions: Shoulder arthroscopy and joint replacement, Complex fractures of the shoulder, pelvis, and lower extremities

Research Interest:

Computer-assisted surgery and minimally invasive fracture fixation

Background

Biography:

Following Medical School and Residency at Tulane in New Orleans, Dr. Kahler came to the University of Virginia as a fellow in Hand Surgery and Sports Medicine. He was granted a faculty appointment and has spent his entire academic career at UVA. In the 1990's Dr. Kahler became one of the pioneers in the new field of computer-assisted surgery, performing the first computer guided pelvic fracture surgeries in the world. He now primarily treats patients with shoulder problems, while also caring for all patients with pelvic and acetabular fractures at the University. He also enjoys treating patients with challenging fracture problems, such as periarticular fractures, nonunions.

Awards:

Alpha Omega Alpha
Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Winzelberg award for advances in Imaging
Past President, Virginia Orthopaedic Society and Computer-assisted Orthopaedic Surgery International

Publications:

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Persistence Beyond Measure