<0> Coltrin & Associates (for Bingham Memorial Hospital)Jennifer Webb, 212-221-1616 </0>
Bingham Memorial Hospital today announced it has signed Dr. Kenneth Newhouse, a double board-certified specialist in Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, to its roster of highly-trained physicians. Dr. Newhouse was trained at Yale University, going on to complete a fellowship at Salt Lake City’s Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital. He has spent the past 20 years in the area as the head team physician for Idaho State University. Dr. Newhouse provides expertise and experience in sports medicine and minimally-invasive, arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery to patients in southeastern Idaho.
“At Bingham Memorial Hospital, one of our key objectives is to assemble a group of world-class physicians that are the best in their discipline,” said Louis Kraml, CEO of Bingham Memorial Hospital. “We want to provide patient outcomes that are unparalleled, by the best-trained, most experienced physicians in the country. Dr. Newhouse’s proficiency as a surgeon, his experience and his advanced training allow him to help patients regain mobility and improve their quality of life. We’re so pleased to announce he will be working with us here at Bingham Memorial.”
Dr. Newhouse’s years of experience treating elite athletes directly influences his ability to bring the best techniques and practices to area residents. In conjunction with the other specialists at the Orthopedic Institute, Bingham Memorial Hospital offers comprehensive service for the community with expert treatment in sports medicine, orthopedic trauma and conditions including Knee Ligament injuries, Rotator Cuff tears, and more.
“Bingham Memorial Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility providing patient-focused care for southeastern Idaho,” said Dr. Newhouse. “Many people experience limited mobility unnecessarily, whether that results from injuries sustained during weekend home improvement projects, sports injuries, or other issues. I’m pleased to join the Bingham team and look forward to helping patients regain function and improve their well-being.”
Dr. Newhouse typically performs minimally invasive surgeries that are done on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to quickly return to normal activity. Patients interested in scheduling an evaluation with Dr. Newhouse can call 239-8010.
Bingham Memorial Hospital is a 501(c)3 non-profit critical access hospital located in Blackfoot, Idaho. Bingham Memorial Hospital is committed to the pursuit of excellence in our endeavor to provide a continuum of quality, compassionate, healthcare services for residents and visitors to east Idaho, in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible.
The Orthopedic Institute offers an innovative and comprehensive approach to orthopedic and sports medicine care in east Idaho. Their team of world-class physicians is second to none. They offer exceptional service, advanced medical procedures, and a patient centered philosophy of care. The Orthopedic Institute has offices located in Idaho Falls, Pocatello and Blackfoot.