David B. Kay, M.D., FAAOS

David B. Kay, M.D., FAAOS

Fellowship-Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon

Board-Certified Since 1989

Specialties

Foot and Ankle

Total Joint Replacement

Areas of Interest

Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
Bunions
Arthritis
Flat Feet

Languages

English

Locations

Fairlawn I
Independence II

Bio

Dr. Kay is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. He is a professor of orthopedic surgery at Northeast Ohio Medical University.

Dr. Kay specializes in foot and ankle conditions, including bunions, arthritis, flat feet, high-arched feet, and sports injuries.

Dr. Kay has presented on numerous occasions and his research has been published multiple times in peer-reviewed journals, as well. He is affiliated with a number of professional orthopedics organizations and has held several teaching appointments. Dr. Kay has won numerous awards and has presented original research at international meetings. He is also the holder of more than 50 patents for components used in foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Kay has been a physician since 1980.

Board Certifications

Board-certified physicians have met additional requirements for certification from a recognized medical board.

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Fellowship

Fellowship-trained surgeons have achieved the highest level of training in their specialty.

University of Southern California
Foot and Ankle Surgery

Residency

Akron General Medical Center

Medical School

Medical College of Ohio – Toledo

Physician Associations

American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society®

Videos

News

David B. Kay, M.D., FAAOS
Crystal Clinic helps fix common foot problems

Publications

Read Dr. David Kay’s OrthoAdviceTM article on forefoot issues from Akron Life.

Read Dr. David Kay’s OrthoAdviceTM article on total ankle replacement from Akron Life.

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