John K. Krebs, M.D.
Fellowship-Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon
DR. KREBS MADE IT WHERE I COULD MOVE MY ARM AGAIN.
WE HAVEN'T FOUND ANOTHER DOCTOR THAT WE LIKED AS MUCH AS HIM SO WE WILL FOLLOW HIM EVERYWHERE HE GOES.
DR. KREBS HAS DONE THREE SUCCESSFUL SURGERIES ON ME... THEY HAVE ALL BEEN SUCCESSFUL
Specialties
Hand and WristShoulder and Elbow
Areas of Interest
Arthritic Conditions
Athletic Injuries
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Total Elbow Replacement
Arthroscopic Surgery of the Hand, Elbow and Shoulder
Languages
EnglishLocations
Independence IIAshtabula
Bio
Dr. Krebs is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Dr. Krebs served his residency at the Cleveland Clinic and completed a hand surgery fellowship at University Hospitals of Cleveland and the Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Krebs specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery with an interest in arthritic conditions, athletic injuries, minimally invasive surgery, total elbow replacement, and arthroscopic surgery of the hand, elbow and shoulder.
Dr. Krebs has published and presented extensively on a variety of orthopedic-related topics. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the Ohio Orthopedic Society. He has been a physician since 1988.
Board Certifications
Board-certified physicians have met additional requirements for certification from a recognized medical board.
Fellowship
Fellowship-trained surgeons have achieved the highest level of training in their specialty.
The Cleveland Combined Hand Fellowship, University Hospitals of Cleveland / Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Hand Surgery
Residency
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, University Hospitals of Cleveland
Medical School
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Physician Associations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Ohio Orthopaedic Society
Cleveland Orthopaedic Club
American Medical Association
Ohio State Medical Association
Cleveland Academy of Medicine
University of Kentucky Alumni Association
News
Dr. John K. Krebs, Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic CenterNine Orthopaedic Surgeons Joining Crystal Clinic’s Medical Staff, Including Eight Previously Affiliated With St. Vincent Charity Medical Center
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Surgeon, John Krebs, M.D., Now In Ashtabula
Publications
Measurement of Nickel and Chromium Released from Dental Caps via Atomic Absorption Spectrometry. Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky, 1984 T. O’Reilly, Ph.D., J.K. Krebs.
Changes in Heart Fluctuations in Exercise Training. Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Kentucky, 1985 K.C. Lee, J.K. Krebs, R. Howard, R. Belza.
Experimentally Induced Scoliosis in Rabbits. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Kentucky, 1986 T. Brower, J.K. Krebs.
Comparison of the Hemovac Drain and the Depuy System 600 Drain on Infection Rate in Hip Surgery. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Kentucky, 1988 P. Nicholls, J.K. Krebs.
Postoperative Functional Ankle Bracing of Ankle Fractures. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 1991 J.K. Krebs, J.T. Watson.