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Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, General Practice and Sports Medicine

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine

Professional interests include: hip replacement, knee surgery, hip surgery, and more.

5 Pequot Park Road Suite 202
Westbrook, CT 06498

(860) 399-0245

Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD is a general surgeon in Middletown, CT specializing in general surgery, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, general practice and sports medicine. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine. Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD is affiliated with MidState Medical Center, Hartford Healthcare, Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute, Middlesex Orthopedic & Spine Associates - 512 Saybrook Rd Middletown and ORTHOPAEDIC AND NEUROSURGERY SPECIALISTS, PLLC.

Office Locations

512 Saybrook Road Suite 100 Middlesex Orthopedic & Spine Associates
Middletown, CT 06457

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Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute

14 Jones Hollow Road Suite 5
Marlborough, CT 06447

(860) 295-8751

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Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute

5 Pequot Park Road Suite 202
Westbrook, CT 06498

(860) 399-0245

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Some issues Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

In The News

“"ACL injuries are often non-contact injuries, said Dr. Michael Kuhn, an orthopedic surgeon with the Connecticut Orthopedic Institute at MidState Medical Center.”—"Paige Bueckers injury: Experts explain ACL tear, recovery timetable and more", CT Insider, February 2023

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint imaging

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

By Affordability:

X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD performed more joint imaging, major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD treated as a general surgeon in Middletown, CT during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	61
doctor visit	176
hospital care	13
injections	61
inpatient care	13
musculoskeletal imaging	13
X-rays	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD treated as a general surgeon in Middletown, CT during 2013 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	45
doctor visit	114
hospital care	16
injections	45
inpatient care	16

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	16
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	41
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD treated as a general surgeon in Middletown, CT during 2014 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	55
doctor visit	145
hospital care	17
injections	55
inpatient care	17

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	12
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	44
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD treated as a general surgeon in Middletown, CT during 2015 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	44
doctor visit	88
injections	44

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD treated as a general surgeon in Middletown, CT during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	72
doctor visit	251
hospital care	18
injections	72
inpatient care	18
musculoskeletal imaging	26
spinal procedures	13
X-rays	39

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	36
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD treated as a general surgeon in Middletown, CT during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	235
doctor visit	663
injections	235
musculoskeletal imaging	136
spinal procedures	21
X-rays	157

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	69
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD treated as a general surgeon in Middletown, CT during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	232
doctor visit	672
injections	232
musculoskeletal imaging	87
X-rays	87

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	348
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	59
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD treated as a general surgeon in Middletown, CT during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	190
doctor visit	503
injections	190
musculoskeletal imaging	121
spinal procedures	20
X-rays	129

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	53
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD treated as a general surgeon in Middletown, CT during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	135
doctor visit	441
injections	135
musculoskeletal imaging	78
X-rays	78

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	23
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD treated as a general surgeon in Middletown, CT during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	138
doctor visit	576
injections	138
musculoskeletal imaging	98
spinal procedures	11
X-rays	109

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	38
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD treated as a general surgeon in Middletown, CT during 2022 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	161
doctor visit	499
injections	161
musculoskeletal imaging	154
spinal procedures	14
X-rays	168

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	33
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD treated as a general surgeon in Middletown, CT were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	124
doctor visit	375
hospital care	16
injections	124
inpatient care	16
musculoskeletal imaging	89
spinal procedures	15
X-rays	97

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	194
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	59
85 and over	30
Less than 65	40
65 to 74	94

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine. He completed residency at National Naval Medical Center. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine

Residency: National Naval Medical Center

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MidState Medical Center

Hartford Healthcare

Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute

Middlesex Orthopedic & Spine Associates - 512 Saybrook Rd Middletown

ORTHOPAEDIC AND NEUROSURGERY SPECIALISTS, PLLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael A. Kuhn, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Vericel Corporation	$23,791 MACI $18,775	$5,016
Arthrex, Inc.	$3,193 $3,193
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$2,364 KNEES $1,806	Comprehensive Primary Stem $360	Comprehensive Reverse $143	Biomet Orthopak $43	Product Portfolio $13
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$831 MICRORAPTOR Knotless Anchor $276	ACUFEX TRUNAV $145	Biosure $64	ULTRABUTTON $57	Navio Surgical System $52	Other $237
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$576 Healicoil $160	Regeneten $143	MULTIFIX S $94	ULTRABUTTON $69	LENS Surgical Imaging System $62	Other $48
Other	$1,402 Cingal $450	CARTICEL $178	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $68	Zilretta $54	Brady Generator $39	Other $613

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$20,482
Honoraria	$3,450
Education	$3,440
Food and Beverage	$3,217
Travel and Lodging	$1,569

Biography

Dr. Michael Kuhn specializes in general practice, general surgery, and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He attended medical school at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine. Dr. Kuhn trained at National Naval Medical Center for residency. Clinical interests for Dr. Kuhn include hip replacement and knee surgery. He is professionally affiliated with MidState Medical Center. According to Hartford Healthcare, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Middletown, CT.