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Dr. Kenneth Defontes III, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Kenneth Defontes III, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Rosedale, MD and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Defontes III has extensive experience in Ankle & Foot Surgery. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2011. He is affiliated with medical facilities University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center and UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Locations
Towson Orthopaedic Associates
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Defontes III is affiliated with UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center Glen Burnie, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Defontes III specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Defontes III' Reviews
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1 Star | 7% | 7% |
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Dr. Kenneth Defontes III, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Rosedale, MD and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Defontes III has extensive experience in Ankle & Foot Surgery. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
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Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2011
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 18
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
77%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean10% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 37
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
79%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family14% higher than the national average
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