I am originally from the Pacific Northwest and moved to the East Coast to attend medical school, where I earned an MD from Boston University School of Medicine. Upon completion of medical school, I moved to the University of Rochester to study Orthopaedic Surgery, where I completed residency and fellowship programs. After post-graduate training, I completed international traveling fellowships in hip and knee preservation surgery in Bern, Switzerland and Lyon, France.
As a major part of my practice, I treat injuries specific to athletes through both surgical procedures and non-surgical modalities. I specialize in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery to address knee, shoulder and hip pain, injury and dysfunction. As a unique and focused subspecialty within Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, I have a special interest in treating complex patellofemoral instability, multiligamentous knee injury, complex knee deformity and hip deformity.
I am active in the community taking care of our local athletes and currently serving as the Head Team Physician for University of Rochester Athletics.

Certified Specialties

Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Sports Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2017 - 2018

Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2013 - 2017

Internship, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2012 - 2013

Education

MD | Boston University School of Medicine. 2012

Awards

J. Edward Puzas, Ph.D. Award for Most Outstanding Clinical Science. 2017

The American Orthopaedic Association Emerging Leaders Program. 2017

Arthroscopy Association of North America Resident Scholarship. 2016

American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Resident Scholar. 2014

Cum Laude, Eastern Washington University. 2005

Outstanding Graduate of Chemistry/Biochemistry, EWU. 2005

Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America. 1995

Research

I am certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. I have conducted research and authored several articles looking at patient reported outcomes in sports medicine knee, shoulder and hip arthroscopic surgery.

Publications

Journal Articles

Patient-Reported Outcomes Are Similar in the First 2 Years After Staged Versus Combined Hip Arthroscopy and Periacetabular Osteotomy for Hip Dysplasia.

Orner CA, Haws BE, Reuter J, Kenney R, Cook PC, Giordano BD

Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association.. 2023 August 39 (8):1857-1865. Epub 03/02/2023.

Quantifying Surgeon Intuition Using a Judgment Analysis Model: Surgeon Accuracy of Predicting Patient-Reported Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement Is Moderate at Best.

Zaruta DA, Lawton DR, Kleehammer D, Kenney RJ, Adler KL, Jones CMC, Giordano B

Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation.. 2023 February 5 (1):e11-e19. Epub 12/09/2022.

Sex differences in semitendinosus muscle fiber-type composition.

Fournier G, Bernard C, Cievet-Bonfils M, Kenney R, Pingon M, Sappey-Marinier E, Chazaud B, Gondin J, Servien E

Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports.. 2022 April 32 (4):720-727. Epub 01/20/2022.

Greater trochanter fractures in the direct anterior approach: evolution during learning curve, risk factors and consequences.

Foissey C, Kenney R, Luceri F, Servien E, Lustig S, Batailler C

Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery.. 2021 April 141 (4):675-681. Epub 01/08/2021.

Increased survival rate in extension stemmed TKA in obese patients at minimum 2 years follow-up.

Fournier G, Yener C, Gaillard R, Kenney R, Lustig S, Servien E

Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA.. 2020 December 28 (12):3919-3925. Epub 02/10/2020.

Threshold Values for Success After Hip Arthroscopy Using the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Assessment: Determining the Minimum Clinically Important Difference and Patient Acceptable Symptomatic State.

Kuhns BD, Reuter J, Lawton D, Kenney RJ, Baumhauer JF, Giordano BD

The American journal of sports medicine.. 2020 November 48 (13):3280-3287. Epub 10/19/2020.

Cemented vs Uncemented Femoral Components: A Randomized, Controlled Trial at 10 Years Minimum Follow-Up.

Batailler C, Malemo Y, Demey G, Kenney R, Lustig S, Servien E

The Journal of arthroplasty.. 2020 August 35 (8):2090-2096. Epub 04/01/2020.

Ten- to 16-Year Results of a Modern Cementless Dual-Mobility Acetabular Implant in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty.

Gaillard R, Kenney R, Delalande JL, Batailler C, Lustig S

The Journal of arthroplasty.. 2019 November 34 (11):2704-2710. Epub 06/28/2019.

Arthroscopic Posterior Glenohumeral Capsular Augmentation With Gracilis Tendon Allograft.

Maloney MD, Schaffer JC, Kenney RJ

Arthroscopy techniques.. 2019 November 8 (11):e1277-e1282. Epub 10/07/2019.

Iliopsoas snapping hip: improving the diagnostic value of magnetic resonance imaging with a novel parameter.

Bakhsh W, Childs S, Kenney R, Schiffman S, Giordano B

Skeletal radiology.. 2019 June 48 (6):889-896. Epub 10/02/2018.

Superior Capsular Reconstruction for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: A Critical Analysis Review.

Galvin JW, Kenney R, Curry EJ, Parada SA, Eichinger JK, Voloshin I, Li X

JBJS reviews.. 2019 June 7 (6):e1. Epub 1900 01 01.

Do Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Scales Demonstrate Responsiveness as Well as Disease-Specific Scales in Patients Undergoing Knee Arthroscopy?

Kenney RJ, Houck J, Giordano BD, Baumhauer JF, Herbert M, Maloney MD

The American journal of sports medicine.. 2019 May 47 (6):1396-1403. Epub 04/10/2019.

Options for Failed Rotator Cuff Repair.

Mannava S, Samborski SA, Kenney RJ, Maloney MD, Voloshin I

Sports medicine and arthroscopy review.. 2018 September 26 (3):134-138. Epub 1900 01 01.

Allograft Use in Shoulder Surgery: Instability and Rotator Cuff.

Kenney RJ, Mannava S, Maloney MD

Sports medicine and arthroscopy review.. 2018 September 26 (3):145-148. Epub 1900 01 01.

A novel iliotibial band and gluteus maximus tenodesis for the treatment of external coxa saltas in a patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

Bessette MC, Kenney RJ, Geary MB, Cook PC, Giordano BD

Journal of hip preservation surgery.. 2015 October 2 (3):316-7. Epub 07/23/2015.

The effect of platelet enriched plasma on clinical outcomes in patients with femoroacetabular impingement following arthroscopic labral repair and femoral neck osteoplasty.

LaFrance R, Kenney R, Giordano B, Mohr K, Cabrera J, Snibbe J

Journal of hip preservation surgery.. 2015 July 2 (2):158-63. Epub 03/30/2015.

Physical examination of the hand.

Kenney RJ, Hammert WC

The Journal of hand surgery.. 2014 November 39 (11):2324-34; quiz 2334. Epub 10/22/2014.

Left arterial thoracic outlet syndrome.

Tan TW, Kenney R, Farber A

Texas Heart Institute journal.. 2014 February 41 (1):105-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Adler KL; Kenney R; Messing S; Giordano BD.

Activity of Periarticular Hip Musculature

Books

Illustrated Tips and Tricks in Sports Medicine Surgery (2018)

Chapter: One-Incision Distal Biceps Tendon Repair

Authors: Malone MD; Kenney RJ

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia 2018

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.7

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.7

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.7

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.7

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.7

Patient Comments

5.0

Dr. Kenney was super knowledgeable, and good at gauging my knowledge level. He used visuals (hands and x-ray images) to explain how a normal femur should fit into the acetabulum. Then he explained how my hip x-ray was positive for hip dysplasia. I felt he was honest with me about my options which included two different surgeries, their recovery times, and non surgical options, namely physical therapy. He answered my questions about which exercises to avoid and defined realistic expectations for my circumstances and pain tolerance.

Dec 04, 2024

5.0

He took the time to listen to my concerns and answer all my questions

Nov 05, 2024

5.0

We are lucky to have Dr Kenney- he has successfully treated my daughter.she's running again thanks to his recommendations

Oct 17, 2024

5.0

This was a vastly improved interaction than previous visits. I felt that Dr. Kenney not only listened to me, but we discussed progress as a collaborative team and in a collegial manner.

Sep 17, 2024

5.0

We have been beyond [...] with Dr. Raymond Kenney. He listens, responds for understanding and is truly vested and compassionate about what he does and the continued care of his patients.

Aug 24, 2024

5.0

Feeling fortunate to be in the care of Dr Kenny

Jun 29, 2024

4.3

Very quick, but mostly just need to get an MRI in order to discuss things further. He listened, he seemed knowledgeable, we will see how It goes from here.

Jun 02, 2024

5.0

DR. Kenney treated me very , his surgical staff was wonderful. The prep nurse very comforting and professional. [...].

Mar 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kenney was very thorough, made me feel at ease and answered all my questions. He was recommended by my brother, and I would feel confident in recommending him to others.

Mar 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kenney is great, always shake my hand and is one of the nicest dr. I ever seen.

Jan 22, 2024

4.6

I will recommend the dr. to others.

Dec 27, 2023

5.0

Questions I had were answered completely and were very reassuring.

Dec 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kenney explained listened to my concerns, explained procedure. Asked if I had questions. Very pleased with before, during and follow up care.

Oct 04, 2023

5.0

Dr Kenney is not only a talented clinician but a caring person. First rate!

Jul 26, 2023

4.6

We were unable to determine what the source of the injury/pain was, but he seemed to believe that it was not a big problem and was just part of how joints work.

Jul 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kenney is always willing to listen to our concerns, Spends as much time needed with us to answer our questions, kind, and knowledgeable. We always recommend him to our family and friends.

Jun 11, 2023

5.0

Made me feel relaxed with my problem

Feb 18, 2023

5.0

He treated me like a person

Dec 31, 2022

3.0

Felt a little rushed, not great with explaining [...] behind decisions.

Nov 30, 2022

5.0

Helped to point us in the right direction

Oct 26, 2022

1.0

Rushed! Never touched knee or addressed knee being swollen.

Sep 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kenney is awesome, very personable.

Aug 23, 2022

5.0

Always was up front about my progress & return to play.

Jun 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Kenney listened, showed me the xrays, and answered my questions. He did complete a report that I viewed on-line. I did need to look up some of the words in the report to understand more of what he was writing.

Feb 22, 2022