Dr. Ken Kaminski is an orthopedic surgeon in Tyler, Texas who specializes in hip and knee replacements.

Ken Kaminski, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery - Joint Replacements

Joint Reconstruction Center, 3414 Golden Road, Tyler, TX

(903) 939-7703

Dr. Ken Kaminski specializes in primary and complex hip and knee replacements, revision joint surgery, joint replacements, and hip and knee arthritis. He is Fellowship Trained and Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Kaminski comes to Azalea from the Mayo Clinic, an internationally renowned institution known for shaping and influencing primary and revision joint replacement surgical techniques.

“Diagnosed hip and knee arthritis affects 1 in 5 individuals at some point in their lifetime and can be a significant factor in preventing someone from enjoying their life to the fullest,” Dr. Kaminski explains. “Living with hip or knee pain is not something you should have to do. My practice focuses on returning patients with arthritis or malfunctioning hip and knee replacements to their previously active lifestyle.”

Using the power of robotic technology, Dr. Kaminski now has the ability to pre-plan his knee and hip surgeries using a CT scan to generate a custom 3D virtual model. This new advancement allows for greater precision and less muscle trauma during surgery, typically resulting in shorter recovery times.

From 2015 to 2017, Texas Monthly Magazine recognized Dr. Kaminski as a Rising Star. After being selected for three consecutive years, Dr. Kaminski became eligible for the Texas Monthly Super Doctors award. From 2018 to 2023, Dr. Kaminski has been recognized as a Texas Monthly Super Doctor. 

In addition to running a successful private practice, Dr. Kaminski is a board member for Azalea Orthopedics, Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital, and OrthoLoneStar. From 2020-2021, Dr. Kaminski served as the president of the Texas Orthopedic Association.

Dr. Kaminski is assisted by Justin Williams, FNP-C and Paul Chlapek, PA-C.

Watch Dr. Kaminski’s interview about ways to maintain healthy hip and knee joints on East Texas Live, KETK-TV- September 2023

https://player.vimeo.com/video/250652833

Primary and Complex Hip and Knee Replacements, Revision Joint Surgery, Revisions for Painful Joint Replacements, Hip and Knee Arthritis, Robotic Assisted Surgery

Certification:

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licenses:
Medical, Texas N7932
Medical, Florida ME 109691

Fellowship:
Mayo Clinic, Florida
Mentor: Dr. Mary I. O’Connor
Adult Reconstruction
August 2011-July 2012

Residency:
John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, Texas
Orthopaedic Surgery
July 2007- June 2011

Internship:
John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, Texas
General Surgery
July 2006- June 2007

Medical Education:
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Medical Doctor
August 2003- June 2006

Undergraduate Education:
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Bachelor of Science
August 1999- June 2003

American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Kaminski KJ, Ortiguera C, O’Connor MI. “Robotic Assisted, Minimally-Invasive Partial Knee Replacements”; NEFJM August 2012

Kaminski KJ, Reddix RN. “Orthopaedic Polytrauma in the Geriatric Population and Implications” 1st Place Poster Presentation UNT Research Appreciation Day, May 2011;1st Place Poster Presentation JPS Research Day, June 2010; Podium Presentation, Southern Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, San Juan, PR, 2010; Podium Presentation, Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA, 2010

Nackman G, Kaminski, K “Determination of the Role of Apoptosis in Shear Stress Induced Endothelial Cell Detachment”; Poster presentation for Summer Research Fellow, New Brunswick, NJ, May 2003

Clinic Address: Garden Level, 3414 Golden Road, Tyler, TX

Main Appointment Line: (903) 939-7501

Direct Line: (903) 939-7725

Fax: (903) 939-7723