Douglas G. Kinnett, MD
Title
Staff Physician
Appointment
Associate Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Clinical Pediatrics
Email
rehab@cchmc.org
Phone
513-636-7480
Fax
513-636-7360
Bio
Douglas Kinnett, MD, specializes in Pediatric Rehabilitation. Children with impairments resulting in restrictions in their ability to function in society are the primary interest of the Pediatric Rehabilitation physician. A majority of these children have injury to their brain from trauma or have cerebral palsy.
Dr. Kinnett has developed expertise in the treatment of spasticity that is often seen in these children. Because of his experience, Dr. Kinnett is frequently asked to lecture on spasticity management in this region of the country. Beyond this special interest, he works with other members of the division of Pediatric Rehabilitation to provide a comprehensive approach to develop the full potential of these children as they grow into adulthood.
Training of new physicians in this area is also a priority in the division of Pediatric Rehabilitation. Dr. Kinnett provides teaching experiences for these physicians in training along with other members of the division. He has twice been honored to receive a teaching award for his efforts in this training. The Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Pediatric Rehabilitation training program is considered one of the top programs in the country.
Dr. Kinnett has been a faculty member at Cincinnati Children's since 1993. He accepted this position after being the first resident physician to complete the Pediatric Rehabilitation training program at Cincinnati Children's.
Dr. Kinnett attended medical school at the University of Cincinnati after working four years as a research assistant at Cincinnati Children's. Prior to this, he completed BS and MA degrees at Indiana State University.
Credentials
MD: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 1988.
Residency: Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Certification: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1994 (re-certification, 2004); Pediatrics, 1997 (re-certification, 2004)
Awards and Honors
- Teaching award for University of Cincinnati Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation training program - 1993 and 1994.
Research Grants and Contracts
Educational grant obtained to aid in the training of Pediatric Rehabilitation residents
Professional Organization Memberships
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
Board of Trustees, Cerebral Palsy Services Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
Books
DG Kinnett and MA McMahon. Management of the Child with Spasticity. In CD Rudolph and AM Rudolph (eds): Rudolph's Pediatrics 21st Ed, Ch 6 Childhood Disability and Rehabilitation. McGraw-Hill Publishing Inc, New York, NY. pp 540-541.
Special Interests
- Spasticity evaluation and management
- Traumatic brain injury evaluation and management
Related Areas
This person works in these other areas at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center:
