Tyler Kent, MD
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About Tyler Kent, MD
Tyler Kent, MD, knows patients always come first. Although a highly trained and talented surgeon, he prefers to use conservative and holistic treatment options first whenever possible. If surgery is necessary, Dr. Kent empowers patients by providing thorough knowledge and education, encouraging patients to be active participants in the recovery process. He performs shoulder, hip, knee and ankle arthroscopy; fracture surgery; joint replacement surgery; and procedures for torn muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Dr. Kent attended the University of Utah for his undergraduate degree and Georgetown University for medical school. He completed residency at the University of Nevada Las Vegas and a fellowship in sports medicine at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute.
Dr. Kent’s personal interests include running, rock climbing, hiking and spending time with family.
Special Interests
- Joint pain
- Labral tears
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator cuff tears
- Sports injuries
- Tendinitis