Dr. Kermit Muhammad, MD

Dr. Kermit Muhammad, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
355.3 mi · 400 S. Kennedy Drive, Suite 100, Bradley, IL 60915

At a glance

Accepts 4 insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, BlueCross BlueShield, GEHA, Galaxy Health, Humana, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Wake Forest University
Works at Orthopedic Assoc of Kankakee SC
Speaks English

Office location

Orthopedic Assoc of Kankakee SC
355.3 mi · 400 S. Kennedy Drive, Suite 100, Bradley, IL, 60915

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In-network insurances

BlueCross BlueShield
BlueCross BlueShield

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Joint cyst
Carpal tunnel & related syndromes
Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand
Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand
Joint cyst
Carpal tunnel & related syndromes
Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand
Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand

More about Dr. Kermit Muhammad, MD

Dr. Kermit Muhammad is a native of Washington, D.C. He completed his undergraduate degree in psychology at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He then completed medical school at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem North Carolina. He returned to Washington, DC to complete his residency in Orthopaedic surgery at Howard University Hospital. He then received additional training in Hand and microsurgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is currently board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) and posses a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Hand and Microsurgery. Dr. Muhammad is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) , American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), Chicago Society for Surgery of the Hand (CSSH), National Medical Association (NMA) ,Illinois State Medical Society and the Kankakee Medical Society. Dr. Muhammad has presented in national and international academic forums. He has presented his research in the field of hand surgery in diverse locations including Dublin Ireland and Zliten,Libya. Most recently he has presented at the 11th Triennial Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand (IFSSH) in Seoul, South Korea in October of 2010. He presented his experience in introducing Hand surgery in North Africa. In addition to is academic presentations he has published reports in the American Journal of Orthopaedics and the Journal of the Southern Orthopaedic Association. Dr. Muhammad received the Physician Service Excellence Award at Riverside Medical Center Kankakee, Illinois. Dr. Kermit Muhammad is ranked by Healthgrades as a “Five-Star Doctor”, its highest level of recognition.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Wake Forest University
Howard University Hospital, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
University of Pittsburgh, Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity

Practice

Orthopedic Assoc of Kankakee SC

Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Surgery of the Hand (Orthopaedic Surgery)

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1487662128

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Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Kermit Muhammad work with?

Dr. Kermit Muhammad works with Orthopedic Assoc of Kankakee SC.

Where is Dr. Kermit Muhammad's office located?

Dr. Kermit Muhammad's office is located at 400 S. Kennedy Drive, Bradley, IL 60915.

Which board certifications does Dr. Kermit Muhammad have?

Dr. Kermit Muhammad is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Surgery of the Hand (Orthopaedic Surgery).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Kermit Muhammad?

Dr. Kermit Muhammad frequently sees patients for Foot Problems, Hand Problems, Knee Problems, Orthopedic Consultation, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Kermit Muhammad on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Kermit Muhammad speak?

Dr. Kermit Muhammad speaks English.

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