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Dr. Kelvin Luu is a fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in sports medicine, shoulder arthroplasty, and arthroscopy of the shoulder, hip, and knee. He has specific interests in complex shoulder arthroplasty, shoulder instability, rotator cuff repair, hip preservation, ACL reconstruction, patellar instability, and knee arthroplasty.
Dr. Luu has a track record of excellence through his education and training. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh and earned his medical degree from New York Medical College. He completed his orthopedic residency at Mount Carmel Health System where he earned multiple awards for clinical excellence. Dr. Luu remains dedicated to the training of new surgeons and serves as the Assistant Program Director of the Mount Carmel Health System Orthopedic Surgery Residency. Dr. Luu then completed fellowship training under renowned faculty at the University of North Carolina-Raleigh Orthopedic Clinic Sports Medicine Fellowship.
He currently serves as an Official Orthopedic Physician of the Pro Volleyball Federation’s Columbus Fury. Dr. Luu previously cared for athletes while serving as team physician for the UNC Men’s Basketball, NC State Football, and NC State Wrestling teams.
Dr. Luu returns to Columbus to work at Orthopedic ONE bringing the most up-to-date sports medicine surgical techniques in care of the shoulder, hip, and knee. As a sports medicine specialist, he is keenly focused on providing complete orthopedic care for patients and athletes at all activity levels. “I am passionate about serving my community and helping my patients get their life back.”
Commonly Treated Conditions
- Cartilage Injuries (Meniscus)
- Shoulder Fractures (Glenoid, Scapula, Proximal Humerus)
- Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
- Tennis Elbow – Lateral Epicondylitis
- Chronic Shoulder Instability
- Knee Pain
- Hip Pain
Commonly Performed Procedures
Clinic Location
Surgery Locations
Education
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Undergraduate:
University of Pittsburgh -
Medical School:
New York Medical College -
Orthopedic Residency:
Mount Carmel Health System -
Orthopedic Fellowship:
Sports Medicine, University of North Carolina
Titles, Honors & Awards
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Official Orthopedic Physician
Pro Volleyball Federation's Columbus Fury -
Castle Connolly Rising Star 2025
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Courage to Teach Award, 2019
Ohio State University -
Orthopedic Resident Teacher of the Year, 2017-2020
Mount Carmel Health System
Associations
- American Academy Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Ohio Orthopedic Society (OOS)
Research & Teaching
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Teaching
Clinical Instructor for SBAR teaching, School of Nursing