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 Dr. Brian Hakala is a board
certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in pediatric orthopaedics. After
earning an undergraduate degree in biology at Harvard University, Dr. Hakala
completed the combined M.A./M.D. program at
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. While earning his
masters degree he carried out arthritis research in a lab at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Montreal, Canada. He
then completed an internship and five-year residency in orthopaedic surgery
at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. In addition, Dr. Hakala
completed a fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for children in Wilmington, Delaware. He
first became interested in pediatric orthopaedics while working at the St.
Louis Children’s Hospital as a medical student. He enjoys working with
children to help them receive the best possible care and feels it is important
to communicate with parents by explaining as much as possible about
conditions, treatment options, and expected results. Dr. Hakala holds a
number of professional associations including the American Medical
Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Kansas Medical
Society, and Medical Society of Sedgwick County. Dr. Hakala serves on the
staffs of Via Christi Health System and Wesley Medical Center.
Away from the office, Dr. Hakala
enjoys hiking and skiing. He also enjoys reading and has become quite the
“American and World History buff.”
Dr. Hakala treats the
following areas.
Pediatric (Patients
18 and Under)
Neck
Shoulders
Arms
Elbows
Spine
Hands and Fingers
Hips
Knees
Legs
Ankles
Feet and Toes
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