Meet Dr. Kristofer Chenard
Kristofer Chenard, MD. is a Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon with clinical expertise in sports-related injuries, arthritis, and broken bones. Dr. Chenard’s focus is to help patients safely return to a full and active lifestyle. He takes pride in providing exceptional care of his patients with a personalized approach, tailored to each patient’s unique goals.
Dr. Chenard is a graduate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital, which is consistently ranked in the top 5 orthopedic programs in the United States by US News and World Report.
Clinical Practice
2023 – Present
Kristofer Chenard MD PLLC
Orthopedics, Adult Reconstruction, Sports Medicine, and Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2020 – 2023
Spine and Orthopedic Center
Orthopedics, Adult Reconstruction, Sports Medicine, and Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Broward County, Florida
Education
FELLOWSHIP, 2019 – 2020
Lenox Hill Hospital
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
New York, New York
Chairman: Elliot Hershman, MD
Program Director: Stephen J. Nicholas, MD
RESIDENCY, 2014 – 2019
New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital
Orthopedic Surgery
NYU Langone Medical Center
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
New York, New York
Chairman: Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD
Program Director: Kenneth A. Egol, MD
GRADUATE, 2010 – 2014
The University of Chicago
Pritzker School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, with Honors
Chicago, Illinois
UNDERGRADUATE, 2006 – 2010
Washington University in Saint Louis
Bachelor of Arts, Biology with Honors
Concentration: Neuroscience
Saint Louis, Missouri
Honors & Awards
2023
Broward Health Orthopedic Residency Faculty Mentor of the Year Award
2010 – 2014
Joseph J. Ceithaml Merit Scholarship, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Publications
1. Bird ML, Chenard KE, Gonzalez LJ, Konda SR, Leucht P, Egol KA. A Comparative Study of Clinical Outcomes and Functional Status after Knee Fracture and Knee Fracture Dislocation. J Knee Surg. 2021 Dec 24.
2. Kester BS, Begly JP, Capogna B, Chenard K, Youm T. Four Year Outcomes Following Arthroscopic Microfracture of the Hip in Patients with Advanced Chondral Lesions. Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013). 2020 Jun;78(2):123-130
3. Chenard KE, Jazrawi LM, Alaia MA. Posterolateral corner injury: Evolution of diagnosis and treatment. Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013). 2020;78(1):6-11.
4. Chenard KE, Mai DH, Ryan MK, Begly JP, Youm T. Does the etiology of hip pain influence hip arthroscopy outcomes? Arthroscopy. 2020 Jan;36(1):167-175. Epub 2019 Nov 26.
5. Capogna BM, Ryan MK, Begly JP, Chenard KE, Mahure SA, Youm T. Clinical Outcomes of Hip Arthroscopy in Patients 60 or Older: A Minimum of 2-Year Follow-up. Arthroscopy. 2016 Dec;32(12):2505-2510.
6. Chenard KE, Teven CM, He T.C., Reid RR. Bone morphogenetic proteins in craniofacial surgery: current techniques, clinical experiences, and the future of personalized stem cell therapy. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, November 20, 2012, Article ID: 601549, 14 pages.
7. Moore AM, MacEwan M, Santosa KB, Chenard KE, Ray WZ, Hunter DA, Mackinnon SE, Johnson PJ. Acellular nerve allografts in peripheral nerve regeneration: a comparative study. Muscle and Nerve; August, 2011; 44(2): 221-34.
8. Moore AM, Wood MD, Chenard K, Hunter DA, Mackinnon SE, Sakiyama-Elbert SE, Borschel GH. Controlled delivery of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor enhances motor nerve regeneration. J Hand Surg Am; December, 2010; 35(12): 2008-17
9. Moore AM, Ray WZ, Chenard KE, Tung T, Mackinnon SE. Nerve allotransplantation as it pertains to composite tissue transplantation. Hand; March 21, 2009; 4(3):239-44.
Posters & Abstracts
1. Gotlin M, Roach RP, Chenard KE, Strauss EJ, Jazrawi LM. Management of intraoperative complications during primary bone-patella tendon-bone autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Scientific exhibit presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. Las Vegas, Nevada. March 12, 2019.
2. Mahure SA, Ryan MK, Buckland A, Hamula M, Begly JP, Capogna BM, Looze C, Chenard KE, Wolfson T, Youm T. Concomitant lumbar spine pathology in patients undergoing hip arthroscopy: a matched cohort analysis. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. July 2017.
3. Youm T, Wolfson TS, Ryan MK, Looze CA, Capogna BM, Begly JP, Hamula M, Chenard K, Mahure S. Outcome trends after hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement: when do patients improve? Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery, Volume 3, Issue Suppl. 1, September 2016.
4. Chenard KE, Ryan MK, Begly JP, Capogna BM, Youm T. Clinical Outcomes of Arthroscopic Decompression of the anterior inferior iliac spine. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy. Cambridge, England. September 2015.
5. Capogna BM, Begly JP, Ryan MK, Chenard KE, Youm T. Clinical outcomes of hip arthroscopy in patients over 60. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy. Cambridge, England. September 2015.
Manuscripts In Preparation
1. Chenard KE. Proximal tibiofibular joint disruption in the setting of posterolateral corner injury. Case report and
surgical technique.
2. Chenard KE. Complete meniscal extrusion associated with open traumatic knee dislocation. Case report and review of literature.
3. Chenard KE, Stracher M, Konda S. Missed arthrotomy on elbow CT: a case series.
Team Coverage
2019 – 2020 New York Jets Assistant Team Physician
2019 – 2020 New York Islanders Assistant Team Physician
2019 – 2020 Manhattanville College Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Assistant Team Physician
2019 Bronxville High School Football Assistant Team Physician
2018 Big Ten Basketball Tournament Neutral Site Physician, Madison Square Garden
2017 – 2018 New York University Division III Men’s Basketball, Assistant Team Physician
2015 – 2018 Long Island University Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Assistant Team Physician
2014 – 2018 Christ the King High School Football, Assistant Team Physician
Teaching Positions
9/2020 – present Clinical Faculty, Broward Health Medical Center Orthopedic Surgery Residency
2013 Teaching Assistant, Human Anatomy, The University of Chicago
2007 – 2010 Leader/Instructor, General Chemistry Peer Led Team Learning Department of Chemistry, Washington University in Saint Louis
Presentations
1. Chenard KE, Alecxih A, Gotlin M, Bedford B, Nicholas, S. Biomechanics of the proximal tibiofibular joint: quantifying normal motion. Oral presentation, Scientific Program and Sir Robert Jones Lecture, New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital. November 11, 2022
2. Chenard KE. Anterior shoulder instability. Oral Presentation. Broward Health Medical Center Orthopedic Residency Didactic Program. August 31, 2022.
3. Chenard KE. Anterior cruciate ligament injury. Oral Presentation. Broward Health Medical Center Orthopedic Residency Didactic Program. August 17, 2022.
4. Chenard KE, Alecxih A. Biomechanics of the proximal tibiofibular joint: quantifying normal motion. Podium presentation, American College of Surgeons, Connecticut Chapter. October 8, 2021.
5. Chenard KE. Diagnosis and management of knee dislocation and multiligamentous knee injury. Oral Presentation. Broward Health Medical Center Orthopedic Residency Didactic Program. September 8, 2021.
6. Chenard KE. Multiligament knee injury and posterolateral corner injury. Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma. March 17, 2020.
7. Chenard KE, Youm T. Does a traumatic etiology of hip pain influence hip arthroscopy outcomes? Chief resident research presentation for the NYU Langone Department of Orthopedic Surgery. New York, New York. May 13, 2019
8. Chenard KE. Posterolateral corner injury: evolution in diagnosis and treatment. Grand rounds presentation for the NYU Langone Department of Orthopedic Surgery. New York, New York. March 27, 2019.
9. Begly JP, Capogna BM, Ryan MR, Chenard KE, Youm T. Clinical outcomes following arthroscopic microfracture of the hip. Oral podium presentation at the Annual Meeting of the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy. Cambridge, England. September 2015.
10. Teven CM, Greives M, Shenaq D, Natale R, Rossi M, Chenard K, He TC, Reid RR. Osteoprogenitor cell differentiation into bone is accelerated by a novel delivery system of high-frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields. Oral presentation at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2011 meeting. Denver, CO, September 2011.
11. Chenard KE, Reid RR. Effects of combination PEMF stimulation and BMP gene therapy on osteoprogenitor cells. Oral Presentation for the Summer Research Program at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, August 24, 2011.
12. Moore AM, Nicoson, MC, Chenard K, Santosa K, Kasukurthi R, Hunter DA, Mackinnon SE, Borschel GH. Processed allograft vs cold-preservation on nerve regeneration: a comparison study. Podium presentation, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons meeting 2010. Toronto, Canada, October 2010.
13. Chenard KE, Hope H, Sharif N, Morton PA. RA+: Establishing a cellular model for IRAK in systemic lupus erythematosus. Pfizer Global Research and Development Internship Poster Presentation. Pfizer Global Research and Development, Saint Louis Laboratories, Pfizer Inc, St. Louis, MO. August, 2009.
14. Chenard KE, Moore AM, Mackinnon SE, Borschel G. A comparison of processed nerve allografts. Oral Presentation at Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Resident Research Day, Washington University in Saint Louis, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. June 19, 2009.
Administrative Services (Invited Or Selected)
2015 – Present NYU Langone Medical Center, Clinical Learning Environment Review Committee
2015 – Present NYU Langone Medical Center, Physician Wellbeing Committee
2014 – Present NYU Langone Medical Center, Patient Safety Committee
2012– 2013 Pritzker School of Medicine, Admissions Committee Student Interviewer
2010 – 2011 Board Member, Washington Park Free Children’s Clinic, Pritzker School of Medicine
2010 – 2011 Vaccine and Medical Supplies Coordinator, Washington Park Free Children’s Clinic Pritzker SOM
2010 – 2011 Pritzker School of Medicine, President, Surgery Interest Group
2009 – 2010 Treasurer, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Pre-Health Honorary Society
Non-academic Activities
2014, 2015, 2016 New York Urban Professionals Basketball League Champion
2008 – 2010 Washington University Men’s Club Volleyball
Local And National Service
2014 – 2018 NYU Langone Orthopedics, OrthoFit Challenge for Muscular Dystrophy
2010 – 2014 Volunteer, Washington Park Free Children’s Clinic, Pritzker School of Medicine
2010– 2014 Illinois Hospice Volunteer, Patients and Families First Clinical Honors Program in End of Life Care
2008 – 2010 Volunteer, Cerebral Palsy Sports and Rehabilitation Center of Saint Louis Children’s Hospital
2008 – 2010 American Heart Association Heartsaver Course Instructor
2008 – 2009 Tutor, Brittany Woods Middle School, Saint Louis, Missouri
Professional Society Membership
2022 – Present American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, Board Certified
2014 – Present American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)