Overview
Dr. Theresa Hennessey, Associate Professor (clinical), specializes in pediatric orthopaedic surgery, with fellowship training in the full spectrum of childhood orthopaedic conditions. Dr. Hennessey's clinical interests include the treatment of children with congenital and developmental orthopaedic conditions, clubfoot, hip dysplasia, arthrogryposis, deformity of the feet and lower extremities, and the acute management of fractures and injuries. She received his medical degree from the University of Colorado Health Science Center. She completed orthopaedic residency training at Case Western Reserve/University Hospitals, in Cleveland, Ohio., and received subspecialty training with a fellowship in pediatric orthopaedic surgery at Primary Children's Hospital and Shriners Hospital for Children. Dr. Hennessey practices at Shriners Hospital for Children and through the University of Utah School of Medicine at the Primary Children's Hospital (both the main campus and the Lehi campus).
Dr. Hennessey is highly rated in 48 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Clubfoot, Claw Foot, Knock Knees, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.
Dr. Hennessey is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Hennessey is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
100 N Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
1275 East Fairfax Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Pediatric Orthopaedics - Pcos
Christopher Makarewich, MD is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and Instructor in the University of Utah Department of Orthopaedics, seeing patients at Primary Children's Hospital and Shriners Hospital for Children – Salt Lake City.Dr. Makarewich specializes in limb lengthening and reconstruction for limb deformities of any cause, including trauma, infection, congenital differences, and genetic/syndromic disorders. In addition, he also focuses on hip disorders including hip dysplasia, Legg-Calves-Perthes disease, and slipped capital femoral epiphysis, as well as pediatric orthopaedic trauma. He finds the process of restoring a child's function and ability to stay or become active to be incredibly rewarding.Dr. Makarewich graduated cum laude from Colby College in Maine. He received his medical degree with honors from Dartmouth Medical School in New Hampshire where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and received the Freddie H. Fu, MD Outstanding Student Award in Orthopaedics as well as the Frederick P. Lord Award in Anatomy. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Utah and went on to a pediatric orthopaedic surgery fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He then continued to further subspecialize in pediatric limb lengthening and reconstructive surgery through a fellowship with the International Center for Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction at the Rubin Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, and the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society.When Dr. Makarewich is not working he can be found spending time with his family and enjoying the outdoors while hiking, skiing, and mountain biking. Dr. Makarewich is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Knock Knees, Bowlegs, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy. Dr. Makarewich is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Makarewich is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Theresa A. Hennessey
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Theresa A. Hennessey?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Theresa A. Hennessey by calling their office at 801-662-5600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Theresa A. Hennessey a top-rated expert for Clubfoot?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Theresa A. Hennessey is classified as an Distinguished expert for Clubfoot, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Theresa A. Hennessey specialize in?
While Dr. Theresa A. Hennessey is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Clubfoot, Claw Foot, and Knock Knees. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Theresa A. Hennessey participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Theresa A. Hennessey has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Clubfoot. You can view a list of Dr. Theresa A. Hennessey's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Theresa A. Hennessey accept my insurance?
Dr. Theresa A. Hennessey accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and BridgeSpan. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-662-5600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- ClubfootDr. Hennessey isDistinguished. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Advanced
- Absence of TibiaDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Absence of Tibia.
- Achard SyndromeDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Achard Syndrome.
- Arthrogryposis Multiplex CongenitaDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita.
- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- Buschke-Ollendorff SyndromeDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Buschke-Ollendorff Syndrome.
- Cartilage-Hair HypoplasiaDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Cartilage-Hair Hypoplasia.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.
- Chondrodysplasia, Grebe TypeDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Chondrodysplasia, Grebe Type.
- ChondrodystrophyDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Chondrodystrophy.
- Claw FootDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Claw Foot.
- Collins Pope SyndromeDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Collins Pope Syndrome.
- Congenital ContracturesDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Contractures.
- Congenital Femoral DeficiencyDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Femoral Deficiency.
- Craniometaphyseal DysplasiaDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Craniometaphyseal Dysplasia.
- Desbuquois SyndromeDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Desbuquois Syndrome.
- Distal ArthrogryposisDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Distal Arthrogryposis.
- Distal Arthrogryposis Type 6Dr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Distal Arthrogryposis Type 6.
- Dysostosis PeripheralDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Dysostosis Peripheral.
- Dysplasia Epiphysealis HemimelicaDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Dysplasia Epiphysealis Hemimelica.
- Femur Fibula Ulna SyndromeDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Femur Fibula Ulna Syndrome.
- Flat FeetDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Flat Feet.
- Greenberg DysplasiaDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Greenberg Dysplasia.
- Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly
- Knock KneesDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Knock Knees.
- Koolen De Vries SyndromeDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Koolen De Vries Syndrome.
- Kyphomelic DysplasiaDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Kyphomelic Dysplasia.
- Learman SyndromeDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Learman Syndrome.
- Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD)Dr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD).
- Lethal Congenital Contracture SyndromeDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Lethal Congenital Contracture Syndrome.
- Metaphyseal Chondrodysplasia Schmid Type
- Multicentric Carpotarsal Osteolysis Syndrome
- Multiple Synostoses Syndrome 1Dr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple Synostoses Syndrome 1.
- Myhre SyndromeDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Myhre Syndrome.
- OpsismodysplasiaDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Opsismodysplasia.
- Osteogenesis ImperfectaDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
- Osteopathia Striata Cranial SclerosisDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Osteopathia Striata Cranial Sclerosis.
- OsteopoikilosisDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Osteopoikilosis.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
- Proximal SymphalangismDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Proximal Symphalangism.
- PycnodysostosisDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Pycnodysostosis.
- Singleton-Merten SyndromeDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Singleton-Merten Syndrome.
- Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis SyndromeDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome.
- Stuve-Wiedemann SyndromeDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Stuve-Wiedemann Syndrome.
- Syndactyly Type 1Dr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Syndactyly Type 1.
- Trismus-Pseudocamptodactyly SyndromeDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Trismus-Pseudocamptodactyly Syndrome.
- Wildervanck SyndromeDr. Hennessey isAdvanced. Learn about Wildervanck Syndrome.
- Experienced
- 15q11.2 MicrodeletionDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about 15q11.2 Microdeletion.
- AchondroplasiaDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Achondroplasia.
- Acromesomelic DysplasiaDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Acromesomelic Dysplasia.
- Acromesomelic Dysplasia Campailla Martinelli Type
- Acromesomelic Dysplasia Hunter Thompson TypeDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Acromesomelic Dysplasia Hunter Thompson Type.
- Acromesomelic Dysplasia Maroteaux TypeDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Acromesomelic Dysplasia Maroteaux Type.
- Acromicric DysplasiaDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Acromicric Dysplasia.
- Agyria Pachygyria PolymicrogyriaDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Agyria Pachygyria Polymicrogyria.
- Amniotic Band SyndromeDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Amniotic Band Syndrome.
- Atelosteogenesis Type 2Dr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Atelosteogenesis Type 2.
- Bilateral Perisylvian PolymicrogyriaDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Perisylvian Polymicrogyria.
- BowlegsDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Bowlegs.
- Cantu SyndromeDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Cantu Syndrome.
- Chondrodysplasia Punctata with Steroid Sulfatase Deficiency
- CHST3-Related Skeletal DysplasiaDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about CHST3-Related Skeletal Dysplasia.
- Coach SyndromeDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Coach Syndrome.
- Common Peroneal Nerve DysfunctionDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Diastrophic DysplasiaDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Diastrophic Dysplasia.
- Distal 18q Deletion SyndromeDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome.
- Dyggve-Melchior-Clausen SyndromeDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Dyggve-Melchior-Clausen Syndrome.
- Fibrodysplasia Ossificans ProgressivaDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva.
- Foot DropDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Freiberg's DiseaseDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Freiberg's Disease.
- Hemi 3 SyndromeDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Hemi 3 Syndrome.
- Hereditary Multiple OsteochondromasDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas.
- Hereditary Spastic ParaparesisDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis.
- HydranencephalyDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Hydranencephaly.
- Hypermobile JointsDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Hypermobile Joints.
- HypochondroplasiaDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Hypochondroplasia.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- Jacobsen SyndromeDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Jacobsen Syndrome.
- Kniest DysplasiaDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Kniest Dysplasia.
- KyphosisDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- Legius SyndromeDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Legius Syndrome.
- Lissencephaly 1Dr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Lissencephaly 1.
- Lissencephaly 2Dr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Lissencephaly 2.
- Macrodactyly of the FootDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Macrodactyly of the Foot.
- Marshall-Smith SyndromeDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Marshall-Smith Syndrome.
- Megalencephaly-Capillary Malformation Syndrome
- Multiple Epiphyseal DysplasiaDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia.
- Multiple Pterygium SyndromeDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Pterygium Syndrome.
- Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X LinkedDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Orofaciodigital Syndrome 6Dr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Orofaciodigital Syndrome 6.
- OsteochondromaDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Osteochondroma.
- OsteotomyDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Otospondylomegaepiphyseal DysplasiaDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Otospondylomegaepiphyseal Dysplasia.
- Perlman SyndromeDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Perlman Syndrome.
- Poland SyndromeDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Poland Syndrome.
- Popliteal Pterygium SyndromeDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome.
- Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1Dr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1.
- RASopathiesDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about RASopathies.
- Recessive Chondrodysplasia Punctata 1Dr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Recessive Chondrodysplasia Punctata 1.
- ScoliosisDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Septic ArthritisDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Septic Arthritis.
- Simpson-Golabi-Behmel SyndromeDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Simpson-Golabi-Behmel Syndrome.
- Spastic Diplegia Infantile TypeDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type.
- SpondyloenchondrodysplasiaDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Spondyloenchondrodysplasia.
- Spondyloepimetaphyseal Dysplasia Joint LaxityDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Spondyloepimetaphyseal Dysplasia Joint Laxity.
- Spondyloepiphyseal DysplasiaDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia.
- Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia CongenitaDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Congenita.
- Symphalangism DistalDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Symphalangism Distal.
- Syndactyly Type 3Dr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Syndactyly Type 3.
- TenotomyDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Tenotomy.
- Trochlear DysplasiaDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Trochlear Dysplasia.
- VLDLR-Associated Cerebellar HypoplasiaDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about VLDLR-Associated Cerebellar Hypoplasia.
- Weissenbacher-Zweymuller SyndromeDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about Weissenbacher-Zweymuller Syndrome.
- X-Linked Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia TardaDr. Hennessey isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Tarda.
