Orthopedic surgeon Kandice Beenken, DO, joined Essentia Health Duluth (Minn.) Clinic.
Four things to know:
1. Dr. Beenken specializes in orthopedic trauma and adult joint reconstruction.
2. She serves as a flight surgeon for the U.S. Air National Guard.
3. After earning her doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from Des Moines (Iowa) University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Beenken completed her residency at McLaren Macomb Medical Center in Mount Clemens, Mich.
4. Dr. Beenken underwent adult reconstruction surgery fellowship training at Las Vegas-based Desert Orthopaedic Center as well as orthopedic trauma fellowship training at UC San Diego School of Medicine and John Hunter Hospital in New Lambton Heights, Australia.