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Dr. Kevin Doulens earned his medical degree from Tulane University in New Orleans. He completed his Orthopedic Surgery internship and residency at Fort Worth Affiliated Hospitals in Fort Worth, Texas. He then completed his Orthopedic Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.

His clinical interests include sports injuries and shoulder and knee arthroscopy and reconstruction. Dr. Doulens is board certified in Orthopedics with a Certification of Advanced Qualifications (CAQ) in Sports Medicine from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons.

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