Becker's Spine Review: Orthopedic surgeon to know, Dr. Kevin Latz of Children's Mercy

By Jackie Drees

Kevin H. Latz, MD, is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Children's Mercy in Kansas City, Mo.

With expertise in sports medicine, Dr. Latz serves as chief and director of Children's Mercy Hospital's Sports Medicine Center.

In 2016, Dr. Latz received Children Mercy's Golden Glove Award, which is awarded for patient safety. He was also named to Kansas City Magazine's Top Doctors list in 2015-16.

Dr. Latz is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Academy of Pediatrics and Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. He is also a member of Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine and Research in Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee.

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