Dr. Krebs brings extensive expertise in orthopedic surgery, particularly in hand and upper extremity care, combining advanced training with a commitment to excellence in patient care and research.

Board Certifications

Board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. John K. Krebs has met rigorous requirements for certification in orthopedic surgery.

Fellowship

Dr. Krebs completed The Cleveland Combined Hand Fellowship at the University Hospitals of Cleveland / Cleveland Clinic Foundation, specializing in Hand Surgery.

Residency

Cleveland Clinic Foundation, University Hospitals of Cleveland

Medical School

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Physician Associations

– American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

– Ohio Orthopaedic Society

– Cleveland Orthopaedic Club

– American Medical Association

– Ohio State Medical Association

– Cleveland Academy of Medicine

– University of Kentucky Alumni Association

Publications

– Measurement of Nickel and Chromium Released from Dental Caps via Atomic Absorption Spectrometry. Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky, 1984 T. O’Reilly, Ph.D., J.K. Krebs.

– Changes in Heart Fluctuations in Exercise Training. Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Kentucky, 1985 K.C. Lee, J.K. Krebs, R. Howard, R. Belza.

– Experimentally Induced Scoliosis in Rabbits. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Kentucky, 1986 T. Brower, J.K. Krebs.

– Comparison of the Hemovac Drain and the Depuy System 600 Drain on Infection Rate in Hip Surgery. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Kentucky, 1988 P. Nicholls, J.K. Krebs.

– Postoperative Functional Ankle Bracing of Ankle Fractures. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 1991 J.K. Krebs, J.T. Watson.

Specialties

– Hand and Wrist

– Shoulder and Elbow

Areas of Interest

– Arthritic Conditions

– Athletic Injuries

– Minimally Invasive Surgery

– Total Elbow Replacement

– Arthroscopic Surgery of the Hand, Elbow, and Shoulder