Theresa A. Hennessey,
MD
Languages Spoken: English, French, Spanish
Dr. Theresa Hennessey is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Orthopaedics. She receieved her undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, and her medical degree at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She completed her General Surgery Internship and Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Her fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopaedics was completed at the University of Utah. Dr. Hennessey is involved in clinical research and has several articles and book chapters to her credit.
She is a board member on the University of Utah IRB, and is an active committee member in POSNA.
Dr. Theresa Hennessey, Assistant Professor, has been with the Department of Orthopaedics since 2006, when she completed her fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedics. Her practice is primarily at Shriners Hospital for Children in Salt Lake City. Dr. Hennessey practices General Pediatric Orthopaedics, her areas of particular interest include clubfeet, developmental dysplasia of the hip, Perthes Disease, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, limb deformities and deficiencies. She also has experience with skeletal dysplasias, arthrogryposis, cerebral palsy, and foot deformities. Dr. Hennessey is passionate about International Medicine and involved in such work in Nicaragua, Haiti, and Ecuador.
Clinical Locations
Shriners Hospital for Children
801-536-3564
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.5/ 5
Care provider spoke using clear language
4.8/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.5/ 5
My confidence in care provider
4.6/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.7/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.4/ 5
Time care provider spent with me
4.4/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.6/ 5
Care provider's friendliness and courtesy
4.8/ 5
Patient Comments
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UofU Patient
April 05, 2019
henessy was incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! also the nurses speak very highly of her in every way! we trusted her completely
UofU Patient
August 27, 2018
Dr. Hennessey was kind and understanding of our situation and helped us in the best possible way with treatment going forward.
UofU Patient
December 01, 2017
just wish we didn't waste a whole hour of our day to get a 5 minute explanation of what was going to happen and what the dr expected.
UofU Patient
November 15, 2017
Running to far behind everything felt rushed
UofU Patient
July 22, 2017
I am very grateful to have had Dr. Hennessey helping our family through a difficult time with my son.
UofU Patient
November 15, 2016
our doctor is excellent. but the overall experience was not good.
UofU Patient
June 21, 2016
I would and have recommended her to anyone I can. To a cousin with arm surgery gone wrong as well as letting my pediatrician know not to send people to the orthopedic surgeon in Provo and to send people to Theresa instead because she is such a good doctor.
UofU Patient
May 24, 2016
Dr Hennessey was great!
UofU Patient
May 19, 2016
already recommended people to her. we love her. she takes her time with us and answers all our questions. she holds my baby. he loves her too. we feel blessed to have found her.
Dr. Theresa Hennessey is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Orthopaedics. She receieved her undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, and her medical degree at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She completed her General Surgery Internship and Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Her fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopaedics was completed at the University of Utah. Dr. Hennessey is involved in clinical research and has several articles and book chapters to her credit.
She is a board member on the University of Utah IRB, and is an active committee member in POSNA.
Dr. Theresa Hennessey, Assistant Professor, has been with the Department of Orthopaedics since 2006, when she completed her fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedics. Her practice is primarily at Shriners Hospital for Children in Salt Lake City. Dr. Hennessey practices General Pediatric Orthopaedics, her areas of particular interest include clubfeet, developmental dysplasia of the hip, Perthes Disease, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, limb deformities and deficiencies. She also has experience with skeletal dysplasias, arthrogryposis, cerebral palsy, and foot deformities. Dr. Hennessey is passionate about International Medicine and involved in such work in Nicaragua, Haiti, and Ecuador.
Academic Locations
Shriners Hospital for Children
801-536-3600
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery |
Education History
| Graduate Training | Dartmouth College/The Dartmouth Institute/Tuck School of Business MHCDS Masters of Health Care Delivery Science MHCDS |
| Fellowship | University of Utah School of Medicine Pediatric Orthopedics Fellow |
| Residency | Case Western Reserve University Orthopedic Surgery Resident |
| Internship | Case Western University Hospital General Surgery Intern |
| Professional Medical | University of Colorado School of Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | University of Notre Dame Major: Government and International Studies, 2nd Major: French, Minor: Peace Studies B.A. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Chong DY, Macwilliams BA, Hennessey TA, Teske N, Stevens PM (). Prospective comparison of subtalar arthroereisis with lateral column lengthening for painful flatfeet. J Pediatr Orthop B, 24(4), 345–353.
- Hyman JE, Trupia EP, Wright ML, Matsumoto H, Jo CH, Mulpuri K, Joseph B, Kim HKW, International Perthes Study Group Members (). Interobserver and Intraobserver Reliability of the Modified Waldenstrom Classification System for Staging of Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 97(8), 643-650.
- Sant DW, Margraf RL, Stevenson DA, Grossmann AH, Viskochil DH, Hanson H, Everitt MD, Rios JJ, Elefteriou F, Hennessey TA, Mao R (). Evaluation of somatic mutations in tibial pseudarthrosis samples in neurofibromatosis type 1. J Med Genet, 10.1136, 1-6.
- Carroll KL, Murray KA, MacLeod LM, Hennessey TA, Woiczik MR, Roach JW (2011 Jun). Measurement of the center edge angle and determination of the Severin classification using digital radiography, computer-assisted measurement tools, and a Severin algorithm: intraobserver and interobserver reliability revisited. J Pediatr Orthop, 31(4), e30-5.
- Hennessey T, Morgan SJ, Elliot JP, Offner PJ, Ferrari JD (February 2002). Helmet Availability at Skiing and Snowboarding Rental Shops: A survey of Colorado Ski Resort rental practices. Am J Prev Med, 22(2), 110-2.
- Biffl WL, Smith WR, Moore EE, Gonzalez RJ, Morgan SJ, Hennessey T, Offner PJ, Ray CE Jr, Franciose RJ, Burch JM (June 2001). Evolution of a multidisciplinary clinical pathway for the management of unstable patients with pelvic fractures. Ann Surg, 233(6), 842-50.
Review
- Hennessey TA (). Congenital clubfoot and the Ponseti method: a review of recent literature. [Review]. Current Orthopaedic Practice, 23(5), 442-447.
Book Chapter
- Hennessey TA, Talwalkar V (). Pediatric Lower Extremity and Foot. In Lisa K. Cannada, MD (Eds.), Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: 11.
- Hennessey TA, Thompson GH (2005). The Limping Child. In Burg, Ingelfinger, Polin and Gershon (Eds.), Current Pediatric Therapy (18th edition). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Publishers.
- Wilber JH, Hennessey TA (2005). Initial Assessment and Management of the Multiple-Injured Patient with Orthopaedic Injuries. In Fonseca et al (Ed.), Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma (Third Edition). Saunders Publishers.
Case Report
Report
- Hennessey TA, Cady RB, Schwend RM (). Clinical Report - The Treatment of Congenital Clubfoot, Publication Pending, 2016 in Pediatrics. This is a high level Clinical Report that has been reviewed by experts in the area of Clubfoot treatment, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. It is a report that clearly defines the gold standard of treatment of this condition, how the pediatric providers can be a partner in the success of the treatment. American Academy of Pediatrics.