Theresa A. Hennessey, MD

Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish

Clinical Locations

  • Shriners Hospital for Children

    (801) 536-3564

  • 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.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics - Primary

    Patient Rating

    4.6/5

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    October 21, 2021

    The Dr. Seemed in a rush and didn't even ask if we had questions which I had a lot of. When I stopped her to ask my questions she was very good about answering them. Would be nice if the dr would ask for questions before racing out of the room.

    October 01, 2021

    Dr seemed I a hurry. I have never had a child with a broken arm before. She answered my questions but seemed distracted

    April 19, 2021

    Dr. Hennessy made me feel like [NAME REMOVED] was the only patient she had. I know the clinic is busy, but I felt true empathy from her. I felt like she listened to any questions I had and took the time to explain the answers to me thoroughly and made sure I understood what was being said and what our options were. I also witnessed an interaction between her and who I would assume is her nurse, Tyler. The doctor was trying to cut a piece of wood to make a wedge in my daughters cast, and Tyler said, "Can I show you some thing that makes it a little bit easier?". Dr. Hennessy said, "Sure!". he showed her an easier method of steadying the wood while cutting into it. I appreciated seeing how well they work together and how receptive she was to ideas and help.

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  • 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.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Primary

    Education history

    Graduate Training Masters of Health Care Delivery Science - Dartmouth College/The Dartmouth Institute/Tuck School of Business MHCDS MHCDS
    Pediatric Orthopedics - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Residency Orthopedic Surgery - Case Western Reserve University Resident
    General Surgery - Case Western University Hospital Intern
    Professional Medical University of Colorado School of Medicine M.D.
    Major: Government and International Studies, 2nd Major: French, Minor: Peace Studies - University of Notre Dame B.A.