Dr. Jamil Kendall

Dr. Kendall is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in minimally invasive hip and knee replacements and complex adult reconstruction surgery. Dr. Kendall is dedicated to providing personalized care, empowering his patients to return to the activities they love—whether it’s walking without pain, playing with grandchildren, or more rigorous activities like hiking or biking.

Dr. Jamil Kendall grew up in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. He earned his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. He then began a career in the orthopedic device industry before returning to Washington to obtain his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine, where he was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society.

During medical school, Dr. Kendall became acutely aware of how a lack of mobility can profoundly impact patients' lives and well-being. This motivated him to dedicate his career to helping patients regain their mobility and improve their quality of life through the practice of orthopaedic surgery. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR, receiving multiple awards for his leadership, patient care, and research achievements. During his residency, he led the Resident Diversity Committee, advocating for the needs of both providers and patients from underserved communities. He further honed his skills through a fellowship at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University in Chicago, IL, focusing on primary and revision hip and knee replacement surgery.

Dr. Kendall is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. His academic contributions include numerous peer-reviewed publications in leading orthopedic journals. He has also presented at numerous national conferences, earning awards for his impactful contributions to the field.

Dr. Kendall believes in building strong relationships with his patients to provide care that best suits their individual needs, whether that involves non-operative treatment or surgical options. This commitment, combined with his extensive training, equips him to help patients reclaim their lives and enhance their quality of life.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Georgetown University, Washington, DC

  • Doctor of Medicine, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC

  • Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR

  • Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, Chicago, IL

Awards

  • Research Award Oregon Health and Science University, 2023

  • Rodney Beals Award Oregon Health and Science Univerisity, 2022

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Howard University College of Medicine, 2018

  • Matory-Kiernan Research Fellowship Grant Howard University College of Medicine, 2016

  • Academic Achievement Award Howard Univerisity College of Medicine, 2016

  • Board of Trustee’s Award Howard University College of Medicine, 2015-2017

  • Resident Research Paper Competition National Medical Association Meeting, 2015

  • Department of Microbiology Award Howard University College of Medicine, 2015

  • Dean’s List Georgetown University, 2011-2012

    • J. Kendall, E. Forlenza, D. Shinn, A. DeBenedetti, A. Yadav, S. Sporer, Diagnostic Injections are Predictive of Similar Improvements Following Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients with Radiographically Mild Osteoarthritis. Bone and Joint Journal Open. 2025. Doi: 10.1302/2633-1462.65.BJO-2024-0239.R1

    • R. Kagan, J. Andrawis, J. Kendall, A. De, K. Mullen, A. Sassoon, Lower Associated Risk of Revision with All-Polyethylene Components in Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Analysis of the American Joint Replacement Registry. Journal of Arthroplasty. 2024. Doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.06.060

    • V. Hedge, J. Kendall, K. Schabel, C. Pelt, P. Yep, K. Mullen, A. De, R. Kagan, Increased Revision Risk with Mobile Bearings in Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Analysis of the American Joint Replacement Registry. Journal of Arthroplasty. 2023. Doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.01.007 James A. Rand Young Investigators Award

    • J. Kendall, C. Pelt, B. Imlay, P. Yep, K. Mullen, R. Kagan, No Reduction in Revision Risk Associated with Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene With or Without Antioxidants Over Conventional Polyethylene in TKA: An Analysis From the American Joint Replacement Registry. Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research. 2022. Doi: 10.1097/CORR.0000000000002338

    • J. Kendall, C. Pelt, B. Imlay, P. Yep, K. Mullen, R. Kagan, Revision Risk for Total Knee Arthroplasty Polyethylene Designs in Patients 65 Years of Age or Older: An Analysis of from the American Joint Replacement Registry. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 2022. Doi: 10.2106/JBJS.21.01251

    • J. Kendall, C. Pelt, P. Yep, K. Mullen, R. Kagan, Trends in Polyethylene Design and Manufacturing Characteristics for Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Analysis from the American Joint Replacement Registry. Journal of Arthroplasty 2021. Doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2021.11.012

    • J. Andrawis, A. Sassoon, B. Kelley, J. Kendall, C. Pelt, P. Yep, K. Mullen, M. De, R. Kagan, Lower Revision Risk with All-Polyethylene Tibial Components in Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Analysis of the American Joint Replacement Registry. AAOS Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. 2023

    • J. Kendall, C. Pelt, P. Yep, K. Mullen, R. Kagan, Polyethylene Crosslinking and Antioxidant use not Associated with Risk of Revision after Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Analysis from the American Joint Replacement Registry. AAOS Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. 2022

    • J. Kendall, C. Pelt, B. Imlay, P. Yep, K. Mullen, R. Kagan, Increased Risk of Revision with Posterior Stabilized Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Analysis from the American Joint Replacement Registry. AAOS Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. 2022 Best Poster in Adult Reconstruction - Knee

    • J. Kendall, R. Kagan, S. Roberts, M. Rushkin, T. Huff, Similar Outcomes for Total Knee Arthroplasty at an Ambulatory Surgery Center for Medicare and Commercial Insurance. AAOS Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. 2021

    • S. Zhao, J. Kendall, A. Johnson, A. Sampson, R. Kagan, Disagreement in Readmission Rates After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Across Data Sets. AAOS Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. 2021 Best Poster in Adult Reconstruction - Knee