Keenan M. Horness, PA-C, MPAS
Physician Assistant Surgical
Location
- Center For Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital
- 8900 West Doyne Ave.
- Milwaukee, WI 53226
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Overview
Diseases and Conditions
- Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcomas
- Metastatic Bone Disease
- Musculoskeletal Tumors
- Vascular Anomalies of Bone and Soft Tissue
Treatments and Services
- Complex Joint Reconstruction
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Musculoskeletal Oncology
Patients Ages Seen
- Infant
- Child
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Senior
Languages
- English
Hospital Affiliations
- Froedtert Hospital – Milwaukee
- Children's Wisconsin - Milwaukee – Milwaukee
Clinic Locations
- 8900 West Doyne Ave.
- Milwaukee, WI 53226
- (414) 777-7700
- 9000 W. Wisconsin Ave.
- Milwaukee, WI 53226
- (414) 266-2410
Biography
I attended Marquette University for both my undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences as well as my Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies, graduating in 2011. Upon graduation, I was lucky enough to quickly find my true calling to the field of Musculoskeletal Oncology. I did not go into medicine knowing this was the subspecialty that I would end up in, but it has become clear over the years that taking care of patients with benign and malignant bone and soft tissue tumors is my true passion.
I have such a strong sense of fulfillment knowing I am helping take care of patients to the highest level of care and compassion working alongside my supervising physician Dr. David King. I assist him in both the surgical and clinical setting. I also have the honor of working with an amazing team and multidisciplinary group of people who share the same patient care model. I went into medicine to make a difference and feel as though I have the opportunity to do this each and every day.
My care philosophy is The Golden Rule of Medicine: to treat each patient the way I would want myself or family member treated. I try to connect on a personal level and be a part of the support system during what is oftentimes a difficult medical journey. I take the time to listen to the patient’s story, make an accurate diagnosis, and determine a treatment plan that includes the patient’s voice in the decision-making process.
One of my favorite quotes from Robert Byrne that I strive to uphold in my practice is as follows: “The purpose of life is a life with a purpose.” I have found my purpose in caring for my patients, and my hope is that during each encounter I make my patient feel better in some way often beyond what is outlined in any sort of treatment plan.
Education and Training
Master Physician Assistant Studies - Marquette University - Milwaukee, WI (2011)
Bachelor of Science Biomedical Sciences - Marquette University - Milwaukee, WI (2010)