Colin M. Kingston, M.D.
Knee & Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon
Joint Replacement Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Colin Kingston, originally from Long Island, New York, has been with Tidewater Orthopaedics in Hampton, VA since 2003. A proud former member of the U.S. Air Force, Dr. Kingston was a flight surgeon and an orthopaedic surgeon during operations Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. He serves his patients by valuing their time, listening to their concerns, and doing his best to resolve those issues. He loves seeing his patients’ quality of life improve and the happiness it brings their families.
During his military service, Dr. Kingston attended medical school at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, and completed his residency at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium in Texas. While in medical school and in the U.S. Air Force, he enjoyed playing rugby. Prior to joining the military, Dr. Kingston earned his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Albany. Currently, he is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, among others. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a subspecialty certificate in orthopaedic sports medicine.
Knee and sports medicine doctor, Colin M. Kingston, M.D., sees patients in Hampton, VA and Williamsburg, VA.
Dr. Kingston lives in Yorktown with his wife and their two kids. In his spare time, Dr. Kingston is involved with his children’s extracurricular activities, and he pursues his interests in all sports and recreational activities, especially rugby, wrestling, golf, football, fishing, hiking, skiing, target shooting, kayaking, and scuba diving. Dr. Kingston also continues to enjoy mentoring young high school and college students who have an interest in pursuing a career in medicine.
Education
- 1996 – 2000
Uniformed Services Health Consortium, Lackland AFB and Brooke AMC
San Antonio, TX
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency - 1992
School of Aerospace Medicine, Brooks Air Force Base
San Antonio, TX - 1991 – 1992
Wilford Hall Medical Center
San Antonio, TX
Transitional Internship - 1987 – 1991
Uniformed University of the Health Sciences
Bethesda, MD
Doctor of Medicine - 1982 – 1986
State University of New York at Albany
Albany, NY
Bachelor of Science
Professional Societies
- 2011 – Present
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine - 2003 – Present
Virginia Orthopaedic Society - 1997 – Present
Medical Society of Virginia - 1996 – Present
Military Orthopaedic Surgeons - 1996 – Present
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon
Hospital Affiliations
- Orthopaedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex
- CarePlex Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center (COASC)
Research and Publications
- 1998
“Optimizing Cannulated Screw Configuration in Femoral Neck Fractures: A human Cadaveric Study” Placed second in San Antonio Resident Research Study - 1999
Chapter on Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal Tumors entitled “Dr. Parson’s and Dr. Enneking’s Aunt Minnies” used for orthopaedic residents studying for their boards - 2000
“Fibrolipomatous tumors of the foot,” a case series, poster at the AAOS
Awards and Appointments
- Voted Top Orthopaedic Surgeon by Coastal Virginia Magazine, 2016
- Hampton Roads Magazine readers’ selection as one of the Best Orthopaedic Doctors in Hampton Roads Virginia, 2011
- Sentara Health System Joint Task Force
- High School/College Mentorship Program
- Selected as the first Medical Director at the Orthopaedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex
- Volunteer as head coach of York County junior wrestling club
- Medical Executive Committee, Sentara CarePlex Hospital Vice President, Tidewater Orthopaedic Associates
- Volunteer as one of the team physicians for the Apprentice School at Newport News Shipyard
- Medical Director for the Center of Motion Improvement Peer Review Committee, Sentara CarePlex Hospital
- Received the Meritorious Service Medal, USAF
- Medical Squadron Commander at Seeb AFB in Muscat, Oman in support of Operation Enduring Freedom for special forces in Afghanistan and then Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- Implemented the first mass vaccination against small pox since 1974.
- C-STARS, participated in a combined Air Force-Civilian Trauma Program at Shock Trauma, University of Maryland at Baltimore, MD
- Transient Chief of Orthopaedics, Eglin AFB, FL
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
- Discussing Outpatient Mako Hip Replacement with Dr. Colin Kingston
- Jiffy Hip with Dr. Michael Higgins
- Osteoarthritis of the Hip
Knee Replacement
- Get Back to Life after a Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Robotic Knee Replacement Reduces Recovery Time
Sports Medicine
- ACL Tear
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Elbow Bursitis
- Labral Tear of the Hip (Acetabular Labrum Tear)
- Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
- Meniscus Tear
- Rise of ACL Injuries in Female Athletes
Same Day Appointments
Hip
Professional Licenses and Certifications
- 2018
AANA SOMOS Member - An association dedicated to advancing the art and science of arthroscopy through education, skills assessment and advocacy.
- 2011
Certification of Additional Qualification in Sports Medicine, only 1883 orthopaedic surgeons in the US have qualified as of 2012, valid to December 31, 2022
- 2011
American Board of Recertification, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, valid to December 31, 2022
- 2003 – Present
Commonwealth of Virginia, License in Medicine and Surgery
- 2002
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Examiners, Part II of Orthopaedic Surgery Board Certification
- 1992 – 1996
State of Missouri, License in Medicine and Surgery
- 1992
National Board of Medical Examiners of the United States of America, parts I, II, and III