When medical or science students set off on the long road to gaining their respective qualifications, few have the prospect of fame in mind. However, in a world where celebrity is no longer limited to performance artists, more and more doctors are becoming household names. Not only are these 10 doctors noted for being pioneers and high achievers in their fields, they are all named Ken, too.
- Ken Jeong – You may recognize Ken Jeong as the crazy guy from “The Hangover” who exploded out of the trunk of a car. What you may not know is that Jeong started his career as a doctor. While still practicing medicine, Ken tried his hand on the comedy circuit before landing his first major role in the romantic-comedy, Knocked Up.
- Kenneth R. Miller – A noted biologist and author, Miller is a practicing Catholic who opposes the creationist movement; instead taking the position of writing on the compatibility between science – particularly evolution – and the existence of God. Both a cell biologist and molecular biologist, Miller is Professor of Biology at Brown University.
- Dr. Ken Stahl – Ken Stahl became famous on the night of November 20, 1999 for all the wrong reasons. What initially looked like a failed robbery resulting in the double homicide of Dr. Ken Stahl and his wife Carolyn was actually a botched plan hatched with a paid assassin – planned by Dr. Stahl. The intended target was Carolyn Stahl, but the killer, Tony Satton, inexplicably killed both husband and wife in what would become one of Ortega, Orange County’s most famous murders.
- Dr. Kenneth Cooper – If you have ever taken a 12-minute mile aerobic capacity or treadmill stress test, then you can thank Dr. Kenneth Cooper. Back in the sixties, when exercise was thought to be exclusively for the young, Dr. Cooper was breaking boundaries. In publishing his first book, “Aerobics”, in 1968, Kenneth Miller revolutionized the way people of all ages approached health and fitness.
- Kenneth Ma – Kenneth Ma is a working actor from Canada, by way of his homeland, Hong Kong. Ma is best known for his role in popular medical drama, The Hippocratic Crush, where he plays neurosurgeon Dr. Cheung Yat-kin. The drama follows the lives of medical residents in Hong Kong’s fictional Mercy hospital.
- Dr. Ken Kremer – Perhaps most famous for his work on the Mars Rover mission, Dr. Ken Kremer is a noted ambassador of science and, in particular, space exploration. He holds a PhD in organic chemistry from SUNY Stony Brook, which serves him well as one of NASA’s participants in The Planetary Society and the Amateur Astronomers Association. Dr. Kremer has been an ambassador for NASA and related programs since 2005.
- Kenneth J. Howell – Dr. Kenneth Howell is a noted author and Catholic apologist. As well as being an author, Dr. Howell has held positions as a professor of religious studies at the University of Illinois and as a staff member with The Coming Home Network; a support network for those who convert to Catholicism. Howell made headlines in 2009 when he was fired for sending an email to students of his Introduction to Catholicism class affirming the Catholic Church’s position on homosexuality. However, Dr. Howell was later reinstated after an investigation concluded that his actions were within his 1st amendment rights.
- Kenneth Ginsburg – A specialist in pediatric and adolescent medicine, Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg is also the acclaimed author of four books, including; Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings and Letting Go with Love and Confidence: Raising Responsible, Resilient, Self-Sufficient Teens. Ginsburg has also appeared on CNN, The Today Show and a number of CBS news programs.
- Dr. Ken Dimitrius Kastle – In Feng Shui and architectural design circles, there is no one better known than Dr. Ken Dimitrius Kastle. The world acclaimed interior designer and architect has worked for famous clients in Germany, Spain, France, England, India and the United States. Two of his biggest projects include working on the Encore casino and the Planet Hollywood casino; both on the Las Vegas strip.
- Kenneth Ouriel – Regarded as one of America’s top surgeons, Kenneth Ouriel has operated on presidential candidate Bob Dole, as well as treating a host of Middle Eastern leaders during as CEO of a major hospital in Dubai. With over 20 years as a vascular surgeon and clinical researcher under his belt, Dr. Ouriel is also the author of over 250 scientific and medical publications.
