Dr. Kevin McKee on Blogger: An Overview of Cannabinoids and Their Medical Effects

Friday, October 2, 2020

An Overview of Cannabinoids and Their Medical Effects

With over 15 years of medical practice experience, Dr. Kevin McKee is an orthopedic surgeon with board certification. Based in Ohio, he is also fellowship-trained in sports medicine. Kevin Mckee currently works with OhioMed, a medical marijuana recommendation practice.

Cannabinoids are compounds found in marijuana that contain active chemicals that give marijuana its characteristic effect. These chemicals include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC is the chemical known to produce the euphoric high seen in recreational users of marijuana. On the other hand, CBD is known for its therapeutic effects, including its ability to reduce pain and anxiety.

There are several kinds of cannabinoids in cannabis, with over 100 identified by scientists. Among the varieties of cannabinoids include THC and CBD mentioned above, tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), cannabinol (CBN), and cannabigerol (CBG).

THC and CBD are the two cannabinoids commonly used in medical practice. THC, for example, relieves pain and inflammation, reduces nausea, and increases appetite in people affected by AIDS and cancer. On the other hand, CBD alleviates pain and inflammation, helps control seizures in children with epilepsy, and treats mental illnesses and disorders. Several ongoing clinical tests are studying cannabinoids for the treatment of HIV/AIDS, substance use disorders, and multiple sclerosis.

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About Dr. Kevin McKee

Dr. Kevin McKee began his career in medicine as an Emergency Medicine physician with various organizations and hospitals throughout the state. Dr McKee was honored early in his career to be twice selected to be the Team Physician for the United States Taekwondo Team in 2001 and 2002. After practicing emergency medicine for 4 years he took positions with organizations such as Hometown Urgent Care and Doctors Urgent Care, Inc. In 2012 he switched roles and took a position with the State of Ohio to provide care for inmates serving as medical director of urgent care operations as well as providing inpatient care. In 2019, he took on his current role as a physician with Franklin Park Physical Medicine.

During his time as a biology student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Dr. McKee worked full time as a surgical technician assisting in various surgical procedures. He achieved his doctor of osteopathy degree at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, and completed internship and residency programs at Grandview Hospital, the Wright State University School of Medicine, and Dayton Community Family. He continued his education by earning a master of science in aerospace medicine at Wright State, which involved attaining his private pilot license.