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Dr. Michael Charles, MD
Orthopedist
Michael D. Charles, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Shoulder, Elbow and Hand Surgery.
He earned his medical degree from University of California, San Diego. His residency in Orthopaedic Surgery was completed at Keck Medical Center of USC where he served as Administrative Chief Resident and received the Herman-Epstein Award for teaching and leadership. His fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery was finished at Rush University Medical Center and included team coverage for Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire, Chicago Steel, and DePaul University.
He is professionally interested in all pathology related to the shoulder/elbow and hand. He believes in compassionate and personalized care for all of his patients in returning them to their sports, hobbies, and lifestyles. He is an educator at heart who believes the best results comes from informed patients.
His medical expertise includes treatments related to all pathology related to the shoulder and elbow in primary and revision cases including Shoulder Arthroplasty (Anatomic and Reverse), Open and Advanced Arthroscopic techniques for Rotator Cuff repair (including Superior Capsular Reconstruction), Shoulder Instability, Biceps and Labral pathology, Elbow arthroscopy, and tendon repairs/transfers involving the shoulder girdle and elbow. Dr. Charles is also trained in addressing scapular pain and dyskinesia, upper extremity trauma, and post-traumatic conditions. He has extensive training with handling athletes of all levels, especially overhead and throwing athletes with experience with the latest UCL repair/reconstruction (Tommy John procedure) techniques and latissimus repairs.
Dr. Charles is currently faculty of UCSF in the UCSF Fresno Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He previously taught at many locations including Keck Medical School as a Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery Interest Group Mentor and St. Lucy’s Priory High School as a Science Teacher.
His hobbies include soccer and other sports and spending time with family and friends.
He earned his medical degree from University of California, San Diego. His residency in Orthopaedic Surgery was completed at Keck Medical Center of USC where he served as Administrative Chief Resident and received the Herman-Epstein Award for teaching and leadership. His fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery was finished at Rush University Medical Center and included team coverage for Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire, Chicago Steel, and DePaul University.
He is professionally interested in all pathology related to the shoulder/elbow and hand. He believes in compassionate and personalized care for all of his patients in returning them to their sports, hobbies, and lifestyles. He is an educator at heart who believes the best results comes from informed patients.
His medical expertise includes treatments related to all pathology related to the shoulder and elbow in primary and revision cases including Shoulder Arthroplasty (Anatomic and Reverse), Open and Advanced Arthroscopic techniques for Rotator Cuff repair (including Superior Capsular Reconstruction), Shoulder Instability, Biceps and Labral pathology, Elbow arthroscopy, and tendon repairs/transfers involving the shoulder girdle and elbow. Dr. Charles is also trained in addressing scapular pain and dyskinesia, upper extremity trauma, and post-traumatic conditions. He has extensive training with handling athletes of all levels, especially overhead and throwing athletes with experience with the latest UCL repair/reconstruction (Tommy John procedure) techniques and latissimus repairs.
Dr. Charles is currently faculty of UCSF in the UCSF Fresno Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He previously taught at many locations including Keck Medical School as a Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery Interest Group Mentor and St. Lucy’s Priory High School as a Science Teacher.
His hobbies include soccer and other sports and spending time with family and friends.
12 years
Experience
Dr. Michael Charles, MD
- Clovis, CA
- UCSD School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Pin in my finger
It depends on how the pin was placed. If part of the pin is exposed, then it is often removed at 4-6 weeks following the surgery. If it isn't, it can stay in for longer. If the READ MORE
It depends on how the pin was placed. If part of the pin is exposed, then it is often removed at 4-6 weeks following the surgery. If it isn't, it can stay in for longer. If the surgeon used a screw, it can stay in as long as it doesn't bother you.
Do you need hand surgery for a broken finger?
The treatment of fractures in the hand are dependent on many factors: location, displacement (are the pieces far apart), and if it involves a joint. Many can be treated without READ MORE
The treatment of fractures in the hand are dependent on many factors: location, displacement (are the pieces far apart), and if it involves a joint. Many can be treated without surgery, but evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon or hand surgeon is ideal for further discussion.
What could be the reason for my frozen shoulder?
The primary reason for Adhesive Capsulitis or Frozen shoulder is Idiopathic, which means we don't know. Sometimes it happens after trauma or a surgery. Some risk factors for getting READ MORE
The primary reason for Adhesive Capsulitis or Frozen shoulder is Idiopathic, which means we don't know. Sometimes it happens after trauma or a surgery. Some risk factors for getting frozen shoulder is diabetes and hypothyroidism.
