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Dr. Michael Cluck, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Michael Cluck, MD
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Dr. Michael Cluck, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Merced, CA.
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Dr. Michael Cluck, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 55
Merced, CA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Michael Cluck, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Merced, CA.

About

Dr. Michael Cluck, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Merced, CA and has 24 years experience. They graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 2000 and completed a residency at LAC+USC Medical Center Orthopedic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA|USC & LAC Medical Center.They currently practice at Dignity Health Medical Group Merced and are affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Merced. Dr. Cluck has experience treating conditions like Back Pain, Spinal Stenosis and Lumbar Radiculopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cluck received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 49 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Cluck also speaks Spanish. Dr. Cluck is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Locations

  1. 1 Primary Care & Specialty Care - Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced, CA
    315 Mercy Ave Ste 400, Merced, CA 95340
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    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Experience and Background Check

Back Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Back Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Back Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Radiculopathy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Herniated Disc
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Upper Back Pain
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Bone Disorders
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Dural Tear
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Pathological Spine Fracture
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Sacrum Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Whiplash
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Cervical Spinal Fusion
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Laminoplasty
Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cluck
4.1
Based on 49 Reviews
5 Stars (36)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (9)

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Jul 05, 2024
I appreciated how he explained everything.
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Insurance Accepted

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  • United Healthcare
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Values compassion, diversity, quality, integrity, teamwork, education and clinical research for both patients and other physicians.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Michael Cluck, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Merced, CA and has over 23 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 2000. He specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery and Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Creighton University School of Medicine
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • LAC+USC Medical Center General Surgery, Los Angeles, CA|Usc University Hospital
    2001
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • LAC+USC Medical Center Orthopedic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA|USC & LAC Medical Center
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Case Western Reserve Univ, University Hosps of Cleveland|Case Western Reserve University
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Cluck, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cluck's profile.

Dr. Cluck frequently treats the following conditions: Back Pain, Spinal Stenosis and Lumbar Radiculopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Cluck, MD is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Merced.

Yes, Dr. Michael Cluck, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Cluck has over 24 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Medical Center Merced

    333 Mercy Ave, Merced, CA

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(209) 442-6713