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Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine* Age 57
Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, MD
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Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, MD is a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon in Mission Viejo, CA.
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Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine* Age 57
Mission Viejo, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, MD is a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon in Mission Viejo, CA.

About

Dr. Fitzpatrick graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1993 and completed a residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, MD is a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon in Mission Viejo, CA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Fitzpatrick currently practices at South Orange County Orthopedics and are affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. Dr. Fitzpatrick has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis and Rotator Cuff Tendinosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fitzpatrick received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 36 times. Dr. Fitzpatrick's office accepts new patients. Dr. Fitzpatrick is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Joint Pain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Joint Pain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Chondromalacia
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Impingement
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Clavicle Fracture
Elbow Sprain
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Shoulder Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Impingement
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Neck Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Osteophyte
Snapping Hip
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Whiplash
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Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Bursal Drainage
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement Revision
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Spine Fracture Treatment
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Tommy John Surgery
Total Shoulder Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 South Orange County Orthopedics
    26730 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 200, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Based on 36 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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2 Stars (2)
1 Star (7)

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Mar 09, 2024
Awesome experience start to finish went in this Thursday 2pm was out by 3:30 for pain in both knees was greeted by Claire friendly and professional the place was clean and modern got x-rays of both knees Dr Fitz explained my options and I took the cortisone option. He was very informative and took his time with the whole procedure I would highly recommend this facility. Thank you to Dr Fitzpatrick and his staff for treating me so well. Ed
Ed Mac — Mar 09, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Pennsylvania Hospital Of University of Pennsylvania Health System
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    1987
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Southern Calfornia
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fitzpatrick's profile.

Dr. Fitzpatrick frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis and Rotator Cuff Tendinosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, MD is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo.

Yes, Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

    27700 Medical Center Rd, Mission Viejo, CA