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Dr. Michael Michlitsch, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 49
Dr. Michael Michlitsch, MD
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Dr. Michael Michlitsch, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Walnut Creek, CA.
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Dr. Michael Michlitsch, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 49
Walnut Creek, CA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Michael Michlitsch, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Walnut Creek, CA.

About

Dr. Michlitsch graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 2001 and completed a residency at University Of Southern California/Los Angeles County Medical Center.Dr. Michael Michlitsch, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Walnut Creek, CA and has 23 years experience. Dr. Michlitsch currently practices at Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - Redwood and are affiliated with San Ramon Regional Medical Center, John Muir Medical Center Concord, John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek and Sequoia Surgical Center. Dr. Michlitsch has experience treating conditions like Knee Sprain, Joint Pain and Knee Ligament Tears among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Michlitsch received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Michlitsch's office accepts new patients. Dr. Michlitsch also speaks Spanish. Dr. Michlitsch is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Knee Sprain
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Tendinitis
Meniscus Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Hip Sprain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Rotator Cuff Tear
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Radiculopathy
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Hip Arthroscopy
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Block
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Wound Repair
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bunionette
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Osteophyte
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Conditions
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Knee Disorders
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Epicondylitis
Morton's Neuroma
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Osteophyte
Snapping Hip
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
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 Open
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Labral Repair
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Surgery
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
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
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Canopy Health HMO
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Health Net
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    CA Healthnet PPO
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  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • PacifiCare Health Systems
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
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  • AWH Northern CA HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna HMO
    Aetna
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    Choice Plus POS II
  • Pacific Foundation for Medical Care
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  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • Advantage HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
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  • Hill Physicians Medical Group
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    Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • Select PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
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    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Choice POS
    National POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Chinese Community Health Plan (CCHP)
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
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    Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
  • ChoiceCare Network
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • Blue Shield of California PPO
    Access Plus HMO
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    Platinum 90 PPO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Blue Shield of California
    Silver 70 PPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
  • MultiPlan

Locations

  1. 1 Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - Redwood
    2625 Shadelands Dr Ste 210, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 939-8585
  2. 2 Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - Sequoia
    2405 Shadelands Dr # 3FL, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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  3. 3 Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - San Ramon
    5201 Norris Canyon Rd Ste 300, San Ramon, CA 94583
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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
    07:30 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Michlitsch
4.4
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Aug 02, 2019
My shoulder surgery was Excellent. Absolutely satisfied with Dr Michlitsch Thank you very much. Ps great staff and caring folks.
Jerry Stone — Aug 02, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Internship
  • University Of Southern California/Los Angeles County Medical Center
    2006
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of Southern California/Los Angeles County Medical Center
    2006
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Michlitsch, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Michlitsch's profile.

Dr. Michlitsch frequently treats the following conditions: Knee Sprain, Joint Pain and Knee Ligament Tears. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Michlitsch, MD is affiliated with San Ramon Regional Medical Center, John Muir Medical Center Concord, John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek and Sequoia Surgical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • San Ramon Regional Medical Center

    6001 Norris Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA

  • John Muir Medical Center Concord

    2540 East St, Concord, CA

  • John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA

  • Sequoia Surgical Center

    2405 Shadelands Dr Ste 200, Walnut Creek, CA