Michael D. Charles, MD, is a well-versed orthopedic surgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at University Orthopaedic Associates/Central California Faculty Medical Group in Clovis, California. Furthermore, he has staff memberships at several local hospitals, and is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Director of Upper Extremity Education at UCSF Fresno in California. As an orthopedic surgeon, he specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Dr. Charles’ professional journey spans three years. Areas of expertise include the diagnosis and treatment of all shoulder, elbow, and hand pathology as well as sports medicine. Procedures performed cover shoulder arthroplasty, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, elbow arthroscopy, and more. He also specializes in orthopedic sports medicine for athletes at all levels and is an expert in the treatment of scapular pain and dyskinesia, upper extremity trauma, and post-traumatic conditions. For more information about Dr. Michael D. Charles, please visit https://www.universitymds.com/md-profiles/michael-d-charles/.

Get to know Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Michael D. Charles, who serves patients in California.

Dr. Charles is an experienced, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine surgery. He works at University Orthopaedic Associates in Clovis, California. There, he offers compassionate and personalized care for all of his patients in hopes of returning them to their sports, hobbies, and lifestyles. University Orthopaedic Associates, a part of Central California Faculty Medical Group, is an office dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of the musculoskeletal system. When surgery is the best option for patients, the board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons on staff are able to use the latest state-of-the-art technology to provide the best outcomes. Professionally, Dr. Charles also serves as a Clinical Instructor within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Director of Upper Extremity Education at UCSF Fresno in California. An educator at heart, he believes the best results come from informed patients. For more information, please visit https://pressrelease.healthcare/michael-d-charles-md-an-orthopaedic-surgeon-with-university-orthopaedic-associates.html.

Michael D. Charles, MD, attended the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, and received his medical degree in 2012. Furthermore, he conducted his orthopedic surgery residency at The Keck School of Medicine of USC in Lod Angeles, CA (2012-2017). During his residency training, he received the Herman-Epstein Award for teaching and leadership and served as Administrative Chief Resident. In addition, Dr. Charles completed his fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL (2017-2018). He received board certification in orthopedic surgery from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He remains an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. In addition to his medical degree, he holds a Summa Cum Laude BS degree in Biological Sciences as well as a Summa Cum Laude BA degree in English acquired at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI (2003). Dr. Charles dedicates his spare time to playing soccer and other sports, as well as spending time with family and friends. For more information about Dr. Michael D. Charles, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/414088-Michael-Charles-Hand-Surgeon.