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Michael Karns, MD

Michael Karns, MD

  • Specialty: Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Shoulder Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
  • Primary Location: 11100 Euclid Ave (0 mi.)
    Other Locations
  • Languages Spoken: English

Office Locations

UH Cleveland Medical Center (0 mi.)

11100 Euclid Ave
Department of Orthopedics
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-7200

DO 730 SOM Center (9 mi.)

730 Som Center Rd
Ste 130
Mayfield, OH 44143
216-844-7200

UH Mentor Hopkins Health Center (19 mi.)

9000 Mentor Ave
Ste 107
Mentor, OH 44060
440-974-4429

WES BSD WC (19 mi.)

8655 Market St
Ste 1400
Mentor, OH 44060
216-844-7200

Biography: Michael Karns, MD

Titles

  • Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine

Certifications & Memberships

  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education

Fellowship | Sports Medicine - Orthopaedic
Sports Medicine - Orthopaedic - University Of Utah Hospital (2016 - 2017)

Residency | Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery - Uh Case Medical Center (2011 - 2016)

Medical Education
University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine (2011)

Undergraduate
University Of Dayton (2007)

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Patient Experience Reviews

4.7 out of 5
- based on 176 Ratings
(5)
3/1/2024

I never have a problem with Dr Karns

(5)
2/1/2024

I thought it was awful they scheduled a follow up without even asking me if it would work. It did not work so I has to change it.

(5)
1/1/2024

Excellent care. Professional, kind, listened and offered options for pain relief.

(5)
11/1/2023

Explained everything very well

(5)
11/1/2023

Dr. Karns, Dr. ***, and the rest of their team were very kind and respectful. They both took my concerns into account, but also ultimately gave their own recommendation as to what treatment plan should be pursued. I felt like they listened to me and tried to guide me to what would be the best possible option.

(5)
11/1/2023

Everyone was very good with my visit. I didn't take long to see the Dr. & were not held there for any length of time.

(5)
11/1/2023

Dr Michael karns is an excellent surgeon. He is kind, considerate and knowledgeable surgeon. I would recommend him to everyone that I know and have to many family andFriends. The best!!!

(5)
11/1/2023

Dr. Karns is the the best. He operated on my knee back in march was attentive to my rehab goals and recommended a similar thinking physical therapist. He kept up with my progress during PT, gave me excellent feedback and helped me reach my goals thus far. I could not have found a better orthopedic surgeon.

(5)
10/1/2023

Dr. Karns and his staff are outstanding! Everyone is extremely nice and very friendly. I would most definitely recommend Dr. Karns.

(5)
10/1/2023

Dr. Karns and his staff are outstanding. I would recommend him hands down.

(5)
10/1/2023

I thought the team was very good and I felt as if the doctor was trying to figure out exactly what was going on with my knee

(5)
10/1/2023

Very good people always friendly this doctor is awesome and yes I would recommend this doctor to other people

(5)
10/1/2023

It was excellent. Dr. Kerns is an awesome doctor. Highly recommended

(5)
9/1/2023

Dr Karns & staff always greets me with a welcoming smile, concern & listens

(5)
9/1/2023

Dr. Karns is excellent, he does move quickly (I'm sure because he is in high demand), but he made sure that I felt seen and cared for and took the time to continue building the personal connection with myself and my husband. He made sure that we had no additional questions, that we were set for surgery and the post-surgery follow up and that my questions about PT were answered and that I got the notes that I needed for my post-surgery care.

(5)
9/1/2023

Doctor Karns did shoulder surgery on my right shoulder.

(5)
9/1/2023

Dr Karns took the time to listen to all my concerns, explained test results clearly, provided a treatment plan for my specific needs and physical limitations., did a follow up call to see how I was doing.Excellent physician !

(5)
9/1/2023

Love UH

(5)
9/1/2023

I had an excellent experience

(5)
9/1/2023

I have no complaints about the care provider my only complaint was the receptionist had a attitude and I told the Doctor that. I was told she was only there in a temporary basis. The black lady does not need a job like that if she has to work with a lot of people.

(5)
9/1/2023

Dr. Karns was very nice and gave me excellent news that I did not need surgery. He was very thorough and covered all the details which gave me confidence that I can seek him out any time I need any ortho care.

(5)
8/1/2023

This was my first visit with Dr. Karns. He is extremely nice as is his staff. I would highly recommend Dr. Karns to anyone who needs an orthopedic doctor.

(5)
8/1/2023

Excellent provider

(5)
8/1/2023

Everyone with Dr. KARNS is amazing

(5)
8/1/2023

Very good

(5)
8/1/2023

Got very good care

(5)
7/1/2023

Good

(5)
7/1/2023

Dr. Karns was very thorough with the exam and discussion about my problem and the results if the x ray.

(5)
7/1/2023

Attentive and knowledgeable

(5)
7/1/2023

Dr. Karns is the provider I see when/if my situation seems to require his area of expertise. I suffered a bad fall the week before and was able to get an appointment to see him in order to share my concerns. As always, everyone involved in the appointment was very kind and professional.

(5)
7/1/2023

Dr. Karns, staff and office are exemplary of UH standard of my health care goat

(5)
7/1/2023

Dr. Karns was a professional. Even though you knew he had done hundreds of my specific knee procedure he was thorough, concerned and kind. Glad he was recommended and will keep him in my list for any future needs I have.

(5)
6/1/2023

I love all my doctors at University Hospital they are the best that explain things to me I can understand I have an excellent team at University Hospital Family Medicine I wouldn't go no other place but University Hospital it's the best I thank everyone on my team at University Hospital for being there for me and explain things to up for our understand and help me with my health care thank you God bless have a blessed day

(5)
5/1/2023

Best Doctor in my "vast" medical team. I trust him utterly and we waste no time in idle chat.

(5)
5/1/2023

I saw Dr. Karns for *** injury on *** and he operated ***. Had f-up visit on ***. On all occasions he and his and other UH staff were always polite, attentive, and answered all of my questions fully. I always feel seen and heard and fully supported by Dr. Karns and he has been great.

(5)
5/1/2023

I've always had excellent experiences with Dr Kearns. I would recommend him to anyone. Him and his staff have been great

(5)
5/1/2023

I truly appreciate the experience I have when I see Dr Karns. He and his staff are always courteous, professional, pleasant, efficient. If Dr Karns is a few minutes late for me while he sees another patient, I don't mind. I know that when it's my turn, he will take the time with me. He has NEVER made me feel like he was rushed, impatient to get to the next patient, He always made me feel like I was his only patient and that I value in my care giver.

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As of December 31, 2016, Michael Karns did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.