Dr. Michael Kim-Orden
Bio: Dr. Michael Kim-Orden is an orthopedic surgeon with advanced fellowship training in Hip and Knee Replacements. His practice focuses on hip and knee replacement, fracture fixation, sports medicine, and hand pathology.
He utilizes the most modern minimally invasive techniques and implements computer navigation to achieve precise results. He takes great satisfaction in returning patients with musculoskeletal conditions back to the activities they love.
Dr. Kim-Orden attended medical school at Tulane University in New Orleans before completing an Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Harbor-UCLA in Los Angeles, California. Harbor-UCLA is nationally known as one of the busiest Level I Trauma Centers. He then completed fellowship training at UCLA in Santa Monica, specializing in Hip and Knee Replacements.
Along with his surgical training, Dr. Kim-Orden takes pride in incorporating alternative medicine in the treatment of the overall well-being of his patients. He works closely with nonsurgical providers, including physical therapists, massage therapists, acupuncturists, and nutritionists to provide a comprehensive approach to healthcare.
Dr. Kim-Orden lives with his wife and two children in Orange County.
Commonly Performed Surgical Procedures:
- Hip Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Revision Total Hip and Knee Reconstruction
- Bone Fractures and Trauma Surgery
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Trigger Finger Release
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Ultrasound Guided Injections throughout the body
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