Dr. Michael A Karr MD
Orthopedist
604 Oak Commons Blvd Kissimmee FL, 34741About
Dr. Michael Karr is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Kissimmee, FL. Dr. Karr specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Karr tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1976
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1976
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Pinched Nerve
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Professional Memberships
- Member STF PRIV: ST CLOUD REG MEDICAL CTR, ST CLOUD FL
Fellowships
- Orthopaedic - (Brigham & Women's Hospital)
- Brigham and Womens Hosp, Joint Replacement Fellowship, Mass, USA 1982
Experience & Accolades
- MemberOsceola Regional Medical Center, Kissimmee, FL
- Member Florida Hospital, Orlando, FL
- Member Kissimmee Surgery Center, Kissimmee, FL
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