Dr. Michael Doarn is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has earned the Certificate of Added Qualification of Hand Surgery. He received his undergraduate degree at the Ohio State University and medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of South Florida.
Dr. Michael Doarn is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has earned the Certificate of Added Qualification of Hand Surgery. He received his undergraduate degree at the Ohio State University and medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of South Florida.
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Very good doctor..
And a very nice guy too !!
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Excellent doctor. Listens to my concerns, explains course of action and end result is a successful surgery.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Doarn took time with me to explain upcoming surgery -both actual procedure and recovery.
Highly recommend
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Very kind, thorough and explained everything
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Communicates effectively and answers all questions without feeling rushed. Staff was very nice and competent. Feel confident in this surgery.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Very knowledgeable and staff are super supportive
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
The personality and he talks with you means alot.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
All the doctors at Florida orthopedic are great however, Doctor Doarn he’s very patient, has great bedside manner if you will and is very thorough with his explanations on different procedures possible as well as taking in the consideration your thoughts as well as your questions the answers thoroughly. Very impressed.
Dr. Michael Doarn is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has earned the Certificate of Added Qualification of Hand Surgery. He was born in Columbus, Ohio and is an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan. He was raised mostly in Ohio, but also spent time in Virginia and Texas while growing up. He received his undergraduate degree at the Ohio State University and medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of South Florida where he served as chief resident and was honored with a distinguished resident award. He then completed a Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microsurgery Fellowship at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush.
Dr. Doarn cares for all conditions of the upper extremity and his special interests include fracture care, arthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, nerve decompression, repair and reconstruction, Dupuytren’s, arthroscopy of large, medium and small joints, as well as regenerative medicine.
He is a member of numerous organizations including the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the American Association of Hand Surgery, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Doarn takes pride in caring for patients of all ages and activity levels. He believes patient education and understanding of diagnosis and treatment options are extremely important. He also believes in working as a team with other caregivers and the patient to get you feeling better and back to work and activities as soon as possible. Dr. Doarn treats each patient and family as he would his own.
In his spare time, Dr. Doarn enjoys spending time with his wife Choko, and their kids Lincoln and Charlie. He also enjoys outdoor activities including running, biking, fishing, hunting, and being on the water. He loves sports, reading, and constantly learning.
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Very good doctor.. And a very nice guy too !!
Excellent doctor. Listens to my concerns, explains course of action and end result is a successful surgery.
Dr Doarn took time with me to explain upcoming surgery -both actual procedure and recovery. Highly recommend
Very kind, thorough and explained everything
Communicates effectively and answers all questions without feeling rushed. Staff was very nice and competent. Feel confident in this surgery.
Very knowledgeable and staff are super supportive
The personality and he talks with you means alot.
All the doctors at Florida orthopedic are great however, Doctor Doarn he’s very patient, has great bedside manner if you will and is very thorough with his explanations on different procedures possible as well as taking in the consideration your thoughts as well as your questions the answers thoroughly. Very impressed.
Awesome staff, Dr. Doran is it awesome doctor
Very nice doctor!