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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The doctor was great
(2 days ago)
Mar-2026
I saw Dr. Hicks during this visit and she is fantastic. I have always received excellent care from both, Dr. Hicks and Dr. Doarn.
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
He is a talented and caring surgeon. I could not be more pleased with my shoulder replacement and follow up care.
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
Excellent physician
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very informative, listens well, answers all questions and explains procedures very well.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very nice.
Took time for questions after his explanations!
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Phenomenal physician!
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very professional !
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Doarn is one of the best always attentive to my needs and very Professional always taking his time to answer my question and discuss my treatment he's absolutely awesome!!!
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
I arrived 10 minutes early. Waited over 30 minutes pass my appointment to be taken back. Spent 5 minutes with the Dr which was fine got right to it. Then waited 10 minutes to be handed my discharge. Then spent another 5 minutes making appointments that I now have to wait 6 weeks to be seen. Then another 2 weeks for a follow appointment. That’s crazy.
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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The doctor was great
I saw Dr. Hicks during this visit and she is fantastic. I have always received excellent care from both, Dr. Hicks and Dr. Doarn.
He is a talented and caring surgeon. I could not be more pleased with my shoulder replacement and follow up care.
Excellent physician
Very informative, listens well, answers all questions and explains procedures very well.
Very nice. Took time for questions after his explanations!
Phenomenal physician!
Very professional !
Dr Doarn is one of the best always attentive to my needs and very Professional always taking his time to answer my question and discuss my treatment he's absolutely awesome!!!
I arrived 10 minutes early. Waited over 30 minutes pass my appointment to be taken back. Spent 5 minutes with the Dr which was fine got right to it. Then waited 10 minutes to be handed my discharge. Then spent another 5 minutes making appointments that I now have to wait 6 weeks to be seen. Then another 2 weeks for a follow appointment. That’s crazy.