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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Dr. Doarn was excellent and precise.
Very informative and professional!
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
Good doctor
(5 days ago)
Apr-2026
He is great. He’s very personable and explains things very well. He did surgery on my right hand and did a great job. Thank you, Dr. Doran.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Doctor took the time to consult and give his opinion and my problem
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
He and his PA Kristine are great!!
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Very professional and personal. Explained all options for my decision. Began my personal treatment plan.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Very thorough and explained the options that were available for my hand.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Personable and knowledgeable.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Always the best experience seeing Dr. Doarn! I’ve had previous surgery and scheduling another. He’s the best, and has a great personality!
Thanks Dr. Doarn
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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Dr. Doarn was excellent and precise. Very informative and professional!
Good doctor
He is great. He’s very personable and explains things very well. He did surgery on my right hand and did a great job. Thank you, Dr. Doran.
Doctor took the time to consult and give his opinion and my problem
He and his PA Kristine are great!!
Very professional and personal. Explained all options for my decision. Began my personal treatment plan.
Very thorough and explained the options that were available for my hand.
Personable and knowledgeable.
Always the best experience seeing Dr. Doarn! I’ve had previous surgery and scheduling another. He’s the best, and has a great personality! Thanks Dr. Doarn
The doctor was great