Michael Duran, MD, is a Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric musculoskeletal oncology, primary and revision joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee and is a limb salvage specialist.
Michael Duran, MD, is a Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric musculoskeletal oncology, primary and revision joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee and is a limb salvage specialist.
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Sad to hear this fine surgeon is leaving CORE. Hard to find an Orthopedic Oncologist.
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Michael actually looked at my hip rather than just doing X-rays, Ct Scan blood tests unlike others
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
He explains well, is very friendly.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
This doctor is very friendly, very kind and compassionate with his patience. Thank you for your commitment, Thank you for improving my mom's lIfe! You deserve the top ranking!
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Caring, polite, professional and took the time to answer all of our questions.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Very helpful!
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
He was amazing he came to see my mom before surgery and after he called me to let me know my mom was okay after surgery.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
He did very good at explaining what to look for concerning my hip give me discomfort. It was also very patient and understanding. Unexplained everything to where I could understand it.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Duran was exceptional. Knee replacement was great
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Duran is very kind and very professional to explain with details the procedure
Michael Duran, MD, is a Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric musculoskeletal oncology, primary and revision joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee and is a limb salvage specialist.
Before joining our team at The CORE Institute, Dr. Duran completed his fellowship in musculoskeletal oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. During his fellowship at the world-renowned institution, he led orthopedic treatments and care for benign, malignant, and soft tissue tumors.
Dr. Duran completed his residency program at the University of Arizona. At the time of his residency, Dr. Duran conducted clinical research in multiple orthopedic surgery sub-specialties. Prior to his residency, he received his Doctorate at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where he did research on carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger point syndrome. At that time Dr. Duran also conducted a retrospective study of diabetes, assessing the correlation between diabetes and osteoarthritis.
Dr. Duran is also an alumnus of the esteemed United States Military Academy, West Point, where he earned his undergraduate degree. Top of his class, he was awarded the Dean’s List and the Superintendent’s Award for academic, military, and physical achievements.
Dr. Duran continues to be an active contributor to medical academia. As an author and researcher of publications including The Hip Surgery and Orthopedics Journal, he seeks to further the field of orthopedics. He has also lectured at various forums and educational symposiums in the medical community on topics including complicated fractures and Osteoarthritis.
As a decorated officer of the United States Military, Dr. Duran has served in the Army and National Guard. During his time in the service, he was awarded two Valorous Combat Awards, a Bronze Star Award, a Combat Infantry Badge, as well as a Ranger Tab and Airborne Tab for his acts during his tours in Iraq. He has worked with veterans, participating in multiple community services projects like Team Red, White, and Blue; a national non-profit organization focused on supporting wounded veterans.
Sad to hear this fine surgeon is leaving CORE. Hard to find an Orthopedic Oncologist.
Michael actually looked at my hip rather than just doing X-rays, Ct Scan blood tests unlike others
He explains well, is very friendly.
This doctor is very friendly, very kind and compassionate with his patience. Thank you for your commitment, Thank you for improving my mom's lIfe! You deserve the top ranking!
Caring, polite, professional and took the time to answer all of our questions.
Very helpful!
He was amazing he came to see my mom before surgery and after he called me to let me know my mom was okay after surgery.
He did very good at explaining what to look for concerning my hip give me discomfort. It was also very patient and understanding. Unexplained everything to where I could understand it.
Dr Duran was exceptional. Knee replacement was great
Dr. Duran is very kind and very professional to explain with details the procedure