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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.
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.
Dr. Duran, Is the most professional and understanding MD,. He take the time with each patient and if you ask questions he will take the time to answer each and every one,. Along with his awesome intern. And as well when you getting ready to leave he will make sure all your questions are answered before you leave the medical office. I would recommend Dr. Duran, to friend's.
Dr. Duran & staff are very knowledgeable & able to care for many different physical problems! Thank you for the good care!
Friendly, allowed time for questions.
Concerned and very straightforward
Great communication skills, helping me understand the next steps needed. This gives me a positive feeling that my issue and concerns were heard.
Recommended that I don’t have knee replacement at this time. He recommended I see a Neurologist since my fingers shake
Great visit and Dr Duran took the time to really look at my problem.
Professional doctor who was quick to diagnosis my issue. Will be back to see him in future if condition changes.
Dr. Duran, did his job well. The Core group is very busy but never rude or combative. Personality and performance stayed at bay. I noticed this during many of my visits. The doctor did addressed my concerns. And is hands-on. Dr. Duran you're along with your Mesa & Phoenix team. Awesome!! Thank you
Great surgery, successful and made a big difference with pain and usage of knee. Rehabilitation was successful! Ready to do next knee replacement with Dr. Duran