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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Everything went well
(3 days ago)
Nov-2025
Professional, confident, cares about his patients, and I felt safe going into surgery under his care
(4 days ago)
Nov-2025
Very kind and informative
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Go Cardinals
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Awesome surgeon, great with patients. Both my husband and I got knee replacements this year
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Helpful, understanding,
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Excellent bedside treatment and gave quick update to my significant other
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Efficient and to the point. I like that!
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
A great doctor. I highly revommend him.
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Wonderful doctor and a person listens to every concern I have thank you
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.
Everything went well
Professional, confident, cares about his patients, and I felt safe going into surgery under his care
Very kind and informative
Go Cardinals
Awesome surgeon, great with patients. Both my husband and I got knee replacements this year
Helpful, understanding,
Excellent bedside treatment and gave quick update to my significant other
Efficient and to the point. I like that!
A great doctor. I highly revommend him.
Wonderful doctor and a person listens to every concern I have thank you