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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Very pleasant and easy to talk to. Listened to my problem and offered solutions.
(6 days ago)
Dec-2025
Doc Duran was great. He gave me a shot and I didn't feel anything
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Knowledgeable, listens, thorough, uses advanced leading edge processes, concerned about comfort and outcomes
He is a great doctor and person.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Listened to my question, gave it some thought, and answered it in language I understood. Professional bedside manner. Impressive Surgeon!
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Friendly and explains everything I don't understand.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Great Doctor ,good man !
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Excellent surgeon!
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Excellent dr. He made my day when he told me I didn't need to wear that boot anymore. Highly recommend him.
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.
Very pleasant and easy to talk to. Listened to my problem and offered solutions.
Doc Duran was great. He gave me a shot and I didn't feel anything
Knowledgeable, listens, thorough, uses advanced leading edge processes, concerned about comfort and outcomes He is a great doctor and person.
Listened to my question, gave it some thought, and answered it in language I understood. Professional bedside manner. Impressive Surgeon!
Friendly and explains everything I don't understand.
Great Doctor ,good man !
Excellent surgeon!
Excellent dr. He made my day when he told me I didn't need to wear that boot anymore. Highly recommend him.
Informative and helpful
Everything went well