Orthopedics, Hip Replacement, Joint Replacement, Knee Surgery, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Leland, Shallotte
Most recent review: 4 days ago
New
4.9
777 Ratings
359 Comments
Dr. Michael M. Marushack, M.D. is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and practices at our Brunswick Forest Cutlar Crossing and Shallotte offices. He operates at three facilities including Brunswick Surgery Center, Dosher Hospital in Southport and Novant Brunswick Hospital in Supply. After finishing medical school at the University of Utah, he completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. During his residency, he spent an extra two years in a molecular biology lab researching bone metabolism and published several scientific papers. After residency, he finished a Sports Medicine Fellowship in Birmingham, Alabama specializing in the treatment of shoulder, knee and elbow injuries as well as hip and knee replacements.
Dr. Michael M. Marushack, M.D. is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and practices at our Brunswick Forest Cutlar Crossing and Shallotte offices. He operates at three facilities including Brunswick Surgery Center, Dosher Hospital in Southport and Novant Brunswick Hospital in Supply. After finishing medical school at the University of Utah, he completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. During his residency, he spent an extra two years in a molecular biology lab researching bone metabolism and published several scientific papers. After residency, he finished a Sports Medicine Fellowship in Birmingham, Alabama specializing in the treatment of shoulder, knee and elbow injuries as well as hip and knee replacements.
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Great surgeon. I had a smooth recovery after my TKR. Dr. Marushack and his staff are friendly and assemble.
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Marushack was a fabulous doctor. Hip replacement, recovery, followup - all went well!
Dr Marushack listened and responded to all my questions and concerns. Quick to get back to me on questions i had outside my appointments! He cares for his patients!
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Marushack listened to all my concerns for my upcoming TKR surgery and answered all my questions with honesty, detail, patience & kindness. Very caring doctor.
(6 days ago)
Jul-2026
I expected to get some clarification as to what was going on with my hip, as I have heard excellent reviews about Dr, Marushack. When I left, my wife and I knew exactly what we were dealing with.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very responsive to my needs..
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
I have the utmost confidence in Dr Marushack. He has successfully operated on me five times. All of them turned out great. He is a good person too.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
I love his easy manner! I appreciated him giving me various options’
I will continue my therapy with him!
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very pleasant, very knowledgeable. I couldn't have asked for a better knee surgeon
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
He is the best. He fixed me right up. I'm making great progress under his supervision. I look forward to my next visit in September. And hope he does well in his training for the triathlon.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Very kind, polite and easy to talk to. Listened well and answered questions.
Dr. Michael M. Marushack, M.D. is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and practices at our Brunswick Forest Cutlar Crossing and Shallotte offices. He operates at three facilities including Brunswick Surgery Center, Dosher Hospital in Southport and Novant Brunswick Hospital in Supply. After finishing medical school at the University of Utah, he completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. During his residency, he spent an extra two years in a molecular biology lab researching bone metabolism and published several scientific papers. After residency, he finished a Sports Medicine Fellowship in Birmingham, Alabama specializing in the treatment of shoulder, knee and elbow injuries as well as hip and knee replacements.
Dr. Marushack is active in our community and has been the Team Physician for West Brunswick High School, South Brunswick High School, and Brunswick Community College for many years. He has served as Chief of Staff and Chairman of the Surgery Department at Dosher Hospital. For six years, he was a member of the Board of Directors at Brunswick Hospital.
At a North Carolina state level, Dr. Marushack has served on the Board of the North Carolina Athletic Board of Athletic Trainers Examiners for the last six years. He is presently the President Elect of the North Carolina Orthopedic Association.
In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors with his wife and two children mountain biking, hiking and traveling.
Education Undergraduate: Creighton University, Omaha, NE Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt lake City, UT Residency: Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO Fellowship: American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, AL Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine
Certifications Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Associations American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons North Carolina Medical Society
Great surgeon. I had a smooth recovery after my TKR. Dr. Marushack and his staff are friendly and assemble.
Dr Marushack was a fabulous doctor. Hip replacement, recovery, followup - all went well! Dr Marushack listened and responded to all my questions and concerns. Quick to get back to me on questions i had outside my appointments! He cares for his patients!
Dr. Marushack listened to all my concerns for my upcoming TKR surgery and answered all my questions with honesty, detail, patience & kindness. Very caring doctor.
I expected to get some clarification as to what was going on with my hip, as I have heard excellent reviews about Dr, Marushack. When I left, my wife and I knew exactly what we were dealing with.
Very responsive to my needs..
I have the utmost confidence in Dr Marushack. He has successfully operated on me five times. All of them turned out great. He is a good person too.
I love his easy manner! I appreciated him giving me various options’ I will continue my therapy with him!
Very pleasant, very knowledgeable. I couldn't have asked for a better knee surgeon
He is the best. He fixed me right up. I'm making great progress under his supervision. I look forward to my next visit in September. And hope he does well in his training for the triathlon.
Very kind, polite and easy to talk to. Listened well and answered questions.