Dr. Michael McKernan, M.D. is a fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. Dr. McKernan completed his Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship at Florida Orthopaedic Institute. He completed his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Summa Health in Ohio. Dr. McKernan earned his Doctoral Degree at the University of Toledo College of Medicine.
Dr. Michael McKernan, M.D. is a fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. Dr. McKernan completed his Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship at Florida Orthopaedic Institute. He completed his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Summa Health in Ohio. Dr. McKernan earned his Doctoral Degree at the University of Toledo College of Medicine.
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Dr McKernan was very friendly and answered all of my questions. He never made me feel rushed. I would definitely recommend him to others.
(3 days ago)
May-2026
Kind, patient and doesn’t make you feel rushed.
(3 days ago)
May-2026
Kind understanding and reassuring
(4 days ago)
May-2026
My experience was met with attention to detail, my understanding of the process and most importantly my comfort. A big thank you to Dr. McKernan and the whole team. They were exceptional!
(6 days ago)
May-2026
Great Dr. very down to earth and talks to you like a regular person.
(6 days ago)
May-2026
Helpful and kind. He shows how much he care about his patient wellbeing.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
I've had two other prior hand surgeries by far the most personable knowledgeable experience. All of the staff was comforting and Understanding
(1 week ago)
May-2026
I'm very happy I did this ☺️
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Personality & Proffessional
(1 week ago)
May-2026
I enjoyed Dr. McKernan very much (during the little time we spoke). He is warm, and personable.)
(1 week ago)
May-2026
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Sun City West Clinic
14520 W. Granite Valley Dr. Suite 210 Sun City West, AZ 85375
Dr. Michael McKernan, M.D. is a Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery.
Prior to joining The CORE Institute, Dr. McKernan completed his Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship at Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Tampa. He completed his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Summa Health in Ohio where he was awarded Chief Resident. Dr. McKernan earned his Doctoral Degree at the University of Toledo College of Medicine, and his Master of Science in Biomedical Science was earned at the University of Toledo College of Graduate Studies. He earned his Bachelor of Science at the University of Notre Dame.
In his free time, Dr. McKernan enjoys golfing, hiking, skiing, and traveling. His early passion for art led to the creation of medical artwork that was published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Dr. McKernan received the 2021 AOA C. McCollister Evarts Leadership Award and is an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
Dr McKernan was very friendly and answered all of my questions. He never made me feel rushed. I would definitely recommend him to others.
Kind, patient and doesn’t make you feel rushed.
Kind understanding and reassuring
My experience was met with attention to detail, my understanding of the process and most importantly my comfort. A big thank you to Dr. McKernan and the whole team. They were exceptional!
Great Dr. very down to earth and talks to you like a regular person.
Helpful and kind. He shows how much he care about his patient wellbeing.
I've had two other prior hand surgeries by far the most personable knowledgeable experience. All of the staff was comforting and Understanding
I'm very happy I did this ☺️
Personality & Proffessional
I enjoyed Dr. McKernan very much (during the little time we spoke). He is warm, and personable.)