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 professional, explained what steps needed to take place in order to diagnose my issue properly.
(6 days ago)
Jan-2026
Doctor was impressed with my progress negative him credit for the surgical outcome
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Best Dr we've ever had!! Thorough, great surgeon, personable and genuinely cares .. can't beat that!!
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Friendly nice make you understand
I’m glad I have DR like hem
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
I really enjoyed meeting him. He listened.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Exc
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
He explains things thoroughly and easy to understand. His surgery skills are excellent. I just had a shoulder replacement and my pain is minimal. Not what I was expecting as other people told me I would be miserable. Highly recommend him.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Very attentive, personal, knowledgeable. My surgery went very well, excited to have Dr. McKernan continue to guide me and take care of me going forward.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Professional, dynamic and effective
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Very pleased with the way he explained things and his overall care for his patients
(1 week ago)
Jan-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 professional, explained what steps needed to take place in order to diagnose my issue properly.
Doctor was impressed with my progress negative him credit for the surgical outcome
Best Dr we've ever had!! Thorough, great surgeon, personable and genuinely cares .. can't beat that!!
Friendly nice make you understand I’m glad I have DR like hem
I really enjoyed meeting him. He listened.
Exc
He explains things thoroughly and easy to understand. His surgery skills are excellent. I just had a shoulder replacement and my pain is minimal. Not what I was expecting as other people told me I would be miserable. Highly recommend him.
Very attentive, personal, knowledgeable. My surgery went very well, excited to have Dr. McKernan continue to guide me and take care of me going forward.
Professional, dynamic and effective
Very pleased with the way he explained things and his overall care for his patients