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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One of the friendliest smartest doctors you can run into very friendly. He knows his stuff he’s one-to-one with you. Great guy.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Very easy to talk to and used language I could understand. He was very thorough. Very pleased with him.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
An awesome doctor. He took the time to listen to my problem, treated the incision area with care and made me feel at ease while treating me.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Very personable while still being clear and concise with the problem description and recommended solution. Instills a great deal of confidence in his abilities. Absolutely refreshing after the other doctors I've seen about my issues!
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
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(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Very knowledgeable and helpful
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Never made my age an excuse or reason to go conservative. He looks at the person and their level of activity before suggesting treatment options. Love that.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Bery thourough
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Dr McKernan is great. Super nice and explains diagnosis and surgery options in an easy way to understand.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
So thorough and very friendly!
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
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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.
One of the friendliest smartest doctors you can run into very friendly. He knows his stuff he’s one-to-one with you. Great guy.
Very easy to talk to and used language I could understand. He was very thorough. Very pleased with him.
An awesome doctor. He took the time to listen to my problem, treated the incision area with care and made me feel at ease while treating me.
Very personable while still being clear and concise with the problem description and recommended solution. Instills a great deal of confidence in his abilities. Absolutely refreshing after the other doctors I've seen about my issues!
🫶
Very knowledgeable and helpful
Never made my age an excuse or reason to go conservative. He looks at the person and their level of activity before suggesting treatment options. Love that.
Bery thourough
Dr McKernan is great. Super nice and explains diagnosis and surgery options in an easy way to understand.
So thorough and very friendly!