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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Friendly and knowledgeable.
(3 days ago)
Nov-2025
Very kind, patient, and explained things exceptionally well
(5 days ago)
Oct-2025
I loved him! He was easy to talk to, he listened! He gave me options I felt he spent the time with me I needed. He’s very knowledgeable, kind, understanding and proficient I am very happy to have found him!
(6 days ago)
Oct-2025
A very nice caring and thorough doctor. Definitely would recommend to my friends. Made me feel very comfortable and I felt he gave me good advice for my shoulder
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Great personality, Information and on time would highly recommend.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Very professional and friendly. Explained in detail options for my hand.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Fantastic Doctor takes the time to listen to you and doesn’t rush you, which is very rare these days.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
He is an exceptional doctor. I am so privileged to be his patient. He understands intuitively everything question I ask. I am so fortunate to have him as my doctor.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
He listens!!
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Doctor McKernan is an awesome doctor
He patiently listened to my issues, explained treatment options succinctly and was extremely personable. One of the best surgeons I have met.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-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.
Friendly and knowledgeable.
Very kind, patient, and explained things exceptionally well
I loved him! He was easy to talk to, he listened! He gave me options I felt he spent the time with me I needed. He’s very knowledgeable, kind, understanding and proficient I am very happy to have found him!
A very nice caring and thorough doctor. Definitely would recommend to my friends. Made me feel very comfortable and I felt he gave me good advice for my shoulder
Great personality, Information and on time would highly recommend.
Very professional and friendly. Explained in detail options for my hand.
Fantastic Doctor takes the time to listen to you and doesn’t rush you, which is very rare these days.
He is an exceptional doctor. I am so privileged to be his patient. He understands intuitively everything question I ask. I am so fortunate to have him as my doctor.
He listens!!
Doctor McKernan is an awesome doctor He patiently listened to my issues, explained treatment options succinctly and was extremely personable. One of the best surgeons I have met.