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Michael Gardner, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Palo Alto, CA

MichaelJamesGardnerMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Palo Alto, CA

Orthopedic Trauma

Professor & Vice Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University

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  • Office

    300 Pasteur Dr
    Palo Alto, CA 94305

Summary

  • Dr. Michael Gardner is an orthopedic surgeon in Redwood City, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Stanford Health Care. He received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and has been in practice 16 years. He specializes in orthopedic trauma and is experienced in hand and wrist traumatology, shoulder and elbow traumatology, foot and ankle traumatology, hip and knee traumatology, and orthopaedic traumatology.

Education & Training

  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 2007 - 2008
  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2002 - 2007
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2008 - 2016
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2007 - 2010
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2002 - 2008
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • The (Remote) Interview: Daniel Diaz
    The (Remote) Interview: Daniel DiazJune 1st, 2020
  • Study Identifies Stem Cell That Gives Rise to New Bone, Cartilage in Humans
    Study Identifies Stem Cell That Gives Rise to New Bone, Cartilage in HumansSeptember 24th, 2018
  • New Scoliosis App Could Improve Diagnosis and Treatments, What to Know
    New Scoliosis App Could Improve Diagnosis and Treatments, What to KnowDecember 20th, 2023