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Michael VanWagner, DO, Orthopaedic Surgery, Traverse City, MI

Michael J VanWagner DO

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery


Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Hip and Knee Reconstruction (Fellowship Trained), General Orthopedic Surgery

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  • 3537 West Front StreetTraverse City, MI 49684

  • Phone+1 231-935-5880

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Summary

  • Board certified, fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Hip and Knee Reconstruction Surgery:

    •    Direct anterior total hip replacement
    •    Robotic-assisted arthroplasty
    •    Total knee replacement
    •    Revision hip and knee replacement
    •    Partial knee replacement
    •    Painful hip and knee replacements
    •    Failed hip and knee replacements
    •    Periprosthetic hip and knee fractures
    •    Hip arthritis
    •    Hip dysplasia
    •    Avascular necrosis of the hip
    •    Knee arthritis
    •    Hip fractures
    •    Lower extremity reconstruction
    •    General orthopedics

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
    Mayo Clinic College of MedicineFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2020 - 2021
  • McLaren Health Care/Macomb/MSU
    McLaren Health Care/Macomb/MSUResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2015 - 2020
  • Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Michigan State University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2015

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State License 2015 - 2027
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State License 2020 - 2022
  • Orthopedic Surgery
    AOA Board of Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery
  • Board Certified
    American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic SurgeryBoard Certified

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Immersive Virtual Reality Used as Adjunct Anesthesia for Conversion Total Hip Arthroplasty in a 100-Year-Old Patient  
    Cameron K.Ledford, MD, Michael J.VanWagner, DO, Courtney E. Sherman, MD, Klaus D. Torp, MD, Arthroplasty Today, 8/2021

Press Mentions

  • Former Trojan hockey player, Dr. Michael VanWagner is changing lives as an orthopedic surgeon in Traverse City
    Former Trojan hockey player, Dr. Michael VanWagner is changing lives as an orthopedic surgeon in Traverse CityJanuary 28th, 2024
  • Business Memoranda: 08/18/2021
    Business Memoranda: 08/18/2021August 18th, 2021

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