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Michael Karns, MD

Michael Karns, MD

Ratings

(4.8)

215 Ratings 41 Reviews

Specialty

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Shoulder Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery

Accepting New Patients

Primary Location

UH Cleveland Medical Center
11100 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106

Schedule an Appointment

216-844-7200

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Languages Spoken

English

Office Locations

UH Cleveland Medical Center

11100 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-7200

DO 730 SOM Center

730 Som Center Rd
Suite: 130
Mayfield, OH 44143
216-844-7200

UH Mentor Hopkins Health Center

9000 Mentor Ave
Suite: 107
Mentor, OH 44060
440-974-4429

WES BSD WC

8655 Market St
Suite: 1400
Mentor, OH 44060
440-285-5004

Patient Experience Reviews

4.8 out of 5

215 Ratings

Patient Comments (41)

Reviewed On 10/1/2023
Dr. Karns and his staff are outstanding! Everyone is extremely nice and very friendly. I would most definitely recommend Dr. Karns.

Reviewed On 10/1/2023
Dr. Karns and his staff are outstanding. I would recommend him hands down.

Reviewed On 10/1/2023
I thought the team was very good and I felt as if the doctor was trying to figure out exactly what was going on with my knee

Reviewed On 10/1/2023
Very good people always friendly this doctor is awesome and yes I would recommend this doctor to other people

Reviewed On 10/1/2023
It was excellent. Dr. Kerns is an awesome doctor. Highly recommended

Reviewed On 9/1/2023
Dr Karns & staff always greets me with a welcoming smile, concern & listens

Reviewed On 9/1/2023
Dr. Karns is excellent, he does move quickly (I'm sure because he is in high demand), but he made sure that I felt seen and cared for and took the time to continue building the personal connection with myself and my husband. He made sure that we had no additional questions, that we were set for surgery and the post-surgery follow up and that my questions about PT were answered and that I got the notes that I needed for my post-surgery care.

Reviewed On 9/1/2023
Doctor Karns did shoulder surgery on my right shoulder.

Reviewed On 9/1/2023
Dr Karns took the time to listen to all my concerns, explained test results clearly, provided a treatment plan for my specific needs and physical limitations., did a follow up call to see how I was doing.Excellent physician !

Reviewed On 9/1/2023
Love UH

Reviewed On 9/1/2023
I had an excellent experience

Reviewed On 9/1/2023
I have no complaints about the care provider my only complaint was the receptionist had a attitude and I told the Doctor that. I was told she was only there in a temporary basis. The black lady does not need a job like that if she has to work with a lot of people.

Reviewed On 9/1/2023
Dr. Karns was very nice and gave me excellent news that I did not need surgery. He was very thorough and covered all the details which gave me confidence that I can seek him out any time I need any ortho care.

Reviewed On 8/1/2023
This was my first visit with Dr. Karns. He is extremely nice as is his staff. I would highly recommend Dr. Karns to anyone who needs an orthopedic doctor.

Reviewed On 8/1/2023
Excellent provider

Reviewed On 8/1/2023
Everyone with Dr. KARNS is amazing

Reviewed On 8/1/2023
Very good

Reviewed On 8/1/2023
Got very good care

Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Good

Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Dr. Karns was very thorough with the exam and discussion about my problem and the results if the x ray.

Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Attentive and knowledgeable

Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Dr. Karns is the provider I see when/if my situation seems to require his area of expertise. I suffered a bad fall the week before and was able to get an appointment to see him in order to share my concerns. As always, everyone involved in the appointment was very kind and professional.

Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Dr. Karns, staff and office are exemplary of UH standard of my health care goat

Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Dr. Karns was a professional. Even though you knew he had done hundreds of my specific knee procedure he was thorough, concerned and kind. Glad he was recommended and will keep him in my list for any future needs I have.

Reviewed On 6/1/2023
I love all my doctors at University Hospital they are the best that explain things to me I can understand I have an excellent team at University Hospital Family Medicine I wouldn't go no other place but University Hospital it's the best I thank everyone on my team at University Hospital for being there for me and explain things to up for our understand and help me with my health care thank you God bless have a blessed day

Reviewed On 5/1/2023
Best Doctor in my "vast" medical team. I trust him utterly and we waste no time in idle chat.

Reviewed On 5/1/2023
I saw Dr. Karns for *** injury on *** and he operated ***. Had f-up visit on ***. On all occasions he and his and other UH staff were always polite, attentive, and answered all of my questions fully. I always feel seen and heard and fully supported by Dr. Karns and he has been great.

Reviewed On 5/1/2023
I've always had excellent experiences with Dr Kearns. I would recommend him to anyone. Him and his staff have been great

Reviewed On 5/1/2023
I truly appreciate the experience I have when I see Dr Karns. He and his staff are always courteous, professional, pleasant, efficient. If Dr Karns is a few minutes late for me while he sees another patient, I don't mind. I know that when it's my turn, he will take the time with me. He has NEVER made me feel like he was rushed, impatient to get to the next patient, He always made me feel like I was his only patient and that I value in my care giver.

Reviewed On 4/1/2023
This provider treating me with care and respect as well as the receptionist and Clerk I would recommend anybody to go to see this doctor thank you very much

Reviewed On 4/1/2023
All of the staff was so kind and nice

Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Dr. Karns is a great doctor. He is always knowledgeable and friendly. He makes sure to not only address my current concerns but to check on how I am doing after my previous surgery with him is doing, whichbwas several years ago now. He is a pleasure to have as a doctor. His staff is extremely friendly as well and his MA is extremely kind, knowledgeable, and friendly.

Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Dr. Karns is an excellent doctor. I have already recommended him to anyone who has a shoulder problem.

Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Dr Karns is amazing. I highly recommend him to anyone!! He is thorough, and so sweet!!!

Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Dr Karns was very thorough, kind, knowledgeable and accommodating. I would highly recommend him

Reviewed On 2/1/2023
I'm very pleased with the experience I had with my Doctor. Definitely an asset to your hospital

Reviewed On 1/1/2023
I feel very comfortable with Dr. Kearns. He explains very well.

Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Best experience, best Dr!!!!

Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Dr. KARNS and his office staff are just amazing. One of the most positive experiences!!

Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Everybody from the receptionists to the doctor himself were great

Reviewed On 12/1/2022
We love Dr Karns and have sent multiple people to him

Certifications & Memberships

  • Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education

Fellowship | Sports Medicine - Orthopaedic
Sports Medicine - Orthopaedic - University Of Utah Hospital (2016 - 2017)

Residency | Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery - Uh Case Medical Center (2011 - 2016)

Medical Education
University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine (2011)

Undergraduate
University Of Dayton (2007)

Industry Relationships

University Hospitals is committed to transparency in our interactions with industry partners, such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies. At UH, we disclose practitioner and their family members’ ownership and intellectual property rights that are or in the process of being commercialized. In addition, we disclose payments to employed practitioners of $5,000 or more from companies with which the practitioners interact as part of their professional activities. These practitioner-industry relationships assist in developing new drugs, devices and therapies and in providing medical education aimed at improving quality of care and enhancing clinical outcomes. At the same time, UH understands that these relationships may create a conflict of interest. In providing this information, UH desires to assist patients in talking with their practitioners about industry relationships and how those relationships may impact their medical care.

UH practitioners seek advance approval for certain new industry relationships. In addition, practitioners report their industry relationships and activities, as well as those of their immediate family members, to the UH Office of Outside Interests annually. We review these reports and implement management plans, as appropriate, to address conflicts of interest that may arise in connection with medical research, clinical care and purchasing decisions.

View UH’s policy (PDF) on practitioner-industry relationships.

As of December 31, 2016, Michael Karns did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.