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Michael Salata, MD

Michael Salata, MD

  • Specialty: Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Shoulder Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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  • Primary Location: 4001 Carrick Dr (29 mi.)
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  • Languages Spoken: English

Office Locations

UH Medina Health Center (29 mi.)

4001 Carrick Dr
Ste 160
Medina, OH 44256
330-721-8635

UH Cleveland Medical Center Bolwell (0 mi.)

11100 Euclid Ave
Bolwell 5th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-2273

UH Ahuja Risman Pavilion (5 mi.)

1000 Auburn Dr
Ste 200
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-285-5160

UH Beachwood Medical Center (6 mi.)

25501 Chagrin Blvd
Ste 200
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-844-2273

UH Ahuja Medical Center (7 mi.)

3999 Richmond Rd
Ste 2700
Beachwood, OH 44122

UH Cleveland Browns Facility (16 mi.)

76 Lou Groza Blvd
Berea, OH 44017
216-844-2273

Biography: Michael Salata, MD

Expertise

  • Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Cartilage Restoration
  • Hip Arthroscopy
  • Ligament Reconstruction
  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Sports Medicine

Titles

  • Associate Orthopaedist Team Physician, The Cleveland Browns, UH Cleveland Medical Center
  • Director, Joint Preservation and Cartilage Restoration Center, UH Cleveland Medical Center
  • Division Chief, Sports Medicine, UH Cleveland Medical Center
  • Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
  • Gretchen and Gregg Levy Family Chair in Sports Medicine, University Hospitals

Certifications & Memberships

  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education

Fellowship | Sports Medicine - Orthopaedic
Sports Medicine - Orthopaedic - Rush University Medical Center (2009 - 2010)

Residency | Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery - University Of Michigan Hospitals And Health Centers (2004 - 2009)

Medical Education
Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine (2004)

Undergraduate
University Of Notre Dame (2000)

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Patient Experience Reviews

4.7 out of 5
- based on 103 Ratings
(5)
10/1/2024

Dr Salata is someone whom I very much trust with his expertise and advice. I saw him again for pain in my hip and my back - it has been frustrating to find a root cause as to why my back in particular hurts so much - and then for the pain to move to the hip. Dr Salata spent an hour talking with me about MRI findings in my hip and his willingness to perform a diagnostic hip arthroscopy. His thoughts were that a procedure could make things potentially worse vs benefits. It was a conversation I felt I needed to have, as I've been at a loss for trying to get back to my normal exercise routines and even being able to sleep without pain. I feel from my time knowing Dr Salata over 4+ years that he truly cares about my well being and wants me to be in a place where I can live my life on my own terms, albeit with potential constraints (limit running). For as much as I was hoping the hip MRI would be a smoking gun into my pain, Dr Salata has me accepting that my hip is in the best condition it can be in and likely isn't the cause of my pain. I wish it was easier to get with other providers at UH who are as compassionate and as good at what they do as Dr Salata is. Thank you for caring for me.

(5)
10/1/2024

Dr. Shana Goldstein-Ptahia was amazing! She gave great care and referrals! Grateful to have been randomly scheduled with her! Definitely will return for my yearly

(5)
10/1/2024

Dr. Salata and his team were very helpful with all of my concerns. All of my options were laid out to me after they listened to my medical history. I would go back to Dr. Salata in a heartbeat for future care.

(5)
10/1/2024

Very good appointment

(5)
10/1/2024

Dr Salata was absolutely excellent. He provided me exactly the information and guidance I was hoping for. Cordial, knowledgeable and professional best describe his personality.

(5)
9/1/2024

Provider explained my diagnosis and what I can do to help alleviate symptoms and really took the time to make sure I was comfortable. This is why I send family and friends to him!

(5)
8/1/2024

Great Physician, he explained possible alternatives to surgery.

(5)
8/1/2024

Dr. Salata and staff continue to give the best care and consideration in regards to my shoulder issues and the care I need for them.

(5)
7/1/2024

He is the smartest ortho I have experienced who is up to date on latest clinical information and explains complex terms in simple terms which make decision making for me for my son very easy.

(5)
7/1/2024

Dr Salata is knowledgeable and compassionate. He reviewed my condition thoroughly and explained available options for treatment

(5)
7/1/2024

I had a fantastic experience! Dr was very understanding and did not treat me like an older person! He was every helpful and was careful to make sure I understood. There should be MORE doctors like him!! I can't say enough about how good he was!

(5)
6/1/2024

I had a good experience

(5)
6/1/2024

*** Dr. Salata was very thorough in going over x-rays, giving exam & talking over problem. Both were very helpful & informative saying if problem persisted to schedule additional appt.

(5)
5/1/2024

Dr. Salata and his team were excellent in every aspect of my care!

(5)
4/1/2024

Dr. Salata was very relatable, he understood my problem and didn't dismiss it at all. I did have to wait on him for quite some time out in the waiting area and then again after I got into the exam room.

(5)
4/1/2024

Dr Salata was very attentive to me and explained everything very clearly.

(5)
4/1/2024

Excellent care. ***

(5)
3/1/2024

We have had nothing but a great experience with Dr. Salata. He was attentive and thorough along with a caring and genuine demeanor.

(5)
3/1/2024

Dr. Salata did an excellent job treating my shoulder issue.

(5)
2/1/2024

*** Dr. Salata did an excellent job of explaining the various options for care/treatment. ***

(5)
1/1/2024

Dr. Salata was extremely kind and compassionate and explained exactly what treatment would be necessary.

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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.

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