Michael McKernan, MD

Hand & Wrist Care, Shoulder Care, Elbow Care, Fractures & Trauma, Orthopedics

Board-Certified and Fellowship-Trained

Education & Training

Specialty

Hand & Wrist Care, Shoulder Care, Elbow Care, Fractures & Trauma, Orthopedics

Fellowship

Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Residency

Summa Health, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Postgraduate

University of Toledo College of Medicine

Undergraduate

University of Notre Dame

Commonly Treated Conditions

Arthritis
Fracture Care
Shoulder & Elbow Dislocations
Carpal & Cubital Tunnel Syndromes
Complex Surgical Reconstruction & Revision Surgery
De Quervain Syndrome
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Extensor & Flexor Tendon Injuries
Ganglion Cysts & Tumors
Hand & Wrist Dislocations
Mallet Finger
Nerve Compression & Injury
Scaphoid Fractures
Trigger Finger
Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist & Small Joint Arthroscopy
Joint Replacement Surgery of the Finger, Wrist, Elbow & Shoulder
Base of Thumb and Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthritis
Microsurgical Repair of Arteries, Veins, Nerves & Tendons

Primary Location

Sun City West 210 Clinic

14520 W. Granite Valley Dr. Suite 210 Sun City West, AZ 85375

About Dr. McKernan

Michael McKernan, MD, is a Board Certified and 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.

Accolades & Awards

Vo, N., Ngo, K., McKernan, M., Studer, R., Di, P., Lee, J., Sowa, G., & Kang, J. Tobacco Smoke Drastically Upregulates Matrix Metalloproteinase Expression in Disc Cells Upon Suppression of the p38 MAPK Pathway. The Spine Journal. 2012, Sep; 12(9): S42-S43
McKernan, M., Acus, K., & Acus, R. A 76-year-old man with an atypical presentation of extensor lag. Orthopedics Today. 2018, Apr; April Orthopedics Today Grand Rounds
McKernan, M., Frangiamore, S., Domico, A., & Schickendantz, M. Diagnosis and Management of Subcoracoid Impingement. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. 2021 Feb 1;29(3):100-107

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What are patients saying about Dr. McKernan?

Lori Vrablic

Excellent experience every single time. Staff is very kind and caring. Doctor McKernan is very knowledgeable, kind, helpful and compassionate. I highly recommend, he’s the kind of physician you can spend forever looking for until you finally get him, he’s the best!!

D Paule

Dr. McKernan was professional and personable. He went over my X-rays with me and was very thorough in explaining what is causing the pain. I appreciated the fact that he truly cared, he said to let him know if I started feeling pain again, and that I could let him know if I had more questions. I left the office feeling very good about my visit.

Molly Stearns

One of the best doctors I have seen. He took the time to listen to my concerns before treating the issue I had regarding my incision area. Made me feel very much at ease.

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