Karl C. Roberts
Experienced in Arthritis

Dr. Karl C. Roberts

Orthopedics
Corewell Health
West Michigan Orthopaedics
2144 East Paris Avenue Southeast, Suite 240, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
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28 Years of Experience
Experienced in Arthritis
Corewell Health
West Michigan Orthopaedics
2144 East Paris Avenue Southeast, Suite 240, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
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Overview

Karl Roberts is an Orthopedics provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Roberts has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 4 articles in the study of Arthritis.

Graduate Institution
Indiana University School Of Medicine, 1998
Residency
Michigan State University
Specialties
Orthopedics
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in MI
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

West Michigan Orthopaedics
2144 East Paris Avenue Southeast, Suite 240, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Call: 616-949-8945
Other Locations
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Orthopedic Surgery Residency - 275 Michigan St NE
275 Michigan Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Call: 616-391-6243

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

15 Total Publications

Decreasing Trends in Arthroscopic Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis After Publication of the 2013 Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Decreasing Trends in Arthroscopic Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis After Publication of the 2013 Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Journal: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews
Published: May 29, 2025
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