Overview
Michael Charles is a Hand Surgeon and a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Fontana, California.
Dr. Charles is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Osteoarthritis, and Tenotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
9961 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335
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.
OrthoWest
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael D. Charles
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael D. Charles?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael D. Charles by calling their office at 833-574-2273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael D. Charles a top-rated expert for Tenotomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael D. Charles is classified as an Advanced expert for Tenotomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Michael D. Charles specialize in?
While Dr. Michael D. Charles is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Tenotomy, Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, and Tendinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Michael D. Charles participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael D. Charles has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tenotomy. You can view a list of Dr. Michael D. Charles's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael D. Charles accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael D. Charles accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 833-574-2273 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- TenotomyDr. Charles isAdvanced. Learn about Tenotomy.
- Experienced
- Axillary Nerve DysfunctionDr. Charles isExperienced. Learn about Axillary Nerve Dysfunction.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Charles isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Fibrodysplasia Ossificans ProgressivaDr. Charles isExperienced. Learn about Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Charles isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Hypermobile JointsDr. Charles isExperienced. Learn about Hypermobile Joints.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Charles isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
