
Overview
Michelle Caird, M.D. is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Michigan Medicine. She is a busy member of the Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics. She received an engineering degree followed by her medical degree at University of Michigan, where she earned Alpha Omega Alpha honors. She completed her internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at University of Michigan Health, and fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.Dr. Caird joined the faculty at University of Michigan Health at the completion of her fellowship. Clinically, she treats multiple orthopaedic conditions faced by children including fractures, spinal deformity, unequal or bowed legs, clubfeet, and complex hip problems in growing children. Her areas of special expertise include treating fractures and spinal deformity in children with osteogenesis imperfecta, spina bifida, and cerebral palsy. In the laboratory she investigates bone healing in these diseases. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) and in 2012 she was selected to represent POSNA in Northern Europe as one of the POSNA Traveling Fellows, where she studied and taught at major European centers. Dr. Caird is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Scoliosis Research Society, and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America.
Dr. Caird is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Scoliosis, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 100 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1540 E Hospital Dr, Floor 3 Reception C, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Caird has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Rogel Cancer Center
Dr. Biermann serves as Director of the Musculoskeletal Oncology Program at the University of Michigan. Her clinical interests include malignant and benign tumors of soft tissue and bone, both primary and metastatic. Her practice includes both adults and children. Dr. Biermann chairs the Multidisciplinary Sarcoma Tumor Board, a collaborative cancer center group including medical and pediatric oncologists, pathologist, diagnostic radiologists, and radiation therapists. The Sarcoma clinic meets weekly. The University of Michigan Sarcoma team engages in patient care, clinical trials, and basic science research. In addition to her regional responsibilities, Dr. Biermann has been active in national committee and administrative work. She chairs the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Bone Tumors Panel. She is past president of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS). She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). She sits on the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Grant Board. Her active research program has included more than 87 publications in the areas of musculoskeletal tumors and in the impact of the Internet on patient education. Dr. Biermann is the University of Michigan Medical Director for the Sarcoma Program and the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program Director. Dr. Biermann is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ewing Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Chondrosarcoma, Osteosarcoma, and Hip Replacement.
Rogel Cancer Center
Dr. Geoffrey Siegel is a Michigan native who received his Medical Doctorate Degree at the Detroit Medical Center and his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Wayne State University. After finishing his fellowship in Orthopaedic Oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, he joined the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Michigan as Clinical Assistant Professor.Dr. Siegel's clinical interests are in the treatment of benign and malignant disease, both metastatic as well as primary bone cancer in adults and children. His surgical interests include limb salvage and complex musculoskeletal reconstruction. He enjoys both resident and community physician education in the field of Musculoskeletal Oncology. Dr. Siegel is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, Bone Tumor, Epithelioid Sarcoma, and Hip Replacement.
C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
Ira Zaltz is an Orthopedics provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Zaltz has been practicing medicine for over 36 years is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD), Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michelle S. Caird
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michelle S. Caird?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michelle S. Caird by calling their office at 734-936-5780. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michelle S. Caird a top-rated expert for Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michelle S. Caird is classified as an Elite expert for Osteogenesis Imperfecta, 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. Michelle S. Caird specialize in?
While Dr. Michelle S. Caird is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Scoliosis, and Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Michelle S. Caird participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michelle S. Caird has published 100 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteogenesis Imperfecta. You can view a list of Dr. Michelle S. Caird's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michelle S. Caird accept my insurance?
Dr. Michelle S. Caird accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-936-5780 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
- Elite
- Osteogenesis ImperfectaDr. Caird isElite. Learn about Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
- Distinguished
- ScoliosisDr. Caird isDistinguished. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Advanced
- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Caird isAdvanced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- ChondrodystrophyDr. Caird isAdvanced. Learn about Chondrodystrophy.
- ClubfootDr. Caird isAdvanced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Cri-Du-Chat SyndromeDr. Caird isAdvanced. Learn about Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome.
- Spastic Diplegia Infantile TypeDr. Caird isAdvanced. Learn about Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type.
- Spinal FusionDr. Caird isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Experienced
- 15q11.2 MicrodeletionDr. Caird isExperienced. Learn about 15q11.2 Microdeletion.
- Absence of TibiaDr. Caird isExperienced. Learn about Absence of Tibia.
- Accessory Deep Peroneal NerveDr. Caird isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Deep Peroneal Nerve.
- Accessory Navicular BoneDr. Caird isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Navicular Bone.
- Achard SyndromeDr. Caird isExperienced. Learn about Achard Syndrome.
- AchondroplasiaDr. Caird isExperienced. Learn about Achondroplasia.


