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    Michael D. Hunter

    MD

    Michael D. Hunter, MD

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    About Dr Michael D. Hunter

    Bio

    Dr. Michael Hunter is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement surgery. He utilizes the latest in robotic technology for many same day knee replacement surgeries. Dr. Hunter grew up in Southern California and attended Loyola Marymount University where he was on the Men's Division I rowing team while receiving a degree in biology with a minor in biochemistry. He earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honors society. Following this, he completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Prisma Health/University of South Carolina program in Greenville, SC where he was elected chief resident during his final year. After residency, he returned to California to complete his fellowship training in joint replacement at Hoag Orthopedic Institute and then traveled overseas to New Zealand the following year. While in New Zealand, he completed a trauma fellowship at Auckland City Hospital under Dr. Bruce Twaddle, and a third fellowship in sports injuries at Unisports Orthopedics in Auckland, New Zealand. While at Unisports he had the privilege of taking care of the New Zealand Olympic team and All Blacks rugby team. He then returned to the U.S. and joined Newport Orthopedic Institute to focus primarily on hip replacement and knee replacement procedures. Dr. Hunter has been active in the research community having authored several book chapters along with publishing manuscripts in peer reviewed journals. He has had posters presented locally and internationally for his work in orthopedics. Dr. Hunter currently lives in Orange County with his family. He enjoys cooking, skiing, mountain biking, and cycling around Newport Beach in his free time.

    Specialties

    Orthopedic Surgery

    Focus areas

    Orthopedic Surgery

    Location

    Newport Beach

    22 Corporate Plaza, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: (949) 722-5022 • Fax: (949) 630-4900

    Irvine

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 400, Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 722-5022 • Fax: (949) 630-4900

    Huntington Beach

    19582 Beach Blvd Ste 306, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Phone: (949) 722-5022 • Fax: (949) 630-4900

    San Clemente

    993 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, CA 92673-3908 Phone: (949) 722-7038 • Fax: (714) 378-5928

    Accepted insurance

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    • Anthem
    • Blue Shield
    • Cigna
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    • United Healthcare

    Accepting new patients

    Yes

    Hoag affiliations

    Hoag Physician Partners

    Languages

    English

    Background

    Certification

    American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

    Orthopedic Surgery

    Education

    Medical Education

    Medical, Loma Linda University School of Medicine

    Residency

    Orthopedic Surgery, Prisma Health/University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville

    Fellowship

    Orthopedic Sports Fellowship, Unisports New Zealand, Auckland New Zealand

    Fellowship

    Joint Arthroplasty, Hoag Orthopedic Institute

    Fellowship

    Orthopedic Trauma, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland New Zealand

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