Michael Birns, M.D.
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Recognizing the Signs of Tendonitis and How to Treat it
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, tendonitis causes more than 70,000 people to miss work per year. This is just one of many reasons why it is important to understand the symptoms of tendonitis so that you can avoid not only the pain but the inconvenience it...
Husband and Wife of 54 Years Undergo Joint Replacement Surgeries On The Same Day
Premier Orthopaedics surgeon, Dr. Jonathan Garino, performed back-to-back procedures on a couple who have been married for 54 years! They shared their same-day surgery journey at the MUVE Center with @6ABC. Watch the incredible story below. Read the full ABC6 story...
What are Non-Surgical Treatment Options for a Herniated Disc
The spine consists of 26 bones called vertebrae and between them are cushion-like pads called “intervertebral discs”. The discs serve as shock absorbers for the vertebrae and help provide stability to the spine. When one of these intervertebral discs loses its normal...
SPECIALTIES
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Undergraduate — Emory University
- Medical School — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Internship — Lenox Hill Hospital
- Residency — Lenox Hill Hospital
- Chief Executive Resident — Lenox Hill Hospital
- Sports Medicine Fellowship — Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic/Cedar-Sinai Hospital
CERTIFICATION
- Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
INTERESTING FACTS
Dr. Birns acted as an assistant team physician to the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, and USC Football teams