Arthroscopic Surgery of Hips, Knees, Elbows, Shoulders, Ankles
Arthroscopy has revolutionized the treatment of orthopedic problems. Arthroscopes are small fiber optic viewing instruments that house a lens, light source and video camera. By inserting this high-tech instrument through a tiny quarter-inch incision, today’s orthopedic surgeons can easily examine, diagnose, and treat joint problems that were previously tough to identify. Arthroscopy has dramatically decreased hospital stays and recovery periods.
For more information about the Orthopedic Program at St. John Providence Hospital, please contact your physician or our Program Coordinator at 248-849-8245.
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Physicians
Click below to learn more about St. John Providence physicians who provide arthroscopic surgery.
Sean F. Bak, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Dr Bak is a native of Michigan, graduating from Dearborn High School. He attended Wayne State University School of Medicine and performed his internship and residency at Michigan State University. In 2005, he completed a fellowship in Shoulder, Elbow and Sports Medicine at Columbia University in New York. Dr Bak has authored several book chapters on shoulder surgery and has published many articles in highly respected orthopedic journals. He has also served as an instructor to other surgeons at national level courses. He is very interested in sports medicine and has served as an orthopaedic consultant to Oakland University, team physician of Michigan Bucks, Columbia University, Western Michigan University and several area high schools. In addition, Dr Bak was a staff physician at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship in 2007. Currently Dr Bak serves on the Board of the Detroit Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the Michigan Orthopedic Society. Dr Bak's clinical areas of interest Reconstructive Shoulder Surgery as well as Sports Medicine.
James C. Bolz, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
James Bolz, MD specializes in Orthopedic Surgery, the branch of surgery concerned with disorders of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. He treats a wide variety of orthopedic conditions including sports injuries. He has a special interest in knee surgery, including arthroscopy, as well as total joint replacement of the hip and knee.
Dr. Bolz received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Michigan and his medical degree from the Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at Mt. Carmel Hospital. Dr. Bolz's professional affiliations include the Michigan Orthopedic Society (MOS) and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS).
Dr. Bolz was recognized by his peers as one of Metro Detroit's most respected orthopedic specialists in Hour Detroit magazine's annual "Top Docs" rankings in 2008.
Michael A. Brager, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Todd J. Frush, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital, St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Jean-Paul Guiboux, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Many conditions occur in the hand and arm that can be treated by our board certified orthopaedic hand surgeon. These conditions include immediate care of an injury, treatment and reconstruction of old injuries, congenital problems, arthritis, infections and new growths and tumors, nerve compression syndrome and swelling of the tendons. Microsurgery is used for reattachment of amputated parts and certain reconstructions.
Jean-Paul Guiboux, MD is an orthopaedic surgeon whose practice is limited to the treatment of hand and upper extremity disorders.
Dr. Guiboux graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1991. He completed his internship and residency at William Beaumont Hospital in 1992 and 1996 respectively. In 1997, Dr. Guiboux completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Dr. Guiboux became Board certified in 1999 then received his Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery in 2001. Also in 2001, Dr. Guiboux founded Michigan Hand and Wrist, P.C. a comprehensive care center for treatment of upper extremity disorders.
Dr. Guiboux has published articles on various orthopaedic topics in peer-reviewed journals. He has made award-winning presentations at national and international meetings. He is a member of the Michigan State Medical Society, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
Dr. Guiboux treats patients of all ages with expertise in the management of acute and chronic disorders of the hand and upper extremities including rheumatologic conditions, sports injuries, neurologic disorders, microvascular reconstruction and trauma. Michigan Hand and Wrist offers complete surgical and non-surgical care of all upper extremity problems including on-site physical and occupational therapy.
Dr. Guiboux was recognized by his peers as one of Metro Detroit?s most respected hand surgeons in Hour Detroit magazine's annual
Michael B. Haynes, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital, St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Michael Haynes, MD, specializes in Orthopedic Surgery, and specializes in joint replacement surgery, adult reconstructive surgery and arthroscopy. His philosophy of Orthopedic surgery stresses the evaluation of the whole patient and treatment that reflects their individual needs.
Dr. Haynes received his bachelor with honors from Harvard University. He attended medical school at the University of California. He served his Internship at the Alameda County Hospital in Oakland, California and his Orthopedic residency at Mt. Carmel Hospital and Quadrangle.
Dr. Haynes professional affiliations include the American Academy of the Orthopedic Surgery, and the Detroit Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Currently he's directing a multi-disciplinary committee at Providence whose mission is to improve the experience of joint replacement patients.
Dr. Haynes was named by his peers as one of the area's top orthopedic specialists in Hour Detroit magazine's 2005 and 2008 "Top Docs" rankings.
William Higginbotham, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Dr. Higginbotham specializes in general orthopedic surgery including knee and hip replacement, arthoscopic surgery, shoulder surgery and fracture care.
His special areas of interest are trauma, arthroscopic and hand surgery, sports medicine and joint replacement.
Dr. Higginbotham joined Providence Hospital in 1999 where he is the Clinical Instructor for Orthopedics. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois, College of Medicine and completed his surgical residency at Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital and his orthopedic residency at Metropolitan Group of Hospitals of Northwest Detroit.
Dr. Higginbotham's professional affiliations include the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, the Michigan Orthopedic Society and the Mid-America Orthopedics Association.
Martin W. Jenter, DO
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Dr. Jenter's philosophy is to treat the whole patient, not just the disease. The practice offers office visits and surgical treatment and diagnosis of orthopedic injuries, arthritis of upper and lower extremities and common orthopedic diseases and fracture care. Dr. Jenter has a special interest in general orthopedics including sports injuries, hip and knee replacement, arthroscopy, carpal tunnel syndrome and other common hand problems.
Mark A. Kamil, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Elie G. Khoury, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
In 2004, Dr. Khoury was recognized as one of the area's most respected general vascular surgeons in Hour Detroit magazine's "Top Docs" listing.
Richard Krugel, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Richard Krugel, MD, specializes in Orthopedic Surgery, the branch of surgery concerned with disorders of bones and joints and the muscles, tendons and ligaments associated with them.
Dr. Krugel is a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School. He completed his internship at Henry Ford Hospital and his residency at Maimonides Medical Center - New York.
Mark A. Kwartowitz, DO
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Ronald S. Lederman, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Mark D. Mackey, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Dr. Mackey offers total Hip & Knee, Orthoglide - Partial Total, and General Orthopaedics.
David C. Markel, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
David Markel, MD, specializes in Orthopedic Surgery, the diagnosis and treatment of disorders that affect bones and their supporting structures. His special areas of interest are joint replacement and hip and knee reconstruction.
Dr. Markel graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1988,
where he also completed his internship and residency in 1989 and
1993 respectively. During his residency, he completed an international trauma fellowship in Germany. In 1994, Dr. Markel completed a joint replacement fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
Dr. Markel is the associate program director of the orthopedic surgery residency program and a clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Wayne State University. Dr. Markel is also the current Section Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Providence Hospital. He is active in orthopedic research, has several publications and lectures nationally. He is a member of several societies including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Michigan Orthopedic Society and the AO Alumni Association.
Dr. Markel was recognized by his peers as one of Metro Detroit's most respected orthopedic specialists in Hour Detroit magazine's annual "Top Docs" rankings in 2008.
Jefferey E. Michaelson, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Jefferey E. Michaelson, MD, specializes in Orthopedic Surgery, the diagnosis and treatment of disorders that affect bones and their supporting structures. His special area of interest is in Arthroscopic Surgery of the shoulder, knee and ankle which compliments his interest in Sports Medicine.
Dr. Michaelson is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. While in Cleveland, Dr. Michaelson assisted with professional, college, high school and recreational athletes.
Dr. Michaelson's professional affiliations include the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Michigan Orthopedic Society as well as several other local and national societies.
Dr. michaelson was recognized by his peers as one of Metro Detroit's most respected orthopedic specialists in Hour Detroit magazine's annual "Top Docs" rankings in 2008.
Jeffrey D. Placzek, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Dr. Placzek received his undergraduate and graduate physical therapy degrees from Oakland University in 1988 and 1990 respectively. In 1998 he graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine.
Dr. Placzek completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at William Beaumont Hospital in 2003 and his fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Washington University in St. Louis in 2004.
Dr. Placzek has published articles on a variety of topics involving surgery of the hand and shoulder in journals including The Journal of Orthopaedic Research, Journal of Hand Surgery, The American Journal of Sports Medicine, The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy and others. He has presented research and workshops at a variety of local and national meetings. He is the editor of the popular text, Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets. He remains active in physical therapy education as an Associate Clinical Professor for the Department of Physical Therapy at Oakland University.
In 2004, Dr. Placzek joined Dr. Guiboux at Michigan Hand and Wrist, PC. Dr. Placzek treats both pediatric and adult conditions including trauma, sports injuries, arthritis, microvascular reconstruction, rotator cuff disease, frozen shoulder and total joint replacement.
Mitchell Pollak, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Mitchell Pollak, MD, specializes in Orthopedic Surgery, the diagnosis and treatment of disorders that affect bones and their supporting structures. Speical interest includes sports injuries,
treatment of trauma to limbs, fractures, dislocations, and tendon and ligament injuries. He provides reconstructive surgery, total joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee.
Joseph Salama, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Dr. Jospeh Salama is an orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in total-joint repacement as well as industrial related injuries. He has been in private practice in the Detroit metropolitan area since 1980. His association with Birmingham Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine began in January 2000. Dr. Salama is an active participant in the Orthopaedic Residency Training Program of Wayne State University. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery as well as the Michigan Orthopaedic Society.
Robert S. Salamon, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Robert Salamon, MD, specializes in Orthopedic Surgery, the diagnosis and treatment of disorders that affect bones and their supporting structures. He also specializes in Family Practice.
Dr. Salamon received his medical degree from the University of Michigan College of Literature/Science and Arts. He completed his internship at Harbor General in Torrence, California and his orthopedic residency at Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital. Dr. Salamon also did a fellowship in sports medicine in Aspen, Colorado.
