
Michael A Cushner MD
Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery
Chief Orthopedic Surgery, Charleston VA Medical Center Charleston, SC
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109 Bee StreetCharleston, SC 29401
Phone+1 843-789-7330
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Summary
- Michael Cushner, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon based in Charleston, SC, specializing in orthopaedic surgery with subspecialties in orthopedic sports medicine and shoulder surgery. He completed his medical education at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1993 and his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina from 1993 to 1998. He has been associated with WestMed Medical Group as an orthopedic surgeon from 2006 to 2024 and has expertise in hip and knee surgery. Dr. Cushner has authored publications, including in the journals Orthopedics and The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. His work has been recognized with awards such as the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 and 2 Certifications and was named a Top Doctor in the New York Metro Area by Castle Connolly in 2014.
Education & Training
Medical University of South CarolinaResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1993 - 1998
University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1993
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1999 - Present
SC State Medical License 1994 - 2027
NC State Medical License 2002 - 2026
NY State Medical License 2001 - 2026
CT State Medical License 2007 - 2016
VA State Medical License 1999 - 2002
MI State Medical License 1998 - 2001
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery- Join now to see all
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Centricity EMR, GE Healthcare, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centricity EMR, GE Healthcare, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centricity EMR, GE Healthcare, 2014, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsVertebral body osteopenia in an uninstrumented spinal fusion.Michael A. Cushner, John A Glaser
Orthopedics. 2000-08-01 - 17 citationsOsteonecrosis of the Humeral Head.Cushner, Friedman
The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 1997-11-01
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