Michael James Gardner MD
Orthopedic Trauma
Professor & Vice Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University
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300 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94305
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Summary
- Dr. Michael Gardner is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic trauma, based in Palo Alto, CA. He completed his medical education at Drexel University College of Medicine, followed by a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center and a fellowship in orthopaedic trauma at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Since 2016, he has been a professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. His expertise includes hand, wrist, shoulder, elbow, foot, ankle, hip, knee, and orthopaedic traumatology. Dr. Gardner has contributed to several publications in respected journals such as the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma and Cell Stem Cell.
Education & Training
University of Washington School of MedicineFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 2007 - 2008
Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2002 - 2007
Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2015 - 2027
MO State Medical License 2008 - 2016
WA State Medical License 2007 - 2010
NY State Medical License 2002 - 2008
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Follow My Health, Jardogs, 2013-2014, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2013-2014, 2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Under-prescribed and underutilized: National trends in osteoporosis medication use after fragility fracture.Harsh Wadhwa, Katelin J Isakoff, Nicole S Pham, L Henry Goodnough, Julius A Bishop
Bone. 2026-05-01 - Proximal Implant Breakage after Cephalomedullary Nailing of Extra-capsular Proximal Femur Fractures: A Multi-Center Retrospective Comparative Analysis.Noelle L Van Rysselberghe, John B Michaud, Christian A Gonzalez, Matthew J Whittaker, Harin Parikh
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2026-01-06 - Understanding the radiographic anatomy of the patella to avoid placement of intra-articular implants.Alexa Pius, Justin Cruz, Carina Tedesco, Kira Skaggs, Anastasia Hunt
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology. 2025-10-02
Press Mentions
The (Remote) Interview: Daniel DiazJune 1st, 2020
Study Identifies Stem Cell That Gives Rise to New Bone, Cartilage in HumansSeptember 24th, 2018- New Scoliosis App Could Improve Diagnosis and Treatments, What to KnowDecember 20th, 2023
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