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444. S San Vicente BlvdSuite 603Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone+1 310-423-5877
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Summary
- Dr. Michael Pearl is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Los Angeles, CA, specializing in shoulder surgery. He completed his medical education at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, followed by a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Hawaii and advanced Shoulder and Elbow training at the University of Washington. He currently practices as a Chief Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon at Cedars-Sinai in Beverly Hills, CA. He also is consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Kaiser Permanente where he spent much of his early career. His research has been published in various medical journals, exploring topics such as shoulder anatomy, prosthesis development, surgical techniques and sequela of brachial plexus birth palsy. His work is cited regularly as foundational contributions to the field.
Education & Training
University of WashingtonResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1992
University of HawaiiResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1988 - 1990
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1984
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1986 - 2027
HI State Medical License 1987 - 1994
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Multiplanar humeral shape changes from infancy to adulthood in patients with birth-related brachial plexus palsy: a cross-sectional analysis.Euan A Forrest, Paige M Lind, Michael L Pearl, Katharine E Alter, Frances T Sheehan
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2026-02-01 - Humeral Development Throughout the Arc of Childhood-A 3D MRI Study.Paige M Lind, Michael L Pearl, Katharine E Alter, Euan A Forrest, Frances T Sheehan
Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2025-07-01 - 8 citationsUse of Preoperative CT Scans and Patient-Specific Instrumentation May Not Improve Short-Term Adverse Events After Shoulder Arthroplasty: Results from a Large Integrate...Ronald A Navarro, Priscilla H Chan, Heather A Prentice, Michael Pearl, Frederick A Matsen Rd
JB & JS Open Access. 2023-07-06
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