Michael W. Tanner, MD

Specialty

• Orthopedic Surgery

Special Interests/Subspecialty

• Arthroscopic and Reconstructive
• Surgery of the Shoulder, Knee
• Elbow, Hip, and Ankle
• Total Joint Arthroplasty
• Sports Medicine 

Board Certification

• American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Board Certified, 1986 Recertified, 1994

Education

• University of Colorado, BA in Biology, 1974

Medical School

• St. Louis University School of Medicine, 1978

Postgraduate Training

• University of Minnesota Hospitals, Department of Surgery Internship, 1978-1979
• Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery  Residency, 1979-1983
• Shriner's Hospital, Children's Orthopedic Training, 1983

Professional Society Memberships

• Arthroscopic Association of North America
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Professional Information

Dr. Tanner is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Tulsa.  He served as Chairman of the Orthopedic Department of Saint Francis Hospital (1997-98). He speaks to many groups about his orthopedic research. Dr. Tanner serves as athletic injury consultant for local gymnastic, soccer and wrestling events. He has also served as arthroscopic surgery instructor at the Orthopedic Learning Center in Chicago, as well

Personal Information

Dr. Tanner was born in Denver, Colorado, and now resides in Tulsa with his family.

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