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Dr. Michael Robert Karns, MD

(23 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2011)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, shoulder problems

3999 Richmond Road Suite 2700
Beachwood, OH 44122

(216) 844-2273

Dr. Michael Robert Karns, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Cleveland, OH specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Michael Robert Karns, MD is affiliated with University Hospitals and UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106

Address:

3999 Richmond Road Suite 2700
Beachwood, OH 44122

Address:

730 Som Center Road Suite 130
Mayfield, OH 44143

Address:

8655 Market Street Suite 1400
Mentor, OH 44060

Address:

9000 Mentor Avenue Suite 107
Mentor, OH 44060

Some issues Dr. Michael Robert Karns, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

aspiration	10
doctor visit	29
injections	10

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	41
doctor visit	101
injections	41

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	12
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

aspiration	71
doctor visit	229
hospital care	15
injections	71
inpatient care	15

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	31
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

aspiration	96
doctor visit	219
injections	96

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	26
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

aspiration	186
doctor visit	450
injections	186

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Robert Karns, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Robert Karns, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Cleveland, OH were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

aspiration	80
doctor visit	207
hospital care	15
injections	80
inpatient care	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Robert Karns, MD.

**Gender**
Female	33
Male	16

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	38
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	6
75 to 84	12
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	23

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Robert Karns, MD From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Robert Karns, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	26
High Cholesterol	22
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	3
Cancer	3

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Robert Karns, MD graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2011. He completed residency at UH Case Medical Center. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2011)

Residency: UH Case Medical Center (2016)

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Robert Karns, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University Hospitals

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MEDICAL GROUP INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael Robert Karns, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.74 out of 5 stars based on 23 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Robert Karns, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael Robert Karns, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
DePuy Synthes Products LLC	$4,273 VISUALIZATION $4,273
Arthrex, Inc.	$3,432 $3,432
ROCK MEDICAL ORTHOPEDICS, INC.	$2,734 $2,734
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.	$1,500 $1,500
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$397 Q-FIX $125	ULTRABUTTON $91	Hipstruments $81	Regeneten $45	Ambient Hipvac 50 $21	Other $33
Other	$850 BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION $139	Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System $114	SALVATION $93	FAST-FIX $76	EVOS $75	Other $353

**Types of Payments**
Education	$4,972
Consulting Fee	$3,555
Food and Beverage	$1,854
Honoraria	$1,500
Travel and Lodging	$1,305

Biography

Dr. Michael Karns is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist in Cleveland, OH, Mayfield, OH, and Beachwood, OH. Patient ratings for Dr. Karns average 4.5 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests encompass shoulder problems and musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Karns is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed his residency training at UH Case Medical Center. Dr. Karns is affiliated with the University Hospitals.