4.9
764 Ratings with 752 written Reviews
Summary
Michael Klassen, MD, FAAOS in Monterey, California, specializes in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Klassen takes a restorative approach to care, providing rehabilitative treatments to help patients regain function. Dr. Klassen is the President of the California Orthopaedic Association.
Dr. Klassen is also an expert in medical legal evaluations and testimony and provides medical advice, evaluations, and direction to attorneys, insurers, and government entities across California. Medical legal evaluation services available from Dr. Klassen include independent medical examinations (IMEs), agreed medical evaluations (AMEs), and qualified medical evaluations (QMEs).
Dr. Klassen also offers medical record reviews and standard of care reviews, as well as opinions of causation, impairment ratings, and medical care and treatment reviews and recommendations. He also provides expert witness testimony according to the standards of professionalism set forth by the American Academy …of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
As an experienced orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Klassen provides medical legal evaluations and expert testimony for both defense and plaintiff attorneys for injuries stemming from motor vehicle accidents, athletics, or industrial incidents.
Dr. Klassen’s clinical care focuses on upper and lower extremity surgeries, such as knee anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, knee meniscus surgery, shoulder labral reconstruction, and shoulder rotator cuff repair. He also provides expert evaluations and care for spine injuries and offers treatment with biologics.
Dr. Klassen is available for those seeking a medical legal evaluation throughout the state of California.
For expert medical legal evaluations, advice, or testimony, call the office of Michael Klassen, MD, or request a consultation online.
Featured Review
Everything went well, Dr was very thorough
Office Location
Dr. Michael Klassen MD
10 Harris Ct Bldg AMonterey, CA 93940Mon8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 37 years of experience
- 18 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- UCSF School of Medicine - Orthopaedic Surgery
- 752 written reviews
- 1 award
- 3 specialties
- 19 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Awards
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Klassen
Medical Specialties
Dr. Michael Klassen has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Michael Klassen has the following 19 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
37 Years Experience
Dr. Michael Klassen holds an active medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Medical License
Physician and Surgeon G with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2028.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at UCSF School of Medicine - Orthopaedic Surgery in 1995.
Medical School
Graduated from David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLA in 1989.
NPI Number
Dr. Klassen's NPI number is 1932234952.
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- Where is Dr. Michael Klassen's office located?
- Dr. Michael Klassen's office is located at 10 Harris Ct Bldg A, Monterey, CA, 93940.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Klassen affiliated with?
- Dr. Michael Klassen is affiliated with Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula.
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