Dislocated Knee Surgery 101 : A Comprehensive Guide
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Dislocated knee surgery is just the start of getting back on your feet. Here’s what you can expect. Michael Port, MD
Pain Management, Anesthesiology
Dr. Michael Port is a board-certified pain management specialist with extensive trauma experience.
About the doctor
TREATMENTS AND SERVICES
Interventional Pain Management
Diagnostic Pain Medicine
Dr. Michael Port is a board-certified pain management specialist with extensive trauma experience. He has treated thousands of world-class athletes, weekend warriors, and everyday people, helping his patients return to their fullest state of health and function. His personalized, highly detailed approach to pain targets very specific nerve roots, establishing a more concise diagnosis and avoiding unnecessary medication.
Dr. Port is a member of the California Society of Anesthesia, the North American Spine Society, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the International Association for the Study of Pain, and the International Spine Injection Society.
He is also an advanced trauma life support instructor who serves as a medical advisor and active flight physician for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Emergency Services Detail/Air Five search and rescue team. With a passion for adventure, Dr. Port is an avid skier who enjoys running, working out, and tennis.
Education
New York University
Medical School
Mt Sinai College of Medicine
Residency (Anesthesia)
University of Southern California
Fellowship (Interventional Pain Mngmt and Diagnostic Pain Medicine
Boards and Awards
Southern California Super Doctors 2023
American Board of Pain Medicine
American Board of Anesthesiology
Testimonials
The patient perspective
Check out what Dr. Port’s patients have to say about their treatment experiences and results.
I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Port and his team. He did my epidural injections…and this experience was by far the least painful, and the least invasive…He spent a lot of time with me, did not feel rushed, and answered all my questions.
Alex
Among The MOST professional, precise, thorough, attentive, kind doctors I’ve been treated by in my life…Dr. Port’s communication skills are exceptional. His bedside manner is comforting and he explains, in-detail, every step that he will be taking…
Ann G
Dr. Port is the best doctor out there!…He is passionate about what he does, and only wants the best for his patients. He’s super knowledgeable, doesn’t hesitate to answer your questions, and explain exactly what is wrong and what he is going to do to fix it.
Chelsea
Dr. Port is very professional, knows what he is doing, and answered every question I had…I was given an epidural, and they treated me so well from start to finish. I was out of pain immediately…Thank you so much for being there when I needed you.
Charlie
Dr. Port was my anesthesiologist a few times for spinal procedures. Absolutely great bedside manner, professional, kind, and compassionate… [the] nurses and surgical center where I had procedures in Marina Del Rey are the best.
Jane
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