About
Dr. Michael Sun is a San Diego based orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty training in hand and upper extremity surgery. Born and raised in San Diego, he takes pride in providing hand, wrist, and elbow care for the community in which he grew up. He graduated with honors from both his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, and medical school at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He then completed a rigorous orthopaedic surgery residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and further subspecialty training at the Tufts Combined Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship.
Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles, CA
Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Fellowship: Hand and Upper Extremity, Tufts Medical Center and New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
Conditions Treated
Dr. Sun utilizes the most current evidence based medicine and modern techniques to provide both nonsurgical and surgical treatment options for a variety of conditions affecting the upper extremities. A few of these are listed below.
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Radial Tunnel Syndrome
DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis
Intersection Syndrome
Tennis Elbow
Golfer’s Elbow
Finger Arthritis
Thumb Basilar Joint Arthritis
Hand Arthritis
Wrist Arthritis
Elbow Arthritis
Tendon Lacerations
Ligament Tears
Masses and Cysts
Finger Fracture
Hand Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Forearm Fracture
Elbow Fracture
Hardware Removal
Infection / Osteomyelitis
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Testimonials
“Dr Michael Sun is fantastic! Glad I found him when I needed thumb surgery. I trust him and his work 100%. Highly recommended for honest, prompt and thorough work.”
“I came here because I broke my finger. Dr. Sun was understanding, kind and extremely professional. We ended up doing X Rays, after which Manny the Orthotec and Dr. Sun put a cast on it. Very friendly and professional staff all around. I feel lucky to have received treatment here.”
“Lovely staff and office. Dr. Sun was knowledgeable and explained everything that was happening with my broken finger and the next steps in treatment. He answered all of my questions and gave guidance based on recent research and what works best for me as a patient. The x-ray technician was very kind and efficient and I was able to quickly get the x-ray and then have the doctor look at it with me.I would definitely recommend this practice.”
“Dr. Michael Sun was very knowledgeable and accurate in my diagnosis and recommendations to recover from my injury.”
“I have been suffering severe pain in my hand from an injury for several years. I’ve visited several doctors and no one could help me. I finally found Dr. Sun. Dr. Sun evaluated my issues and with one surgery he totally eliminated my pain and suffering. I cannot recommend him enough!”
Contact
Dr. Sun sees patients at the California Orthopaedic Institute.
Call to schedule an appointment.
California Orthopaedic Institute
7485 Mission Valley Rd, Suite 104A
San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 291-8930
Fax: (619) 291-8491