Michael J. Oechsel, M.D.

Dr. Michael Oechsel is a Board Certified and Board Re-Certified practicing Orthopedic Surgeon in Marin County, California. He practices General Orthopedic Surgery with a special interest in Sports Medicine.

Dr. Oechsel graduated from the University of Southern California, Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to study at Cambridge University in Cambridge, England.

Dr. Oechsel earned his Medical Degree from the Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed a Surgical Internship and Orthopedic Surgery Residency training at the University of Southern California, where he earned the Outstanding Senior Resident Recognition Award. With a special interest in Sports Medicine, he spent time in multiple sports medicine treatment clinics, working with amateur and professional athletes.

Dr. Oechsel continues to pursue these interests while practicing at Mt. Tam Orthopedics. He believes in the non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, and believes many patients can achieve optimal results with this approach. At the same time, he utilizes up-to-date surgical techniques when surgery is necessary. He believes in keeping his patients well-informed about their diagnoses, and welcomes each patient’s participation in their own care.

As a husband and father, Dr. Oechsel has always been involved with many of his family’s interests and activities. As an athlete himself he understands the demands of remaining competitive. He continues to play tournament golf at a level that puts him in the top 1% of all golfers.

Education

• 1981-1985 Georgetown University School of Medicine, M.D., 1985
  Washington, D.C.
• 1977-1981 University of Southern California
  Los Angeles, CA
  B.A. Chemistry, 1981
•  1981 Cambridge University Scholar, Cambridge, England

Internship

• 1985-1986 Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center
  Surgical Internship

Residency

• 1986-1990 Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center
  Orthopedic Surgical Resident
• 1989 Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgical Rotation,
  Kerlan-Jobe Clinic

Boards & Academies

• Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Diplomat, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Certified 1993
• Re-certified 2002

Licensure

• State of California
• Board of Medical Quality Assurance
• Physician’s and Surgeon’s Certificate
• Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners

Research Projects & Publications

• Knee Arthroscopy Treating Your Knee Problem
  The Stay Well Company, Krames, 2000, 2007
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging Following Closed Reduction of Congenital Dislocation of Hip
• Palm Thorn Injury to the Hand
• Treatment of Complete Acromioclavicular Dislocation –
  A Literature Review
• Treatment of Open Tibia Fractures with Soft Tissue Defects
  Clinical Orthopedics & Related Research

Faculty

• Current Issues of MRI in Orthopedics & Sports Medicine,
  A National Symposium 2008
• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery,
  Local Committee, Annual Meeting, 2004
• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery,
  Local Committee, Annual Meeting, 2001
• Surgical Techniques Course, AO/ASIF
  Los Angeles, 1993

Awards

• Outstanding Orthopaedic Resident, LA County,
  USC Department of Orthopaedics
• Elected to Phi Beta Kappa in Junior year, USC
  Graduated Magna Cum Laude, USC
• Outstanding Senior Recognition Award, USC
• National Academic Scholarship Award Winner,
  Phi Kappa Psi

Affliations

• Chief of Surgery, Marin General Hospital1999-2003
• Chief of Orthopedics, Marin General Hospital, 1995-1999
• Marin General Hospital, Active Staff, 1990-present
• Kentfield Rehabilitation Hospital, Active Staff, 1990-present
• Team Physician, Dominican University, 1992
• Steering Committee for Orthopaedic Residency,
  LA County/USC Medical Center
• Student Financial Aid Committee Chairman,
  Georgetown University
• Curriculum Committee, Policy Advisory Committee,
  Georgetown University

Volunteer Activities

• Presidents Cup, 2009
  PGA Tour
  Medical Committee
• United States Amateur Championship, 2007
  United States Golf Association
  Medical Committee
• United States Open Championship, 2010
  United States Golf Association
• United States Open Championship, 2008
  United States Golf Association
• Pac-10 Mens Golf Championship, 2008
• United States Open Championship, 2000
  United States Golf Association
• United States Open Championship, 1992
  United States Golf Association
• Team Physician, Crenshaw High School Football Team, 1990

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