Dr. Kevin Mikaelian

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Kevin Mikaelian, who serves patients in California.

Dr. Mikaelian is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Stockton Medical Plaza II Urgent Care, a part of Sutter Health. 

His primary goal is to help educate his patients so they are intimately involved in making health decisions. He enjoys the doctor-patient relationship and strives to treat each patient based on his or her individual needs.

A 1992 graduate of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Dr. Mikaelian went on to perform his residency in orthopedic surgery at Stanford Medical Center in 1997.

Subsequent to his education, he attained board certification in orthopedic surgery through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons. 

With over three decades of experience, Dr. Mikaelian is affiliated with Sequoia Hospital, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Dameron Hospital, and St. Joseph’s Medical Center.

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

Among Dr. Mikaelian’s various accolades include Patients’ Choice Award (2018, 2017, 2015, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2010), and On-Time Doctor Award (2018, 2017, 2015).

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