Dr. Michael D. Charles is an experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, elbow, and hand pathologies. He is affiliated with University Orthopedic Associates in Clovis, CA, and serves as faculty at UCSF Fresno Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Charles completed his medical degree at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, followed by an orthopedic surgical residency at the University of Southern California (Keck Medical Center), where he served as Administrative Chief Resident and received the Herman-Epstein Award for teaching and leadership. He furthered his training with a fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery and sports medicine at Rush University, which included team coverage for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire, Chicago Steel, and DePaul University. Dr. Charles is known for his compassionate approach and tailored treatments, aiming to return patients to their sports, hobbies, and lifestyles.