Doctor Profile

Michael Bahk
MD

Michael Bahk
MD

Southern California Orthopedic Institute
6815 Noble Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91405

Van Nuys

California (CA)

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Orthopaedic Surgery; Sports Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgery

Sports Medicine


Profile

Our 40 board-certified/board-eligible, fellowship-trained, nationally and internationally renowned physicians are highly regarded for their experience and expertise in treating orthopedic conditions and injuries in both children and adults, including professional athletes. From sports medicine to minimally invasive surgery, pain management to joint replacement, and regenerative medicine to physical medicine and rehabilitation, we provide world-class, specialized care for the ankle, back, elbow, foot, hand, hip, knee, neck, shoulder, spine, and wrist. Our physicians also teach innovative orthopedic surgery techniques to surgeons around the world. Our SCOI Fellowship Program in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, and Reconstructive Surgery is instrumental in training the experts of tomorrow, and our research and education foundation (SCORE) is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in orthopedic practice, education, publishing, and research endeavors. While our reputation is international in scope, we are also the preferred local choice and widely regarded for our support of community efforts and athletic teams.

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Southern California Rising Stars 2015
Southern California Rising Stars 2014
Southern California Rising Stars 2013

About Michael Bahk

Medical School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine

Graduation Year: 2002

Professional Webpage: www.michaelbahkmd.com/michael-bahk-md.html

Honors and Awards:

"Incidence and Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolic Disease following Upper Extremity Arthroplasty"

Charles A Rockwood Shoulder Grant for $45,000, Orthopaedic and Research Education Fund (OREF)/American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Clinical Research Award, 2009

Award for Excellence in Neurological Science, American Academy of Neurology , 2002

Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), 2001

Edwin L Shuman Essay Award, 1998

Phi Beta Kappa, 1998

Special Licenses/Certifications:

Thomas Jefferson School of Medicine Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship

2009

Southern California Orthopedic Institute Sports Medicine Fellowship

2008

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Residency

2002

Northwester University School of Medicine

1998

Professional Activity:

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

Arthroscopy Association of North America

International Cartilage Repair Society

Publications, Lectures and Presentations:

Publications

 

Burns JP, Bahk M, Snyder SJ. Superior labral tears: repair versus biceps tenodesis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2011; 20 (2S): S2-8.

 

Bahk MS, Karzel RP, Snyder SJ. Arthroscopic Posterior Stabilization and Anterior Capsular Plication for Recurrent Posterior Glenohumeral Instability. Arthroscopy, 2010: 26; 1172-80.

Bahk MS, Kuhn JE, Galatz LM, Connor PM, Williams GR. Acromioclavicular and Sternoclavicular Injuries and Clavicle, Glenoid and Scapula Fractures. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009; 91: 2492-2510.

 

Bahk MS, Srikumaran U, Ain MC, Erkula G, Leet AI, Sargent MC, Sponseller PD.  Patterns of pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures. J Pediatr Orthop. 2008; 28: 493-9.

 

Gill HS, El Rassi G, Bahk MS, Castillo RC, McFarland EG. Physical Examination for Partial Tears of the Biceps Tendon. Am J Sports Med. 2007; 35: 1134-40.

 

Bahk MS, Keyurapan E, Tasaki A, Sauers EL, McFarland EG. Laxity Testing of the Shoulder: A Review. Am J Sports Med. 2007; 35: 131-44.

 

Kramer DE, Bahk MS, Cascio BM, Cosgarea AJ. Posterior Knee Arthroscopy: Anatomy, Techniques and Applications. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006; 88 Suppl 4: 110-21.

 

Farber A, Castillo R, Clough M, Bahk M, McFarland E. Clinical Assessment of Three Common Tests for Traumatic Anterior Glenohumeral Instability. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006; 88: 1467-1474.

 

Cosgarea AJ, Kramer DE, Bahk MS, Totty WG, Matava MJ: Proximity of the Popliteal Artery to the PCL During Simulated Knee Arthroscopy: Implications for Establishing the Posterior Trans-Septal Portal. J Knee Surg. 2006; 19: 181-185.

 

Bahk MS, Cosgarea AJ. Physical Examination and Imaging of the Lateral Collateral Ligament and Posterolateral Corner. Sports Med Arthrosc Rev. 2006; 14: 12-19.

 

Bahk MS, Cosgarea AJ. Endobutton Fixation for Posterolateral Knee Repair. Orthopedics. 2005; 28: 643-645.

 

 

Publications in Preparation

Ramsey ML, Bahk MS, Day JS, Lau E, Kurtz S, Williams GR. Incidence and Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolic Disease following Upper Extremity Arthroplasty. 2009.

 

Bahk MS, Burns JP. Two Tunnel Anatomic Double Bundle ACL Reconstruction, Arthroscopy, in preparation.

 

Bahk MS, Schamblin ML, Cortese DA, Friedman MJ. Unicompartmental Knee Replacement: A Study of Simultaneous Bilateral vs Unilateral Procedures, J Knee Surg, submitted 2008.

 

Book Chapters

Bahk MS, Snyder SJ. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: single row triple loaded. In: McCann, Peter, editor. Jaypee’s Video Atlas of Shoulder Surgery.  Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers LTD, 2013.

 

Bahk MS, Snyder SJ.  Superior Labrum (SLAP) Injuries and Repair, Avoiding Pitfalls and Complications. In: Meislin R, Halbrecht J, editors. Complications in Knee and Shoulder Surgery: Prevention, Management and Treatment Options for the Sports Medicine Orthopedist. London: Springer-Verlag, 2009, 189-206.

 

Bahk MS, Burns JP, Snyder SJ.  Biceps Surgery, Avoiding Pitfalls and Complications. In: Meislin R, Halbrecht J, editors. Complications in Knee and Shoulder Surgery: Prevention, Management and Treatment Options for the Sports Medicine Orthopedist. London: Springer-Verlag, 2009, 207-224.

 

Bahk MS. Acromioclavicular Joint Arthritis. In: Sponseller PD, Frassica FJ, Wilckens J, editors. 5-Minute Orthopaedic Consult. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2nd ed: 2007, 10-11.

 

Bahk MS. Biceps Tendon Rupture. In: Sponseller PD, Frassica FJ, Wilckens J, editors. 5-Minute Orthopaedic Consult. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2nd ed; 2007, 36-37.

 

Presentations

Bahk MS

“Clavicle Fractures: Intramedullary Rod vs Plate Fixation, Malunions and Nonunions”

Orthopedic Surgery Controversies: Shoulder and Hip Arthroscopy

Sept 19, 2012 – podium presentation

Silverado Resort, Napa Valley, California

 

Bahk MS

“Biceps Tendon Disease: Tenodesis or Tenotomy”

Orthopedic Surgery Controversies: Shoulder and Hip Arthroscopy

Oct 6, 2011 – podium presentation

Silverado Resort, Napa Valley, California

Bahk MS, Gerald Williams.

“Rotator Cuff Arthropathy: Hemiarthroplasty vs Reverse Arthroplasty”

Orthopedic Surgery Controversies: Shoulder and Hip Arthroscopy

Oct 15, 2010 – podium presentation

Silverado Resort, Napa Valley, California

Bahk MS, Gerald Williams.

“Rotator Cuff Arthropathy: Hemiarthroplasty vs Reverse Arthroplasty”

Orthopedic Surgery Controversies: Shoulder and Hip Arthroscopy

Nov 6, 2009 – podium presentation

Silverado Resort, Napa Valley, California

 

Bahk MS, Karzel RP, Snyder SJ.

“Arthroscopic Posterior Stabilization and Anterior Capsular Plication for Recurrent Posterior Glenohumeral Instability”

Arthroscopy Association of North America 28th Annual Meeting

April 30, 2009 – podium presentation

San Diego, California

 

Bahk MS, Srikumaran U, Ain M, Erkula G, Leet A, Sponseller PS.

“Patterns of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures”

Maryland Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting

April 21, 2007 – podium presentation

Baltimore, Maryland

 

Kramer D, Cascio B, Bahk M, Cosgarea AJ

“Posterior Knee Arthroscopy: Anatomy, Techniques and Applications”

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

March 22-26, 2006 - poster presentation

Chicago, Illinois

 

Cosgarea AJ, Kramer D, Bahk M, Totty WG, Matava MJ

“Proximity of the Popliteal Artery to the Posterior Cruciate Ligament During Simulated Knee Arthroscopy: A Cadaveric Study”

Arthroscopy Association of North America – E poster presentation

May 12, 2005

Vancouver, BC, Canada

 

Sarwark JF, Bahk MS, Grayhack JJ, Langman CT

“Osteopenic Problems in Children”

American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting

October 28 – November 1, 2000

Chicago, Illinois

 

Sarwark JF, Bahk MS, Grayhack JJ, Langman CT

“Osteopenic Problems in Children”

American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting

June 14 – 17, 2000

Hot Springs, Virginia

 

Sarwark JF, Bahk MS, Grayhack JJ, Langman CT

“Osteopenic Problems in Children”

Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Annual Meeting

April 30 – May 4, 2000

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

 

Educational Background:

Thomas Jefferson School of Medicine

Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship

August 1, 2008 – July 31, 2009

 

Southern California Orthopedic Institute

Sports Medicine Fellowship

August 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008

 

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery Resident

July 1, 2002 – June 30, 2007

 

Northwestern University School of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine, AOA distinction

Honors Program In Medical Education

July 1, 1998- June 30, 2002

 

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude

English Major, Writing

September 1, 1995- May 31, 1998

 


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Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
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