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Michael D. Austin, D.O.

Address:
307 W. Lake Lansing Rd.
East Lansing, MI  48823

To schedule an appointment:
Office:   (517) 333-7005
FAX:   (517) 333-1736
Email:   DrAustin@aol.com
Website:    

Training:
Medical Degree:   Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Institution:   Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1972
Fellowship:   Sports Medicine, 1976-1977, Cleveland, OH

Professional Certification:
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Academic Appointment:
Clinical Instructor, Michigan State University

Professional Memberships:
Arthroscopy Association of North America
International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
American Osteopathic Academy Orthopedic Surgery

Hospital Affiliation:
Ingham Regional Medical Center, Lansing, MI

Present Clinical Activities:
    Monthly
New knee patients   40
Knee surgeries   19
Arthroscopic knee procedures   19
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) cases   4
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) cases   Rare
Total knee replacement cases   None

Dr. Austin performs all the surgery himself.

Typical Operative Times:
Arthroscopic meniscectomy   30 minutes
ACL repair semitendonosis   60 minutes
ACL repair patellar tendon   90 minutes

Outcomes statement or data on operative procedures:
none

Journal articles published related to knee joint problems:
none

Insurance companies/HMO accepted:
Blue Care Network
Physician's Health Plan (PHP)
Blue Preferred Plus
CHAMPUS
M-Care
AETNA PPO
Healthcare Compare/Affordable PPO
MidNet

Accepted:
Medicare
Workers' Compensation
Third party liability

Not Accepted:
Medicaid

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