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Dr. Michael Klassen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Monterey, CA 93940

(831) 293-9150 Virtual Visit

37 Years of Experience Accepting New Patients Virtual Visit Available Visit Website

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Michael Klassen, MD, FAAOS in Monterey, California, specializes in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Klassen takes a restorative approach to care, providing rehabilitative treatments to help patients regain function. Dr. Klassen is the President of the California Orthopaedic Association.

Dr. Klassen is also an expert in medical legal evaluations and testimony and provides medical advice, evaluations, and direction to attorneys, insurers, and government entities across California. Medical legal evaluation services available from Dr. Klassen include independent medical examinations (IMEs), agreed medical evaluations (AMEs), and qualified medical evaluations (QMEs).

Dr. Klassen also offers medical record reviews and standard of care reviews, as well as opinions of causation, impairment ratings, and medical care and treatment reviews and recommendations. He also provides expert witness testimony according to the standards of professionalism set forth by the American Academy …of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

As an experienced orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Klassen provides medical legal evaluations and expert testimony for both defense and plaintiff attorneys for injuries stemming from motor vehicle accidents, athletics, or industrial incidents.

Dr. Klassen’s clinical care focuses on upper and lower extremity surgeries, such as knee anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, knee meniscus surgery, shoulder labral reconstruction, and shoulder rotator cuff repair. He also provides expert evaluations and care for spine injuries and offers treatment with biologics.

Dr. Klassen is available for those seeking a medical legal evaluation throughout the state of California.

For expert medical legal evaluations, advice, or testimony, call the office of Michael Klassen, MD, or request a consultation online.

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Everything went well, Dr was very thorough

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Dr. Michael Klassen MD

10 Harris Ct Bldg AMonterey, CA 93940

Mon8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:30 pm

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accepting new patients
4.9

763 Ratings
37 years of experience
18 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
UCSF School of Medicine - Orthopaedic Surgery
751 written reviews
3 specialties
19 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Klassen's Ratings and Reviews

4.9

763 Ratings with 751 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 5 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (701) Did WellNeeds Improvement (8)
Had a good bedside manner: (354) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (756) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (528) Did WellNeeds Improvement (16)
Flexible scheduling: (694) Did WellNeeds Improvement (12)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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Patients consistently praised Dr. Michael Klassen for his professionalism, thoroughness, and ability to explain medical conditions in simple, understandable terms. They appreciated his attentive listening, clear communication style, responsiveness to questions, and his empathetic bedside manner, often noting that he made them feel comfortable and informed during their appointments. The negative feedback was minimal and did not highlight any specific issues, indicating a generally positive patient experience.

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great nothing you can say bad about him

February 21st, 2023

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He makes things very understandable.

February 20th, 2023

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DR KLASSEN IS VERY IMFORMATIVE AND ANSWERS QUESTIONS VERY CLEARLY.

February 20th, 2023

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Thank you Dr Klassen

February 20th, 2023

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He really listens and then talks to you in straight terms. What a change from my previous doctor.....

February 20th, 2023

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February 20th, 2023

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pleased overall and very appreciative that he was able to get me in quickly when other offices denied me. competent!

February 13th, 2023

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super

February 13th, 2023

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todo claro y perfecto

February 7th, 2023

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todo salio bien

February 7th, 2023

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Medicare - Medicaid
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Arthroscopic Surgery (Arthroscopy)
Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Surgery
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Surgery
Laminectomy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Scoliosis
Sports Medicine
Surgery
Wrist Injury

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

UCSF School of Medicine - Orthopaedic Surgery1995

Medical School

David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLAGraduated in 1989

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Where is Dr. Michael Klassen's office located?: Dr. Michael Klassen's office is located at 10 Harris Ct Bldg A, Monterey, CA, 93940.
What languages does Dr. Michael Klassen speak?: Dr. Michael Klassen speaks English.
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