Michael A. Stone, MD, FAAOS

Orthopedic Surgeon

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Email: shouldersolutions@outlook.com

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Locations

DISC Tarzana
5225 Lindley Ave., 2nd Floor
Tarzana, CA 91356

DISC Marina Del Rey
4553 Glencoe Avenue, Suite 140,
Marina del Rey, California 90292

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Elevated Sports and Shoulder Care,
Thoughtfully Personalized

Michael A. Stone, MD, FAAOS is a board‑certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery, serving patients in Marina del Rey and Tarzana, California. His practice focuses on minimally invasive arthroscopy, shoulder replacement surgery, and complex revision surgeries of the shoulder and elbow. He is a specialist in treating rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, arthritis, and sports injuries with an emphasis on a patient‑centered concierge experience.

Dr. Stone completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center and shoulder & elbow reconstruction fellowship at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute/Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He currently practices at DISC Sports & Spine Center and holds active privileges at DISC Surgical Center Tarzana, Providence Cedars‑Tarzana Medical Center, and Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center, where he previously served as Chief of Shoulder & Elbow and Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics. He also hosts the LA Shoulder Podcast and maintains an educational website and social media presence focused on practical, science‑backed guidance for shoulder and elbow health.

Introduction to DISC Sports & Spine Center

Education

Medical School

B.S. in Psychobiology, cum laude, UCLA
M.D., UC Irvine School of Medicine (Top 10% of class)

Undergraduate

Studied Biology at El Camino College (Torrance, CA)

Residency / Fellowship

Orthopaedic surgery internship & residency, USC / LAC+USC Medical Center

Fellowship in Shoulder & Elbow Reconstruction, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute (Thomas Jefferson University Hospital)

Professional Experience

Orthopaedic Surgeon, DISC Sports & Spine Center (Marina del Rey)

Former Staff Physician I & Assistant Professor, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Former Leader, Shoulder & Elbow Service (Cedars-Sinai)

Volunteer shoulder specialist, Saban Community Clinic (underserved care)

Media & Public Recognition

Creator & host, LA Shoulder Podcast (Apple, Spotify, YouTube)

Featured in institutional & online expert profiles

Participant in national webinars & AAOS educational programs

Certifications

Board-certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (through 2031)

Active California medical license

DEA license

California Fluoroscopy & X-Ray Supervisor/Operator license

Qualified Medical Evaluator (California Division of Workers’ Compensation)

Notable Achievements & Honors

Recognized in Super Doctors Southern California (including Rising Stars)

Multiple Cedars-Sinai Certificates of Excellence (patient experience)

Rothman Shoulder & Elbow Researcher of the Year

USC Keck School of Medicine Senior Research Paper Award

Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Multiple pathology/basic science awards (UC Irvine)

Elite Reviewer, Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery

Personal Interests

Music, audio production, podcasting & video content creation

Retro gaming & technology optimization

Faith-based community involvement & health literacy initiatives

Brazilian jiu jitsu competitor (brown belt)

Specialties

Shoulder & elbow surgery (arthroscopic and open)

Rotator cuff repair & revision

Shoulder instability & bone loss treatment

Anatomic & reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (including complex revisions)

Tendon transfers & complex shoulder reconstruction

Elbow ligament injuries, UCL reconstruction, fracture fixation & elbow arthroplasty

Regenerative & orthobiologic treatments (PRP, BMAC)

Research, Publications & Teaching

Numerous peer-reviewed publications (shoulder/elbow surgery, biomechanics, ligament reconstruction, spinal fusion biology)

Published in major journals (JSES, OJSM, Asian Spine Journal, etc.)

Authored textbook chapters on shoulder injuries & arthroplasty

Principal/co-investigator on funded biomechanical & clinical studies

Lecturer at regional & national meetings

Resident educator & academic presenter

Peer reviewer & grant reviewer for orthopaedic organizations

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Patient Education

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