Dr. Michael Bahk, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
6815 Noble Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91405
At a glance
4.86 stars (22 reviews)
97% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 31 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Northwestern University
Works at Southern California Orthopedic Institute
3 office locations
4.86
22 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
4.0
Recent reviews
Dr. Bahk really takes the time to understand your medical condition. He asks questions and performs a thorough assessment. He gives you his diagnosis as well as your options for treatment. I highly recommend Dr Bahk!
August 2, 2014Initials hidden
We were very pleased with our visit with Dr. Bahk. He seemed very knowledgeable and informative. He and his staff were very professional and pleasant.
April 17, 2013Initials hidden
Office locations
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Southern California Orthopedic Institute
6815 Noble Avenue, Van Nuys, CA, 91405
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Southern California Orthopedic Institute
375 Rolling Oaks Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91361
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Southern California Orthopedic Institute
3605 Alamo Street, Simi Valley, CA, 93063
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Total shoulder replacement
Knee arthroscopy
Arthritis
Rotator cuff injury
Pain in joint
Shoulder arthroscopy/rotator cuff repair
Total shoulder replacement
Knee arthroscopy
Arthritis
Rotator cuff injury
More about Dr. Michael Bahk, MD
Dr. Michael Bahk graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, with a Bachelor of Arts in English studies. More specifically, he was part of a select group of students with a concentration in Writing and was awarded the Edwin L. Shuman Essay Award. He was also part of the Honors Program in Medical Education (HPME) and subsequently attended Northwestern University’s medical school. He graduated as one of the top of his class with Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) distinctions. He was also awarded the American Academy of Neurology Medical Student Prize for Excellence for medical distinction upon graduation.
Following medical school, he completed his internship and orthopedic residency training at one of the nation’s top hospitals, Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, working for five years under some of the country’s leading surgeons. He has an interest in shoulder, elbow and knee research and published numerous papers in journals such as the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Journal of Sports Medicine and Journal of Knee Surgery.
After residency, Dr. Bahk completed the prestigious Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute and trained under some of the nation’s founding and pioneering arthroscopic surgeons. He continued to write book chapters and present shoulder research at national meetings such as the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) in addition to covering local high school sports teams.
To further his understanding of the shoulder, Dr. Bahk recently completed a second fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow surgery in Philadelphia, PA with the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University. This was a one year dedicated program in arthroscopic and open surgery of the shoulder and knee
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Northwestern University
Johns Hopkins University, Residency in Orthopedics
Southern California Orthopedic Institute, Fellowship in Sports Medicine
Thomas Jefferson University (Fellowship)
Johns Hopkins University (Internship)
Practice
Southern California Orthopedic Institute
Affiliation
Simi Valley Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards and publications
Orthopaedic Research and Education Fund (OREF) Recipient
Alpha Omega Alpha
Edwin L. Shuman Essay Award
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1518012335
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.86
Wait time
3.95
Bedside manner
4.95
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22 reviews
Most relevant
SO FAR SO GOOD. ONLY 1 VISIT BUT I LIKE HIM. PROFESSIONAL. KNOWLEDGEABLE. I FEEL I'M IN GOOD HANDS.
July 11, 2013Initials hidden
Dr Bahk was very informative and asked a lot of questions to narrow down the cause of my symptoms.
March 8, 2013John C.Verified patient
Very knowledgeable. Gave me all my options and explained the pros and cons of each option.
July 28, 2014Jeffrey S.Verified patient
Dr Bahk is phenominal, listens & responds with a variety of solutions & suggestions.
More than 1 year agoCA
He came highly recommended, I would highly recommend.
January 8, 2014Richard H.Verified patient
Very personable Dr. would recommend him to anyone.
April 24, 2014Sandy S.Verified patient
SCOI doctors are the Best!
More than 1 year agoWilliam G.Verified patient
very good.
More than 1 year agoWilliam T.Verified patient
Dr. Bahk really takes the time to understand your medical condition. He asks questions and performs a thorough assessment. He gives you his diagnosis as well as your options for treatment. I highly recommend Dr Bahk!
August 2, 2014Initials hidden
went well
March 7, 2014Initials hidden
We were very pleased with our visit with Dr. Bahk. He seemed very knowledgeable and informative. He and his staff were very professional and pleasant.
April 17, 2013Initials hidden
it was good- helpful
More than 1 year agoRI
very professional, personable & reassuring
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August 14, 2015Initials hidden
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Which hospital is Dr. Michael Bahk affiliated with?
Dr. Michael Bahk is affiliated with Simi Valley Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Michael Bahk work with?
Dr. Michael Bahk works with Southern California Orthopedic Institute.
Where is Dr. Michael Bahk's office located?
Dr. Michael Bahk has 3 office locations, including in Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Van Nuys, view full addresses on Dr. Bahk's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Bahk have?
Dr. Michael Bahk is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Michael Bahk?
Dr. Michael Bahk frequently sees patients for Knee Problems, Orthopedic Consultation, Orthopedic Follow Up, Shoulder Problem, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Michael Bahk on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Michael Bahk speak?
Dr. Michael Bahk speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Michael Bahk in reviews?
22 patients have reviewed Dr. Michael Bahk. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.86/5. They have a 4.95/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.95/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.