Dr. Michael Sacco, MD
Orthopedic Surgery  | Â
Male  | Â
Age 50
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Dr. Sacco grew up in Gilroy in the South Bay area. He completed his undergraduate education at Stanford University. He then moved to Chicago where he attended medical school at Loyla University. Dr. Sacco remained at Loyla for his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery. He then completed a fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis, after which he received additional training in Germany and Switzerland. His areas of specific clinical interest include arthroscopic treatment of rotator cuff tears, disorders of peripheral nerves and arthritic conditions of the wrist and hand. Dr. Sacco lives in Walnut Creek with his wife and two children.
Dr. Michael Sacco, MD
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- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- MultiPlan
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Care Philosophy
Dr. Sacco focuses his practice on the care of the upper extremity including the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. His emphasis is on the restoration of function using both operative and non-operative techniques....Read More
Dr. Sacco's Experience
Dr. Sacco's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:
- Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
- Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
- Board certified in Orthopedic Surgery
- No malpractice claims found
- No sanctions found
- No board actions found
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Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
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Board Certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
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Conditions Treated
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Back Pain
- Bone Disorders
- Brachial Plexus Palsy
- Broken Arm
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Clavicle Fracture
- De Quervain's Disease
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Injuries
- Elbow Sprain
- Foot Fracture
- Fracture
- Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
- Gait Abnormality
- Ganglion Cyst
- Glenoid Labrum Tear
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Fracture
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Disorders
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Limb Pain
- Lupus
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteopenia
- Pseudoarthrosis
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Scapular Fracture
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Disorders
- Spondylitis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Trigger Finger
- Wrist Fracture
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Procedures
- All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
- Arm Surgery
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- De Quervain's Release
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Fracture Care
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
- Joint Drainage
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Neuroplasty
- Partial Shoulder Replacement
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Steroid Injection
- Trigger Finger Release
- Wrist Replacement
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Stanford UniversityUndergraduate School | Graduated 1989
- Loyola University Of Chicago/Stritch School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1993
- Loyola University Med CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 1994
- Loyola University Med CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 1998
- Washington University School Of MedFellowship Hospital | Completed 1999
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Sacco has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
- California Orthopaedic Association, Member
Dr. Sacco's Reviews
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Sacco to family and friends
based on 10 total reviews (1 with a comment)
Patient Comments (1)
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-Terrae | Apr 27, 2016
Dr. Sacco was kind, patient, and cares about his patients. He puts his patients first, before beaurocratic red tape or insurance company demands. He's very good at following up and tracking his patients' progress and he's a very skilled surgeon.
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