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Meet Michael A. Fuller, DO

Michael A. Fuller, D.O., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy and sports medicine. A graduate of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Fuller completed his orthopedic training at the North Shore-LIJ Health System, where he was named chief orthopedic resident. Dr. Fuller also completed a sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship at Orthopedic Research of Virginia. While there, he was the assistant team physician for the Virginia Tech football team and worked with the Richmond Renegades professional hockey club.

Dr. Fuller specializes in minimally invasive arthroscopic and sports medicine procedures using small, “poke hole” incisions to fix a range of injuries, including rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, ACL reconstructions and problems with the hip and elbow. This approach helps patients recover and return to activities – whether work or play – as soon as possible. A college basketball and baseball player, Dr. Fuller enjoys working with the athletic trainers of Douglas County and helping keep young athletes healthy and on the field.

Outside of work, Dr. Fuller likes watching his wife and three children compete in sports and enjoys the Colorado, outdoor lifestyle.

Education/Training

Undergraduate

  • Truman State University/Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville, MO 1995-1998
  • Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, Minor: Biology

Medical School

  • Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (A.T. Still University), Kirksville, MO 1999-2003

Residency

  • Orthopedic Surgery, PHC Consortium/North Shore-LIJ System, Queens, Long Island, NY 2003-2008
  • Chief Orthopedic Resident

Fellowship

  • Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, Orthopedic Research of Virginia, Richmond, VA 2008-2009

Honors & Memberships

  • 5280 Top Doc
  • Medical Director, Douglas County Athletic Training and Continuing Education Sponsor (2009–present)
  • Team physician: Douglas County Schools, Virginia Tech football (Assistant Team Physician, 2008–2009), Richmond Renegades professional hockey
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • American Osteopathic Association of Sports Medicine
  • American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Osteopathic Association

Certifications

  • American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Board Certified

Quick Facts

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Expertise

  • Arthroscopic surgery
  • Rotator cuff tears
  • Shoulder instability
  • ACL reconstruction
  • Limb preservation
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Dr. Fuller's Reviews

Terry Valentine
October 30, 2026

Dr Fuller is a real professional!! He explains Everything! He is very knowledgeable!!

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Kaley Burbank
October 30, 2026

I don't know what I would have done without Dr. Fuller. He actually listened to me, he's been entirely communicative, relieved pain that no one else had tried to help or accomplish. I wish he could be my doctor for everything!

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Jason Marcus
October 24, 2026

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Fuller. He quickly identified the issues I was having with my shoulder and took the time to walk me through everything, so I understood exactly what was going on and what my treatment would look like. His comm…

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Karen McCormick
October 16, 2026

My first visit with Dr Fuller this week was encouraging. He is a kind doctor and great communicator regarding x-rays, bruising, medication, my mobility and why the sling is helping internal healing. This new knowledge is making me an active part of…

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Don Reini
October 14, 2026

Dr Fuller is great! He listens, he explains everything so I understand and shows concern. I trust him completely.

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Julie C.Crawford
October 10, 2026

Dr. Fuller and his team were wonderful. Got us in really quickly and listened and explained well. Recommend!

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