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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

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Specialties

KneeShoulderSports Medicine

Expertise

  • Arthroscopic surgery
  • Rotator cuff tears
  • Shoulder instability
  • ACL reconstruction
  • Limb preservation
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Highlands Ranch

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Renata Palmer, PA-C

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John Simmer
August 19, 2026

Dr. Fuller did my wife’s rotator cuff surgery a few years back and she really liked him. So I finally decided my shoulder was bad enough to have it looked at and chose to see Dr. Fuller. Turns out, not a rotator cuff, but arthritis. So no surgery for…

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Kristin Walker
August 14, 2026

Dr Fuller fully discussed my options, took into consideration my current health status and helped me make the best choice for my rotator cuff pain!

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Tom Amen
August 14, 2026

Very good experience from check in to exit. Dr. Fuller, his assistant and other staff were amazing and would highly recommend them.

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Darren Dondero
July 25, 2026

Thorough evaluation of a shoulder issue explaining exactly what he was testing. Very personable.

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Ellen McKewen
July 23, 2026

This was my second time seeing Dr. Fuller for my shoulder. I really like him and it was good that he suggested some physical therapy for me. I totally trust the physicians at Panorama. I’ve had both a knee replacement and a hip replacement there as…

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Linda Olson
July 18, 2026

Dr. Mike Fuller listened to me and then assessed my situation. He seems very knowledgeable and trustworthy.

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