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Dr. Michael Oechsel, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Mount Tam Orthopedics And Spine Center 18 Bon Air Rd, Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 927-5300

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Michael Oechsel is a Board Certified and Board Re-Certified practicing Orthopedic Surgeon in Marin County, California. He practices General Orthopedic Surgery with a special interest in Sports Medicine. Dr. Oechsel graduated from the University of Southern California, Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to study at Cambridge University in Cambridge, England. Dr. Oechsel earned his Medical Degree from the Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed a Surgical Internship and Orthopedic Surgery Residency training at the University of Southern California, where he earned the Outstanding Senior Resident Recognition Award. With a special interest in Sports Medicine, he spent time in multiple sports medicine treatment clinics, working with amateur and professional athletes. Dr. Oechsel continues to pursue these interests while practicing at Mt. Tam Orthopedics. He believes in the non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, and believes many patients can achieve optimal results with this approach. At the same time, he utilizes up-to-date surgical techniques when surgery is necessary. He believes in keeping his patients well-informed about their diagnoses, and welcomes each patients participation in their own care. As a husband and father, Dr. Oechsel has always been involved with many of his familys interests and activities. As an athlete himself he understands the demands of remaining competitive. He continues to play tournament golf at a level that puts him in the top 1% of all golfers.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Georgetown University School Of Medicine - 1985

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Mount Tam Orthopedics
18 Bon Air Rd, Larkspur, CA 94939
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Osteomyelitis
Osteoarthritis
Rotator cuff syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Lateral Epicondylitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Plantar Fasciitis

Procedures Performed

Knee Arthroscopy
Physical Therapy
Knee Arthroscopy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Health Net
Cigna
PreferredOne
HealthPartners
Medicare
Western Health Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Mutual of Omaha
Imperial Health Plan of California
Humana
UnitedHealthOne
UnitedHealthcare

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Children's Hospital 18
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Psychiatry 91
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Rehabilitation 73
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