Michael Gillman MD

Michael Gillman, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopaedic surgery. He is on staff at CHOC at Mission Hospital, where he provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care with an emphasis on safe, evidence-based treatment and clear communication with patients and families. Dr. Gillman earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed internship training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, followed by an orthopedic surgery residency at Tufts New England Medical Center. In addition to his hospital staff role, Dr. Gillman is associated with regional surgical services in Orange, California, supporting coordinated care across outpatient and surgical settings. His professional background also includes prior medical staff membership with the Hoag Orthopedic Institute. Dr. Gillman is committed to helping patients return to activity and improve function through individualized care plans that may include nonoperative therapies and, when appropriate, surgical intervention.