Stephen Mikulak, M.D.
Dr. Mikulak is one of the pioneers of minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgery. He was the first surgeon in Orange County to perform outpatient hip replacement surgery. His protocol for pain management coupled with less invasive surgery has resulted in rapid recovery from hip and knee replacement surgeries.
At USC, he received numerous prestigious academic scholarships and was named Alpha Omega Alpha honor society for his outstanding performance in medical school. To complete his training, Dr. Mikulak crossed town to UCLA where he completed his orthopaedic surgery residency and a subspecialty fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery. He has published and presented extensive research projects.
Dr. Mikulak's Specialties
Dr. Mikulak loves orthopedic surgery because of the profound effect it has on his patients. Whether it’s conservative treatment or surgery to get them back on their feet, he relishes in the fact that he can help restore their active lifestyles.
- Minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty
- Quad sparing total knee arthroplasty
- Revision total hip arthroplasty
- Revision total knee arthroplasty
- Platelet-rich plasma
- Stem cell
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Meniscectomy
Training and Education
Fellowship:
1999 Joint Replacement Fellowship, UCLA Orthopaedic
Hospital
Residency:
1994-1998 Orthopaedic Surgery; Harbor UCLA
Medical School:
1991-1993 University of Southern California
1989-1991 George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
College:
1983-1987 University of California, Berkeley
Schedule
| DAY | AM | PM |
| Monday | Clinic | Clinic |
| Tuesday | Office Hours | Surgery |
| Wednesday | Clinic | Office Hours |
| 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursday | Surgery | Surgery |
| 1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Friday | Clinic | Office Hours |
| 2nd Friday | Surgery | Office Hours |
NOTE: Schedule may vary slightly due to hospital schedules. Call the clinic for more information 949-759-3600.
More about Dr. Mikulak
I was born in Scranton Pennsylvania and shortly thereafter moved to Barnstable Massachusetts where I was raised.
I was a college gymnast and suffered many orthopedic injuries which prompted me to change my major from biomedical engineering to premed. I wanted to be able to prevent and treat injuries and orthopedic problems that were so prevalent among athletes.
I feel that it is very important for my patients to feel comfortable with me so that they can express their concerns and issues. My patients are my family and I want them to know that I will do everything possible so they have a successful outcome and can return to the activities they love. The most important factor in the doctor-patient relationship is communication and I would like all my patients to feel comfortable contacting me when they are scared. If I don’t know what is bothering my patients, then I am unable to help them in their time of need.
When I am not working I enjoy golfing, surfing, hiking, cycling, and reading. I spend my free time with my family (daughter Alex and son Sam), girlfriend Pam, and friends.
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