Knee & Sports Medicine
Knee arthritis, ACL tears, meniscus injuries, instability and sports-related conditions.
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Personalized orthopedic care
Move with confidence again.
Advanced care for knee, hip, shoulder and sports injuries — combining decades of experience with robotic-assisted technology, minimally invasive techniques and a highly personal approach.
Appointments and patient communications are coordinated through Sutter Health.
4.9 / 5 patient rating
690 reviews on Sutter Health
Board CertifiedAmerican Board of Orthopedic Surgery
UCLASchool of Medicine
StanfordOrthopedic Residency
VELYS™Robotic-assisted knee technology
Sutter HealthGould Medical Group affiliation
Clinical focus
Care built around how you want to move.
From arthritis and joint replacement to sports injuries and trauma, Dr. Mikaelian focuses on restoring function, reducing pain and helping patients return to the activities that matter to them.
Hip Arthritis & Replacement
Evaluation and surgical treatment for hip arthritis, including anterior hip replacement with navigation.
Shoulder Care
Rotator cuff injuries, labral problems, impingement and arthroscopic shoulder procedures.
Trauma & Fracture Care
Acute fracture management and orthopedic trauma care with a focus on restoring safe, durable function.
Advanced surgical technologyRobotic-assisted knee replacement + hip navigation
Precision + experience
Technology that supports a more precise plan.
Dr. Mikaelian incorporates state-of-the-art tools when appropriate to help plan and perform joint replacement procedures with precision while keeping treatment individualized to each patient.
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Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Replacement
VELYS™ robotic-assisted technology supports personalized planning and precise execution during total knee replacement.
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Anterior Hip Replacement + Navigation
Advanced hip navigation can support component positioning during anterior total hip replacement.
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Minimally Invasive Techniques
When clinically appropriate, less invasive approaches are used with the goal of protecting tissue and supporting recovery.
Surgical specialties
Precision in every procedure.
Robotic-assisted total knee replacement, anterior total hip replacement with navigation, ACL and meniscal surgery, and rotator cuff and labral procedures — selected based on the patient, the diagnosis and the goals of care.
Philosophy of care
Personal care, backed by deep experience.
“Every patient deserves to be treated like family.”
Dr. Mikaelian combines personalized care with advanced surgical techniques, patient education and close follow-up to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome.
Read Dr. Mikaelian’s Full Philosophy
“I treat my patients as I would my own family. In fact, I consider every patient part of my extended family. My practice combines a highly personalized approach with state-of-the-art surgical techniques to provide exceptional orthopedic care.
My team and I are dedicated to delivering the highest level of service, educating patients so they can make informed decisions about their treatment, and providing close follow-up throughout recovery. Our goal is simple: to help every patient achieve the best possible outcome and return to the activities they enjoy.”
1988
UC DavisB.S. Biochemistry — Highest Honors
1992
UCLA School of MedicineMedical degree — High Honors
1997
Stanford University Medical CenterOrthopedic Surgery Residency
2000–Now
American Board of Orthopedic SurgeryBoard certification
Patient experience
Trusted by patients across the Central Valley.
Public patient feedback frequently highlights clear explanations, attentive listening and compassionate care.
Stockton office
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Kevin Mikaelian, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery • Gould Medical Group
Office2545 W. Hammer Lane
Stockton, CA 95209
Stockton, CA 95209
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