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  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 49 years of experience
  • Fort Wayne Orthopedics Llc Surgicenter 7601 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 110, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  • (260) 436-8686

Brief Intro

Michael A. Arata, MD, a board certified orthopedic surgeon with Fort Wayne Orthopedics (FWO) since 1981, sees patients and performs surgery at Community Memorial Hospital (CMH). Specializing in hip and spine surgery, Dr. Arata is a visiting specialist with the Musculoskeletal Institute of Community Memorial Hospital. Dr. Arata treats pediatric cases including scoliosis and kyphosis. He also works with adult spine patients. Dr. Arata brings a new procedure to CMHthe Anterior Approach for total hip replacement. He is one of only a handful of surgeons in the region who perform the Anterior Approach. Dr. Arata is also an instructor in area residency programs and served as medical staff president for both St. Joseph Medical Center and Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He is originally from Fort Wayne and comes from a medical family. His father was a general surgeon who often performed surgery right here at CMH. In fact, as a child, Dr. Arata remembers waiting in our lounge for his father to finish surgery. When it comes to his free time he loves to spend time with his five children, swim, fish, and play golf.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Mayo Clinic And Medical School

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Indiana University School Of Medicine - 1976

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Fort Wayne Orthopaedics
  • 7601 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 110, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  • Mon:7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Tue:7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Wed:7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Thu:7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Fri:7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Sciatica
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Osteoporosis
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Insurance Accepted

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

  • Humana
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
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  • Cancer 18
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 23
  • Orthopedics 45
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 28
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 36
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 42
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 13
  • Children's Hospital 4
  • Urology 37
  • Psychiatry 53
  • Geriatrics 34
  • Rehabilitation 30
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 8
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 3
  • Long Term Care 7
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 16