Michael Allen

Michael Allen, DO serves as Assistant Professor in Orthosurgery at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, based in Fresno. His clinical specialization focuses on orthopaedic surgery with subspecialty training in orthopaedic trauma.

• BS in Biochemistry and Chemistry from Seattle Pacific University (2008)
• MS in Medical Sciences from Boston University (2010)
• DO from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (2018)
• Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Community Memorial Health System (2023)
• Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship at Keck Medicine of University of Southern California (2024)

Dr. Allen's research spans orthopaedic trauma, fracture management, and surgical complications. His work examines tibial plateau fractures, infection management in diabetic and renal patients, radiation therapy impacts on wound healing, and earlier immunological research on tuberculosis. He integrates 3D printing and electronic design into surgical planning methodologies, reflecting his technical interests in auto-mechanics and electronics.

His publication history shows a clear evolution from immunological research (2015) toward orthopaedic specialization, with recent focus on trauma surgery complications and fracture management techniques. The 2024 publication on subchondral rafting wires represents his most current technical innovation in fracture fixation.

• Mentored junior residents in orthopaedic research methodology including study design, data collection, and manuscript preparation
• Advised medical students on orthopaedic surgery rotations and career development
• Active teaching role for medical students and residents during fellowship year

Dr. Allen maintains clinical practice while contributing to orthopaedic education through hands-on mentoring and technical innovation in surgical planning, including 3D printed models for preoperative visualization.