Osteoarthritis of Hand near Salinas, CA

Care Philosophy: Dr. Michael Klassen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Monterey, CA. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine.

Care Philosophy: Listening with compassion and understanding, honest, gentle guidance and education are all key to caring for my patients. Why I Became a Medical Provider: I enjoy using scientific knowledge and principles to help my patients better their health and quality of life. Special Clinical Interests include all aspects of Family Medicine from Newborn care to Geriatrics.

Care Philosophy: To provide high quality, evidence-based and compassionate care.

Care Philosophy: I seek to build my medical practice on the following: Compassionate and competent care: I believe that providing excellent medicine cannot happen in the absence of compassionate and kind patient-centered care. Listening and understanding are basic foundations of helping people achieve better health. Communicated care: I value learning from patients about their concerns and health needs, while also teaching patients about their conditions and answering questions to help them be well, informed and at ease. Comprehensive care: There is a clear link between physical, psychological,emotional and spiritual health. I enjoy helping people pursue wellness in all these aspects of their lives.

Care Philosophy: Actively listening to patients, respecting their preferences and values, and involving them in decisions about their care.