Sean F. Bak, MD, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, specializes in reconstructive shoulder surgery and sports medicine. He graduated Alpha Omega Alpha from Wayne State University Medical School and completed his residency and internship at Michigan State University. He then went to New York where he completed the prestigious Charles S. Neer Fellowship in Shoulder, Elbow, and Sports Medicine at Columbia University. Prior to joining the Porretta Center, Dr. Bak was a member of the orthopaedic surgery staff at Beaumont Hospital.

Sean F. Bak, MD, currently cares for athletes of Novi High School and Madonna University. In the past he has served as team physician for various athletic teams including: Oakland University, Michigan Bucks Soccer Club, Columbia University, Western Michigan University Varsity Football and was a staff physician at the 2007 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. Dr. Bak is currently the president of the Detroit Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has taught surgical techniques to other orthopaedic surgeons at national courses and is a regional consultant for complex shoulder problems. He has published numerous book chapters and research articles in the area of shoulder reconstruction.

Medical Degree

Wayne State University – Detroit, MI

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

Michigan State University / Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies –
Kalamazoo, MI

Fellowship

Shoulder, Elbow & Sports Medicine – Columbia University, New York, NY

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