Michael B. Gottsman, MD

Michael B. Gottsman, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who has spent more than 20 years helping patients overcome hip arthritis, knee arthritis, and activity-limiting joint pain. For Dr. Gottsman, every patient's goal is personal — whether it's getting back on the golf course, pickleball, keeping up with grandchildren, or simply walking without pain — and he builds his care around what matters most to them.

Dr. Gottsman graduated Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) from Duke University School of Medicine, and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Vanderbilt University. He went on to complete fellowship training and has focused on joint replacement surgery, giving him a deep understanding of how to help patients of all activity levels return to the movements they love.

At Total Joint Specialists, Dr. Gottsman uses industry-leading surgical techniques, including direct anterior hip replacement and outpatient total knee replacement. His approach emphasizes minimally disruptive surgery, shorter hospital stays, and efficient recovery — helping patients get back to daily life faster, with less pain and better long-term function.

Outside the operating room, Dr. Gottsman is a devoted family man who can often be found cycling or unwinding with his guitar. That same balance of discipline and care shows up in how he treats every patient: with precision, compassion, and a genuine investment in their recovery.