About Dr. Schicker

Mike Schicker, DO

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

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Osteopathic Medical Degree

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

Orthopedic Surgery Residency

St. Mary’s Medical Center – Blue Springs, MO

Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship

Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Fellowship – South Lake Tahoe, CA

Professional Affiliations

American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
American Osteopathic Association

Hospital Affiliations

Bonner General Hospital – Sandpoint
Boundary Community Hospital – Bonners Ferry
Pend Oreille Surgery Center – Ponderay
Newport Hospital and Health Services – Newport, WA

Team Affiliations

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Physician

Dr. Michael Schicker received his osteopathic medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, Missouri. He has had extensive training in joint replacement surgery of the hip, knee, and shoulder as well as orthopedic trauma and fracture repair at University Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

After residency, he completed an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship in South Lake Tahoe, CA. He trained under renowned orthopedic surgeons, treating sports related injuries from elite skiers to outdoor enthusiasts. He gained valuable experience from being the team physician for the U.S. Men and Women’s Alpine Team at several World Cup Events throughout Europe. He continues to be an official medical provider for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association.

Dr. Schicker performs minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques in ACL reconstruction of the knee and rotator cuff repair of the shoulder. He utilizes the direct anterior approach for hip replacement surgery, providing for quicker recovery and less pain.  He is skilled in shoulder and knee replacements as well applying the most up to date techniques such as robotic knee replacement surgery. Performing outpatient joint replacements is at the Pend Oreille Surgery Center is a large part of his practice as well.

Aside from his surgical expertise, he is adept in non-surgical methods such as regenerative medicine and orthobiologics when treating various orthopedic conditions. These treatments include platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections, viscosupplementation (hyaluronic acid) injections, and peptide therapy.  He also performs in-office procedures of the hand and wrist including carpal tunnel, trigger finger, and DeQuervain’s release.

Dr. Schicker is an avid swimmer and loves the outdoors. He enjoys spending time with his wife and three children hiking, camping, fishing, skiing, and mountain biking.

Conditions and Areas of Expertise Dr. Schicker Treats