Michael Maher Kheir, MD
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Dr. Michael M. Kheir specializes in the treatment of hip and knee injuries or arthritic conditions. Dr. Kheir aims to provide holistic care for patients suffering from these conditions. Utilizing the latest technologies and treatment options in hip and knee replacements, Dr. Kheir can help to improve and restore your mobility, so you can get back your quality of life and doing the things you enjoy.
Dr. Kheir is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan Health System. He is an academic orthopaedic surgeon who is actively involved in surgery, research, education, and innovation in hip and knee arthroplasty. Dr. Kheir is a local who was born and raised in Macomb, Michigan. He graduated with high distinction from the University of Michigan, double majoring in Biochemistry and Psychology. He then went on to earn his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. During his medical education, he also dedicated one year to perform orthopaedic research at the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Kheir completed his five-year Orthopaedic Surgery residency training at the Indiana University School of Medicine. During residency, he completed two surgical missions to Honduras where he taught surgical techniques, lectured, and performed life-changing procedures. He then completed a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement at Cornell University and the Hospital for Special Surgery
Dr. Kheir is an active member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Michigan Orthopaedic Society, and the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association. He has authored over 75 peer-reviewed publications, and presented his work at international, national and regional meetings. He has received numerous awards in recognition of his research and has been featured in several online media articles. Dr. Kheir has been directly involved in four international consensus meetings to create guidelines for managing hip and knee arthritis and complex arthroplasties. He has further immersed himself into research by leading multiple clinical trials as the principal investigator. He also serves on the editorial board and as a peer reviewer for clinical journals to ensure the high quality of clinical data that impacts patient care.
Areas of Practice
Partial Knee Replacement, total Knee Replacement, total Hip Replacement, direct anterior and posterior approaches, robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement, complex hip and knee replacement, arthritis, hip arthritis, and knee arthritis
Locations
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Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic | Northville Health Center 39901 Traditions Dr
Floor 1
Northville, MI 48168-9493Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
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Research Overview
Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infection; Outcomes of total joint replacement; Robotic-assisted joint replacement; Hip-spine relationship
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Patient Comments
September 25, 2025 - "Dr Kheir is wonderful! Caring, compassionate, and clearly explained all steps in the process"
September 25, 2025 - "Dr. Kheir is always informative, caring and highly professional."
September 23, 2025 - "Doctor Kheir was excellent. My total experience was easier, more pain free and successful then I had ever hoped for. I am so glad I selected Doctor Kheir as my surgeon."
August 28, 2025 - "Dr Kheir explained in detail my situation & gave me great options for my care."
August 21, 2025 - "Dr. Kheir answered my questions in a thoughful and complete manner. He has professional and kind during every interaction."
August 8, 2025 - "Dr Kheir took the time to answer and clarify all my concerns and questions and he made me feel at ease knowing that he listened to me."
July 3, 2025 - "Dr. Kheir is one of the best Doctors I have ever met in my life. He is so very very patient and not trying to rush out of the door. He really cares about patient wellbeing and satisfaction. He is the BEST!!!! [...]"
June 5, 2025 - "Dr Kheir is the best!"
May 15, 2025 - "Dr Kheir was very informative & described my situation in detail. I am confident that he will do a great job with my [...]! Great bedside manner as well!"
May 9, 2025 - "This visit was my first time meeting surgeon Dr. Kheir. I have not had the [...] surgery yet, and it is post-surgery that I will have experienced Dr. Kheir's true expertise and care, which I am confident will be evident. My initial visit with the doctor has impressed me as being in expert and trusting care for my upcoming surgery, in helping to mitigate anxiety."
