Orthopedic Surgery • Attending Physician•
Dr. Michael M. Karch is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, innovator, and author focused on the ethical integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare. He is co-founder of the Mammoth Orthopedic Institute and Research Foundation in Mammoth Lakes, California, and serves as Adjunct Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Georgetown University and the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Dr. Karch holds multiple medical technology patents and co-founded Brava Health, advancing AI-enabled health systems. He is the author of The Paradox of Progress: The Roses and Thorns of Artificial Intelligence, exploring ethics at the intersection of medicine, technology, and society. His work examines responsible AI deployment in surgery, disaster medicine, and global healthcare systems
