Joseph Yacisen, DO
Learn More About Dr. Yacisen
Dr. Joseph Yacisen, D.O. is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over two decades of experience providing advanced musculoskeletal care across mid-Michigan. Known for his compassionate approach and commitment to patient wellness, Dr. Yacisen specializes in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery, treating everyone from athletes to active individuals looking to regain mobility and quality of life. He has served as a team physician for multiple collegiate athletic programs and currently performs surgeries at leading hospitals and surgery centers throughout the Saginaw and Midland regions. Dr. Yacisen combines hands-on experience with a focus on long-term patient outcomes, helping each person return to the activities they love most.
MILITARY
Jacksonville Naval Hospital – Jacksonville, FL
Staff Orthopedic Surgeon
Great Lakes Naval Hospital – Great Lakes, IL
Staff Orthopedic Surgeon
USS Scott DDG-995
Interior Communications/Gyro Compass Specialist
HOSPITAL AND SURGERY CENTER AFFILIATIONS
Covenant Medical Center
Mackinaw Surgery Center
Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital
Ascension St. Mary’s Town Centre Surgery Center
Great Lakes Endoscopy and Surgery Center
Clinical Instructor of Orthopedics
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
Physicians Assistant Program – Finch University Chicago Medical School, Chicago, IL
Physicians Assistant Program – Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL
Family Practice Residency – JAX Navy Hospital, Jacksonville, FL
State of Michigan
Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Licensed Physician
Board of Pharmacy
Controlled Substance Practitioner
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
American Osteopathic Association
Michigan State Medical Society
TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS
Real Results.
Real Stories.
Real Patient Data
What You Can Expect
* Data Source: CODE Technology PRO Surveys (2025)
Understanding These Results
Results By Procedure Type
How This Data is Collected:
Patient outcome data is independently collected through CODE Technology PRO surveys, providing unbiased insights into real patient experiences and surgical results.
Additional Background & Affiliations
Complete Education History
Medical Degree
Doctor of Osteopathy, Nova-Southeastern University, Davie, FL (1991–1994)
Residency Training
Orthopedic Surgical Residency, Genesys Regional Medical Center, Grand Blanc, MI (1995–1999)
Languages
- English
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