Lake Health Physician Group Mentor Family Practice

University Hospitals is a comprehensive health system dedicated to providing nationally ranked medical care across a wide array of specialties, including cardiology, dermatology, gynecology, and pediatrics. With a commitment to patient-centered services, the organization prioritizes community health through innovative resources and educational programs. In addition to immediate and emergency care options, University Hospitals offers a robust platform for managing healthcare through UH MyChart, enabling patients to access their health records, communicate with healthcare providers, and pay bills conveniently online. The institution also actively engages in research and education, striving to advance medical knowledge and improve patient outcomes. Generated from the website

Michael Karns, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and a fellowship-trained sports medicine physician at University Hospitals Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute and an associate professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Karns currently serves as Associate Director of Sports Medicine at UH Lake West Hospital and physician director of the UH Durable Medical Equipment Program (DME). In addition to his clinical practice, he serves as a team physician for numerous high school, college and professional sports teams, including Mentor High School, the Cleveland Browns and the Lake Erie Monsters.

Stephen Bigach, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained in both orthopaedic trauma and hip and knee reconstruction. His special interests include fractures of the hip and pelvis, especially around prior joint replacements, nonunion treatment, and primary and revision joint replacement. Dr. Bigach performs anterior hip replacement and partial and total knee replacements. He cares for patients with all types of fractures, hip or knee osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis of the hip or knee, and failed joint replacements.