Clarence Cabatu, DO
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgical Sciences
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Clarence Cabatu, DO, completed a San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship in San Diego, California and his residency at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, Michigan. Dr. Cabatu earned his medical degree at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan. Dr. Cabatu focuses on helping people get back to doing what they love - whether that's playing sports, staying active, working comfortably, or simply moving without pain. Dr. Cabatu uses the most current and proven treatments available but will never rush a decision. His goal is not just to fix an injury - it's to help his patients regain their strength, independence and confidence so they can get back to living their lives to the fullest.
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- Fellowship 2025, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, San Diego Arthoscopy and Sports Medicine
- Residency 2024, Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital
- DO 2019, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
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- orthopedic surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
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Cabatu C., Friedman A.M., Grotting J.A., Williams Z., David T.S. 2.0-mm Diameter Arthroscopy versus MRI in Predicting Appropriate Surgical Management of Intra-articular Shoulder Pathology: A Blinded, Prospective Study Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2026;14(5)
Geers B.A., Archutowski J., Cabatu C., Best J., Ayad M., Donnelly D., Warren J., Favorito P.J., Kummerfeld D., Bishai S.K. Outcomes after arthroscopically assisted lower trapezius transfer for irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2026;35(2):e303-e309.
Valk J., Cabatu C., Wang T. Knee Focalplasty for Partial Tibial or Femoral Resurfacing Using 3-Dimensional−Printed Titanium Implants Arthroscopy Techniques. 2025;14(8)
Parikh S.N., Nemunaitis J., Wall E.J., Cabatu C., Gupta R., Veerkamp M.W. Midterm Outcomes of Isolated Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction for Patellar Instability in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2024;12(6)