Meet Dr. Laird - an expert in orthopedic surgery and kindness.

SAN ANDREAS, CA – July 1, 2024 – Dr. Michael T. Laird, an orthopedic surgeon with decades of expertise, has joined the Mark Twain Medical Center Team. He is a graduate of the UHS/The University of Chicago Medical School, did is internship in General Surgery at New York University Medical Center and residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases/Orthopedic Institute in New York City.

He was a partner in the Central Coast Orthopedic Medical Group in Pismo Beach, CA, where he began his career in 1994. He also served as a Medical Director of the Coastal Surgical Institute. Dr. Laird is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons where in the past, he served on the Board of Counselors.

His leadership roles have included being a member of the Board of Directors of the California Orthopaedic Association; and Chair of the Surgery Departments at both Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, CA and Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande, CA.

A revered surgeon and family man

He and his wife Suzanne have six children – four daughters and two sons. Dr. Laird shares a fondness for football with his family. They spend leisure time supporting each other’s many sports activities and enjoying camping trips together.

Dr. Michael T. Laird, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Laird, please call (209) 736-0813.

About Mark Twain Medical Center

Founded in 1951, Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, Critical Access Hospital providing inpatient acute care, outpatient services and emergency services. The Medical Center’s Medical Staff represents a broad range of specialties that ensure access to high quality medical care in a rural community. In addition to being a major provider of health services, Mark Twain Medical Center is also one of the area’s largest employers. More than 300 people are employed at the hospital and its five Family Medical Centers. The Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health, the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in the nation. For more information, please visit our website at www.marktwainmedicalcenter.org. Mark Twain Medical Center is also on Facebook.