Michael J. Wallace, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist

Dr. Michael Wallace is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in sports medicine.

Dr. Wallace earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York, and performed a sports medicine fellowship at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.

During his fellowship, Dr. Wallace had the privilege of working with professional sports teams, including the Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Blast. He has also worked with several colleges, including Loyola University, Johns Hopkins University, Morgan State University, Stevenson University, and several high schools. He has been the team physician for Atholton High School in Columbia, Maryland, since 2009.

Prior to medical school, Dr. Wallace earned engineering degrees: he completed a bachelor of science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York.

While pursuing his medical degree, Dr. Wallace was the recipient of several honors and distinctions, including the Medical Scholars Program in Microanatomy, Pi Tau Sigma Mechanical Engineering Honor Society, Outstanding Scholar Award, Dean’s List, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, and the University of Maryland Honors Program.

He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine. Dr. Wallace’s research has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals. Most recently, Dr. Wallace was chosen as the new service line leader for the Orthopedic Department at Northwest Hospital. Together, Dr. Ronald Delanois, System Chief, Department of Orthopaedics LifeBridge, and Dr. Wallace are committed to advancing Orthopaedics at Northwest and growing the service line.

When not at work, Dr. Michael Wallace enjoys spending time with his wife and three boys, coaching their soccer and basketball teams at the beach, and playing golf.