Based in Mammoth Lakes, California, Mike Karch, MD, has enjoyed a prolific career as an orthopedic surgeon, international disaster responder, entrepreneur, educator and author.

In addition to his role as founding member and senior partner in the Mammoth Orthopedic Institute, he founded the Mammoth Mass Casualty Seminar, which evolved into the International Disaster and Austere Medicine Seminar and is the co-founder of Mammoth Medical Missions.

Beyond his professional endeavors in Mammoth, Mike serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Georgetown University School of Medicine and the University of Nevada School of Medicine. He’s also been a team physician for the United States Ski and Snowboard Team since 2002.

An avid outdoorsman, he’s competed in innumerable ultra-distance events. Residing with his wife and three children, they all share a love for the outdoors and a common commitment to giving back to their local community.