Dr. Gary K. Michelson
InvestorFounder and Co-Chair at Michelson 20MM Foundation
Los Angeles, California, United States
About
Medical device inventor and orthopedic surgeon who sold patents to Medtronic and became a self-made billionaire. He created the Michelson 20MM Foundation to advance educational access and intellectual property education.
Experience
- Michelson PhilanthropiesFounder and Co-Chaircurrent2021 β present
- Gary Michelson Medical Research FoundationFounder and Co-Chaircurrent1995 β presentWest Los Angeles, CA
- Michelson Found Animals Foundation, Inc.Founder and Co-Chaircurrent2005 β presentCulver City, CA
- Michelson Prize & GrantsFounder and Co-Chaircurrent2008 β presentCulver City, CA
- The Michelson 20MM FoundationFounder and Co-Chaircurrent2010 β presentDowntown Los Angeles, CA
Education
- Hahnemann Medical College and HospitalPost-Graduate, Orthopaedic Residency1975 β 1979
- Hahnemann Medical College and HospitalDoctorate of Medicine1971 β 1975
- Temple UniversityBachelorate of Arts Degree, Biology and Psychology1967 β 1971
- Baylor University and Texas Medical CenterFellowship, Spinal Surgery. St. Lukes Medical Center
Skills & more
- Fellow β American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Diplomate β American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
From Dr.'s professional profile.
Shared employers
Also worked at Michelson Philanthropies4
Chinwe Ohanele AgwuSenior Program Manager, Michelson Intellectual Property Institute at Michelson 20MM FoundationRia BabariaStudent Fellow, OER Initiative at Michelson 20MM FoundationElleyse GarrettLegal Fellow, Michelson Intellectual Property Institute at Michelson 20MM FoundationRyan Erickson-KulasInvestor at Michelson 20MM Foundation
Also worked at Gary Michelson Medical Research Foundation1
Also worked at Michelson Found Animals Foundation, Inc.1
Colleagues at Michelson 20MM Foundation
Abba Schwartz
Student Fellow, OER Initiative at Michelson 20MM Foundation
Alya Michelson
Investor at Michelson 20MM Foundation
Andrea Lara Jara
Basic Needs Student Fellow at Michelson 20MM Foundation
Cailyn
Senior Program Manager, Open Educational Resources Initiative at Michelson 20MM Foundation
Cailyn Nagle
Senior Program Manager, Open Educational Resources at Michelson 20MM Foundation
Chinwe Ohanele Agwu
Senior Program Manager, Michelson Intellectual Property Institute at Michelson 20MM Foundation
Chloe Serrano
Student Fellow, Smart Justice Initiative at Michelson 20MM Foundation
Cristal
Senior Program Manager, Michelson Center for Public Policy and Digital Equity Initiative at Michelson 20MM Foundation








