Dr. Paul M. Telehowski, M.D.

Orthopedic surgeon, Flint, MI

OrthoMichigan

Dr. Telehowski is an orthopedic surgeon at McLaren Flint who specializes in hip and knee replacements.

4466 W Bristol Rd., Flint, MI 48507

At a glance

Board certification

Orthopaedic surgery

Practice model

Bundled self-pay options, outside an in-network insurance plan

Self-pay packages

A self-pay package waives billing insurance for that appointment

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About Dr. Telehowski

Dr. Telehowski earned his medical degree from Wayne State University in 1998. He did a general surgery internship at McLaren Flint in 1999 and an orthopedic surgery residency there in 2003. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

He practices orthopedic surgery with McLaren Flint. He specializes in hip and knee replacements, including revision procedures. He cares for patients with arthritis, degenerative joint conditions and other hip and knee problems.

Dr. Telehowski was the featured guest on the Hurley Medical Center podcast Real Talk with Hurley, where he talked about joint replacement.

Membership and fees

OrthoMichigan offers transparent bundled payment options for patients and employers who want to pay directly for orthopedic care outside of an in-network insurance plan.

Choosing a self-pay package waives the right to send the charges for that appointment to insurance.

Services

Hip replacement Knee replacement Revision hip replacement Revision knee replacement Arthritis care Degenerative joint conditions

What orthopedics doctors commonly treat

Education and credentials

Degree

Medical school

Wayne State University

Internship

General Surgery, McLaren Flint

Residency

Orthopedic Surgery, McLaren Flint

Board certification

Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

License

Michigan Verify with the Michigan Board of Medicine

NPI

1790766004

Hospital and practice affiliations

McLaren Flint

Location

4466 W Bristol Rd., Flint, MI 48507

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Recognition and research

Media and books

Featured guest on the Hurley Medical Center podcast Real Talk with Hurley, discussing joint replacement

Publications

"Does a Provider Contact Wristband Reduce Emergency Department Visit Rates Following Hip or Knee Arthroplasty?" Arthroplasty Today, 2025

"Why Do Patients Choose Skilled Nursing Facilities After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty?" The Journal of Arthroplasty, 2023

"Hand and Forearm Compartment Syndrome Secondary to Intravenous Infiltration," Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports, 2024

"Analysis of restraint use in pregnant versus non-pregnant populations involved in motor vehicle collisions," American Journal of Surgery, 2020

"Factors influencing side air curtain deployment in rollover motor vehicle accidents," Traffic Injury Prevention, 2020

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Questions patients ask

Does OrthoMichigan offer self-pay packages?

Yes. OrthoMichigan offers transparent bundled payment options for patients and employers who want to pay directly for their orthopedic care outside of an in-network insurance plan. Choosing a self-pay package waives the right to send the charges for that appointment to insurance.

Is Dr. Telehowski board certified?

Dr. Telehowski is board certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Where did Dr. Telehowski train?

Dr. Telehowski earned his medical degree from Wayne State University in 1998. He completed a general surgery internship in 1999 and an orthopedic surgery residency in 2003, both at McLaren Flint.