Clay Dorenkamp is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon at Michigan Orthopedic Center in Lansing, Michigan.
He specializes in the full spectrum of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine disorders. His practice focuses on minimally invasive techniques, motion preservation, complex spinal reconstruction and outpatient spine surgery.
Alongside his clinical practice, Dr. Dorenkamp holds physician leadership roles focused on improving quality, operational efficiency and the integration of emerging technologies into care delivery. He has a particular interest in applying artificial intelligence to practical challenges in patient access, clinical communication and workflow optimization.
He is the founder of Knock Messaging, a secure communication platform designed to improve collaboration between healthcare professionals, and has worked closely with technology companies on the development of AI-powered patient engagement and triage solutions.
Dr. Dorenkamp is an active speaker and contributor on the future of healthcare innovation, physician-led AI development and the evolving role of technology in musculoskeletal care. His perspectives on how thoughtful adoption of technology can improve both the patient and physician experience have been featured through Becker’s Healthcare and other national forums.