Gary Michelson (#2341)
Inventors are constantly finding out what's wrong with the world and saying, 'I wanna go fix that.'
- $ 2 B
- Medical patents
- United States
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- 77 Years
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About Me
Gary Michelson is a retired orthopedic and spinal surgeon who holds some 340 U.S. patents for orthopedic and spinal surgery instruments. He became a billionaire in 2005 when he reached a $1.35 billion settlement with medical device giant Medtronic after years of litigation. Michelson, who signed the Giving Pledge in 2016, has founded several nonprofits to give to medical research, animal welfare and education.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Gary Michelson’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking Gary Michelson’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.
Current Net Worth: $1.8B
(May 4, 2026)
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