Michael F. Graham, M.D. is a native of Miami.  He graduated from Coral Gables High School, attended Tulane University, and received his medical degree from the University of Miami in 1971.  He completed a surgical residency at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, including one a year of specialized training in shock trauma at the same facility.  After his residency, Dr. Graham served as a major in the Air Force, stationed in Turkey and North Dakota.

Dr. Graham, former vice-chairman of the South Miami Hospital Board of Governors, has served in a number of capacities at the hospital, including Chief of Staff, Chief of Surgery, Member of the Medical Executive Committee, Chairman if the Trauma Committee and Chairman of the Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratory.

Dr. Graham is a member of the American Board of Surgery, the American College of Surgeons, and the International College of Surgeons.  He has co-authored 16 articles and textbook chapters, has performed live televised operations for the American College of Surgeons meetings, as well as broadcasts to Europe, South America, and Asia.