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Shoulder Disorders Specialists

605 verified specialists treating shoulder disorders from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Rush University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Nikhil Verma

Nikhil Verma, M.D.

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery; Director, Division of Sports Medicine and Shoulder; Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, Rush University Medical Center

Orthopaedics

Joliet, IL20+ years
Shoulder & Elbow SurgerySports Medicine
Brian Cole

Brian Cole, M.D.

Acting Chair and Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Rush University Medical Center; Chair of Surgery, Rush Oak Park Hospital; Section Head, Cartilage Research and Restoration Center

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL30+ years
Sports Medicine
Joseph Zuckerman

Joseph Zuckerman, M.D.

Professor

Orthopaedics

New York, NY30+ years
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Thomas Gill

Thomas Gill, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Dedham, MA30+ years
Sports Medicine
Joseph Iannotti

Joseph Iannotti, MD

Chief of Research and Academic Officer; Lang Family Endowed Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Stephen Nicholas

Stephen Nicholas, MD

Orthopaedics

New York, NY30+ years
Sports Medicine
Augustus Mazzocca

Augustus Mazzocca, MD

Medical Director, Sports Medicine & Chief, Sports Medicine Service

Orthopaedics

Foxborough, MA30+ years
Sports Medicine
Mark Schickendantz

Mark Schickendantz, MD

Orthopaedics

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Sports Medicine
Ryan Simovitch

Ryan Simovitch, M.D.

Director of the Shoulder Division, HSS Florida

Orthopaedics

Palm Beach Gardens, FL20+ years
Sports Medicine
Theodore Blaine

Theodore Blaine, MD

Orthopaedics

Stamford, CT30+ years
Sports Medicine
Robert Laprade

Robert Laprade, MD

Orthopaedics

Eagan, MN30+ years
Sports Medicine
Robert Hotchkiss

Robert Hotchkiss, MD

Orthopaedics

New York, NY30+ years
Hand & Upper Extremity
Mark Frankle

Mark Frankle, MD

Director, Biomechanical Shoulder and Elbow Research Lab

Orthopaedics

Temple Terrace, FL30+ years
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Mark Lazarus

Mark Lazarus, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Bensalem, PA30+ years
Joint Replacement
Kenneth Fine

Kenneth Fine, MD

Director of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Orthopaedics

Bethesda, MD30+ years
Sports Medicine
Bassem Elhassan

Bassem Elhassan, M.D.

Co-Chief, Shoulder Service; Program Director, Shoulder Surgery Fellowship

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA30+ years
Hand & Upper Extremity
Robert Meislin

Robert Meislin, M.D.

Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

New York, NY30+ years
Sports Medicine
George Matcuk

George Matcuk, M.D.

Oncology

West Hollywood, CA20+ years
Radiation Oncology
John Klimkiewicz

John Klimkiewicz, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Chevy Chase, MD30+ years
Sports Medicine
Patrick McCulloch

Patrick McCulloch, MD

John S. Dunn Endowed Chair in Orthopedic Surgery; Vice-Chairman, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital; Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Houston, TX20+ years
Sports Medicine

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of shoulder disorders specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Shoulder Disorders as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a shoulder disorders specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for shoulder disorders depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these shoulder disorders specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Shoulder Disorders?
Shoulder Disorders is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches shoulder disorders care.