Shoulder Disorders SpecialistsPage 4

605 verified specialists treating shoulder disorders from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital, and Stanford Health Care. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Thomas Knapp, M.D.

Founder, Shoulder Institute

Orthopaedics

Santa Monica, CA30+ years14+ pubs

Sports Medicine

Hubert Kim, MD

Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

San Francisco, CA66+ pubs

Sports Medicine

Theodore Miller, M.D.

Professor of Radiology

Oncology

White Plains, NY30+ years150+ pubs

Radiation Oncology

Vahid Entezari, M.D. M.M.SC

Orthopaedics

Cleveland, OH20+ years97+ pubs

Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

Christina Allen, MD

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, UCSF; Team Physician, USA Taekwondo and US Soccer National Teams

Orthopaedics

New Haven, CT30+ years104+ pubs

Sports Medicine

Tudor Hughes, M.D.

Professor of Radiology; Radiology Residency Program Director (2010-2024)

Oncology

San Diego, CA122+ pubs

Radiation Oncology

Tariq Awan, D.O.

Clinical Professor, Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School

Sports Medicine

Southfield, MI20+ years24+ pubs

Primary Care Sports Medicine

Louis Keppler, MD

Orthopaedics

Mayfield Heights, OH30+ years4+ pubs

Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

Sharon Hame, MD

Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA30+ years108+ pubs

Sports Medicine

Craig Cummins, M.D.

Orthopaedic Section Chairman

Orthopaedics

Genoa City, WI30+ years18+ pubs

Sports Medicine

Sommer Hammoud, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University

Orthopaedics

Philadelphia, PA20+ years112+ pubs

Sports Medicine

Charles Ruotolo, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Massapequa, NY30+ years32+ pubs

Sports Medicine

Doris Wenger, M.D.

Professor, Diagnostic Radiology

Oncology

Rochester, MN30+ years148+ pubs

Radiation Oncology

Marc Harwood, M.D.

Service Chief, Non-Operative Sports Medicine Department

Sports Medicine

Cherry Hill, NJ20+ years23+ pubs

Primary Care Sports Medicine

Charles Mess, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Columbia, MD30+ years1+ pubs

Sports Medicine

Omer Ilahi, M.D.

Founding Partner, Southwest Orthopedic Group

Orthopaedics

Houston, TX30+ years49+ pubs

Sports Medicine

Christopher Larson, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Edina, MN30+ years263+ pubs

Sports Medicine

Timothy Petsche, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Elgin, IL30+ years10+ pubs

Sports Medicine

Brian Busconi, M.D.

Chief, Division of Sports Medicine; Associate Professor, Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation

Orthopaedics

Worcester, MA30+ years98+ pubs

Sports Medicine

Basil Alwattar, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Oakland, CA20+ years8+ pubs

Sports Medicine

Shoulder Disorders specialists by state

Find shoulder disorders specialists in your state.

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.

← Back to all specialists