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Shoulder Instability Specialists

154 verified specialists treating shoulder instability from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Mammoth Hospital, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, and Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Orr Limpisvasti

Orr Limpisvasti, MD

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Sports Medicine
Stephen Fealy

Stephen Fealy, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

New York, NY
Sports Medicine
Benjamin Domb

Benjamin Domb, M.D.

Founder and Medical Director, American Hip Institute

Orthopaedics

Valparaiso, IN20+ years
Sports Medicine
Adam Cohen

Adam Cohen, MD

Director, Sports Medicine

Orthopaedics

New York, NY
Sports Medicine
Avnish Clerk

Avnish Clerk, MD

Orthopaedics

Exeter, NH20+ years
Sports Medicine
Michael Marchetti

Michael Marchetti, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Hingham, MA30+ years
Sports Medicine
Alexander Golant

Alexander Golant, M.D.

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

Orthopaedics

New York, NY20+ years
Sports Medicine
Cato Laurencin

Cato Laurencin, M.D.

Albert and Wilda Van Dusen Distinguished Endowed Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut

Orthopaedics

Farmington, CT30+ years
Sports Medicine
Basil Alwattar

Basil Alwattar, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Oakland, CA20+ years
Sports Medicine
Shaun Kunisaki

Shaun Kunisaki, MD

Professor of Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine; Associate Chief of Strategy and Integration, Division of General Pediatric Surgery; Director, Pediatric Esophageal Surgery; Director, Fetal Program in General Pediatric Surgery

Pediatrics

Baltimore, MD
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Stephen Maurer

Stephen Maurer, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Poughkeepsie, NY30+ years
Sports Medicine
Christopher Dodson

Christopher Dodson, MD

Orthopaedics

Bryn Mawr, PA
Sports Medicine
Steven Jordan

Steven Jordan, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Stuart, FL30+ years
Sports Medicine
Douglas Wyland

Douglas Wyland, MD

Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics

Greenville, SC30+ years
Sports Medicine
Dominic Carreira

Dominic Carreira, M.D.

President, MASH Study Group

Orthopaedics

Marietta, GA20+ years
Foot & Ankle SurgerySports Medicine
Elizabeth McLarney

Elizabeth McLarney, MD

Medical Director Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Brattleboro, VT30+ years
Hand & Upper ExtremityJoint ReplacementSports Medicine
Alexis Colvin

Alexis Colvin, M.D

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; Chief Medical Officer, US Open Tennis Tournament

Orthopaedics

New York, NY20+ years
Sports Medicine
Charles Fraser

Charles Fraser, MD

Raymond Family Chair in Cardiovascular Health; Director, Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease; Professor of Surgery, University of Texas Dell Medical School

Pediatrics

Austin, TX
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Augustine Conduah

Augustine Conduah, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Atlanta, GA20+ years
Sports Medicine
Mary Fallat

Mary Fallat, M.D.

Professor of Surgery, University of Louisville

Pediatrics

Louisville, KY
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of shoulder instability specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Shoulder Instability 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 instability specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for shoulder instability 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 instability 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 Instability?
Shoulder Instability 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 instability care.