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

John-Erik Bell

John-Erik Bell, M.D.

Associate Professor, Orthopaedics, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

Orthopaedics

Lebanon, NH20+ years
Joint ReplacementSports MedicineOrthopaedic Trauma
Todd Franco

Todd Franco, DO

Head Team Physician - Pittsburgh Pirates; Medical Director - Chatham University Athletic Training program

Orthopaedics

Pittsburgh, PA20+ years
Sports Medicine
Joshua Alpert

Joshua Alpert, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Geneva, IL20+ years
Sports Medicine
Megan Durham

Megan Durham, MD

Professor of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Atlanta, GA
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Dave Lal

Dave Lal, M.D.

Chief and Professor of Pediatric Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin; Medical Director of Surgery, Children's Wisconsin

Pediatrics

Milwaukee, WI
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
John Cannizzaro

John Cannizzaro, MD

Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery; Chief of Ambulatory Surgery Center, SUNY Upstate Medical University

Orthopaedics

Camillus, NY30+ years
Sports Medicine
Johnny Arnouk

Johnny Arnouk, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Orthopedics

Orthopaedics

New York, NY20+ years
Sports Medicine
Robert Burger

Robert Burger, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Cincinnati, OH30+ years
Sports Medicine
Steven Goebel

Steven Goebel, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Omaha, NE30+ years
Sports Medicine
Robert Graham

Robert Graham, M.D.

Affiliate Faculty, Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, Dell Medical School

Orthopaedics

Round Rock, TX20+ years
Shoulder & Elbow SurgerySports Medicine
Derrick Fluhme

Derrick Fluhme, MD

Orthopaedics

Washington, PA20+ years
Sports Medicine
Sean Bak

Sean Bak, MD

Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Ascension Providence Hospitals

Orthopaedics

Dearborn, MI20+ years
Sports Medicine
Douglas Henshaw

Douglas Henshaw, MD

Chief, Section of Orthopedic Surgery, Danbury Hospital

Orthopaedics

Ridgefield, CT20+ years
Sports Medicine
Christopher Muratore

Christopher Muratore, MD

Chief of Pediatric Surgery; Clinical Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Boston, MA
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Mark Billante

Mark Billante, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Temple, TX20+ years
Sports Medicine
James Bothwell

James Bothwell, MD

Orthopaedics

Fort Worth, TX
Sports Medicine
Cynthia Downard

Cynthia Downard, M.D.

Surgeon-in-Chief, Norton Children's Hospital; Chief of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Louisville; Hirikati S. Nagaraj, MD Endowed Professor in Pediatric Surgery

Pediatrics

Louisville, KY20+ years
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Darren Frank

Darren Frank, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Meadville, PA20+ years
Sports Medicine
Steven Meisterling

Steven Meisterling, MD

Orthopaedics

Oak Park Heights, MN20+ years
Sports Medicine
John Jasko

John Jasko, M.D.

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Huntington, WV20+ years
Foot & Ankle SurgerySports Medicine

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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.