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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 Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital, Prisma Health Orthopedics, and University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Jeffrey Guy

Jeffrey Guy, M.D.

Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Director, University Sports Medicine Center

Orthopaedics

Columbia, SC30+ years
Sports Medicine
Avinash Kumar

Avinash Kumar, MD

Orthopaedics

Bradenton, FL20+ years
Sports Medicine
Jeffery McMath

Jeffery McMath, MD

Orthopaedics

Lima, OH30+ years
Sports Medicine
Nicholas Avallone

Nicholas Avallone, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Rockaway, NJ20+ years
Sports Medicine
Eric Heiden

Eric Heiden, MD

Orthopaedics

Park City, UT30+ years
Sports Medicine
Peter Ehrlich

Peter Ehrlich, MD

Professor of Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School

Pediatrics

Ann Arbor, MI
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Thomas Montgomery

Thomas Montgomery, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Lafayette, LA30+ years
Sports Medicine
Vishal Shah

Vishal Shah, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Sugar Land, TX20+ years
Sports Medicine
Charles Burt

Charles Burt, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Omaha, NE30+ years
Sports Medicine
Mark Aierstok

Mark Aierstok, MD

Orthopaedics

Poughkeepsie, NY20+ years
Sports Medicine
Robert Grumet

Robert Grumet, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Irvine, CA20+ years
Sports Medicine
David Buck

David Buck, MD

Orthopaedics

Omaha, NE20+ years
Sports Medicine
Stephen Koss

Stephen Koss, MD

Orthopaedics

Hackettstown, NJ30+ years
Sports Medicine
John Deitch

John Deitch, MD

Medical Director, Sports Medicine, WellSpan Health; Site Director, WellSpan Orthopedics York

Orthopaedics

York, PA20+ years
Orthopaedic TraumaSports Medicine
Benjamin Chen

Benjamin Chen, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Gig Harbor, WA15+ years
Spine SurgerySports Medicine
David Foley

David Foley, M.D.

Pediatrics

Louisville, KY30+ years
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Mickey Plymale

Mickey Plymale, MD

Medical Director, Athletics

Orthopaedics

Columbia, SC20+ years
Sports Medicine
Patricia Lange

Patricia Lange, MD

Associate Professor of Surgery

Pediatrics

Richmond, VA
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Timothy Dixon

Timothy Dixon, MD

Orthopaedics

Tucson, AZ20+ years
Don Buford

Don Buford, MD

Orthopaedics

Dallas, TX30+ years
Sports 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.