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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 California Rehabilitation Institute, Novato Community Hospital, and California Pacific Medical Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Keith Chan

Keith Chan, M.D.

Orthopaedics

San Francisco, CA20+ years
Sports Medicine
James McGehee

James McGehee, MD

Orthopaedics

Nashville, TN20+ years
Sports Medicine
Scott Lynch

Scott Lynch, M.D.

Professor, Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation; Chief, Division of Sports Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Hershey, PA
Sports Medicine
Thomas Miller

Thomas Miller, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Roanoke, VA
Sports Medicine
Steven Below

Steven Below, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Galesburg, IL30+ years
Sports Medicine
Adam Gorra

Adam Gorra, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of South Dakota School of Medicine; Vice President and Medical Officer, Sanford Children's Hospital

Pediatrics

Sioux Falls, SD
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Brian Kerr

Brian Kerr, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Traverse City, MI20+ years
Sports Medicine
Johanna Askegard

Johanna Askegard, M.D.

Surgical Director, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Pediatrics

West Fargo, ND20+ years
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Steven Fishman

Steven Fishman, MD

Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School; Stuart and Jane Weitzman Family Chair in Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital

Pediatrics

Boston, MA
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Danny Little

Danny Little, MD

Pediatrics

Temple, TX
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Sidney Johnson

Sidney Johnson, M.D.

Chairman, Pu'ulu Lapa'au

Pediatrics

Honolulu, HI30+ years
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Frazier Frantz

Frazier Frantz, MD

Pediatrics

Norfolk, VA
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Patrick Javid

Patrick Javid, M.D.

Director, Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Training Program; Professor of Pediatric General Surgery

Pediatrics

Boston, MA
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Brian Kenney

Brian Kenney, M.D.

Professor of Clinical Surgery, Ohio State University College of Medicine

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH30+ years
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Akemi Kawaguchi

Akemi Kawaguchi, MD

Pediatrics

Houston, TX
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
John Densmore

John Densmore, M.D.

Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin; Pediatric Surgeon, Children's Wisconsin

Pediatrics

Milwaukee, WI20+ years
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Leopoldo Malvezzi

Leopoldo Malvezzi, MD

Pediatrics

Miami, FL30+ years
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Jonathan Groner

Jonathan Groner, MD

Clinical Professor, Pediatric Surgery, The Ohio State University

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Baird Mallory

Baird Mallory, MD

Associate Clinical Professor, Surgery (Tufts University School of Medicine)

Pediatrics

Portland, ME
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Philip Frykman

Philip Frykman, M.D.

Clinical Professor, Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC

Pediatrics

Thousand Oaks, CA
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.