Shoulder Replacement SpecialistsPage 2
33 verified specialists treating shoulder replacement from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Calverthealth Medical Center, Kershawhealth, and Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.


Harlan Taliaferro, MD
Orthopaedics
Prince Frederick, MD20+ years
Sports Medicine


David Fulton, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Columbia, SC30+ years3+ pubs
Hand & Upper Extremity


Harold Ellsworth, MD
Orthopaedics
Leawood, KS10+ years1+ pubs
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery


Lane Rush, MD
Orthopaedics
Meridian, MS10+ years10+ pubs
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery


Sergey Dzugan, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Hattiesburg, MS20+ years7+ pubs
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery


James Smitherman, MD
Orthopaedics
Madison, MS20+ years1+ pubs
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery


John Tanksley, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Easley, SC15+ years7+ pubs
Spine Surgery


Patrick McCallum, MD
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Seneca, SC30+ years
Sports Medicine


Jace Smith, MD
Orthopaedics
Jackson, MS15+ years6+ pubs
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery


Scott Goin, MD
Orthopaedics
Hutchinson, KS20+ years1+ pubs
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery


Christopher Peer, MD
Orthopaedics
Leawood, KS20+ years1+ pubs
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery


Derrick Burgess, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Laurel, MS20+ years1+ pubs
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery


William Reed, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Lenexa, KS30+ years1+ pubs
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this national list of shoulder replacement specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Shoulder Replacement 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 replacement specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for shoulder replacement 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 replacement 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 Replacement?
Shoulder Replacement 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 replacement care.