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1,493 verified specialists treating shoulder surgery from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include NYU Langone Hospitals, NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center, and Hospital for Special Surgery. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

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
Jose Rodriguez

Jose Rodriguez, M.D.

Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon

Orthopaedics

New York, NY30+ years
Sports MedicineOrthopaedic TraumaJoint Replacement
Matthew Houdek

Matthew Houdek, MD

Fellowship Director, Orthopedic Oncology

Orthopaedics

Rochester, MN15+ years
Musculoskeletal Oncology
Nirmal Tejwani

Nirmal Tejwani, M.D.

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

Orthopaedics

New York, NY30+ years
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Michael Gerhardt

Michael Gerhardt, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Santa Monica, CA20+ years
Sports Medicine
Eric Putterman

Eric Putterman, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Woodbury, NY30+ years
Sports Medicine
Darius Moezzi

Darius Moezzi, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Flagstaff, AZ20+ years
Sports Medicine
Thomas Knapp

Thomas Knapp, M.D.

Founder, Shoulder Institute

Orthopaedics

Santa Monica, CA30+ years
Sports Medicine
Stephen Howell

Stephen Howell, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Sacramento, CA30+ years
Joint ReplacementSports MedicineOrthopaedic Trauma
Alison Toth

Alison Toth, MD

Executive Vice Chair for Clinical; Vice Chair for Faculty; Director, Patient Safety and Quality; Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University

Orthopaedics

Durham, NC30+ years
Adult Reconstruction & Arthroplasty
Hubert Kim

Hubert Kim, MD

Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

San Francisco, CA
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
Vahid Entezari

Vahid Entezari, M.D. M.M.SC

Orthopaedics

Cleveland, OH20+ years
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Christina Allen

Christina Allen, MD

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, UCSF; Team Physician, USA Taekwondo and US Soccer National Teams

Orthopaedics

New Haven, CT30+ years
Sports Medicine
Michael Lynch

Michael Lynch, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Westport, CT30+ years
Sports Medicine
Marcus Sciadini

Marcus Sciadini, M.D.

Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine; Chief of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus

Orthopaedics

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Hand & Upper ExtremityJoint ReplacementSpine Surgery
Louis Keppler

Louis Keppler, MD

Orthopaedics

Mayfield Heights, OH30+ years
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Geoffrey Thiel

Geoffrey Thiel, MD

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Orthopaedics

Rockford, IL20+ years
Sports Medicine
Young Kwon

Young Kwon, M.D., Ph.D

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

Orthopaedics

New York, NY20+ years
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
David Ruch

David Ruch, MD

Virginia Flowers Baker Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery; Hand, Wrist, and Upper Extremity Division Chief

Orthopaedics

Durham, NC30+ years
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

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Frequently Asked Questions

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