

Orthopaedics
Scott Steinmann, M.D.
Chair and Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Scott Steinmann, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, elbow, and hand surgery, with additional expertise in orthopedic sports medicine. He treats complex disorders of the upper extremities, including rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthritis requiring replacement, elbow fractures, and sports-related injuries. Previously a professor at Mayo Clinic for over 20 years, Dr. Steinmann now serves as Chair and Professor of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Unive
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Credentials
Board Certifications
- Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Weill Cornell Medicine (MD, 1985)
- Internship: National Capital Consortium (Transitional Year, 1986)
- Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital (Orthopedic Surgery, 1991)
- Fellowship: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Hand Surgery, 1995)
- Fellowship: New York Presbyterian Hospital (Orthopedic Sports Medicine)
Years in Practice
40+ years
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
- Castle Connolly — America's Top Doctors
2009-2014 (6 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center
- Erlanger Orthopedic Institute
Languages
English
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Sources
- https://www.doximity.com/pub/scott-steinmann-md
- https://www.advortho.org/doctor/scott-steinmann-9902
- https://connect.medicalnewstoday.com/provider/dr-scott-steinmann-1831179902
- https://news.uthsc.edu/scott-steinmann-md-named-chair-of-department-of-orthopedic-surgery-at-uthsc-college-of-medicine-in-chattanooga/
- https://www.mayo.edu/research/faculty/steinmann-scott-p-m-d/bio-00078118
- https://www.orthobullets.com/user/192174/Scott-Steinmann











