Here are 67 shoulder surgeons and specialists to know.
Jeff Abrams, MD (Princeton Orthopaedic Association, Princeton, N.J.). Dr. Abrams was one of the first physicians to perform rotator cuff repairs and stabilization surgery using arthroscopy. He currently serves as a consultant to the National Hockey League, National Football League and Major League Baseball. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, N.Y., and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Abrams' additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship in Aspen, Colo., and at the Houghston Sports Medicine Clinic in Columbus, Georgia. In addition to working with patients, Dr. Abrams' career includes lecturing internationally and authoring several articles for publication. Dr. Abrams is a member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Answorth Allen, MD (Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City). Dr. Allen is a team physician for the New York Knicks and former team physician for the New York Mets. He earned his medical degree at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City and completed his residency at The New York Orthopaedic Hospital at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. He completed a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. His expertise is in arthroscopy, shoulder surgery and treating sports injuries. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Allen is involved in research projects and has published articles in professional journals such as Shoulder Arthroplasty.
Vivek Agrawal, MD (The Shoulder Center, Carmel, Ind.). Dr. Agrawal is director of The Shoulder Center in Carmel, Ind., which specializes in providing advanced care for shoulder problems. Dr. Agrawal earned his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, where he also completed his residency. His additional training includes a shoulder and knee fellowship with Eugene Wolf, MD, in San Francisco. Dr. Agrawal has expertise in reverse shoulder replacement and uses arthroscopic techniques to repair complex shoulder tears. He is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
David W. Altchek, MD (Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City). Dr. Altchek is co-chief of sports medicine and shoulder service at Hospital for Specialty Surgery and has special expertise in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder. Dr. Altchek received his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City, where he currently serves as a professor of surgery in clinical orthopedics. He is the author of more than 100 articles and book chapters on problems of the shoulder, elbow and knee. He is medical director for the New York Mets and a medical consultant for the National Basketball Association. Among his several recognitions, Dr. Altchek has received the Charles S. Neer Award from the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons for his research on shoulder care.
James Andrews, MD (Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Birmingham, Ala.). Dr. Andrews is the founder of Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Ala. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Tulane Medical School, both in New Orleans. Dr. Andrews serves on the medical and safety advisory committee of USA Baseball and on the board of Little League Baseball. Throughout his career, Dr. Andrews has made contributions to clinical research in knee, shoulder and elbow injury prevention and treatment as well as authored several articles on his research. He is a past president of the American Orthopaedics Society for Sports Medicine and has served on the board of directors for the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Dr. Andrews is a team physician for the Washington Redskins.
Eric Berkson, MD (Orthopedic Surgery of Quincy, Quincy, Mass.). Dr. Berkson has a professional interest in treating injuries to the shoulder, elbow and knee with an emphasis on arthroscopic techniques and rotator cuff repair. He earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Berkson also completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. During his career, Dr. Berkson has provided medical services for several high school and college level athletic teams as well as the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots and the Boston Bruins. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Berkson participates in conducting research on several topics, including the biomechanics of pitching project, pediatric shoulder treatment and minimally invasive total joint replacements. Dr. Berkson has won several awards, including the Emerging Leader Award from the American Orthopaedic Association in 2004.
Louis Bigliani, MD (Columbia Orthopaedics, New York City.). Dr. Bigliani is a physician with Columbia Orthopaedics in New York City. He earned his medical degree at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Ill., and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at The New York Orthopaedic Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Bigliani's additional training includes a shoulder and implant surgery fellowship with The New York Orthopaedic Hospital. He is currently a professor and chair of orthopedic surgery and chief of the center for shoulder, elbow and sports medicine at Columbia University as well as director of the orthopedic surgery service at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia Medical Center. He has previously served as the American Orthopaedic Association president and is a founding member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Mark Bowen, MD (Northwestern Orthopaedic Institute, Chicago). Dr. Bowen has a professional interest in treatment for rotator cuff injuries, total shoulder and knee replacement and ACL reconstruction. He is a team physician for the Chicago Bears and has acted as a team physician for the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Cubs and New York Giants. Dr. Bowen earned his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in and completed his residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery, both in New York City. His additional experience includes a shoulder and sports medicine fellowship at HSS. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Bowen is an associate clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at Northwestern University and is a frequent instructor for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is also a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
James Bradley, MD (Burke and Bradley Orthopedics, Pittsburgh). Dr. Bradley is a physician with Burke and Bradley Orthopedics in Pittsburgh, Penn. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical School. Dr. Bradley's additional training includes a fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Inglewood, Calif. Dr. Bradley's subspecialties consist of sports medicine, shoulder surgery and reconstructive surgery. Among his professional affiliations, Dr. Bradley is the team physician for the Pittsburg Steelers and past president of the NFL Physicians Society. He has been president of the Herodicus Society and member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
John Brems, MD (Cleveland Clinic). Dr. Brems is the fellowship director for shoulder and elbow surgery post residency training program at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Brems' additional training includes a fellowship in orthopedic surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York city. Among his professional interests, Dr. Brems cites arthritis surgery, arthroplasty and fracture reconstruction, rotator cuff surgery and surgery for shoulder instability. In addition to his work at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Brems is a review editor of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. He is a member of American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and the American Orthopedic Association.
Stephen S. Burkhart, MD (San Antonio Orthopaedic Group). Dr. Burkhart is an orthopedic surgeon at the San Antonio Orthopaedic Group and a clinical assistant professor in the department of orthopedic surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Texas, and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Dr. Burkhart completed fellowships in both orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. During his career, Dr. Burkhart has pioneered a number of arthroscopic shoulder procedures and invented or patented more than 20 surgical devices. Dr. Burkhart is a past president and current member of the board of directors and trustees of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Wayne Burkhead, MD (The Carrell Clinic, Dallas). Dr. Burkhead is a physician with The Carrell Clinic in Dallas. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Burkhead's additional training includes a shoulder reconstructive surgery fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Burkhead created the modular replacement for the shoulder and developed techniques to improve results of rotator cuff repair and surgery for dislocated shoulders. Dr. Burkhead is the former shoulder surgeon to the Dallas Cowboys and past president of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. Dr. Burkhead has also been the presidential guest lecturer of the Japanese Shoulder Society and traveling fellow with the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Charles Bush-Joseph, MD (Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago). Dr. Bush-Joseph is a physician and professor at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Bush-Joseph's additional training includes a fellowship in knee and shoulder arthroscopic surgery at Cincinnati SportsMedicine. His professional interests include arthroscopic knee ligament reconstruction, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction. He is a team physician for the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Bulls. Among his professional affiliations, Dr. Bush-Joseph is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Michael Ciccotti, MD (Rothman Institute, Philadelphia). Dr. Ciccotti is director of the sports medicine division at Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University Medical School in Washington, D.C., and completed his orthopedic residency at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. His additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Clinic in Los Angeles. Dr. Ciccotti is the head team physician and medical director for the Philadelphia Phillies and orthopedic consultant for the U.S. women's national soccer team, Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia Eagles. Dr. Ciccotti is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine where he is the education chairman and serves on the executive committee of the Major League Baseball Team Physician's Association.
Robert Cofield, MD (Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.). Dr. Cofiled is a physician with the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., who focuses on patient-related research in shoulder surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in Lexington, and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. His additional training includes a bone physiology fellowship at Mayo. His areas of research include biomechanics and motion analysis. He as authored several publications on topics including the anteromedial approach for shoulder arthroplasty, total shoulder replacement for osteoarthritis patients and shoulder arthroplasty in paraplegic patients.
Brian Cole, MD (Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago). Dr. Cole is the head of the Cartilage Research Program at Rush University Medical Center and the Cartilage Restoration Center at Rush. He has a professional interest in arthroscopic reconstruction of an athlete's shoulder, elbow and knee, and is a principle investigator for several FDA clinical trails. Dr. Cole earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago and completed his residency at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. His additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Cole serves as a team physician for the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls. He has lectured nationally on cartilage restoration and shoulder arthroscopy and serves on the board of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is also a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Geoffrey Connor, MD (Alabama Orthopedic, Spine & Sports Medicine Associates, Birmingham). Dr. Connor is a staff instructor of orthopedic surgery at Jefferson County Clinic at Cooper Green Hospital in Birmingham and previously spent time caring for the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Thrashers professional hockey team. He has a special interest in minimally invasive surgeries, such as arthroscopic knee and shoulder reconstruction and computer-assisted procedures for hip and knee replacements. Dr. Connor earned his medical degree at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. His additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine and cartilage restoration at Atlanta Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Connor has a focus on studying several sports medicine topics, including ultrasound diagnostics for rotator cuff tears and computer navigation for total knee replacement.
Michael Corcoran, MD (OAK Orthopedics, Bradley, Ill.). Dr. Corocoran serves as the director of OAK Sports Medicine, team physician for US Soccer and an orthopedic consultant for the Chicago Bears. He earned his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Missouri in Columbia. His additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Ala. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He has also served as the president of the Kankakee County Medical Society.
Frances Cuomo, MD (Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City). Dr. Cuomo is the chief of shoulder service and the director of the shoulder and elbow fellowship program in the department of orthopedic surgery at Beth Israel Medical Center. She earned her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed her residency in orthopedic surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, both in New York City. Her additional training includes the Charles S. Neer II Fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and New York Orthopedic Hospital in New York City. She is currently the president of American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and an assistant professor of orthopedics at Albert Einstein School of Medicine in NYC. In addition to her clinical work, she holds editorial responsibilities on the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and Techniques in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.
Ralph "Bud" Curtis, MD (Sports Medicine Association of San Antonio). Dr. Curtis is a physician with the Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio, Texas. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School in San Antonio, where he also completed a residency program in orthopedic surgery. He completed a fellowship in shoulder surgery at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio and has been a clinical faculty member since 1986. Dr. Curtis has authored six text book chapters in orthopedics and sports medicine. He is a member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and past president of the Texas Society of Sports Medicine. He is the shoulder consultant for many professional sports teams, including the San Antonio Spurs, San Antonio Silver Stars and USA Swimming.
Patrick M. Connor, MD (OrthoCarolina, Charlotte, N.C.). Dr Connor is a physician with OrthoCarolina. He earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City, and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. Dr. Connor's additional training includes a fellowship in shoulder surgery at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York Orthopedic Hospital in New York City and training in elbow surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Dr. Connor counts all aspects of shoulder and elbow surgery among his professional interests with expertise in rotator cuff and shoulder replacement surgery. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Connor serves as head team physician for the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Knights minor league baseball team.
David Dines, MD (Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City). Dr. Dines is a past president of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and an orthopedic consultant for the US Open Tennis Tournament. He has a professional interest in shoulder replacement, sports shoulder injuries, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and reverse shoulder replacement. He earned his medical degree at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark and completed his residency at HSS. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Dines has focused on research and has published several articles on shoulder surgery and sports medicine. He also developed the Biomet Biomodular Total Shoulder System and has won the Charles S. Neer Award for his research.
Xavier Duralde, MD (Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic, Atlanta). Dr. Duralde serves as the assistant orthopedic surgeon to the Atlanta Braves. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City, where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery and fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery. Dr. Duralde has also served as a Major in the United States Air Force and chief of the department of orthopedics at RAF Upper Heyford Hospital in Oxford, England. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Duralde is an assistant clinical instructor at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta and is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons and the Major League Baseball Physicians Association.
Neal ElAttrache, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. ElAttrache is a physician at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, where he is the director of the sports medicine fellowship. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh, where he also completed his residency. Dr. ElAttrache is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He has authored 32 textbooks and 60 journal publications. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. ElAttrache is a team physician for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Anaheim Mighty Ducks, St. Louis Rams, Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Kings.
Blaine Farless, MD (Cleburne Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, Cleburne, Texas). Dr. Farless is an orthopedic surgeon at Cleburne Surgical Center in Texas and Cleburne Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and completed his residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Ill. He completed a sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery fellowship at Associated Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Plano, Texas. He has served as the chairmen of the department of surgery at Wells Regional. Dr. Farless' professional interests include general orthopedics, joint reconstruction and sports medicine. Among his professional affiliations, Dr. Farless is a member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Texas Orthopedic Association and Texas Sports Medicine Association.
Stephen Fealy, MD (Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City). Dr. Fealy has a professional interest in shoulder, knee, elbow and ankle surgery and practices at the Hospital for Special Surgery. He earned his medical degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons in Columbia, N.Y., and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery. His professional interests include cartilage repair and transplantation, arthroscopic shoulder repair and stabilization and all-arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs. He has received a grant from Major League Baseball to evaluate common tendon injuries involving the shoulder, elbow and knee. Among his professional associations, Dr. Fealy is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Association of North America. During his career, he has provided care for semi-professional athletic teams as well as the New York Giants.
Evan L. Flatow, MD (Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York City). Dr. Flatow is chair of the orthopedics department at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City and is past-president of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. Dr. Flatow earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed residencies at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center and Columbia's Presbyterian Medical Center, both in New York City. He helped to develop a comprehensive shoulder replacement system, which is widely used by shoulder surgeons around the world. Dr. Flatow's primary research interest includes shoulder mechanics, gene expression in shoulder tendons and mechanisms of tendon failure. Among his recognitions, Dr. Flatow has received the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons' Charles S. Neer Award four times for his research.
Leesa Galatz, MD (Washington University Physicians, St. Louis). Dr. Galatz is a physician with the Cervical Spine Institute & Center for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at Washington University Physicians in St. Louis. She earned her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., where she also completed her residency in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Galatz's additional training includes a shoulder and elbow surgery fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Among her professional interests, Dr. Galatz cites traumatic and degenerative disorders of the shoulder and elbow as well as rotator cuff disorders among his areas of expertise. In addition to treating her patients, Dr. Galatz has published research on arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and frozen shoulder.
Gordon Groh, MD (Blue Ridge Bone and Joint, Asheville, N.C.). Dr. Groh is a physician at Blue Ridge Bone and Joint, located in Asheville, N.C. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia and a fellowship in shoulder surgery at the University of Texas in San Antonio. He completed an additional fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Among his professional interests, Dr. Groh cites shoulder, elbow and hand surgery. He regularly completes 650 operative cases per year, 200 of those cases being arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs. Dr. Groh is among the exclusive group of physicians to hold memberships to both American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and American Society for Surgery of the Hand. His additional affiliations include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the North Carolina Hand Society.
Michael Gross, MD (Active Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Westwood, N.J.). Dr. Gross practices at Active Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and is a chief of the division of sports medicine at Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center. He is also an associate clinical professor for Touro Medical School in New York City. Dr. Gross earned his medical degree at New York University School of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, N.Y. His additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at UCLA Medical Center. He is a member of several professional organizations, including American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Sports Medicine.
Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD (Northwestern University, Chicago). Dr. Gryzlo is an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Northwestern University and has a professional interest in treating shoulder pain, SLAP tears and rotator cuff injuries. He earned his medical degree at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Ill., and completed his residency at McGraw Medical Center at Northwestern. His additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. Dr. Gryzlo is head team physician for the Chicago Cubs. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Gryzlo is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has also engaged in professional research on sports-related conditions and authored articles for professional publications.
Brad Harman, MD (Cleburne Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, Cleburne, Texas). Dr. Harman is a surgeon at Cleburne Surgical Center and Cleburne Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center in Cleburne, Texas. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Scott & White Memorial Hospital and Texas A&M Health Science Center in College Station. Dr. Harman completed his sports medicine fellowship at The Foundation for Orthopaedic, Athletic and Reconstructive Research at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Dr. Harman is on the medical staff for the U.S. Water Ski Team and has served on medical staff for various professional and collegiate teams, including the Houston Texans. His professional organizations include Texas Orthopedic Association, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Richard Hawkins, MD (Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, Spartanburg, S.C.). Dr. Hawkins is a founding member of the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas. He earned his medical degree from University of Western Ontario and completed a fellowship in knee, shoulder and spine. Among his clinical interests, Dr. Hawkins cites shoulder reconstructive surgery and sports medicine. He has authored more than 200 articles and published seven textbooks on orthopedic surgery. Dr. Hawkins is among the founding members of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons as well as past president of the Canadian Academy of Sports Medicine. Before founding the Spartanburg clinic, Dr. Hawkins was co-founder of the former Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo. During his career, he has provided medical services for the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Rockies.
Heinz Hoenecke, MD (Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, Calif.). Dr. Hoenecke is the head team physician for the San Diego Padres and an instructor in the sports medicine fellowship program at Scripps Clinic. He recently led a research team in developing a three-dimensional computer-animated shoulder stimulator to measure how much stress is put on muscles during various motions. It can also help physicians preplan procedures. He earned his medical degree at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Phoenix and completed his residency program at the University of Arizona Health Science Center in Tucson. He also completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the former Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo. Dr. Hoenecke is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Association of North America.
S. Wendell Holmes, Jr., MD (Moore Orthopaedic Clinic, Columbia, S.C.). Dr. Holmes is director of The Sports Medicine Center of the Moore Orthopaedic Clinic, and is medical director of the Providence Orthopaedic & Neuro Spine Institute, both located in Columbia, S.C. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed his residency at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital, also located in Columbia. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Among his clinical interests, Dr. Holmes cites shoulder and knee arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair and shoulder stabilization. During his career, Dr. Holmes has served as a team physician for local high schools and colleges. He has made countless surgery-specific presentations, written for numerous publications and holds five patents.
Joseph Iannotti, MD (Cleveland Clinic). Dr. Iannotti is the chairman of the orthopedic and rheumatologic Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. He received his medical degree from Northwestern University in Chicago and completed his orthopedic residency at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Among his clinical interests, Dr. Iannotti cites treatment of the shoulder, primarily management of complex shoulder problems in joint replacement and rotator cuff tears. In addition to his clinical interests, Dr. Iannotti has research projects focusing on shoulder biomechanics and prosthetic design. He has authored two textbooks and several peer-reviewed articles. Dr. Iannotti is a member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and past-president of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Frank Jobe, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. Jobe is co-founder of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic and is credited with developing the modern ulnar collateral ligament repair, or Tommy John Surgery, often performed on professional pitchers with shoulder ligament tears. He earned his medical degree at Loma Linda (Calif.) University and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Los Angeles Count Hospital. Dr. Jobe is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and previously chaired the organization's committee on the shoulder. He is a founding member and past president of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. During his career, Dr. Jobe has worked with several professional Los Angeles teams, including the Lakers, Dodgers, Angels and Kings professional hockey team.
James Kelly, II, MD (The San Francisco Shoulder, Elbow and Hand Clinic). Dr. Kelly is a physician with The San Francisco Shoulder, Elbow and Hand Clinic. He earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. As additional training, Dr. Kelly completed a fellowship in upper extremities at the California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. He is a member of a reverse shoulder replacement development team for patients with previously unsolvable arthritis and rotator cuff disease. Among his professional interests, Dr. Kelly cites arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, sports medicine and minimally invasive surgery. He is a member of Arthroscopy Association of North America and the Western Orthopaedic Association, Northern California Chapter.
William N. Levine, MD (Columbia Orthopaedics, New York City). Dr. Levine is a physician with Columbia Orthopaedics in New York City. He earned his medical degree from Stanford (Calif.) University School of Medicine and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the New England Medical Center/Tufts University Medical School in Boston. Dr. Levine is the director of sports medicine and assistant director for the center for shoulder, elbow and sports medicine as well as head team physician at Columbia. Among his professional interests, Dr. Levine cites shoulder arthroscopy. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Levine serves as deputy editor of the shoulder and elbow section of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Levine is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Scott Lintner, MD (OrthoIndy, Indianapolis). Dr. Lintner has a professional interest in arthroscopic surgery, shoulder repair, sports medicine and cartilage restoration. He earned his medical degree at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. His additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C. Throughout his career, Dr. Lintner has presented at national and international meetings of professional organizations and has had his research published in journals such as the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He is a member of the NBA Team Physician Society and serves as a physician consultant to the National Football League.
Edward G. McFarland, MD (Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore). Dr. McFarland is director of the division of adult orthopedics at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. He earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville (Ky.) School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, Minn. He also completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. He is a team physician for the Baltimore Orioles. Among his professional affiliations, Dr. McFarland is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Society for Bone and Mineral Research andAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Augustus Mazzocca, MD (New England Musculoskeletal Institute, Farmington, Conn.). Dr. Mazzocca is a physician with the New England Musculoskeletal Institute in Farmington, Conn. He earned his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington, where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Mazzocca's additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at Rush University in Chicago. Dr. Mazzocca has three patents on devices and processes to improve the healing of rotator cuff repairs and has designed three products used to reconstruct shoulder injuries. Among his subspecialties Dr. Mazzocca cites shoulder and elbow arthroscopy, shoulder dislocation and instability and degenerative disease of the shoulder and rotator cuffs. His research has received the Richard B. Caspari Award for the best international upper extremity paper from the Society of Arthroscopy.
George McCluskey, MD (St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute). Dr. McCluskey is director of the St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute, where he also directs the shoulder surgery center and shoulder fellowship program. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Ga., and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Tulane University School of Medicine and Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans. Dr. McCluskey's additional training includes the Charles S. Neer Shoulder and Elbow fellowship at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. Dr. McCluskey has served on the editorial board for the Journal of Southern Orthopaedic Advances and consultant reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery as well as The American Journal of Sports Medicine. Dr. McCluskey professional memberships include American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and the Columbia Shoulder Society.
Seth R. Miller, MD (Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists, Greenwich, Conn.). Dr. Miller is a physician with Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists in Greenwich, Conn., with a professional interest in arthroscopic surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery and sports medicine. He earned his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. His additional training includes a clinical fellowship in shoulder surgery at Columbia-Presbyterian. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Miller is a clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery New York University's Hospital for Joint Diseases. He has served as orthopedic consultant to the New York Mets and is a member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Peter J. Millett, MD (The Steadman Clinic, Vail, Colo.). Dr. Millett is a partner at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo. He earned his medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School in Hanover, N.H., and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Dr. Millett completed further training as a sports medicine fellow The Steadman Clinic. His professional interests include treatment of shoulder, knee and elbow disorders and athletes with shoulder injuries. He has an expertise in complex and revision shoulder surgery. He is a member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Gregory Nicholson, MD (Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago). Dr. Nicholson has a professional interest in arthroscopic shoulder and elbow procedures for sports-related, traumatic, arthritic and occupational conditions. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis and completed his residency at Hospital of Cleveland. His additional training includes a shoulder surgery fellowship at the New York Orthopaedic Hospital at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Nicholson is involved in designing an advanced shoulder replacement system and serves as team physician for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Robert Nicoletta, MD (St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Boston). Dr. Nicoletta was recently named the chief of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston. He earned his medical degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, N.Y., and completed additional training at State University of New York in Buffalo. He is also the co-founder of whatsnewMD, an online service for physicians and healthcare providers. Throughout his career, Dr. Nicoletta has worked with several professional athletes and served as medical director for the Boston Breakers women's professional soccer team and head orthopedic surgeon for the Boston Blazers men's professional lacrosse team. He was previously the Harvard Medical School Course Director for Sports Medicine Symposium, held annually in Boston.
Gordon Nuber, MD (Northwestern Orthopaedic Institute, Chicago). Dr. Nuber is a professor of clinical orthopedic surgery at Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago and acts as a reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow. Dr. Nuber earned his medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit and completed his residency at Northwestern. His additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. He has a professional interest in treating sports-related traumatic injuries to the knee, shoulder and elbow. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Nuber is a team physician for the Chicago Bears and previously served as team physician for the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Cubs. He is a member of several professional organizations, including American Orthopaedic Association and American Academy of Orthopaeidc Surgeons.
Michael Pearl, MD (Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles Medical Center). Dr. Pearl has a professional interest in anatomical shoulder repair and treating sequelae of brachial birth plexus palsy. He earned his medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City and completed his residency in orthopedics at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. His additional training includes a shoulder and elbow surgery fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, corresponding member of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow and secretary and treasurer of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. During his career, he has also focused on research and participated in an electormyographic analysis of the shoulder.
Roger Pollock, MD (Valley Health System, Ridgewood, N.J.). Dr. Pollock is a shoulder specialist working in Bergen County, N.J., who treats patients with rotator cuff injuries, shoulder instability, shoulder arthritis and shoulder fractures. He earned his medical degree from the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University in New York City and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Pollock's additional training includes a fellowship in shoulder and elbow reconstructive surgery at Columbia-Presbyterian. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Pollock has been a reviewer for American Journal of Sports Medicine, the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. His professional affiliations include the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Pollock has written or co-written more than 150 scientific publications on shoulder disorders.
Christopher Price, MD (Missoula Bone and Joint S, Missoula, Mon.). Dr. Price is a member of several professional societies, including American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has a professional interest in sports medicine, shoulder and joint replacement surgery. Dr. Price earned his medical degree at University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. He has given several presentations throughout his career and served as staff assistant at the Annual NFL Combine in Indianapolis.
William D. Prickett (Tucson Orthopaedic Institute). Dr. Prickett has clinical and research interests in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. He has authored several articles on topics such as shoulder instability in athletes. Dr. Prickett earned his medical degree at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. His additional training includes a sports medicine and shoulder service fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He has also spent time working with the New York Giants. During his career, he has given several presentations at professional meetings of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Matthew L. Ramsey, MD (Rothman Institute, Philadelphia). Dr. Ramsey is a shoulder and elbow surgeon with Philadelphia's Rothman Institute. He earned his medical degree from State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Ramsey's additional training includes a shoulder surgery fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in Philadelphia. Dr. Ramsey has lectured on arthroscopic shoulder techniques around the country. In addition to his clinical practice, he is the assistant editor of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery as well as reviewer for Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Dr. Ramsey is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society.
Anthony A. Romeo, MD (Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago). Dr. Romeo is a surgeon with Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University in Chicago, and director of the section of shoulder and elbow at Rush University. Dr. Romeo earned his medical degree from St. Louis University and completed his residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He also completed a shoulder and elbow fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle. His professional interests include shoulder surgery, elbow surgery using arthroscopic techniques and sports medicine. In addition to his practice, Dr. Romero has designed an advanced shoulder replacement system for treating arthritis. He is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Marc Safran, MD (Stanford University School of Medicine, Redwood City, Calif.). Dr. Safran is the associate chief of sports medicine and sports medicine fellowship director at Stanford University School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C, and completed a sports medicine and shoulder surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. His additional training includes a National Institute of Health Total Joint Arthroplasty Fellowship at the University of California in Los Angeles and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Traveling Fellowship. He is a member of several professional societies, including American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and he serves as a member-at-large on the executive committee of American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. In addition to his clinical practice, he is on the editorial boards of many professional journals, including the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
Felix Savoie, III, MD (Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans). Dr. Savoie is the chief of sports medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, and completed his residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Dr. Savoie's additional training includes an arthroscopy fellowship at Tuckhoe Orthopaedic Associates in Richmond, Va. Among his clinical interests, Dr. Savoie lists shoulder, elbow and wrist surgery as well as sports medicine. He has received the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons' Charles S. Neer Award for his research in the field.
Mark Schickendantz, MD (Cleveland Clinic). Dr. Schickendantz is the director of the Center for Sports Health at Cleveland Clinic and the head team physician for the Cleveland Browns. He earned his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine and completed a fellowship in shoulder surgery and sports medicine at the former Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo. Dr. Schickendantz is a member of several professional societies, including American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association. During his career, Dr. Schickendantz has published several articles in professional journals on topics such as ulnar collateral ligament repair and injury among professional baseball players.
Joshua Siegel, MD (Access Sports Medicine, Exeter, N.H.). Dr. Siegel a founding member of Northeast Surgical Care, an ASC in Newington, N.H., and the sports medicine director at Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics. He earned his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo and completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Ala. Dr. Siegel has treated professional, national and Division I collegiate athletes. He serves as a team physician for the US Ski and Snowboarding Team. Dr. Siegel helped pioneer various procedures, such as a new resurfacing prosthesis and biologic rotator cuff repairs. He is a fellow of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Association of North America.
James Tibone, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. Tibone is a physician at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic with a professional interest in sports medicine, shoulder, elbow and knee care. He earned his medical degree at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Harbor General Hospital in Torrance, Calif. His additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at Kerlan-Jobe. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Tibone has served as the North American editor of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery as well as the president of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. During his career, he has provided medical care for Los Angeles Lazers soccer team, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Kings professional hockey team.
Nikhil N. Verma, MD (Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago). Dr. Verma is a physician with Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush with a professional interest in shoulder, elbow and knee injuries. He earned his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia and completed his residency at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago. His additional training includes a sports medicine and shoulder surgery fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Verma serves as an assistant professor at Rush University Medical Center and has published several book chapters regarding shoulder and knee surgery. His research interests include healing of rotator cuff tendons after arthroscopic repair. Dr. Verma is a team physician for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox.
Jon Warner, MD (Boston Shoulder Institute, Boston). Dr. Warner is a physician at Boston Shoulder Institute and chief of the shoulder service and director of the combined shoulder fellowship at Harvard Medical School in Boston. He earned his medical degree at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine where he also completed his residency. Dr. Warner completed a clinical fellowship in shoulder and sports medicine at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Warner has authored more than 100 peer reviewed publications. He has received the Charles S. Neer Award of the American Shoulder and Elbow surgeons and the John Joyce Award from the International Arthroscopy Association for his research. He has also served as the president of the New England Shoulder and Elbow Society.
Russell Warren, MD (Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City). Dr. Warren is a surgeon-in-chief with the Hospital for Special Surgery. He earned his medical degree from State University of New York at Syracuse and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the HSS. Dr. Warren's additional training includes a Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center fellowship in shoulder surgery. Among his clinical expertise, Dr. Warren lists treatment for shoulder and knee instability, joint replacement, ligament reconstruction and rotator cuff disease. Dr. Warren has received several awards, including two Charles S. Neer Awards for from American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons for his research in shoulder surgery. He has served as the past president for the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons as well as the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He is currently a team physician for the New York Giants.
Gerald R. Williams, Jr., MD (Rothman Institute, Philadelphia). Dr. Williams is director of the shoulder and elbow center at Rothman Institute. He earned his medical degree from Temple University in Philadelphia and completed a fellowship in shoulder reconstruction at the University of Texas in San Antonio. His areas of surgical expertise include shoulder replacement, shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair and shoulder dislocations. He has served president-elect of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. In addition to his active participation in many major orthopedic societies, Dr. Williams has held leadership positions on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Board of Directors and the Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society.
Ken Yamaguchi, MD (Washington University Physicians, St. Louis). Dr. Yamaguchi is a physician at the Cervical Spine Institute & Center for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at Washington University Physicians in St. Louis. He earned his medical degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where he also completed his orthopedic residency. Dr. Yamaguchi's additional training includes a shoulder and elbow fellowship at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Yamaguchi has a professional interest in minimally invasive surgery, rotator cuff disorders and treatment of arthritis in the shoulder. In addition to treating his patients, Dr. Yamaguchi is a professor of orthopedic surgery and chief of shoulder and elbow service at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He has published research on infection after total elbow arthroplasty and rotator cuff repair.
Austin Yeargan, MD (North Carolina Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Wilmington). Dr. Yeargan has a professional interest in sports medicine and is among the pioneers of stem cell therapy in orthopedics. He is involved in research for stem cell mediated soft tissue generation. Dr. Yeargan earned his medical degree at East Carolina University School of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. His additional training includes time at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles and a fellowship in sports medicine at the former Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Lewis Yocum, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. Yocum is the medical director of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and an orthopedic consultant to several professional dance companies. Throughout his career, he has performed ulnar collateral ligament repair, or Tommy John surgery on several professional athletes, including Nationals' pitching ace Stephen Strasburg. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois and completed his residency at Northwestern University, both in Chicago. His additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. Dr. Yocum is a fellow of the American College of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Joseph Zuckerman, MD (NYU Langone Medical Center, New York City). Dr. Zuckerman's professional interests include shoulder surgery and joint replacement. He earned his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. Zuckerman's additional training includes a fellowship in shoulder surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and a clinical and research fellowship in arthritis surgery at Brigham Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston. Throughout his career, Dr. Zuckerman has published several articles on topics including revision shoulder arthroplasty and healing rotator cuff repairs.
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Answorth Allen, MD (Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City). Dr. Allen is a team physician for the New York Knicks and former team physician for the New York Mets. He earned his medical degree at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City and completed his residency at The New York Orthopaedic Hospital at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. He completed a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. His expertise is in arthroscopy, shoulder surgery and treating sports injuries. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Allen is involved in research projects and has published articles in professional journals such as Shoulder Arthroplasty.
Vivek Agrawal, MD (The Shoulder Center, Carmel, Ind.). Dr. Agrawal is director of The Shoulder Center in Carmel, Ind., which specializes in providing advanced care for shoulder problems. Dr. Agrawal earned his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, where he also completed his residency. His additional training includes a shoulder and knee fellowship with Eugene Wolf, MD, in San Francisco. Dr. Agrawal has expertise in reverse shoulder replacement and uses arthroscopic techniques to repair complex shoulder tears. He is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
David W. Altchek, MD (Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City). Dr. Altchek is co-chief of sports medicine and shoulder service at Hospital for Specialty Surgery and has special expertise in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder. Dr. Altchek received his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City, where he currently serves as a professor of surgery in clinical orthopedics. He is the author of more than 100 articles and book chapters on problems of the shoulder, elbow and knee. He is medical director for the New York Mets and a medical consultant for the National Basketball Association. Among his several recognitions, Dr. Altchek has received the Charles S. Neer Award from the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons for his research on shoulder care.
James Andrews, MD (Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Birmingham, Ala.). Dr. Andrews is the founder of Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Ala. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Tulane Medical School, both in New Orleans. Dr. Andrews serves on the medical and safety advisory committee of USA Baseball and on the board of Little League Baseball. Throughout his career, Dr. Andrews has made contributions to clinical research in knee, shoulder and elbow injury prevention and treatment as well as authored several articles on his research. He is a past president of the American Orthopaedics Society for Sports Medicine and has served on the board of directors for the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Dr. Andrews is a team physician for the Washington Redskins.
Eric Berkson, MD (Orthopedic Surgery of Quincy, Quincy, Mass.). Dr. Berkson has a professional interest in treating injuries to the shoulder, elbow and knee with an emphasis on arthroscopic techniques and rotator cuff repair. He earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Berkson also completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. During his career, Dr. Berkson has provided medical services for several high school and college level athletic teams as well as the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots and the Boston Bruins. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Berkson participates in conducting research on several topics, including the biomechanics of pitching project, pediatric shoulder treatment and minimally invasive total joint replacements. Dr. Berkson has won several awards, including the Emerging Leader Award from the American Orthopaedic Association in 2004.
Louis Bigliani, MD (Columbia Orthopaedics, New York City.). Dr. Bigliani is a physician with Columbia Orthopaedics in New York City. He earned his medical degree at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Ill., and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at The New York Orthopaedic Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Bigliani's additional training includes a shoulder and implant surgery fellowship with The New York Orthopaedic Hospital. He is currently a professor and chair of orthopedic surgery and chief of the center for shoulder, elbow and sports medicine at Columbia University as well as director of the orthopedic surgery service at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia Medical Center. He has previously served as the American Orthopaedic Association president and is a founding member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Mark Bowen, MD (Northwestern Orthopaedic Institute, Chicago). Dr. Bowen has a professional interest in treatment for rotator cuff injuries, total shoulder and knee replacement and ACL reconstruction. He is a team physician for the Chicago Bears and has acted as a team physician for the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Cubs and New York Giants. Dr. Bowen earned his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in and completed his residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery, both in New York City. His additional experience includes a shoulder and sports medicine fellowship at HSS. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Bowen is an associate clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at Northwestern University and is a frequent instructor for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is also a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
James Bradley, MD (Burke and Bradley Orthopedics, Pittsburgh). Dr. Bradley is a physician with Burke and Bradley Orthopedics in Pittsburgh, Penn. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical School. Dr. Bradley's additional training includes a fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Inglewood, Calif. Dr. Bradley's subspecialties consist of sports medicine, shoulder surgery and reconstructive surgery. Among his professional affiliations, Dr. Bradley is the team physician for the Pittsburg Steelers and past president of the NFL Physicians Society. He has been president of the Herodicus Society and member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
John Brems, MD (Cleveland Clinic). Dr. Brems is the fellowship director for shoulder and elbow surgery post residency training program at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Brems' additional training includes a fellowship in orthopedic surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York city. Among his professional interests, Dr. Brems cites arthritis surgery, arthroplasty and fracture reconstruction, rotator cuff surgery and surgery for shoulder instability. In addition to his work at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Brems is a review editor of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. He is a member of American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and the American Orthopedic Association.
Stephen S. Burkhart, MD (San Antonio Orthopaedic Group). Dr. Burkhart is an orthopedic surgeon at the San Antonio Orthopaedic Group and a clinical assistant professor in the department of orthopedic surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Texas, and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Dr. Burkhart completed fellowships in both orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. During his career, Dr. Burkhart has pioneered a number of arthroscopic shoulder procedures and invented or patented more than 20 surgical devices. Dr. Burkhart is a past president and current member of the board of directors and trustees of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Wayne Burkhead, MD (The Carrell Clinic, Dallas). Dr. Burkhead is a physician with The Carrell Clinic in Dallas. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Burkhead's additional training includes a shoulder reconstructive surgery fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Burkhead created the modular replacement for the shoulder and developed techniques to improve results of rotator cuff repair and surgery for dislocated shoulders. Dr. Burkhead is the former shoulder surgeon to the Dallas Cowboys and past president of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. Dr. Burkhead has also been the presidential guest lecturer of the Japanese Shoulder Society and traveling fellow with the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Charles Bush-Joseph, MD (Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago). Dr. Bush-Joseph is a physician and professor at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Bush-Joseph's additional training includes a fellowship in knee and shoulder arthroscopic surgery at Cincinnati SportsMedicine. His professional interests include arthroscopic knee ligament reconstruction, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction. He is a team physician for the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Bulls. Among his professional affiliations, Dr. Bush-Joseph is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Michael Ciccotti, MD (Rothman Institute, Philadelphia). Dr. Ciccotti is director of the sports medicine division at Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University Medical School in Washington, D.C., and completed his orthopedic residency at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. His additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Clinic in Los Angeles. Dr. Ciccotti is the head team physician and medical director for the Philadelphia Phillies and orthopedic consultant for the U.S. women's national soccer team, Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia Eagles. Dr. Ciccotti is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine where he is the education chairman and serves on the executive committee of the Major League Baseball Team Physician's Association.
Robert Cofield, MD (Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.). Dr. Cofiled is a physician with the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., who focuses on patient-related research in shoulder surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in Lexington, and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. His additional training includes a bone physiology fellowship at Mayo. His areas of research include biomechanics and motion analysis. He as authored several publications on topics including the anteromedial approach for shoulder arthroplasty, total shoulder replacement for osteoarthritis patients and shoulder arthroplasty in paraplegic patients.
Brian Cole, MD (Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago). Dr. Cole is the head of the Cartilage Research Program at Rush University Medical Center and the Cartilage Restoration Center at Rush. He has a professional interest in arthroscopic reconstruction of an athlete's shoulder, elbow and knee, and is a principle investigator for several FDA clinical trails. Dr. Cole earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago and completed his residency at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. His additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Cole serves as a team physician for the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls. He has lectured nationally on cartilage restoration and shoulder arthroscopy and serves on the board of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is also a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Geoffrey Connor, MD (Alabama Orthopedic, Spine & Sports Medicine Associates, Birmingham). Dr. Connor is a staff instructor of orthopedic surgery at Jefferson County Clinic at Cooper Green Hospital in Birmingham and previously spent time caring for the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Thrashers professional hockey team. He has a special interest in minimally invasive surgeries, such as arthroscopic knee and shoulder reconstruction and computer-assisted procedures for hip and knee replacements. Dr. Connor earned his medical degree at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. His additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine and cartilage restoration at Atlanta Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Connor has a focus on studying several sports medicine topics, including ultrasound diagnostics for rotator cuff tears and computer navigation for total knee replacement.
Michael Corcoran, MD (OAK Orthopedics, Bradley, Ill.). Dr. Corocoran serves as the director of OAK Sports Medicine, team physician for US Soccer and an orthopedic consultant for the Chicago Bears. He earned his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Missouri in Columbia. His additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Ala. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He has also served as the president of the Kankakee County Medical Society.
Frances Cuomo, MD (Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City). Dr. Cuomo is the chief of shoulder service and the director of the shoulder and elbow fellowship program in the department of orthopedic surgery at Beth Israel Medical Center. She earned her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed her residency in orthopedic surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, both in New York City. Her additional training includes the Charles S. Neer II Fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and New York Orthopedic Hospital in New York City. She is currently the president of American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and an assistant professor of orthopedics at Albert Einstein School of Medicine in NYC. In addition to her clinical work, she holds editorial responsibilities on the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and Techniques in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.
Ralph "Bud" Curtis, MD (Sports Medicine Association of San Antonio). Dr. Curtis is a physician with the Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio, Texas. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School in San Antonio, where he also completed a residency program in orthopedic surgery. He completed a fellowship in shoulder surgery at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio and has been a clinical faculty member since 1986. Dr. Curtis has authored six text book chapters in orthopedics and sports medicine. He is a member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and past president of the Texas Society of Sports Medicine. He is the shoulder consultant for many professional sports teams, including the San Antonio Spurs, San Antonio Silver Stars and USA Swimming.
Patrick M. Connor, MD (OrthoCarolina, Charlotte, N.C.). Dr Connor is a physician with OrthoCarolina. He earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City, and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. Dr. Connor's additional training includes a fellowship in shoulder surgery at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York Orthopedic Hospital in New York City and training in elbow surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Dr. Connor counts all aspects of shoulder and elbow surgery among his professional interests with expertise in rotator cuff and shoulder replacement surgery. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Connor serves as head team physician for the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Knights minor league baseball team.
David Dines, MD (Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City). Dr. Dines is a past president of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and an orthopedic consultant for the US Open Tennis Tournament. He has a professional interest in shoulder replacement, sports shoulder injuries, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and reverse shoulder replacement. He earned his medical degree at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark and completed his residency at HSS. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Dines has focused on research and has published several articles on shoulder surgery and sports medicine. He also developed the Biomet Biomodular Total Shoulder System and has won the Charles S. Neer Award for his research.
Xavier Duralde, MD (Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic, Atlanta). Dr. Duralde serves as the assistant orthopedic surgeon to the Atlanta Braves. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City, where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery and fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery. Dr. Duralde has also served as a Major in the United States Air Force and chief of the department of orthopedics at RAF Upper Heyford Hospital in Oxford, England. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Duralde is an assistant clinical instructor at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta and is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons and the Major League Baseball Physicians Association.
Neal ElAttrache, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. ElAttrache is a physician at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, where he is the director of the sports medicine fellowship. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh, where he also completed his residency. Dr. ElAttrache is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He has authored 32 textbooks and 60 journal publications. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. ElAttrache is a team physician for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Anaheim Mighty Ducks, St. Louis Rams, Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Kings.
Blaine Farless, MD (Cleburne Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, Cleburne, Texas). Dr. Farless is an orthopedic surgeon at Cleburne Surgical Center in Texas and Cleburne Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and completed his residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Ill. He completed a sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery fellowship at Associated Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Plano, Texas. He has served as the chairmen of the department of surgery at Wells Regional. Dr. Farless' professional interests include general orthopedics, joint reconstruction and sports medicine. Among his professional affiliations, Dr. Farless is a member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Texas Orthopedic Association and Texas Sports Medicine Association.
Stephen Fealy, MD (Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City). Dr. Fealy has a professional interest in shoulder, knee, elbow and ankle surgery and practices at the Hospital for Special Surgery. He earned his medical degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons in Columbia, N.Y., and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery. His professional interests include cartilage repair and transplantation, arthroscopic shoulder repair and stabilization and all-arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs. He has received a grant from Major League Baseball to evaluate common tendon injuries involving the shoulder, elbow and knee. Among his professional associations, Dr. Fealy is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Association of North America. During his career, he has provided care for semi-professional athletic teams as well as the New York Giants.
Evan L. Flatow, MD (Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York City). Dr. Flatow is chair of the orthopedics department at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City and is past-president of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. Dr. Flatow earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed residencies at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center and Columbia's Presbyterian Medical Center, both in New York City. He helped to develop a comprehensive shoulder replacement system, which is widely used by shoulder surgeons around the world. Dr. Flatow's primary research interest includes shoulder mechanics, gene expression in shoulder tendons and mechanisms of tendon failure. Among his recognitions, Dr. Flatow has received the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons' Charles S. Neer Award four times for his research.
Leesa Galatz, MD (Washington University Physicians, St. Louis). Dr. Galatz is a physician with the Cervical Spine Institute & Center for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at Washington University Physicians in St. Louis. She earned her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., where she also completed her residency in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Galatz's additional training includes a shoulder and elbow surgery fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Among her professional interests, Dr. Galatz cites traumatic and degenerative disorders of the shoulder and elbow as well as rotator cuff disorders among his areas of expertise. In addition to treating her patients, Dr. Galatz has published research on arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and frozen shoulder.
Gordon Groh, MD (Blue Ridge Bone and Joint, Asheville, N.C.). Dr. Groh is a physician at Blue Ridge Bone and Joint, located in Asheville, N.C. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia and a fellowship in shoulder surgery at the University of Texas in San Antonio. He completed an additional fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Among his professional interests, Dr. Groh cites shoulder, elbow and hand surgery. He regularly completes 650 operative cases per year, 200 of those cases being arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs. Dr. Groh is among the exclusive group of physicians to hold memberships to both American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and American Society for Surgery of the Hand. His additional affiliations include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the North Carolina Hand Society.
Michael Gross, MD (Active Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Westwood, N.J.). Dr. Gross practices at Active Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and is a chief of the division of sports medicine at Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center. He is also an associate clinical professor for Touro Medical School in New York City. Dr. Gross earned his medical degree at New York University School of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, N.Y. His additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at UCLA Medical Center. He is a member of several professional organizations, including American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Sports Medicine.
Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD (Northwestern University, Chicago). Dr. Gryzlo is an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Northwestern University and has a professional interest in treating shoulder pain, SLAP tears and rotator cuff injuries. He earned his medical degree at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Ill., and completed his residency at McGraw Medical Center at Northwestern. His additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. Dr. Gryzlo is head team physician for the Chicago Cubs. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Gryzlo is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has also engaged in professional research on sports-related conditions and authored articles for professional publications.
Brad Harman, MD (Cleburne Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, Cleburne, Texas). Dr. Harman is a surgeon at Cleburne Surgical Center and Cleburne Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center in Cleburne, Texas. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Scott & White Memorial Hospital and Texas A&M Health Science Center in College Station. Dr. Harman completed his sports medicine fellowship at The Foundation for Orthopaedic, Athletic and Reconstructive Research at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Dr. Harman is on the medical staff for the U.S. Water Ski Team and has served on medical staff for various professional and collegiate teams, including the Houston Texans. His professional organizations include Texas Orthopedic Association, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Richard Hawkins, MD (Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, Spartanburg, S.C.). Dr. Hawkins is a founding member of the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas. He earned his medical degree from University of Western Ontario and completed a fellowship in knee, shoulder and spine. Among his clinical interests, Dr. Hawkins cites shoulder reconstructive surgery and sports medicine. He has authored more than 200 articles and published seven textbooks on orthopedic surgery. Dr. Hawkins is among the founding members of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons as well as past president of the Canadian Academy of Sports Medicine. Before founding the Spartanburg clinic, Dr. Hawkins was co-founder of the former Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo. During his career, he has provided medical services for the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Rockies.
Heinz Hoenecke, MD (Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, Calif.). Dr. Hoenecke is the head team physician for the San Diego Padres and an instructor in the sports medicine fellowship program at Scripps Clinic. He recently led a research team in developing a three-dimensional computer-animated shoulder stimulator to measure how much stress is put on muscles during various motions. It can also help physicians preplan procedures. He earned his medical degree at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Phoenix and completed his residency program at the University of Arizona Health Science Center in Tucson. He also completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the former Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo. Dr. Hoenecke is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Association of North America.
S. Wendell Holmes, Jr., MD (Moore Orthopaedic Clinic, Columbia, S.C.). Dr. Holmes is director of The Sports Medicine Center of the Moore Orthopaedic Clinic, and is medical director of the Providence Orthopaedic & Neuro Spine Institute, both located in Columbia, S.C. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed his residency at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital, also located in Columbia. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Among his clinical interests, Dr. Holmes cites shoulder and knee arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair and shoulder stabilization. During his career, Dr. Holmes has served as a team physician for local high schools and colleges. He has made countless surgery-specific presentations, written for numerous publications and holds five patents.
Joseph Iannotti, MD (Cleveland Clinic). Dr. Iannotti is the chairman of the orthopedic and rheumatologic Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. He received his medical degree from Northwestern University in Chicago and completed his orthopedic residency at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Among his clinical interests, Dr. Iannotti cites treatment of the shoulder, primarily management of complex shoulder problems in joint replacement and rotator cuff tears. In addition to his clinical interests, Dr. Iannotti has research projects focusing on shoulder biomechanics and prosthetic design. He has authored two textbooks and several peer-reviewed articles. Dr. Iannotti is a member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and past-president of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Frank Jobe, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. Jobe is co-founder of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic and is credited with developing the modern ulnar collateral ligament repair, or Tommy John Surgery, often performed on professional pitchers with shoulder ligament tears. He earned his medical degree at Loma Linda (Calif.) University and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Los Angeles Count Hospital. Dr. Jobe is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and previously chaired the organization's committee on the shoulder. He is a founding member and past president of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. During his career, Dr. Jobe has worked with several professional Los Angeles teams, including the Lakers, Dodgers, Angels and Kings professional hockey team.
James Kelly, II, MD (The San Francisco Shoulder, Elbow and Hand Clinic). Dr. Kelly is a physician with The San Francisco Shoulder, Elbow and Hand Clinic. He earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. As additional training, Dr. Kelly completed a fellowship in upper extremities at the California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. He is a member of a reverse shoulder replacement development team for patients with previously unsolvable arthritis and rotator cuff disease. Among his professional interests, Dr. Kelly cites arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, sports medicine and minimally invasive surgery. He is a member of Arthroscopy Association of North America and the Western Orthopaedic Association, Northern California Chapter.
William N. Levine, MD (Columbia Orthopaedics, New York City). Dr. Levine is a physician with Columbia Orthopaedics in New York City. He earned his medical degree from Stanford (Calif.) University School of Medicine and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the New England Medical Center/Tufts University Medical School in Boston. Dr. Levine is the director of sports medicine and assistant director for the center for shoulder, elbow and sports medicine as well as head team physician at Columbia. Among his professional interests, Dr. Levine cites shoulder arthroscopy. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Levine serves as deputy editor of the shoulder and elbow section of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Levine is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Scott Lintner, MD (OrthoIndy, Indianapolis). Dr. Lintner has a professional interest in arthroscopic surgery, shoulder repair, sports medicine and cartilage restoration. He earned his medical degree at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. His additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C. Throughout his career, Dr. Lintner has presented at national and international meetings of professional organizations and has had his research published in journals such as the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He is a member of the NBA Team Physician Society and serves as a physician consultant to the National Football League.
Edward G. McFarland, MD (Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore). Dr. McFarland is director of the division of adult orthopedics at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. He earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville (Ky.) School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, Minn. He also completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. He is a team physician for the Baltimore Orioles. Among his professional affiliations, Dr. McFarland is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Society for Bone and Mineral Research andAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Augustus Mazzocca, MD (New England Musculoskeletal Institute, Farmington, Conn.). Dr. Mazzocca is a physician with the New England Musculoskeletal Institute in Farmington, Conn. He earned his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington, where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Mazzocca's additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at Rush University in Chicago. Dr. Mazzocca has three patents on devices and processes to improve the healing of rotator cuff repairs and has designed three products used to reconstruct shoulder injuries. Among his subspecialties Dr. Mazzocca cites shoulder and elbow arthroscopy, shoulder dislocation and instability and degenerative disease of the shoulder and rotator cuffs. His research has received the Richard B. Caspari Award for the best international upper extremity paper from the Society of Arthroscopy.
George McCluskey, MD (St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute). Dr. McCluskey is director of the St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute, where he also directs the shoulder surgery center and shoulder fellowship program. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Ga., and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Tulane University School of Medicine and Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans. Dr. McCluskey's additional training includes the Charles S. Neer Shoulder and Elbow fellowship at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. Dr. McCluskey has served on the editorial board for the Journal of Southern Orthopaedic Advances and consultant reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery as well as The American Journal of Sports Medicine. Dr. McCluskey professional memberships include American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and the Columbia Shoulder Society.
Seth R. Miller, MD (Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists, Greenwich, Conn.). Dr. Miller is a physician with Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists in Greenwich, Conn., with a professional interest in arthroscopic surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery and sports medicine. He earned his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. His additional training includes a clinical fellowship in shoulder surgery at Columbia-Presbyterian. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Miller is a clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery New York University's Hospital for Joint Diseases. He has served as orthopedic consultant to the New York Mets and is a member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Peter J. Millett, MD (The Steadman Clinic, Vail, Colo.). Dr. Millett is a partner at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo. He earned his medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School in Hanover, N.H., and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Dr. Millett completed further training as a sports medicine fellow The Steadman Clinic. His professional interests include treatment of shoulder, knee and elbow disorders and athletes with shoulder injuries. He has an expertise in complex and revision shoulder surgery. He is a member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Gregory Nicholson, MD (Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago). Dr. Nicholson has a professional interest in arthroscopic shoulder and elbow procedures for sports-related, traumatic, arthritic and occupational conditions. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis and completed his residency at Hospital of Cleveland. His additional training includes a shoulder surgery fellowship at the New York Orthopaedic Hospital at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Nicholson is involved in designing an advanced shoulder replacement system and serves as team physician for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Robert Nicoletta, MD (St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Boston). Dr. Nicoletta was recently named the chief of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston. He earned his medical degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, N.Y., and completed additional training at State University of New York in Buffalo. He is also the co-founder of whatsnewMD, an online service for physicians and healthcare providers. Throughout his career, Dr. Nicoletta has worked with several professional athletes and served as medical director for the Boston Breakers women's professional soccer team and head orthopedic surgeon for the Boston Blazers men's professional lacrosse team. He was previously the Harvard Medical School Course Director for Sports Medicine Symposium, held annually in Boston.
Gordon Nuber, MD (Northwestern Orthopaedic Institute, Chicago). Dr. Nuber is a professor of clinical orthopedic surgery at Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago and acts as a reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow. Dr. Nuber earned his medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit and completed his residency at Northwestern. His additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. He has a professional interest in treating sports-related traumatic injuries to the knee, shoulder and elbow. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Nuber is a team physician for the Chicago Bears and previously served as team physician for the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Cubs. He is a member of several professional organizations, including American Orthopaedic Association and American Academy of Orthopaeidc Surgeons.
Michael Pearl, MD (Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles Medical Center). Dr. Pearl has a professional interest in anatomical shoulder repair and treating sequelae of brachial birth plexus palsy. He earned his medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City and completed his residency in orthopedics at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. His additional training includes a shoulder and elbow surgery fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, corresponding member of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow and secretary and treasurer of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. During his career, he has also focused on research and participated in an electormyographic analysis of the shoulder.
Roger Pollock, MD (Valley Health System, Ridgewood, N.J.). Dr. Pollock is a shoulder specialist working in Bergen County, N.J., who treats patients with rotator cuff injuries, shoulder instability, shoulder arthritis and shoulder fractures. He earned his medical degree from the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University in New York City and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Pollock's additional training includes a fellowship in shoulder and elbow reconstructive surgery at Columbia-Presbyterian. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Pollock has been a reviewer for American Journal of Sports Medicine, the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. His professional affiliations include the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Pollock has written or co-written more than 150 scientific publications on shoulder disorders.
Christopher Price, MD (Missoula Bone and Joint S, Missoula, Mon.). Dr. Price is a member of several professional societies, including American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has a professional interest in sports medicine, shoulder and joint replacement surgery. Dr. Price earned his medical degree at University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. He has given several presentations throughout his career and served as staff assistant at the Annual NFL Combine in Indianapolis.
William D. Prickett (Tucson Orthopaedic Institute). Dr. Prickett has clinical and research interests in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. He has authored several articles on topics such as shoulder instability in athletes. Dr. Prickett earned his medical degree at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. His additional training includes a sports medicine and shoulder service fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He has also spent time working with the New York Giants. During his career, he has given several presentations at professional meetings of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Matthew L. Ramsey, MD (Rothman Institute, Philadelphia). Dr. Ramsey is a shoulder and elbow surgeon with Philadelphia's Rothman Institute. He earned his medical degree from State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Ramsey's additional training includes a shoulder surgery fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in Philadelphia. Dr. Ramsey has lectured on arthroscopic shoulder techniques around the country. In addition to his clinical practice, he is the assistant editor of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery as well as reviewer for Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Dr. Ramsey is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society.
Anthony A. Romeo, MD (Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago). Dr. Romeo is a surgeon with Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University in Chicago, and director of the section of shoulder and elbow at Rush University. Dr. Romeo earned his medical degree from St. Louis University and completed his residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He also completed a shoulder and elbow fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle. His professional interests include shoulder surgery, elbow surgery using arthroscopic techniques and sports medicine. In addition to his practice, Dr. Romero has designed an advanced shoulder replacement system for treating arthritis. He is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Marc Safran, MD (Stanford University School of Medicine, Redwood City, Calif.). Dr. Safran is the associate chief of sports medicine and sports medicine fellowship director at Stanford University School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C, and completed a sports medicine and shoulder surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. His additional training includes a National Institute of Health Total Joint Arthroplasty Fellowship at the University of California in Los Angeles and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Traveling Fellowship. He is a member of several professional societies, including American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and he serves as a member-at-large on the executive committee of American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. In addition to his clinical practice, he is on the editorial boards of many professional journals, including the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
Felix Savoie, III, MD (Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans). Dr. Savoie is the chief of sports medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, and completed his residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Dr. Savoie's additional training includes an arthroscopy fellowship at Tuckhoe Orthopaedic Associates in Richmond, Va. Among his clinical interests, Dr. Savoie lists shoulder, elbow and wrist surgery as well as sports medicine. He has received the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons' Charles S. Neer Award for his research in the field.
Mark Schickendantz, MD (Cleveland Clinic). Dr. Schickendantz is the director of the Center for Sports Health at Cleveland Clinic and the head team physician for the Cleveland Browns. He earned his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine and completed a fellowship in shoulder surgery and sports medicine at the former Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo. Dr. Schickendantz is a member of several professional societies, including American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association. During his career, Dr. Schickendantz has published several articles in professional journals on topics such as ulnar collateral ligament repair and injury among professional baseball players.
Joshua Siegel, MD (Access Sports Medicine, Exeter, N.H.). Dr. Siegel a founding member of Northeast Surgical Care, an ASC in Newington, N.H., and the sports medicine director at Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics. He earned his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo and completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Ala. Dr. Siegel has treated professional, national and Division I collegiate athletes. He serves as a team physician for the US Ski and Snowboarding Team. Dr. Siegel helped pioneer various procedures, such as a new resurfacing prosthesis and biologic rotator cuff repairs. He is a fellow of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Association of North America.
James Tibone, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. Tibone is a physician at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic with a professional interest in sports medicine, shoulder, elbow and knee care. He earned his medical degree at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Harbor General Hospital in Torrance, Calif. His additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at Kerlan-Jobe. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Tibone has served as the North American editor of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery as well as the president of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. During his career, he has provided medical care for Los Angeles Lazers soccer team, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Kings professional hockey team.
Nikhil N. Verma, MD (Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago). Dr. Verma is a physician with Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush with a professional interest in shoulder, elbow and knee injuries. He earned his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia and completed his residency at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago. His additional training includes a sports medicine and shoulder surgery fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Verma serves as an assistant professor at Rush University Medical Center and has published several book chapters regarding shoulder and knee surgery. His research interests include healing of rotator cuff tendons after arthroscopic repair. Dr. Verma is a team physician for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox.
Jon Warner, MD (Boston Shoulder Institute, Boston). Dr. Warner is a physician at Boston Shoulder Institute and chief of the shoulder service and director of the combined shoulder fellowship at Harvard Medical School in Boston. He earned his medical degree at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine where he also completed his residency. Dr. Warner completed a clinical fellowship in shoulder and sports medicine at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Warner has authored more than 100 peer reviewed publications. He has received the Charles S. Neer Award of the American Shoulder and Elbow surgeons and the John Joyce Award from the International Arthroscopy Association for his research. He has also served as the president of the New England Shoulder and Elbow Society.
Russell Warren, MD (Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City). Dr. Warren is a surgeon-in-chief with the Hospital for Special Surgery. He earned his medical degree from State University of New York at Syracuse and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the HSS. Dr. Warren's additional training includes a Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center fellowship in shoulder surgery. Among his clinical expertise, Dr. Warren lists treatment for shoulder and knee instability, joint replacement, ligament reconstruction and rotator cuff disease. Dr. Warren has received several awards, including two Charles S. Neer Awards for from American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons for his research in shoulder surgery. He has served as the past president for the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons as well as the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He is currently a team physician for the New York Giants.
Gerald R. Williams, Jr., MD (Rothman Institute, Philadelphia). Dr. Williams is director of the shoulder and elbow center at Rothman Institute. He earned his medical degree from Temple University in Philadelphia and completed a fellowship in shoulder reconstruction at the University of Texas in San Antonio. His areas of surgical expertise include shoulder replacement, shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair and shoulder dislocations. He has served president-elect of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. In addition to his active participation in many major orthopedic societies, Dr. Williams has held leadership positions on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Board of Directors and the Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society.
Ken Yamaguchi, MD (Washington University Physicians, St. Louis). Dr. Yamaguchi is a physician at the Cervical Spine Institute & Center for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at Washington University Physicians in St. Louis. He earned his medical degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where he also completed his orthopedic residency. Dr. Yamaguchi's additional training includes a shoulder and elbow fellowship at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Yamaguchi has a professional interest in minimally invasive surgery, rotator cuff disorders and treatment of arthritis in the shoulder. In addition to treating his patients, Dr. Yamaguchi is a professor of orthopedic surgery and chief of shoulder and elbow service at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He has published research on infection after total elbow arthroplasty and rotator cuff repair.
Austin Yeargan, MD (North Carolina Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Wilmington). Dr. Yeargan has a professional interest in sports medicine and is among the pioneers of stem cell therapy in orthopedics. He is involved in research for stem cell mediated soft tissue generation. Dr. Yeargan earned his medical degree at East Carolina University School of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. His additional training includes time at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles and a fellowship in sports medicine at the former Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Lewis Yocum, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. Yocum is the medical director of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and an orthopedic consultant to several professional dance companies. Throughout his career, he has performed ulnar collateral ligament repair, or Tommy John surgery on several professional athletes, including Nationals' pitching ace Stephen Strasburg. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois and completed his residency at Northwestern University, both in Chicago. His additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. Dr. Yocum is a fellow of the American College of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Joseph Zuckerman, MD (NYU Langone Medical Center, New York City). Dr. Zuckerman's professional interests include shoulder surgery and joint replacement. He earned his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. Zuckerman's additional training includes a fellowship in shoulder surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and a clinical and research fellowship in arthritis surgery at Brigham Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston. Throughout his career, Dr. Zuckerman has published several articles on topics including revision shoulder arthroplasty and healing rotator cuff repairs.
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