Meet Dr. Shi
Lewis Shi, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder injuries and sports medicine. His expertise includes rotator cuff and labral tear, shoulder dislocation, and total and reverse shoulder replacement. Using a shared decision-making approach, Dr. Shi works with his patients to maximize non-operative management prior to considering surgery. If necessary, he offers minimally invasive (arthroscopic) and open procedures that are appropriate for each patient's disorder(s).
As an active researcher, Dr. Shi has published more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 10 book chapters. His current research focuses on the molecular basis of rotator cuff tear and biomechanics of shoulder arthritis. Dr. Shi frequently lectures nationally and internationally, and he teaches courses sponsored by national orthopaedic associations. Dr. Shi is also the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Tendonitis
- Shoulder Replacement
- Shoulder Injuries
- Shoulder Instability or Dislocation
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Practicing Since
- 2012
Languages Spoken
- Mandarin Chinese
- English
Medical Education
- Harvard Medical School
Residency
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Fellowship
- Massachusetts General Hospital
News & Research
View Published Papers- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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