Dr. Douglas Shenkman


Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine

Locations:
Watson Clinic Surgery Center1315 North Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33805
Watson Clinic Surgery Center South4050 Lakeland Highlands Rd., Lakeland, FL 33812

Appointments
863-680-7214

Education
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, MD
St. Luke’s Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, Internship, General Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery
Tom Winters, M.D., Fellowship, Sports Medicine

Professional Activities & Memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Medical Association
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Certification; Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Former Board Member – Eastern Orthopaedic Association

Areas of Expertise

  • Minimally invasive total joint reconstruction/replacement of the hip, knee and shoulder
  • Joint resurfacing procedures including “partial” knee replacement
  • Ligament reconstruction
  • Arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder, wrist, elbow, knee and ankle
    • Meniscal tears
    • Rotator cuff injuries
    • Loose body removal
    • Cartilage injury repair
    • SLAP and labral repairs
  • Carpal tunnel release
  • Fracture care
  • Tennis and golfer’s elbow surgery
  • Sports nutrition
  • Physical therapy
  • Injury prevention


Additional Languages Spoken
Spanish

Joined Watson Clinic
August 20, 2001

 


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