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Shaan Patel, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Nashville, TN

ShaanSureshPatelMDBA(He/Him)

Orthopaedic Surgery Nashville, TN

Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery, Shoulder Surgery

Assistant Professor | Department of Orthopaedic Surgery | Division of Hand & Upper Extremity

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  • Office

    3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
    Nashville, TN 37232
    Phone+1 615-322-3000
    Fax+1 615-443-4249

Education & Training

  • Sydney Shoulder Research Institute
    Sydney Shoulder Research InstituteFellowship, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2021 - 2022
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2020 - 2021
  • University of South Florida Morsani
    University of South Florida MorsaniResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2015 - 2020
  • University of Alabama School of Medicine
    University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 2015, M.D.
  • Emory University
    Emory UniversityBA, Economics, 2007 - 2011

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2020 - 2023
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2015 - 2020
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Chief Resident University of South Florida/Florida Orthopaedic Institute, 2019-2020
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society University of Alabama School of Medicine, 2015
  • Walker Medical Student Scholarship University of Alabama School of Medicine, 2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Thrower's Elbow: Outcomes and Recurrence of Elbow Pain  
    Patel SS, Patel R, Merimee S, Kim R, Eaford I, Garcia M, Nydick J, Journal of Musculoskeletal Research, 5/2022
  • Distal Humerus Fractures Managed with Open Reduction and Internal Fixation or Total Elbow Arthroplasty Result in Similar Range of Motion and Reoperation Rates  
    Gordon A, Patel SS, Achors K, Mir H, Horowitz E, Smith C, Nydick J, Journal of Musculoskeletal Research, 1/2022
  • Chronic Expanding Hematoma of the Upper Extremity  
    Mesa L, Patel SS, Merimee S, Chebli C, Current Orthopaedic Practice, 1/2022
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Supraspinatus and Infraspinatus Muscle Advancement in Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: A Cadaveric Study Quantifying the Muscle Slide
    Riediger M, Shareef M, Young A, Patel SS, Cass B., Shoulder & Elbow Society of Australia Biennial Closed Conference, Sydney, Australia, 3/2022
  • Transolecranon distal humerus fractures: a review
    Patel SS, Gatta J, Lee A, Bafus BT, Cleveland Clinic Orthopaedic Research Day, Cleveland, OH, 6/2021
  • Little League Elbow: Outcomes and Recurrence of Elbow Pain
    Patel SS, Patel R, Merimee S, Kim R, Eaford I, Garcia M, Nydick J, American Association for Hand Surgery Virtual Annual Meeting, 1/2021
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Research History

  • InternCancer Research Experiences for Students at University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health2012 - 2012