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William Shaughnessy, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Rochester, MN

WilliamJShaughnessyMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Rochester, MN

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Pediatric Orthopedics

Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Medical School Division of Pediatric Orthopedic and Scoliosis Surgery Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota

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  • Office

    200 1st Street SW
    Rochester, MN 55905

Summary

  • Dr. William Shaughnessy is a seasoned Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Rochester, MN. He specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, and Pediatric Orthopedics. A graduate from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health and St. Olaf College, Dr. Shaughnessy further gained specialization through a fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedics at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Since 1990, he has been an integral part of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic Hospital and has served as an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. His expertise includes scoliosis, sports medicine, minimally invasive spine surgery, pediatric orthopedics, and clubfoot. Dr. Shaughnessy has contributed significantly in the field with multiple publications and has received several recognitions, including the Distinguished Mayo Clinician Award and the Karis Award from Mayo Clinic.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1989 - 1990
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1984 - 1989
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthClass of 1984
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison
    University of Wisconsin-MadisonMS, Medical Physics, 1980
  • St. Olaf College
    St. Olaf CollegeBA, Physics, 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1985 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1993 - 2025
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Mayo Clinician Award Mayo Clinic, 2011
  • Excision of Partial Physeal Arrest Followed to Skeletal Maturity. A report of 100 cases (AAS, RAK, HAP, WJS) POSNA Award, 2006
  • Excellence in Teaching Recognition Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 2001
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Subscapularis lengthening and tendon transfers for shoulder dysfunction in children with obstetrical brachial plexus injuries  
    Caltoum CB, Shaughnessy WJ , Bishop AT, Spinner RJ, Shin AY, Pan Arab Journal of Neurosurgery, 1/1/2008
  • Using motion of the whole-body center of mass to assess the balance during gait of children with spastic cerebral palsy  
    Cherng RJ, Chou LS, Su FC, Shaughnessy WJ, Kaufman KR, Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering, 1/1/2007
  • Lateral malleolus en bloc resection and ankle reconstruction for malignant tumors  
    Papagelopoulos PJ, Savvidou OD, Mavrogenis AF, Galanis EC, Shaughnessy WJ , Unni KK, Sim FH, Clin Orthop Relat Res Relat Res., 8/1/2005
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Changes in red blood cell transfusion practice during the past two decades: A retrospective analysis of pediatric patients undergoing elective scoliosis surgery using ...
    Long TR, Wass CT, Friedhoff FJ, Flick RP, Stans AW, Faust R, Shaughnessy W, The Annual Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, 10/1/2010
  • Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome: A Case of Unusual Long Bone Hemangiomata.
    Pierson DM, Shaughnessy WJ , Wenger DE, Erickson LA, Unni KK, American Journal of Clinical Pathology, 1/1/2004
  • Craniocervical anomalies in Dubozitz syndrome.
    Babovic-Vuksanovic D, Shaughnessy WJ , Matsumoto J, Krecke KN, Eur J Hum Genet, 1/1/2003
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Lectures

  • Leg Length Discrepancy 
    Rochester, MN - 7/1/2014
  • Growing Rod Complications: One Surgeon's Experience 
    Rochester, MN - 10/1/2013
  • Peds Ortho Unnecessary Referrals 
    Rochester, MN - 10/1/2013
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Other

  • Advances in Scolisois Brace Treatment for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. 
    Shaughnessy WJ, Back Talk
    4/1/2008

Professional Memberships