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Andrew A. Shinar MD

Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Medical Director, VUMC Inpatient Orthopaedic Unit
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About Andrew A. Shinar

Areas of Expertise

  • Adult Orthopaedics
  • Orthopaedics

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Orthopaedics
1215 21st Avenue South, Suite 4200
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Belle Meade
Vanderbilt Health Belle Meade
6002 Highway 100
Nashville, TN 37205

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Columbia University, 1988
  • Internship - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 1989
  • Residency - Harvard University, 1993
  • Fellowship - Massachusetts General Hospital, 1995

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1997

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Patient Comments

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Dr Shinar and his staff and check in are The Best
January 22, 2026
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Dr. Shinar is always prompt, friendly and is very polite
January 15, 2026
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Excellent experience
January 14, 2026
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Absolutely recommend Dr. Shinar. Still wish he was performing knee replacements
December 30, 2025
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Dr Shinar is the best
December 28, 2025
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I have already suggested others see Dr. Shinar.
December 26, 2025
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Very good
December 22, 2025
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Shinar replaced my knees in 2005, and he knows my body. He is sensational.
December 21, 2025
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Dr. Shinar reminded me of an adverse effect I had had following my previous treatment and proposed two options to avoid that result
December 20, 2025
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