Shoulder Care
If you have shoulder pain or a shoulder injury, we can help you find relief. Specialists in our Shoulder Care Program provide a range of treatments, from physical therapy to total shoulder replacement. No matter your age or condition, our personalized care will help you get back to your normal activities.
Conditions We Treat
We treat all conditions of the shoulder, including:
- Dislocations
- Ligament and tendon injuries
- Rotator cuff disease
- Rotator cuff tears
- Labral tear of the shoulder
Meet Your Care Team
Eric N. BowmanMD, MPH
- Adolescent Sports Medicine, Adult Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Shoulder Surgery, Sports Medicine
Charles L. CoxIII, MD, MPH
- Adolescent Sports Medicine, Adult Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
Alex B. DiamondDO, MPH, FAAP
- Adolescent Medicine, Adolescent Sports Medicine, Adolescent and Young Adult Health, Orthopaedics, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
Andrew J. GregoryMD, FAAP
- Adolescent Sports Medicine, Adolescent and Young Adult Health, Fractures, Orthopaedics, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
Why Choose Shoulder Care at Vanderbilt
- Recognized care
Vanderbilt is consistently ranked among the nation’s best by leading authorities on health care quality. People from throughout the Southeast and across the country rely on us for the best and most innovative care possible.
- Knowledge and experience
Our fellowship-trained surgeons have extensive experience in diagnosing and treating shoulder injuries. They perform more shoulder replacement surgeries than anyone else in Tennessee, making them uniquely skilled to care for you. Our physical therapists also specialize in treating shoulder disorders.
- Trusted by athletes
We are the official health care provider for the Nashville Predators, Nashville Sounds, Nashville Soccer Club and the Vanderbilt University Commodores. You can expect the same level of care we provide these top athletes.
- Advanced research
As part of an academic medical center, we investigate new, more effective approaches to orthopaedic care — particularly the treatment of shoulder instability (dislocation), rotator cuff injury and ACL injury. This means you have access to the latest treatment options available.
- Second opinions
A second opinion can help you make the best health decisions. We review your medical history, diagnostic tests, any previous treatments and your personal preferences to give you an informed opinion.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Complex shoulder revisions
- Open shoulder surgery
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Rotator cuff surgery
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Shoulder replacement surgery
- Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (Tommy John surgery)
Official healthcare provider for:
Nashville Predators
Nashville Sounds
Nashville Soccer Club
Vanderbilt Athletics