Shoulder Orthopedic Surgery Specialist NYC

The shoulder is the most mobile and mechanically complex joint in the body — a ball-and-socket design that relies on a precisely coordinated system of rotator cuff tendons, ligaments, labral cartilage, and surrounding muscles to maintain stability while allowing an extraordinary range of motion in every direction. That same mobility makes the shoulder uniquely vulnerable to injury: rotator cuff tears, labral tears, dislocations, instability, impingement, tendonitis, fractures, arthritis, and frozen shoulder are among the most common conditions that produce pain, weakness, and loss of function in the joint. Whether a shoulder problem develops suddenly from a sports injury or fall, or gradually from years of repetitive overhead use and age-related wear, accurate diagnosis of the specific structural problem is the essential first step toward effective treatment.

Dr. Jonathan Glashow is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, with specialized shoulder training that includes a traveling fellowship under two of the most influential shoulder surgeons in the world — Dr. Charles Rockwood at UT Health Science Center San Antonio and Dr. Richard Hawkins at University Hospital in London, Ontario — in addition to his sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery fellowship at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute/UCLA. This shoulder-specific training, combined with over 30 years of clinical experience, more than 15,000 orthopedic procedures, and his role as Chief Medical Officer for the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia 76ers — where shoulder injuries are among the most common game-day presentations in both hockey and basketball — gives him the depth of expertise to manage shoulder conditions from initial evaluation through advanced arthroscopic repair, reconstruction, or replacement. Named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor every year since 2000, Dr. Glashow treats the full range of shoulder injuries and conditions at his Upper East Side practice in New York City.

Orthopedic Treatment for Complex Shoulder Injuries

Shoulder pain and dysfunction can be caused by a wide variety of issues. Tendons, ligaments, cartilage, bone, muscles and nerve disorders can all contribute to shoulder problems and pain. Our state-of-the-art medical facility and orthopedic team can diagnose and treat:

If you sustain a shoulder sports injury or are experiencing ongoing shoulder pain, contact our team at Jonathan Glashow, MD, Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine in Manhattan to schedule your shoulder injury appointment. We offer 24/7 patient support, with same day, weekend and after-hours service available.