Shoulder & elbow specialists - Medford, Oregon
We treat shoulders all day, every day. That focus is why patients travel from across the country to Southern Oregon - and why more than 95% of them go home the same day.
Meet the doctors
Shoulder Surgery
A native Oregonian and the most widely published shoulder specialist in the state. Expertscape ranks him #2 in North America for rotator cuff repair and #17 globally for shoulder replacement.
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Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Trained at the University of Washington with orthopedic residency in New York City, followed by shoulder and elbow fellowship under Dr. Larry Field and Dr. Felix Savoie III.
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Shoulder Reconstruction & Sports Medicine
Board-certified and fellowship-trained, practising in Southern Oregon since 2013 and one of the highest-volume shoulder surgeons in the region.
Read full profile →Sleepers rejoice
Shoulder pain takes your sleep before it takes anything else. Getting that back is usually the first thing patients tell us about.
70%
Average reduction in pain within just two weeks of surgery.
90
Average patient-reported outcome score after surgery.
Life is short
You don't have to let shoulder pain, discomfort, or a limited range of motion keep you out of the game. A shoulder procedure from the surgeons at Oregon Shoulder Institute can change your life.
Our expertise
Our services
In and out the same day, with minimally invasive technique and modern nerve blocks.
Learn more →Fly into our nearby airport - a trip to OSI is as easy as seeing a surgeon in your own city.
Learn more →Research is part of our passion. The techniques we use are the ones we study.
Learn more →Get a second opinion on your imaging before anyone recommends an operation.
Learn more →Discuss your imaging and options from home, before committing to travel.
Learn more →A private, coordinated pathway for patients who want everything handled.
Learn more →Compassionate care
If you need shoulder or elbow surgery, we are here for you from beginning to end. We will help you understand your condition and treatment options, and always explore non-surgical options first.
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Shoulder MRI review
Shoulder imaging findings do not always match a patient's symptoms. That is why this review does not start with a short office visit - it starts with Dr. Denard personally working through your MRI, image by image.
Experience matters
“I had a right shoulder replacement. The surgery was at 7:30am and I was discharged that same morning at 10:30am. Dr. Denard called me that same evening to make sure I was doing well.”
“I re-tore my shoulder and sought out four different opinions. Thankfully I found Dr. Denard. Easier PT, range of motion was great right after the sling came off.”
“I had constant pain and could hardly sleep. After four months and my determination to do my exercises, I am pain free and on my way to a full recovery.”
We are here to help
Looking for paperwork, prehab guidance or answers about preparing for your procedure?
Outcomes depend on the surgeon, the patient and rehabilitation. Prehab prepares the second two.
Learn more →A seven-chapter rehabilitation programme, from sling care through advanced strengthening.
Learn more →Your body's protein needs double after surgery. Here is how to prepare for that.
Learn more →Common questions
The questions patients ask us most often, answered plainly.
No! While our experts perform surgery, most people we see are treated without surgery. A variety of approaches can be used from prescriptions to physical therapy to injections. Our goal is to get you recovered in the most conservative way possible.
Recovery varies by the procedure. Recovery from a rotator cuff repair or shoulder replacement, for instance, takes 6 months. However, about 70 to 80% of the recovery occurs in the first 3 months.
Our goal is to control and ease your pain. We use a multi-modal approach to pain to limit the need for narcotics as much as possible. The good news is that 1/3 of our patients do not require any narcotics after surgery.
A virtual visit, or TeleHealth visit, allows an evaluation through the use of video-conferencing. This allows you to connect with a physician and obtain an evaluation without going into the office. A virtual visit is particularly useful for obtaining an opinion from a provider outside of your normal area or for patients who have to travel far to see a doctor.
Book a consultation in Medford or Grants Pass, or send your MRI for a second opinion from anywhere in the country.