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Dr. Derek Shia, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 51
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Dr. Derek Shia, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 51
Hamden, CT
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Derek Shia, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Hamden, CT.

About

Dr. Shia graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2003 and completed a residency at Washington University, St Louis. Dr. Derek Shia, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Hamden, CT and has 23 years experience. Dr. Shia currently practices at Connecticut Orthopaedics and are affiliated with Midstate Medical Center and Yale New Haven Hospital. Dr. Shia has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Tear, Humerus Fracture, Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder and Shoulder Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Shia's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shia accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear
Humerus Fracture
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Arthrocentesis
Shoulder Fracture
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Total Shoulder Replacement
Elbow Bursitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Broken Arm
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Wound Repair
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Bursitis
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Achilles Tendinitis
Shoulder Dislocation
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Miner's Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Clavicle Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Femur Fracture
Limb Pain
Shoulder Bursitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Patellar Chondromalacia
AC Joint Injury
Patellar Disorders
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Knee Sprain
Chondromalacia
Knee Tendinitis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Radiculopathy
Medial Epicondylitis
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Steroid Injection
Cervical Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Biceps Tendon Rupture
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Chondrocalcinosis
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Disorders
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
TMJ
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Torticollis
Whiplash
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Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Acromioplasty
Arthroscopic Glenoid Labrum Repair
Arthroscopic Labrum Repair
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Articular Cartilage Repair
Biceps Tendon Repair
Distal Clavicle Excision Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Ligament Reconstruction
Elbow Reconstruction
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Surgery
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Fracture Care
Injection of Tendon
Joint Drainage
Joint Surgery
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Surgery
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rotator Cuff and Labral Repair
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Reconstruction
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Shoulder Stabilizations
Shoulder Surgery
Synovial Biopsy
Tommy John Surgery
Total Hip Replacement
Total Joint Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
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  • United Healthcare
  • Preferred-Care Blue (KC) (Select Network)-MO
    Silver Pathway X w/HSA-CT HMO
    Pathway X (Small Grp)-CT HMO
  • Connecticare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Health Net
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO

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Sep 23, 2025
I feel Dr. Shia has provided me with excellent, comprehensive and throughly competent care throughout my surgical experience. Dr. Shia has addressed all of my questions and concerns that arose and current concerns, throughout the recovery period. Furthermore, I would highly recommend him to other patients in terms of his wonderful and compassionate care of his patients.
— Sep 23, 2025
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Derek Shia, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shia's profile.

Dr. Shia frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Tear, Humerus Fracture, Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder and Shoulder Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Derek Shia, MD is affiliated with Midstate Medical Center and Yale New Haven Hospital.

Education
Medical Education
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    2003
Medical Education
Residency Hospital
  • Washington University, St Louis
Residency Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Midstate Medical Center

    435 Lewis Ave, Meriden, CT

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, New Haven, CT

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