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Dr. Shawn Hennigan, MD

Orthopedics physician, Appleton, WI

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Dr. Shawn Hennigan is an Orthopedics physician who has limited his surgical practice to shoulder and elbow problems since 2000.

2323 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913
At a glance
Board certification
Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
Focus
Shoulder and elbow surgery
Fellowship
Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, University of Pennsylvania

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About Dr. Hennigan

Dr. Hennigan completed medical school at Temple University School of Medicine in 1994. He finished his orthopedic surgery residency at Rush-Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center in Chicago in 1999. He completed a fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in 2000.

He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Since 2000, he has limited his surgical practice to patients with shoulder and elbow problems. He has a special interest in shoulder arthritis and rotator cuff injuries.

He performs a high volume of total and reverse total shoulder replacements and rotator cuff repairs. He joined Hand to Shoulder Center of Wisconsin in 2020 after practicing in Green Bay, Wisconsin. His philosophy emphasizes compassionate, high-value care and shared decision making with an informed patient.

He serves as an observation site for visiting surgeons from the United States and abroad. He enjoys traveling, exercise and cooking, and has started pilot training.

Membership and fees

Hand to Shoulder Center of Wisconsin offers a self-pay option for patients who want to pay directly for care apart from an insurance plan.

Services

Shoulder and elbow surgery Shoulder arthritis Rotator cuff injuries Total shoulder replacement Reverse shoulder replacement Rotator cuff repair Arthroscopic techniques Shoulder instability repair Tendon transfers Distal biceps repair Ulnar nerve transposition UCL reconstruction Tennis elbow treatment
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Education and credentials

Degree
MD
Medical school
Temple University School of Medicine
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery, Rush-Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center (Rush University)
Fellowship
Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, University of Pennsylvania
Board certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
NPI
1821026790

Hospital and practice affiliations

Hand to Shoulder Center of Wisconsin, since 2020
Surgical privileges at Woodland Surgery Center

Location

2323 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913
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Recognition and research

Publications

"Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Transfer for Irreperable Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears: Factors Affecting Outcome" in Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (February 2006)

Teaching and research roles

Serves as an observation site for visiting surgeons, teaching the latest techniques to orthopedic surgeons from the United States and abroad
Invited faculty at DJO's 8th Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty Course, June 2021, Tampa, FL
Invited faculty at The Shoulder Summit (DJO Surgical), August 2019, Chicago, IL
Worked with University of Wisconsin medical students in their clinical years and served as preceptor for the orthopedic surgery rotation while in Green Bay

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Questions patients ask

Is Dr. Hennigan board certified?

He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Where did Dr. Hennigan train?

He completed medical school at Temple University School of Medicine in 1994. He completed residency in Chicago in 1999 and a shoulder and elbow fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania in 2000.

Where is Dr. Hennigan's office?

Dr. Hennigan practices at Hand to Shoulder Center of Wisconsin. He has surgical privileges at Woodland Surgery Center.

Does Dr. Hennigan perform shoulder replacements?

He offers total and reverse shoulder replacement, among other shoulder procedures.

Does Dr. Hennigan treat tennis elbow?

He offers tennis elbow treatment, along with distal biceps repair, ulnar nerve transposition and UCL reconstruction.

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