Lewis Shi, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder and elbow injuries. He maximizes patients' non-operative management prior to considering surgery. If necessary, he offers minimally invasive (arthroscopic) and open procedures that are appropriate for the patient's disorders.
Dr. Shi's research focuses on the molecular basis of rotator cuff tear and biomechanics of shoulder arthritis. He also is part of several national and international multi-center studies to improve diagnostic and treatment protocols of shoulder injuries. Dr. Shi has published more than 55 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 10 book chapters.
In addition to his clinical and research work, Dr. Shi teaches medical students, residents and fellows. He has won numerous teaching awards and values his role as an educator secondary only to his role as the patient's advocate.
Harvard Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship
Boston, MA
- Shoulder/Elbow surgery
2012
Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program
Boston, MA
- Orthopaedic surgery
2011
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
MD
2006
Harvard College
Cambridge, MA
AB
2000
A focused PubMed artificial intelligence search program creates better literature reviews than general purpose artificial intelligence and is comparable to trainees in shoulder and elbow surgery.
A focused PubMed artificial intelligence search program creates better literature reviews than general purpose artificial intelligence and is comparable to trainees in shoulder and elbow surgery. JSES Int. 2026 Nov; 10(6):101790.
PMID: 42893063
Anatomical versus reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis with an intact rotator cuff : a systematic review.
Anatomical versus reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis with an intact rotator cuff : a systematic review. Bone Jt Open. 2026 Aug 12; 7(8):1056-1063.
PMID: 42580702
Pre-operative deltoid fatty infiltration as a predictor of outcomes after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review.
Pre-operative deltoid fatty infiltration as a predictor of outcomes after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review. JSES Rev Rep Tech. 2026 Nov; 6(4):100835.
PMID: 42824400
AI-Assisted MRI Interpretation in Diagnosing Bankart and Reverse Bankart Lesions.
AI-Assisted MRI Interpretation in Diagnosing Bankart and Reverse Bankart Lesions. Am J Sports Med. 2026 Jul; 54(9):2244-2252.
PMID: 42200663
Robust Radical-Mediated Electrical Enzyme Assay (REEA) Cartridge FET Sensor toward Practical Applications.
Robust Radical-Mediated Electrical Enzyme Assay (REEA) Cartridge FET Sensor toward Practical Applications. Anal Chem. 2026 05 12; 98(18):13830-13844.
PMID: 42054104
Minimally invasive bioelectronic implants.
Minimally invasive bioelectronic implants. Nat Mater. 2026 Oct; 25(10):1701-1717.
PMID: 41986453
Low glenoid neck Hounsfield units predict patients at high risk of mechanical complication after total shoulder arthroplasty.
Low glenoid neck Hounsfield units predict patients at high risk of mechanical complication after total shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elb Arthroplast. 2026 Jun; 10(1-2):100001.
PMID: 41960151
SCOPE-MRI: Bankart Lesion Detection as a Case Study in Data Curation and Deep Learning for Challenging Diagnoses.
SCOPE-MRI: Bankart Lesion Detection as a Case Study in Data Curation and Deep Learning for Challenging Diagnoses. NPJ Artif Intell. 2025 Dec 01.
PMID: 41333195
The "angle" method of calculating glenoid bone loss: a validation study and review of current methods.
The "angle" method of calculating glenoid bone loss: a validation study and review of current methods. JSES Int. 2026 Jan; 10(1):101394.
PMID: 41404597
Hydrogen evolution and dynamics in hydrogel electrochemical cells for ischemia-reperfusion therapy.
Hydrogen evolution and dynamics in hydrogel electrochemical cells for ischemia-reperfusion therapy. Nat Chem Eng. 2025 Aug; 2(8):484-497.
PMID: 42375831
NIH Loan Repayment Program award
2013
Gold Medal presentation. American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Meeting.
2012
AAOS Clinical Scientist Development Program (CSDP) participant
2009
Paul Dudley White Fellowship for International Research
Harvard Medical School
2001
Community Service Award
Harvard Medical School
2001
Magna Cum Laude with Highest Honors
Harvard College
2000
Phi Beta Kappa
Harvard College
1999
Derek Bok Award for Distinguished Teaching
1999 - 2000