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Lewis Shi, MD

  • Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Clinical Interests: Acromioclavicular Joint Separation, Arthritis, Arthroscopic Labral Repair, Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery, Biceps Tendon Injury, Cartilage and Ligament Repair, Labral Tears, Osteoarthritis, Rotator Cuff Treatment, Shoulder Injuries, Shoulder Instability or Dislocation, Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Tendonitis
  • Research and Scholarly Interests: Orthopaedic surgeryShoulder surgery
  • Websites: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, Research Network Profile
  • Contact: lshi@bsd.uchicago.edu

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

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

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 Apr 15.
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

Administration of Perioperative Tranexamic Acid and Range of Motion After Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.
Administration of Perioperative Tranexamic Acid and Range of Motion After Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elb Arthroplast. 2025; 9:24715492251348793.
PMID: 40746655

Angiotensinogen II Receptor Blockers May Decrease Risk of Adhesive Capsulitis After Rotator Cuff Repair.
Angiotensinogen II Receptor Blockers May Decrease Risk of Adhesive Capsulitis After Rotator Cuff Repair. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil. 2025 Aug; 7(4):101165.
PMID: 40980215

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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