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Dr. Patrick Denard
“I love my profession and I’m by helping people get back to doing the things they enjoy. This drives me to continually look for better solutions to shoulder problems.”
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Dr. Denard is recognized as one of the top shoulder surgeons in the United States. He has been voted one of the top 20 shoulder surgeons in North America. In 2021, The National Library of Medicine’s Expert scape ranked Patrick Denard, MD, #2 for rotator cuff repair and #17 in shoulder replacement expertise worldwide based on his research publications.

Clinically, Dr. Denard has performed over 7,000 shoulder surgeries. He specializes in management of arthroscopic, or minimally invasive, management of shoulder conditions. He uses and has developed techniques that allow him to repair tears that some consider “irreparable.” He also performs anatomic and reverse shoulder replacements for shoulder arthritis. With a comprehensive approach to management nearly 90% of his patients who have a shoulder replacement go home the same day, which is one of the lowest length of stay rates in the United States.

“I love being a shoulder specialist and have had the pleasure of taking care of people with a variety of shoulder problems from not only Oregon and California, but also from far away. I strive to provide the highest level of shoulder care possible for my patients by giving them detailed information and offering them the most advanced techniques available, many of which we are contributing to at the Oregon Shoulder Institute. Whether through nonoperative means or surgery, my goal is to help my patients understand their condition and get them using their shoulder again. If you have shoulder pain, we will work together to the best of our ability to make you better.”

In addition to his surgical expertise, Dr. Denard is at the forefront of advancing the field of shoulder surgery with continual research. With over 200 peer-reviewed publications to date, Dr. Denard is the most widely published shoulder surgeon in Oregon and one of the top contributors in the globe. He is also the co-author of two textbooks on shoulder surgery: “The Cowboy’’s Companion: A Trail Guide for the Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgeon” and “The Cowboy’s Conundrum: Complex and Advanced Cases in Shoulder Arthroscopy”. In addition to his position at Oregon Shoulder Institute, Dr. Denard has academic appointments as Clinical Associate Professor with the Washington State University Department of Medical Education and Clinical Sciences and Instructor at Oregon Health & Science University.

Outside of work Dr. Denard enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, playing golf, being a part of the local community, and living in his native state of Oregon.

Dr. Patrick J. Denard, M.D

Patrick J. Denard, M.D

A native Oregonian, Dr. Denard has been voted one of the top 20 shoulder surgeons in North America and is the most widely published shoulder specialist in Oregon. In 2021, The National Library of Medicine’s Expertscape ranked Patrick Denard, MD, #2 for rotator cuff repair and #17 in shoulder replacements worldwide. Dr. Denard has advanced …

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Cameron Phillips, M.D

Originally from Western Montana, Dr. Phillips earned his medical degree from the University of Washington and went on to New York City to complete his Orthopedic Residency training. He then received advanced and highly specialized fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery under Dr. Larry Field and Dr. Felix Savoie, III, two prestigious pioneers of the shoulder world. During his fellowship….

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Dr. Patrick J. Denard, M.D

Mariano E. Menendez Furrer, MD

Mariano E. Menendez, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery at the Oregon Shoulder Institute at Southern Oregon Orthopedics, which has locations in Grants Pass and Medford, Oregon. He sees patients at the practice’s Medford location.  

Dr. Menendez completed a five-year residency in orthopedic surgery at Tufts University in Boston, followed by advanced fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery at the internationally renowned Midwest Orthopedics at Rush program in Chicago. While in Chicago, he served as assistant team physician for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox.

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Our Team

Lucas Sealby PA-C

Lucas Sealby PA-C

Lucas works with Dr. Phillips, specializing in sports medicine. Lucas has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Washington State University. After, he attended South University in Tampa, Florida where he received his Masters in Physician Assistant Studies. Lucas is certified as a physician assistant with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Lucas enjoys playing recreational sports and the outdoors when he is not at work.
Noah Keegan, PA-C

Noah Keegan, PA-C

Noah collaborates with Dr. Patrick Denard, focusing on shoulder related injuries. Noah grew up in central Maine sailing schooners along the rocky Maine coast. For his undergraduate studies he attended Boston University. He continued his education to become a nationally certified paramedic working outside of Boston. Looking to broaden his medical skills, he attended the University of Utah Physician Assistant Program, a U.S. News and World Report top 10 ranked, Physician Assistant Program since 2004.
Shane Tracy, PA-C

Shane Tracy, PA-C

Shane collaborates with Patrick Denard, MD, to provide care to patients with shoulder disorders. Shane is a world traveler having served nearly 15 years in the military as a Medic and Physician Assistant. After his service he began working at the Oregon Shoulder Institute with Dr. Patrick Denard. His primary focus is on the initial diagnosis and treatment of complicated acute traumatic and chronic shoulder conditions alike. He completed his Master of Physician Assistant Studies with the Interservice Physician Assistant Program University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Kasidy

Kasidy

Kasidy is Dr. Denard’s nurse and coordinates his clinic and surgery scheduling. Kasidy joined the group in April 2018. She attended college in Tucson, Arizona and received her practical nursing license in 2016. Outside of working at Southern Oregon Orthopedics, she enjoys spending her time outdoors, running/exercising, traveling and being with her family.
Jamie

Jamie

Jamie is Dr. Phillips lead medical assistant and coordinates his clinic and surgery scheduling. Jamie joined the group in September 2021. She attended college at Rogue community college. Received her Clinic certified Medical assistant certificate from NHA in 2005. Outside of working at Southern Oregon Orthopedics, she enjoys spending her time outdoors camping, ocean and spending time with family.
Norma Jean

Norma Jean

Norma Jean is Dr Denard’s research coordinator; she joined the practice in 2011 as a medical records clerk. After completing her professional coding certification from AAPC in 2014 she transitioned to billing, coding, and compliance. She joined Dr. Denard’s team as his research coordinator in September of 2019. In addition to her position to at Southern Oregon Orthopedics, she competes in Olympic weightlifting, enjoys singing and playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.