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Meet the surgeons and the team around them

Three fellowship-trained shoulder surgeons, supported by the coordinators, assistants and physician associates who guide you through every step.

The surgeons

Fellowship-trained, shoulder-focused

Portrait of Dr. Patrick J. Denard, MD, shoulder surgeon

Patrick J. Denard, MD

Shoulder Surgery

A native Oregonian, Dr. Denard is the most widely published shoulder specialist in the state, with over 300 peer-reviewed publications and more than 400 shoulder surgeries a year. Expertscape ranks him #2 in North America for rotator cuff repair and #17 globally for shoulder replacement.

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Portrait of Dr. Cameron Phillips, MD, shoulder and elbow surgeon

Cameron Phillips, MD

Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

Originally from Western Montana, Dr. Phillips earned his medical degree from the University of Washington and completed orthopedic residency in New York City, followed by specialised shoulder and elbow fellowship training under Dr. Larry Field and Dr. Felix Savoie III.

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Portrait of Dr. Matt Nugent, MD, orthopedic surgeon

Matt Nugent, MD

Shoulder Reconstruction & Sports Medicine

Board-certified and fellowship-trained with subspecialty training in shoulder reconstruction and sports medicine. Practising in Southern Oregon since 2013 and seeing patients from the Grants Pass office, he is among the highest-volume shoulder surgeons in the region.

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The wider team

The people you will speak to most

Your surgeon performs the operation. This is the team that answers the phone, schedules your surgery and gets you through recovery.

Dr. Denard's team

  • Noah Keegan, PA-CNoah KeeganPA-C
  • Shane Tracy, PA-CShane TracyPA-C
  • Norma Jean, Research CoordinatorNorma JeanResearch Coordinator
  • Kristina, Medical AssistantKristinaMedical Assistant
  • Yazmin, Medical AssistantYazminMedical Assistant
  • Lindsey, Research CoordinatorLindseyResearch Coordinator
  • Corrine, Surgery SchedulerCorrineSurgery Scheduler

Dr. Phillips' team

  • Lucas Sealby, PA-CLucas SealbyPA-C

Dr. Nugent's team

  • Grecia Huerta AnayaGrecia Huerta Anaya
  • Tammy CameronTammy Cameron
  • Heather MedinaHeather Medina
  • Kim HenningKim Henning

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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Matt Nugent, M.D

Matthew Nugent, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with sub specialty training in shoulder reconstruction and sports medicine. He has practiced in Southern Oregon since 2013. He sees patients out of the Grants Pass office. He has performed thousands of surgeries and has established himself as one of the highest volume Shoulder surgeons in the region...

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Meet the Staff

Dr. Denard’s Staff

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 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.

  • Norma JeanResearch Coordinator
  • KristinaMedical Assistant
  • YazminMedical Assistant
  • LindseyResearch Coordinator
  • CorrineSurgery Scheduler

Meet the Staff

Dr. Phillips’ Staff

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.

Meet the Staff

Dr. Nugent’s Staff

  • Grecia
  • Tammy
  • Heather
  • Kim

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