Question
Dear Sharon:

I am searching for an expert in the field of shoulder replacements.  I know a pt. who has so badly torn and traumatized her rotator cuff that it is no longer even there!  We are looking for an orthopedic surgeon who might know something about replacing this tendon.  She has seen a few doctors with little hope given.  

Do you know of anyone?

Please advise.

Sincerely,

PS

Answer
Dear Patricia:

I live in Virginia Beach, so I can give you the name of the best group of doctors here.  They people you want to get in touch with in Virginia Beach is:

The Jordan Young Institute
Greenwich Road
Virginia Beach, VA

In Alexandria Virginia:

The Anderson Clinic (housed in Mount Vernon Hospital)
Alexandria Virgina

If you are looking out of Virgina
try
The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.

Those are the best I can think of
Good luck to you and your patient.