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David Sheps

Dr. David Sheps
David Sheps

MD, MSc, MBA, FRCSC

Primary Specialty:
Orthopaedics
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Dr. David Sheps is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in disorders of the shoulder, elbow, and wrist, with a primary practice based in Calgary and a secondary practice in Edmonton. He is Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director of Gateway Health Solutions and Access Orthopaedics and Chief Medical Officer of Alethea Medical. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery and an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta. Dr. Sheps is involved in research on upper extremity disorders and health care service delivery and transformation and has published in leading orthopaedic journals. He has served in multiple leadership roles in his almost 20 years in practice.

I can help with:

  • Assessing and managing shoulder, elbow, and wrist conditions, including rotator cuff disease, should girdle arthritis, shoulder instability, and elbow tendinopathies.
  • Determining appropriate imaging and conservative treatment options for upper extremity musculoskeletal issues.
  • Guiding surgical decision making for upper extremity musculoskeletal issues.
  • Advising on post-operative care and rehabilitation strategies for upper extremity orthopaedic procedures.
  • Assisting with the management of upper extremity fractures.

References

Managing Shoulder Pain or Injury

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Managing Shoulder Arthritis

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Managing Shoulder Instability

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Managing Rotator Cuff Tears

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Non-Operative Shoulder Rehabilitation Protocol

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Massive Rotator Cuff Tear Rehabilitation Protocol

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Affiliated Physiotherapists Calgary

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Affiliated Physiotherapists Edmonton

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Elbow Exercise Protocol

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Average decrease in Specialist wait times of 51%
Over 32,425 eConsults sent
70% of patients were not sent directly to the specialist 

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