The shoulder is where Dr. Bastian trained deepest — a Kerlan-Jobe shoulder & elbow fellowship focused on exactly these problems.
Dr. Bastian treats rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability and dislocations, labral (SLAP) tears, arthritis and fractures — using arthroscopy and, when needed, shoulder replacement. He completed a dedicated shoulder & elbow fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Institute.
Whether you can’t lift your arm overhead, your shoulder keeps slipping out, or it simply aches at night, the shoulder is a complex joint that rewards an experienced eye. Dr. Bastian’s subspecialty training means you’re seeing a surgeon who treats these problems day in and day out.
Most shoulder conditions are first managed without surgery. When an operation is warranted, modern arthroscopic techniques often allow repair through small incisions, with less pain and faster recovery.
Your visit begins with a focused exam and a review of any imaging. Dr. Bastian will walk you through what’s going on in plain language and lay out the full range of options — from physical therapy and injections to surgery.
Dr. Bastian believes in conservative care first when it makes sense — many problems improve with therapy, injections, bracing or time. When surgery is the right answer, he’ll explain exactly why, what it involves, and what recovery looks like, so you can decide with confidence.
Request a consultation and Dr. Bastian will help you understand your options.