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Dr. Joseph Shung, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 36
Dr. Joseph Shung, MD
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Dr. Joseph Shung, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Tacoma, WA.
Dr. Joseph Shung, MD
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Dr. Joseph Shung, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 36
Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients
10 years of experience
Dr. Joseph Shung, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Tacoma, WA.

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Dr. Joseph Shung, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Tacoma, WA and has 10 years experience. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 2014 and completed a residency at Orthopedic Surgery Residency, University Of South Alabama-Mobile Al.They currently practice at MultiCare Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Mountain and are affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. Dr. Shung has experience treating conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shung received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shung is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Broken Arm
Elbow Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Neuroplasty
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Hand
Arthritis of the Wrist
Avascular Necrosis
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brachydactyly - Elbow, Wrist Dysplasia
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Traumatic Conditions of the Upper Extremity
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Pelvic Fracture
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Elbow
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand and Wrist
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Rotator Cuff Tear
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spine Deformities
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Traumatic Injuries
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at Wrist
Upper Extremity Pain
Wrist Disorders
Wrist Injuries
Wrist Pain
Wrist Sprain
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Small Joint Arthroplasty
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • First Choice Health PPO
  • Blue High Performance Network
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • Heritage and Heritage Plus 1 PPO
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    Heritage Signature
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 MultiCare Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Mountain
    1550 S Union Ave Ste 210, Tacoma, WA 98405

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Feb 28, 2023
Dr. Shung is excellent. He addressed the problems of my hands and explained a treatment plan for each. The staff are friendly and accommodating.
LC — Feb 28, 2023
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    2014
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Orthopedic Surgery Residency, University Of South Alabama-Mobile Al
    2019
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Upper Extremity Fellowship, University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Shung, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shung's profile.

Dr. Joseph Shung, MD is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Shung, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA