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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 Surgeon in Tacoma, WA.
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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 Surgeon in Tacoma, WA.

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Dr. Shung 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.Dr. Joseph Shung, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Tacoma, WA and has 10 years experience. Dr. Shung currently practices 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 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Shung's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shung is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger Release
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger Release
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger Release
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Joint Pain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Excision of Ganglion
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Neuroplasty
Steroid Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wrist Replacement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Hand
Arthritis of the Wrist
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brachydactyly - Elbow, Wrist Dysplasia
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Traumatic Conditions of the Upper Extremity
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Osteophyte
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Myelopathy
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 Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteophyte of Hand
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Elbow
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand and Wrist
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Traumatic Injuries
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at Wrist
Upper Extremity Pain
Wrist Disorders
Wrist Injuries
Wrist Osteophyte
Wrist Pain
Wrist Sprain
Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery, Endoscopic
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery, Open
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
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
Peripheral Nerve Block
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
Small Joint Arthroplasty
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Shoulder Replacement
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion

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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Preferred Provider Network - WA PPO
  • Blue High Performance Network

Locations

  1. 1 MultiCare Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Mountain
    1550 S Union Ave Ste 210, Tacoma, WA 98405
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4.8
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4 Stars (1)
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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
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

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