About Us

Cleveland Shoulder Institute Team

Excellence in Shoulder Care

At Cleveland Shoulder Institute, we are dedicated to providing world-class orthopedic care with a focus on innovative treatments and patient-centered excellence. Our team of specialists combines cutting-edge technology with compassionate care to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

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Our Team

Dr. Reuben Gobezie

Reuben Gobezie, MD

Founding Director, Cleveland Shoulder Institute and Regen Orthopedics
CEO, Co-Founder, Genie Health

As the Founding Director and Chief of Surgery at Cleveland Shoulder Institute, Dr. Gobezie is an orthopedic surgeon and nationally recognized leader in shoulder care. A graduate of Harvard Medical School, Dr. Gobezie was named one of the top 25 shoulder specialists in the US. He consistently receives the Patient's Choice Award and is recognized on the Top Doctors list nationally by Castle Connolly.

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Yousef Shishani

Yousef Shishani, MD

Director of Research and Medical Innovation

Dr. Shishani brings extensive clinical research experience with expertise in musculoskeletal health and orthopedic surgery. He specializes in using advanced technology, including artificial intelligence, to enhance patient outcomes.

Medical Team

Mary Wervey

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner

Jenna Ambrose

Surgery Scheduler / Patient Advocate

Jasicianna Rios

Medical Assistant

Michael Awad

Physical Therapist

Eric Gibbs

Physical Therapist

Andrew Jakuszeit

Physical Therapist

Jamie Meyers

Physical Therapist

Office Staff

Tanya Thompson

Practice Administrator

Erika Hardy

Front Desk

Olivia Wilson

Front Desk

Allie Munaretto

Patient Service Representative

July Benford

Patient Service Representative

Industry Relationships

Dr. Gobezie is actively involved with the development of new techniques and technologies for the treatment of shoulder disorders. He does receive royalties and consulting fees for his work in the field as a direct result of his intellectual input. He has pioneered new methods for treating complex shoulder disorders.