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.
Our Team
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, 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.