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William J. Shaughnessy, M.D.

  1. Orthopedic Surgeon
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

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William J. Shaughnessy, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in pediatric orthopedics. He completed Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, in Rochester, Minnesota. He serves as the medical director of the Mayo Clinic Cerebral Palsy and Spina Bifida clinic, which is a pediatric multidisciplinary clinic.

He treats children and adolescents with a wide variety of spine, upper and lower extremity conditions. Special interests include scoliosis, growth plate disorders, fractures, brachial plexus injuries, hip, knee, ankle, and foot deformities.

He is Board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is currently Associate Professor and Consultant at Mayo Clinic, Division of Pediatric Orthopedics.

  1. Clubfoot
  2. Kyphosis
  3. Legg Calve Perthes disease
  4. Pediatric trauma
  5. Scoliosis
  6. Sports injury
  7. Vascular malformation
  1. Elbow surgery
  2. Foot surgery
  3. Hip surgery
  4. Knee surgery
  5. Scoliosis surgery
  6. Shoulder surgery
  7. Spine procedure
  8. Trauma care
  • Pediatric orthopedics
  • Scoliosis
  • Pediatric trauma
  • Gait lab analysis
  • Vascular malformations of extremities
  • Pediatric sports injuries
  • brachial plexus palsy
  1. 1990
    Fellow - Pediatric Orthopaedics and ScoliosisTexas Scottish Rite Hospital for Crippled Children
  2. 1989
    ResidentOrthopedic Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1989
    Resident - Orthopedic SurgeryMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1984
    MDUniversity of Wisconsin, School of Medicine
  5. 1980
    MS - Medical PhysicsUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison
  6. 1978
    BA - PhysicsSt. Olaf College

Certifications

  1. 1992
    Orthopedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    Outstanding Surgeon Educator Award Mayo School of Health Sciences, Surgical First Assistant Program
  2. 2020
    2020 Bronze Award - Spinal Fusion Surgery for Neuromuscular Scoliosis MC2462-08National Health Information Awards, Health Information Resource Center (HIRC)
  3. 2019
    Best Trauma Paper: Does Shorter Time to Treatment of Pediatric Femur Shaft Fractures Impact Clinical Outcomes? Todd Milbrandt, MD; Jennifer Grauberger, BA; Anthony Stans, MD; William Shaughnessy, MD; A. Noelle Larson, MDPediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
  4. 2019
    Volunteer of the Year AwardRochester Swim Club, Inc.
  5. 2018
    Outstanding Service AwardUSA Swimming
  6. 2018
    Lifetime Achievement AwardRochester Amateur Sports Commission
  7. 2017
    2017 Bronze Award, National Health Information AwardsHealth Information Resource Center
  8. 2016
    Merit Award Winner for contributing to: Leg Length Discrepancy and Angular Deformity (MC7630) patient education pamplet2016 National Health Information Award
  9. 2014
    Bronze award winner poster: 22nd Annual National Health Information Award - I can do this! Healing from Spinal Fusion Surgery;Health Information Resource Center
  10. 2011
    Distinguished Mayo Clinician AwardMayo Clinic
  11. 2006
    Best Clinical Paper: Excision of Partial Physeal Arrest Followed to Skeletal Maturity. A report of 100 cases (AAS, RAK, HAP, WJS)POSNA Award
  12. 2001
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  13. 1996
    Karis AwardMayo Clinic
  14. 1991
    Society for Technical Communication Award of Excellence for the audiovisual production of "Spinal Instrumentation System--Anterior Approach"38th International Technical Communication Conference (ITCC), New York, NY
  15. 1989
    Joseph M. Janes AwardMayo Clinic
  16. 1987
    Resident Research AwardMinnesota Orthopaedic Society
  17. 1982
    Czerniak Prize in Nuclear Medicine and RadiopharmacySociety of Nuclear Medicine
  18. 1978
    MemberNational Honor Society
  19. 1978
    MemberBlue Key National Honor Fraternity

Professional memberships

  1. 2018 - 2021
    Board of Directors MemberPediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
  2. 2014 - present
    MemberMid-American Orthopaedic Association
  3. 2010 - 2011
    Task Force MemberNominating Task Force, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
  4. 2010 - 2011
    ChairBy Laws Committee, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
  5. 2009 - 2011
    MemberBy Laws Committee, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
  6. 2008 - 2009
    ChairMembership Committee, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
  7. 2008 - present
    MemberPediatric Trauma PI Committee, Saint Marys Hospital
  8. 2008 - present
    MemberPediatric Level I Trauma Committee, Saint Marys Hospital
  9. 2007 - present
    Medical DirectorMayo Clinic, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida
  10. 2005 - 2006
    MemberChild and Adolescent Committee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  11. 2004 - 2009
    MemberMembership Committee, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
  12. 2004 - present
    MemberSpine Implant Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  13. 2003 - 2006
    MemberPediatric Medical Center Planning Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  14. 2002 - 2005
    MemberPediatric Leadership Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  15. 2002 - 2005
    MemberEditorial Board, OKU:Pediatrics 2, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  16. 2002
    Section EditorOrthopedic Knowledge Update: Pediatrics 2, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  17. 2002 - present
    ExaminerAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  18. 2001 - 2005
    MemberMayo Clinic Child Abuse Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  19. 2001 - 2003
    ChairCommittee on Publications, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
  20. 2001 - 2002
    MemberSearch Group for Department of Pediatrics Chair, Mayo Clinic Task Forces/Work Groups
  21. 2000 - present
    MemberPediatric Surgery Specialty Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Workgroups
  22. 1997 - 2005
    ChairDivision of Pediatric Orthopedics, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  23. 1997 - 2005
    MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  24. 1997 - 2005
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  25. 1995 - 2003
    Vice ChairMayo Clinic Pediatric Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  26. 1995 - 1996
    MemberOutreach Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  27. 1995 - 1996
    MemberBoard of Directors, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
  28. 1994 - 2005
    Vice ChairEducation Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  29. 1993
    Meeting ChairAnnual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, Minnesota Orthopedic Association
  30. 1993 - 2006
    ChairResident Selection Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  31. 1993 - present
    MemberPediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
  32. 1993 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  33. 1993 - present
    MemberScoliosis Research Society
  34. 1992 - 2009
    MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
  35. 1992 - 2005
    MemberMayo Clinic Pediatric Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  36. 1992 - 1997
    MemberOutpatient Surgery Task Force (Pediatric Outpatient Mayo 16 Remodeling Committee)
  37. 1992 - 1996
    MemberPediatric Facilities Task Force (Pediatric Hospital Design Committee)
  38. 1990 - 2009
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  39. 1990 - 2007
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  40. 1990 - 2006
    MemberResident Selection Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  41. 1990 - 1997
    MemberOrthopedic Personnel Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  42. 1990 - 1996
    MemberQuality Assurance Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  43. 1990 - 1995
    MemberPediatric Hospital Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  44. 1990 - present
    MemberDivision of Pediatric Orthopedics, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  45. 1990 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  46. 1990 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  47. 1990 - present
    MemberMinnesota Orthopedic Association
  48. 1988 - 1989
    MemberOrthopedic Clinical Practice Committee

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