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Dr. Derek Shia, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.7 (43)
Map Pin Small Milford, CT
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Derek Shia, MD

Dr. Derek Shia, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Milford, CT. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 20 years of experience. They graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine and is affiliated with Midstate Medical Center and Yale New Haven Hospital.

Dr. Shia works at Connecticut Orthopaedics in Milford, CT with other offices in Hamden, CT, New Haven, CT and Branford, CT. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Joint Drainage and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Shia's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Milford Office
    30 Commerce Park Ste 3B, Milford, CT 06460 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 865-6784
  2. 2
    Connecticut Orthopaedics
    9 Washington Ave Ste 1AFL1, Hamden, CT 06518 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 865-6784
  3. 3
    The Orthopaedic Group
    199 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06511 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 865-6784
  4. 4
    The Orthopaedic Group division of Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists
    469 W Main St, Branford, CT 06405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 865-6784

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Midstate Medical Center
  • Yale New Haven Hospital

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Joint Drainage
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Treatment frequency



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    4.7
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    Based on 43 ratings
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    Mar 11, 2023
    So very Pleased with Dr Shia & Staff with my shoulder. He explained everything to me and concerned wih my problem Thank You
    — Mar 11, 2023
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    About Dr. Derek Shia, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1861600165
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Washington University, St Louis
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Georgetown University School Of Medicine
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Derek Shia, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Shia is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Shia has an average wait time of 31 – 45 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Shia has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Shia has seen patients for Joint Pain, Joint Drainage and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shia on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    43 patients have reviewed Dr. Shia. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shia.

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