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Dr. Shafe Boles, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
4.5 (8)
Map Pin Small Owensboro, KY
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Shafe Boles, MD

Dr. Shafe Boles, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Owensboro, KY. They specialize in Orthopedic Hand Surgery, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine and is affiliated with Ohio County Hospital, Owensboro Health Regional Hospital and Perry County Memorial Hospital. Dr. Boles, completed a residency at Mount Carmel West Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Boles an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Boles works at Practice in Owensboro, KY with other offices in Rockport, IN, Hartford, KY and Tell City, IN. They frequently treat conditions like Limb Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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. Boles' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
    2831 New Hartford Rd, Owensboro, KY 42303 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (270) 926-4100
  2. 2
    Riverview Surgery Center
    1276 N PLAZA DR, Rockport, IN 47635 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (812) 649-2500
  3. 3
    Ohio County Family Care
    20 E Mcmurtry Ave, Hartford, KY 42347 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (270) 504-1300
  4. 4
    Perry County Memorial Hospital
    8885 State Road 237, Tell City, IN 47586 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (812) 547-0128

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Ohio County Hospital
  • Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
  • Perry County Memorial Hospital

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Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Finger
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Pain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Finger Disorders
Finger Injuries
Finger Joint Sprain
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hand Ligament Rupture
Hand Neuropathy
Hand Pain
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Ulnar Collateral Ligament of Thumb
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Wrist Injuries
Wrist Sprain
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Basal Thumb Joint Reconstruction
Biceps Tendon Repair
Collagen Injection
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Ligament Reconstruction
Elbow Reconstruction
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Replacement Revision
Elbow Surgery
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Injection of Tendon
Joint Drainage
Joint Injection
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Surgery
Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition (LRTI) for the Thumb
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Surgery
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement
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    • Group Health Cooperative (GHC)
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    • Humana
    • Medicaid of Kentucky
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    About Dr. Shafe Boles, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1871596379
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • SUNY Syracuse Upstate Med University
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Mount Carmel West Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Kentucky
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Boles has seen patients for Limb Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Boles on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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