Skip to main content
Michael Shindle, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Wayne, NJ

MichaelKennethShindleMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Wayne, NJ

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Physician

Join to view full profile

Dr. Shindle is on Doximity

As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.

  • Connect with other colleagues in the same hospital or clinic
  • Search all U.S. specialist profiles and refer a patient
  • Read the latest clinical news and earn CME/CEU credits

See Dr. Shindle's full profile

Already have an account?

Summary

  • Michael K. Shindle, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon at the New Jersey Orthopaedic Institute (NJOI) in Wayne NJ.  He has expertise in sports medicine-related injuries of the shoulder and knee, ankle and elbow. His training and experience allow him to provide comprehensive care for athletes, including those who participate in professional, collegiate, high school and recreational sports.  He graduated with honors from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and then completed his orthopaedic training and Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery Fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery.

    Dr. Shindle has experience as Team Physician for the National Hockey League New Jersey Devils, Orthopedic Consultant for the National Football League New York Giants, Team Physician for the Major League Soccer New York Red Bulls, Team Physician for USA Hockey, Team Physician for Fairleigh Dickinson University, Team Physician for Madison High School Athletics. In addition, He is also a physician with the State of New Jersey Athletic Control Board and involved in coverage of professional mixed martial arts (MMA) competitions.

    Dr. Shindle has been a Team Physician for USA Hockey since 2011. Most recently and to his credit, Dr. Shindle was one of the Team USA physicians for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey in Toronto, Canada. He is former Head Team Physician for the International Ice Hockey (IIHF) 2015 World Championships in Prague, Czechoslovakia, the 2013 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada and the 2011 Men's National Select Hockey Team that competed at the Deutschland Cup in Munich, Germany.

    Dr. Shindle specializes in advanced arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery, ligament reconstruction and cartilage restoration procedures as well as fracture care and tendon repair. In addition, Dr. Shindle as expertise in nonsurgical treatment for common overuse and arthritic conditions.

Clinical Expertise

  • Rotator cuff tendinitis, Knee instability, Rotator cuff repair, Meniscectomy, Labrum injuries, Knee osteoarthritis, Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, Meniscal injuries of the knee, Shoulder osteoarthritis

Education & Training

  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2009 - 2010
  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004 - 2009
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2009 - Present
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2005 - 2025

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Vitamin D Lower in NFL Football Players Who Suffered Muscled Injuries, Study Suggests
    Vitamin D Lower in NFL Football Players Who Suffered Muscled Injuries, Study SuggestsJuly 11th, 2011
  • 5 Points on Kerr Collar — the Device Designed to Limit Spinal Injuries
    5 Points on Kerr Collar — the Device Designed to Limit Spinal InjuriesFebruary 12th, 2016

External Links

  • NJOIhttps://www.njorthoinstitute.com/
  • LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelshindlemd/

Dr. Michael Shindle, Dr. Michael Shindle, MD, Dr. M Shindle, Dr. Michael Kenneth Shindle