Dr. Kevin Shepet is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Emplify Health by Bellin, specializing in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. He holds a subspecialty certification (CAQ) in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine–an advanced credential that recognizes additional training, experience, and proven expertise in the care of athletic injuries. He is also an active Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
Dr. Shepet offers a comprehensive range of surgical and non-surgical treatments for shoulder and sports-related injuries. He has special expertise caring for athletes–from on-field and sideline evaluations to advanced surgical treatment and return-to-play guidance. He also performs a high volume of shoulder replacement surgery, providing cutting-edge options for patients with arthritis and complex shoulder conditions.
While in fellowship, Dr. Shepet has been affiliated with the Nashville Predators NHL hockey team, Nashville SC MLS soccer team, Nashville Sounds AAA baseball team, and Vanderbilt Division 1 SEC sports program.
He enjoys hockey, watersports, Wisconsin Badger athletics, and Green Bay Packers football.
Physician Assistant
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He believes that orthopedic care is about more than restoring movement–it’s about helping patients return to the active, fulfilling lives they desire and deserve. He takes time to listen, understand each patient’s goals, and develop individualized treatment plans designed to exceed expectations.
During his sports medicine fellowship, Dr. Shepet worked closely with professional and collegiate athletes through affiliations with the Nashville Predators (NHL), Nashville SC (MLS), Nashville Sounds (AAA Baseball), and Vanderbilt University’s Division I SEC athletic programs.
Dr. Shepet has published peer-reviewed research on advanced sports medicine techniques and treatments in leading journals, including The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Arthroscopy Techniques. He is an active member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and he routinely participates in local, regional, and national meetings to stay at the forefront of orthopedic innovation.
Outside of medicine, he enjoys hockey, watersports, Wisconsin Badger athletics, and Green Bay Packers football.
Education
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Fellow - Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Aug 2019 - Jul 2020 · 1 yr Nashville, TN
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Resident Physician - Orthopaedic Surgery
West Virginia University Hospitals Jun 2014 - Jun 2019 · 5 yrs 1 mo Morgantown, WV
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Doctor of Medicine (MD) Surgery
2010 - 2014Graduation with Honors in Research
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Science (BS), Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Biology
2006 - 2010Dean's List (8 of 8 semesters)
Experience
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Orthopaedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery
Emplify Health by Bellin - Titletown Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics Jul 2020 - Present Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
Licenses & certifications
- Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Sports Medicine - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Board Certified - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- State of Wisconsin Medical License 73382
Publications
Arthroscopic Fixation of Acute Bony Bankart Fractures Using Circumferential Suture Cerclage With a Transglenoid TechniqueOctober 7, 2025
A Systematic Review of Acute Irreducible Shoulder Dislocations in the 21st Century Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine 2022 Sep.
Nonoperative treatment of chronic, massive irreparable rotator cuff tears: a systematic review with synthesis of a standardized rehabilitation protocolNonoperative treatment of chronic, massive irreparable rotator cuff tears: a systematic review with synthesis of a standardized rehabilitation protocol Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery · Dec 1, 2020
Postoperative chest radiograph after open reduction internal fixation of clavicle fractures: a necessary practice? Journal of Elbow Surgery · May 1, 2019
Parathyroid Cryopreservation after Parathyroidectomy: A Worthwhile Practice?Parathyroid Cryopreservation after Parathyroidectomy: A Worthwhile Practice? Annals of Surgical Oncology · Mar 1, 2013
Hereditary Medullary Thyroid Cancer: Age-Appropriate Thyroidectomy Improves Disease-Free Survival.Hereditary Medullary Thyroid Cancer: Age-Appropriate Thyroidectomy Improves Disease-Free Survival. Annals of Surgical Oncology · Nov 1, 2012
Awards
Awards
- Bellin Health - Values in Practice (VIP) Award for Team Work
- Resident Teacher of the Year Award 2018-2019 – West Virginia University Department of Orthopaedics
- 2018 Cornerstone of Recovery Award – WVU Jon Michael Moore Trauma Night of Recognition
- Nominated to 2018 American Orthopaedic Association C. McCollister Evarts Resident Leadership Forum
- Top 5 Poster – Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors (CORD) – 2017 AOA Annual Meeting
- Outstanding Junior Resident of the Year Award – West Virginia University Department of Orthopaedics
- Team Player of the Year Award (PGY-3 and PGY-5) – West Virginia University Department of Orthopaedics
- Orthopaedic In-Training Exam (OITE) Highest Residency Program Score (PGY-3, PGY-5) (100th percentile nationally)
- Research Honors Program – University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Best Oral Presentation – Resident / Fellow Competition – 2012 ASES Annual Meeting Alpha Epsilon Delta Undergraduate Pre-Medical Honor Society
