Dr. Justin Griffin is a fellowship-trained shoulder and sports medicine specialist. Offering both surgical and nonsurgical treatments, he utilizes a combination of approaches designed for each patient with an emphasis on restorative procedures and joint preserving techniques that are alternatives to conventional replacements for active patients.
Dr. Justin Griffin is a fellowship-trained shoulder and sports medicine specialist. Offering both surgical and nonsurgical treatments, he utilizes a combination of approaches designed for each patient with an emphasis on restorative procedures and joint preserving techniques that are alternatives to conventional replacements for active patients.
Dr. Justin Griffin, a native of Virginia Beach, is a fellowship-trained shoulder and sports medicine specialist serving the greater Hampton Roads area and surrounding communities. Offering both surgical and nonsurgical treatments, Dr. Griffin’s practice utilizes a combination of approaches designed for each patient with an emphasis on restorative procedures and joint preserving techniques that are alternatives to conventional replacements for active patients. Minimally-invasive, state-of-the-art, arthroscopic techniques are used to accelerate the recovery process for challenging conditions. Dr. Griffin has advanced arthroscopy training and is able to perform the vast majority of shoulder procedures in a minimally invasive fashion, including all types of rotator cuff repairs and instability repair. These techniques allow him to repair tears that some consider “irreparable.” In addition, he performs anatomic and reverse shoulder replacements for shoulder arthritis. Dr. Griffin regularly teaches medical students and remains active in lecturing throughout the region and nation. He has published over 100 articles, books chapters and presentations. Dr. Griffin is the only elected member of the prestigious American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) in Hampton Roads, which has only seven hundred worldwide members.
Prior to joining the Jordan-Young Institute, Dr. Griffin assisted in caring for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, DePaul University, University of Virginia and James Madison University athletes. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Griffin is actively involved in research. Dr. Griffin and his research team are conducting ongoing evaluation of the effects of superior capsular reconstruction, overhead athletes and biologic interventions in the shoulder and sports medicine. One of his major focuses is on improving and measuring outcomes. He is interested in reducing complications after surgery. He is actively involved in research to develop and perfect new treatment strategies to allow for faster and more complete recovery. More recent research interests include the application of biologic therapies such as the use of growth factors and stem cells to augment healing. Dr. Griffin is actively involved in giving lectures on various shoulder and sports medicine topics and is elected to multiple committees on which he currently serves to advance his specialty.
Dr. Griffin graduated first in his medical school class, Summa Cum Laude from Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine with Honors in research and was selected into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) national honor medical society and Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society. Dr. Griffin then went on to complete his orthopedic surgery training at the University of Virginia where he was selected as resident of the year and chief administrative resident. During his time in Charlottesville, Dr. Griffin received numerous teaching awards including the Gold Humanism and excellence in teaching award and was selected into the Mulholland Society for his educational aptitude, which he now applies to his patient interactions and teaching medical students. He was then selected to receive advanced specialized training in comprehensive shoulder surgery and sports medicine completing the internationally acclaimed fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago with many of the nation’s leading experts. Following this fellowship, Dr. Griffin spent additional time with surgeons at the Mayo Clinic studying advance shoulder surgery. During his time in Chicago, he served as faculty at several courses focused on advanced techniques for Shoulder and Arthroscopic Surgery.
Compassionate Patient Care An advocate for education, research and patient care, Dr. Griffin is dedicated to helping his patients no matter if they are a professional athlete, weekend warrior or have a desire to get back to activities to remain healthy and active. Dr. Griffin and his team recognize the impact an injury or painful joint can have on all aspects of a patient’s life and well-being. Their team approach is first and foremost to provide the highest level of clinical care to maximize outcome and recovery. In addition, they feel that patient education to facilitate shared decision-making based on the latest evidence is critical to achieving a successful outcome. Dr. Griffin and his office staff strive to provide a warm, welcoming, supportive and efficient patient experience.
Dr. Griffin is assisted by Travis Farrell, PA-C.
For more information about Dr. Griffin, please visit www.justingriffinmd.com.
Very good doctor who is thorough and takes the necessary time needed to address all concerns. Highly recommend
4.5 stars. Very rushed appointment, perhaps because doctor was running behind schedule…? I wasn’t asked if I had any questions. I would have liked to ask if continuing to take Motrin would help my bursitis, or does it just decrease pain? I also wish I could have explained why I said I needed to see my rheumatologist before getting an injection of Kenalog and Lidocaine. I have signed a contract with my rheumatologist in order to be prescribed Tramadol, which states that I need to notify my rheumatologist if given any other pain medication. Instead I was abruptly told that this is not arthritis related. I understood that when he said it the first time! I also said I wanted to read about the medications, and was told to make sure I have a good source. It would’ve been nice to know what reliable sources to use. Thanks for asking me about my appointment.
Outstanding doctor. Very professional and personable. Only Ortho doctor I would see. FIVE STARS
Vey polite and understanding doctor i ever met
Very professional and knowledgeable.
Very professional and very thorough
Excellent, explained everything. Courteous, professional, and totally satisfied.
Great customer care and very knowledgable
He seems to be competent and genuinely concerned with the patients physical problem and step by step how to correct it .
Very professional and personable. Listens and explains his thought process. I would highly recommend him.