Dr. Timothy Shannon, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in general orthopedics, sports medicine, shoulder and knee arthroscopy, and joint replacement, including hip replacement, shoulder replacement, total knee replacement (including Conformis), and partial knee replacement. He also treats hand and foot problems and fractures. Dr. Shannon’s goal is to educate his patients so that they can be active participants in their own care.
Dr. Timothy Shannon, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in general orthopedics, sports medicine, shoulder and knee arthroscopy, and joint replacement, including hip replacement, shoulder replacement, total knee replacement (including Conformis), and partial knee replacement. He also treats hand and foot problems and fractures. Dr. Shannon’s goal is to educate his patients so that they can be active participants in their own care.
Dr. Timothy Shannon, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in general orthopedics, sports medicine, shoulder and knee arthroscopy, and joint replacement, including hip replacement, shoulder replacement, total knee replacement (including Conformis), and partial knee replacement. He also treats hand and foot problems and fractures. Dr. Shannon’s goal is to educate his patients so that they can be active participants in their own care.
Dr. Shannon attended Loyola University of Chicago, where he was a scholarship track and cross-country runner and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Latin. He then received his medical degree from the St. Louis University School of Medicine and completed both a General Surgery internship and Orthopedic Surgery residency at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center in Chicago, IL. Following his residency, Dr. Shannon served in the United States Air Force from 1991-1995 and achieved the rank of Major. During his military service, he taught residents, medical students, and physical therapists at LSU Shreveport and provided charity medical care at Shriners Hospital in Shreveport.
Dr. Shannon has presented research at national and state orthopedic society meetings. He previously served as the President of the South Carolina Orthopedic Association and has served as a board member for Hitchcock Healthcare and Aiken Regional Medical Centers. He works with local high school athletics teams, providing free pre-participation physicals and sideline coverage. Dr. Shannon has a special interest in patient and physician advocacy at the national, state, and local levels through the South Carolina Orthopedic Association, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence. He also has participated in medical mission trips to Haiti.
In his spare time, Dr. Shannon enjoys outdoor activities like golf, snow skiing, and hiking, as well as cooking and music. He loves spending time with his wife of 38 years, and their 3 adult children and their spouses.
Dr Shannon took the time to explain things to me. I am pleased with the visit.
He literally spent about 5 minutes with me and NEVER checked the area where I was having severe pain. Was not impressed with him at all.
Was a nice visit, seemed very knowledgeable with my issue changes mods. Impressed
Excellent visit. Very thorough in his explanations.
Dr. Shannon was excellent he took his time and explained my symptoms so I could understand what was happening. He was very polite.
What a pro! Answers all questions and explains everything in detail. Great personality
Very nice
Sad that he is stepping back
Absolutely wonderful doctor!
I love how he listens to you and shows that he cares. He will not stop until he solves the problem.