Dr. Brolin is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of shoulder and elbow disorders. This includes arthroscopic and open management of all aspects of shoulder and elbow pathology.
Dr. Brolin is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of shoulder and elbow disorders. This includes arthroscopic and open management of all aspects of shoulder and elbow pathology.
Specialties:
Elbow
Shoulder
Sports Medicine
Locations:
Collierville
Wolf River
Joined Staff:
August 15, 2017
Education:
Concordia College, 2006
Med School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2011
Residency: UT-Campbell Clinic, 2016
Fellowship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital – Rothman Institute, Shoulder and Elbow, 2017
Clinical Interests:
Dr. Brolin is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of shoulder and elbow disorders. This includes arthroscopic and open management of all aspects of shoulder and elbow pathology including: arthritis, rotator cuff tears, instability, fractures, biceps tendon ruptures, AC joint injuries, frozen shoulder, as well as shoulder and elbow athletic injuries.
He performs a variety of orthopaedic procedures including:
Total shoulder and elbow replacements
Shoulder and elbow revision replacements for failed surgery
Rotator cuff repairs
Tendon transfers for irreparable rotator cuff tears
Labral and SLAP repairs
Elbow arthroscopy
Biceps tendon repairs
Fracture fixation
Professional Societies:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
Tennessee Orthopaedic Society
American Orthopaedic Association Emerging Leaders Program
Phoenix Society
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society
Honors and Awards:
2017 Rothman Institute Shoulder and Elbow Fellow Researcher of the Year
2017 Jefferson Orthopaedic Society Fellow Research Presentation Award
2016 Hugh Smith Research Presentation Award
2016 ASES Charles S. Neer Clinical Science Award
Consultant Reviewer:
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Associate Editor:
Shoulder and Elbow Section Editor for Orthopedic Clinics of North America

Excellent communication and bed side manner. Was excellent at explaining options and possible outcomes.
Very professional, responsive and personable.
He is very good at making me feel comfortable with my upcoming surgery
Great doc
Exceptionally professional, kind, active, listening, and explanation. Thank you so much for this wonderful exam and examiner!
awesome wish every Dr. was that appealing.and nice.
Excellent! Certainly very knowledgeable and hopefully helped me avoid surgery! I’m so thankful!
Knowledgeable, understanding my injury and several paths to recovery
He has a big smile and listens to what you are telling him. He spends the necessary time trying to help his patient with their problem and is easy to talk to. 😊
So a lot of concern for his patience and he’s very kind and he explained everything to their teeth so you would know what you got to do. I appreciate that. Thank you so much for your service.