Shawn M. Bifano, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle Surgery

LVPG Cliniciani

Accepting New Patients

Overview

Area of focus i

  • Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Languages spoken

  • English

About

Philosophy of care

My philosophy is straightforward: Provide you the same care I and my family would like to receive. Communication is key. Orthopedic conditions cannot only affect patients in the long term, but also can affect such day-to-day activities as walking the dog, picking up the kids or grandkids and being able to use the stairs. I provide individualized and specialized care to help you understand your pathology, so together we can optimize your care. Your time and trust are important to me.

Why I entered medicine

I had exposure to health care all my life. My dad’s dentist office was right across from my childhood home. I saw first-hand the patient interaction my dad had with his patients on a day-to-day basis. Throughout my undergraduate career, I met and became friends with one of my mentors at the University of Pittsburgh, who steered me toward a career in orthopedics. The intricate collaboration of biomechanics with the musculoskeletal system fascinated me.

Personal interests

I enjoy spending free time with my wife and dog as well as reading, outdoor activities, golf, football and exercising.

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U.S. News & World Report ranks Lehigh Valley Hospital 20th in the country for orthopedic care
Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 20th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology.

Education

Undergraduate
University of Pittsburgh, BS - Neuroscience, 2012

Medical Training
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, MD - Doctor of Medicine, 2016

Training

Residency 2021
Orthopaedic Surgery, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA

Fellowship 2022
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surg, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore , MD

Certifications

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Clinical Trials