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, Bachelor of Science (BS), 2012

Medical School
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2016

Training

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

Fellowship 2022
Orthopaedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle Surgery, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital at Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Clinical Trials