Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon
3765 E Blue Lupine Drive, Suite D
Wasilla, AK
99654
Top reviews
Dr. Shaha performed serious hand surgery on my adult daughter last year. She praised his attention to detail and his prompt response to her concerns and questions. She is actually looking forward to getting her other hand done by Show moreDr Shaha. So, of course I made an appointment with Dr Shaha when I injured my hand. The office is efficient and friendly. Dr Shaha ordered x-rays, shared them with me, and explained clearly what he recommended and why. He is very personable and professional. He made certain all my questions were answered. I see him again in four months. MKD
A younger person would be a candidate for shoulder surgery, but at 8 7 years old I don't heal as quickly as I did years ago. I don't want to spend my remaining months or years healing from surgery. I'm resolved to continue with Show morecortisone shots. Dealing with my level of pain is likely less painful than the pain which follows surgery. I won't resort to pain killing prescriptions due to their addictive risks.
Jimmy Shaha, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing at Pioneer Peak Orthopedics in Wasilla, Alaska. He specializes in sports medicine Dr Jimmy Shaha is fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine with an emphasis on shoulder to finger-tip.
Originally from the state of Utah, Dr. Shaha graduated magna cum laude from Brigham Young University, earning a degree in Neuroscience before enrolling at the University of Texas at Southwestern for Medical School. While there, Dr. Shaha earned membership in the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha society. After graduation, he completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Shaha served five years on active duty in the U.S. Army, being stationed in Seoul, South Korea, and Landstuhl, Germany. In 2019, he deployed to Afghanistan as the lone orthopedic surgeon in Kabul. Most recently, Dr. Shaha completed a Sports Medicine fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. During that time, he worked with numerous collegiate and professional sports teams in the Phoenix area, including providing coverage for Arizona State University and the Arizona Coyotes of the NHL.
Dr. Shaha has been involved in research that has earned the O’Donoghue Award and the Hughston Award, the two highest research awards in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. His work on shoulder instability was also included as one of the 30 most influential studies in the first 50 years of The American Journal of Sports Medicine, the preeminent journal for Orthopedic Sports Medicine.
When not working, Dr. Shaha spends his free time with his wife, Erin, and their four daughters. They reside in Eagle River and enjoy traveling, biking, and skiing as a family. Dr. Shaha also loves to run, having completed multiple marathons, including Boston, as well as a full-distance Ironman Triathlon.
*Fluent in Spanish.
ACL Tear
Arthritis
Arthroscopy
Back Pain
Carpal Tunnel
Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
Cervical Fusion
Disc Herniation
Elbow Pain
Fractures
Hand Pain
Hip Pain
Hip Surgery
Joint Replacement
Knee Pain
Knee Surgery
Lumbar Fusion
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Neck Pain
Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic
Physical Therapy
Pinched Nerve
Podiatry
Robotic Spine Surgery
Rotator Cuff Repair
Sciatic Nerve Pain
Scoliosis
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Replacement
Sports Medicine
Total Knee Replacement
Wrist Pain
Locations (2)
Pioneer Peak Orthopedics
3765 E Blue Lupine Drive, Suite D
Wasilla, AK, 99654
605 Chief Thomas Dr
Fairbanks, AK, 99709
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Reviews
A younger person would be a candidate for shoulder surgery, but at 8 7 years old I don't heal as quickly as I did years ago. I don't want to spend my remaining months or years healing from surgery. I'm resolved to continue with cortisone shots. Dealing with my level of pain is likely less painful than the pain which follows surgery. I won't resort to pain killing prescriptions due to their addictive risks.
Thorough, Understandable,
I’m trying to figure out how many more differentsurgeries I can get done just so that I can hang out with Jimmy
Dr Shaha was able to fix up my elbow and hand. Great communication the whole time throughout the process. Only negative is I wish I would’ve saw him sooner.
Dr. Shaha was wonderful - he lifted my son’s spirits, gave clear expectations for his diagnosis, and put our minds at ease. Excellent care!
Dr. Shaha is amazing and doesn't rush you into making a decision. I 100% recommend him and the other doctors! Everyone I talked to had nothing but great things to say about Pioneer Peak.
It was quick. I didn’t have to wait more than a couple of minutes. I received the advice I needed. Everyone was friendly and helpful.
Dr. Shaha is friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable. He cares about and for his patients, and he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Shaha to anyone in need of his services.
Dr. Shaha performed serious hand surgery on my adult daughter last year. She praised his attention to detail and his prompt response to her concerns and questions. She is actually looking forward to getting her other hand done by Dr Shaha. So, of course I made an appointment with Dr Shaha when I injured my hand. The office is efficient and friendly. Dr Shaha ordered x-rays, shared them with me, and explained clearly what he recommended and why. He is very personable and professional. He made certain all my questions were answered. I see him again in four months. MKD
Jimmy was an excellent educator and made me feel like a partner in my medical decision making. He gave clear and helpful guidance for the very ambiguous situation of an ACL tear.
The entire staff and health care professionals are super!
Excellent bedside manner, very knowledgeable, and walked through every part of my son’s surgery with me.
In office trigger finger relief. Great job. Quick and efficient. Good bedside manner.
Thank you, Dr. Shaha And the staff at Pioneer Peak for fixing my carpal tunnel issues. The staff is very pleasant and capable. It’s easy to communicate and get all your questions answered in a timely manner. The procedure in recovery were just as the doctor said they would be.
I was very happy with Dr Shana’s abilities in helping me.
Very friendly. Honest, he tells me like it is, Explains in layman’s terms so I understand.
Dr. Shaha is a very kind, concerned doctor. I had surgery on both hands and he did a great job. I have also had neck fusion surgery. I have recommended Pioneer Peak Orthopedics to many friends, several who have gone there and feel the same way I do.
I appreciated his excellent care for my hand and his interest in me as a person.
Has excellent communication skills regarding patient needs and concerns.
Great staff, very professional...thanks!!
Pioneer Peak Orthopedics is an outstanding place for services. Starts at the front desk and never ends. Doctors and nurses I have encountered have always been very professional and their knowledge has been greatly appreciated. They are very thorough and don’t treat patients like they’re cattle. I highly recommend them to everyone.
Shaha is amazing and knows his stuff!
Everyone is always pleasant and makes you feel comfortable
Great!
Other than having a scheduling issue with mix up on who takes my insurance it was great. They rearranged things to get me seen.
Highly recommend!
Dr ShaHa listened to my concerns and is taking the necessary steps to identify my problems. He explained everything to me and made me feel he was actually listening. It was so refreshing. I know after all my tests he will explain all my options.
No need to go anywhere else.
He is always thorough and just a good person overall I wouldn’t go to any other Dr.
I've been seeing him for shoulder since last year and so far the two steroid shots have done their job, last about 3 months which is about how often you can get them, we'll just see how long I can get away with those , getting MRI before next one , but it's amazing how affective these have worked, he is the nicest guy as well, such a great attitude, thank you guys
