Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon
3765 E Blue Lupine Drive, Suite D
Wasilla, AK
99654
Top reviews
Pioneer Peak Orthopedics has such a great team of people who genuinely care about your health and getting you back on you feet. This is my second time needing their services and they always take fantastic care of my needs. Dr. ShaShow moreha is kind, knowledgeable and very approachable when it comes to explaining issues and procedures. I always feel confident with his care. Thank you for getting me up and going, again.
Dr. Shaha is a great surgeon. He did surgery on my ankle a couple of years ago and just recently my knee. He listens and explains everything very clearly. I would recommend him to anyone. His office staff are wonderful as Show morewell. They are all very friendly in person and on the phone. Perfect place to go if your in need of a Orthopedic Surgeon!
Jimmy Shaha, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing at Pioneer Peak Orthopedics in Wasilla, Alaska. He specializes in sports medicine with an emphasis on problems from the shoulder to the fingertips.
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 enjoy traveling, biking, and skiing as a family. He also loves to run, having completed multiple marathons, including Boston, as well as a full-distance Ironman Triathlon. The Shaha family is excited to discover all that Alaska has to offer and to be part of an area with an amazing culture and community.
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
Pinched Nerve
Rotator Cuff Repair
Robotic Spine Surgery
Sciatic Nerve Pain
Scoliosis
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Replacement
Sports Medicine
Total Knee Replacement
Wrist Pain
Physical Therapy
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Pioneer Peak Orthopedics
3765 E Blue Lupine Drive, Suite D
Wasilla, AK, 99654
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Reviews
Dr. Shaha was very informative and pleasant.
A very informative visit.
Wonderful staff. Good care provided.
Pioneer Peak Orthopedics has such a great team of people who genuinely care about your health and getting you back on you feet. This is my second time needing their services and they always take fantastic care of my needs. Dr. Shaha is kind, knowledgeable and very approachable when it comes to explaining issues and procedures. I always feel confident with his care. Thank you for getting me up and going, again.
Everything went well.
Dr. Shaha is a great surgeon. He did surgery on my ankle a couple of years ago and just recently my knee. He listens and explains everything very clearly. I would recommend him to anyone. His office staff are wonderful as well. They are all very friendly in person and on the phone. Perfect place to go if your in need of a Orthopedic Surgeon!
