SHANKAR P.
DAS, M.D.

Specialties

Elbow
General Orthopaedics
Hip
Knee
Shoulder
Sports Medicine
Trauma

Locations

Albany

Clifton Park

Malta

Schenectady

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About

Dr. Shankar Das is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon whose interests are in sports medicine with a specific focus on shoulder and knee injuries and surgery. He also has vast experience in hip arthroscopy, including surgical repair of torn labrum and femoral acetabular impingement.

Dr. Das is the medical director of Capital Region Ambulatory Surgery Center and is the consultant for the Tri-City ValleyCats, as well as the team physician for the University at Albany and Guilderland Center High School.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Psychology: University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Doctor of Medicine: Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY
Sports Medicine Fellowship: Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles, CA
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Professional Associations

Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Awards

"Best Doctors in America"
"Best Doctors in the Capital Region," 2012

Staff Appointments

Albany Medical College: Clinical Assistant Professor
University at Albany

Hospital Affiliations

Albany Medical Center
Capital Region Ambulatory Surgery Center
Center for Advanced Ambulatory Surgery
St. Peter’s Hospital

Team Affiliations

Former Team Affiliations

Los Angeles Angels
Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Lakers
USC Football

News

Proud Sponsor of the American Cancer Society's Coaches Vs. Cancer Event
HOPE FOR A CURE | The Bone & Joint Center is a proud sponsor of the American Cancer Society's Coaches Vs. Cancer Event!

We are excited to support this impactful event in Albany, NY, as it brings together coaches, athletes, and communities to raise awareness and funds in the fight against cancer.

Join us in standing strong with the American Cancer Society and all those affected by cancer. Together, we can make a difference!

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Doctors Attend Golf Tournament
GOLF TOURNAMENT FUN | Earlier this summer, Dr. James Schneider, Dr. Maxwell Alley, Dr. Shankar Das, and Dr. Michael Flaherty had a fantastic time playing in the Great Dane Athletic Club Golf Classic at Wolferts Roost Country Club!

We are proud to support the UAlbany Great Danes as their official team doctors. With 19 varsity teams and over 500 student-athletes, the Great Danes always have a strong team both on and off the field!

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The Bone & Joint Center Addresses Pickleball Injury Rise, Provide Safety Tips
The local experts at The Bone & Joint Center, a leading orthopedic practice in the region, have observed a significant uptick in injuries correlating with the surging popularity of pickleball. This trend mirrors recent findings from insurance carriers and analysts, indicating a parallel increase in pickleball-related injuries on a national scale. In response to the growing concern, the practice's experts have formulated comprehensive guidelines aimed at promoting safety and injury prevention among pickleball enthusiasts.
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Fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist Dr. Shankar Das Cheers on the Guilderland Dutchmen
GO DUTCHMEN! | Fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist Dr. Shankar Das and one of our cast technicians, Kevin Powers, braved the cold on Thursday, April 1, 2021, to cheer on the Guilderland Dutchmen football team!

To learn more or schedule an appointment with Dr. Das, click here.

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Patient Reviews

“Dr. Das is educated and patient. He answered all my questions and actually felt my knee.”
– Kathleen R.
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“I found Dr. Das to be one of the kindest and most courteous doctors I have encountered. Thank you, Dr. Das, for getting me to the right place.”
– Katherine M.
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“Always a great experience with Dr. Das.”
– Chris P.
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Audio

Dr. Das breaks Down Tommy John Surgery

On this week’s Breakdown of the Bones presented by The Bone & Joint Center, Dr. Shankar Das talks about working with the doctor who developed the Tommy John surgery, Dr. Jobe.

Dr. Das shares the origins of the Tommy John surgery and discusses using the procedure on young athletes and professional athletes like Shaker’s Tommy Kahnle, who underwent the surgery this week.