Cleveland Shoulder Institute's Dr. Gobezie Among Top Shoulder Replacement Surgeons Worldwide

Peer-reviewed research shows high-volume surgeons have lower complication rates for shoulder replacement procedures.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Dr. Reuben Gobezie, the Founding Director and Chief of Surgery at the Cleveland Shoulder Institute, performed over 500 total shoulder replacement surgeries in the past year, positioning him as one of the world's highest-volume shoulder replacement specialists. Clinical research has shown that patients undergoing shoulder replacement procedures with high-volume surgeons like Dr. Gobezie experience significantly lower complication rates and fewer reoperations.

Why it matters

The volume of procedures a surgeon performs is a key factor in patient outcomes for complex orthopedic surgeries like shoulder replacements. Patients seeking shoulder replacement surgery can have greater confidence in choosing a high-volume specialist like Dr. Gobezie to minimize their risk of complications.

The details

Dr. Gobezie, who is fellowship-trained at Harvard Medical School, is an award-winning orthopedic surgeon and a member of the invitation-only American Shoulder & Elbow Specialists. A 2025 nationwide assessment analyzing data from over 155,000 shoulder replacement patients found that high-volume surgeons like Dr. Gobezie had significantly lower complication rates overall, even after adjusting for patient risk factors.

  • In the past year, Dr. Gobezie performed more than 500 total shoulder replacement surgeries.
  • A 2025 nationwide assessment analyzed data from shoulder replacement patients between 2010 and 2022.

The players

Dr. Reuben Gobezie

The Founding Director and Chief of Surgery at the Cleveland Shoulder Institute, an award-winning orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained at Harvard Medical School and a member of the invitation-only American Shoulder & Elbow Specialists.

Cleveland Shoulder Institute

A nationally and internationally recognized ambulatory surgery center in Cleveland, Ohio, focusing exclusively on state-of-the-art shoulder care.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“As a high-volume shoulder surgeon, I'm dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for every patient I work with. At the Cleveland Shoulder Institute, our work is consistently patient-centered and grounded in ethics, accountability, and measurable results.”

— Dr. Reuben Gobezie, Founding Director and Chief of Surgery, Cleveland Shoulder Institute (bakercityherald.com)

What’s next

The Cleveland Shoulder Institute continues to provide advanced, minimally invasive shoulder reconstruction techniques and shoulder replacement surgeries, with a focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for patients.

The takeaway

Patients seeking shoulder replacement surgery can have greater confidence in choosing a high-volume specialist like Dr. Gobezie, whose extensive experience and expertise have been shown to result in significantly lower complication rates and better overall outcomes.