Dr. Reuben Gobezie, MD, is a nationally recognized orthopedic surgeon and the Founding Director of Cleveland Shoulder Institute, where he specializes exclusively in advanced shoulder and elbow care. A graduate of Harvard Medical School with elite fellowship training in shoulder reconstruction and sports medicine, Dr. Gobezie has been consistently ranked among the top shoulder surgeons in the United States and is a multi-year Castle Connolly Top Doctor and Patient’s Choice Award recipient. His expertise spans the full continuum of care, from non-operative treatment and regenerative medicine to minimally invasive arthroscopy, complex rotator cuff repair, cartilage restoration, and total and reverse shoulder replacement. Known for his high surgical volume, innovative techniques, and commitment to research-driven outcomes, Dr. Gobezie regularly lectures and publishes internationally and has served as a consulting physician for collegiate and professional athletes. Through his leadership, compassion-focused approach, and dedication to advancing orthopedic science, he remains at the forefront of shoulder and elbow innovation, helping patients restore function, reduce pain, and return to active living with confidence.