Complete shoulder care · Orthobiologics · Sports medicine

Rebuild what moves you.

Shoulder and sports medicine care for every stage of an injury or joint problem — from the first ache through surgery and recovery.

Find out whether the next step is a procedure, an orthobiologic injection, rehab exercises or something else — from one physician who offers all of them.

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I'm Dr. Shane Woolf, a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon in Mount Pleasant, and the shoulder is the center of my practice: rotator cuff problems, instability and arthritis. Because I also practice orthobiologics, you won't be sent to one doctor for injections and another for surgery. When surgery is the right answer, I plan your recovery to keep opioids to a minimum.

We start with what you want back — your swing, your serve, your sleep or your everyday routine. Reasonable conservative care comes first whenever appropriate. Many patients travel two hours or more for this approach, and I bring it to knee, elbow and hip sports injuries too.

How I weigh your options

More than two decades of experience · Sports medicine & arthroscopy fellowship · Board-certified in orthopaedic surgery with sports medicine subspecialty certification

Dr. Shane Woolf, orthopaedic surgeon in Mount Pleasant, SC — Shane K. Woolf, MD

Board certified in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine — Shane K. Woolf, MD

Pain and injury can interrupt the activities that matter most

Does one of these shoulder stories sound like yours?

These are common patterns we hear from active adults. Tap the photo that feels most like you.

Other areas I treat · Hip, Knee, Elbow, Achilles

Composite examples for general education only. They are not medical advice, diagnoses, or patient testimonials.

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Where most patients start

Choose your path

Rotator cuff pain or tears

Partial tears and tendon pain often settle without surgery; some full-thickness tears need repair. Here is how we tell them apart.

Knee pain and joint preservation

Meniscus, ligament and cartilage problems, and early arthritis — from therapy and orthobiologics to repair when it is needed.

Tendon pain that won't settle

Tennis elbow, Achilles and outer-hip tendon pain: a loading program first, then shockwave or PRP when it has not been enough.

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Care options, when they fit your needs

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Non-surgical

Orthobiologics

PRP, BMAC and microfat from your own body, selected after a careful exam, imaging review and a fair trial of conservative care.

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Non-surgical

Cartilage & Joint Preservation

PRP, BMAC and microfat for selected shoulder and knee cartilage conditions after reasonable traditional care.

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Non-surgical

Focused Shockwave for Tendons

A non-invasive option for selected shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and Achilles tendon problems.

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Surgical

Shoulder Reconstruction

Restoring stability for rotator cuff tears, labral injuries and instability.

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Non-surgical & surgical

Knee Cartilage Care

Non-operative care and orthobiologics through arthroscopic repair and cartilage restoration.

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Non-surgical & surgical

Shoulder Arthritis & Replacement

Joint-preserving care for early wear, with replacement when the shoulder is truly worn out.

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Dr. Shane Woolf, orthopaedic surgeon, in his clinic

Your surgeon

Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a certificate of added qualification in orthopaedic sports medicine and more than two decades of experience treating shoulder, knee and other sports injuries. His practice emphasizes orthobiologics and joint preservation, supported by imaging, office ultrasound and surgical experience so each option is considered in context.

✦Medical degree, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine (1998)
✦Orthopaedic surgery residency, Medical University of South Carolina
✦Sports medicine fellowship, Taos Orthopaedic Institute, New Mexico
✦Orthopaedic advisor to the WTA (Women's Tennis Association)
✦Team physician experience: US Ski & Snowboard, College of Charleston, Charleston Battery, South Carolina Stingrays, Charleston RiverDogs, Volvo Car Open (WTA/USTA)

Former team physician positions held across professional, collegiate and Olympic sports — many for years.

Dr. Woolf remains active with WTA and USTA events.

Recognition

WTA Irving Glick Award, 2021

The Women’s Tennis Association’s annual award honoring outstanding contributions to sports medicine and excellence in athlete care — presented to Dr. Woolf after seven years as tournament physician for the Charleston WTA event, in recognition of his care, dedication and rapport with the tour’s athletes.

Recognition

Finalist — Best Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mount Pleasant SC, 2026

Recognized among the top orthopaedic surgeons in the Mount Pleasant community by the Moultrie News / Post and Courier "Best Of" awards.

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Podcast

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Patient educationGuides, infographics & videosFree physician-reviewed guides and condition videos to read before your visit.From the blogArticlesPlain explanations of shoulder care, orthobiologics and recovery.Patient storiesHear from other patientsWhat brought them in, the care they chose, and what they are back to doing.At homeHome exercisesThe exercises Dr. Woolf demonstrates in clinic, by joint.

What do you want back?

Let's talk about what is holding you back, what you've tried and which next step makes sense for you.

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Mon–Fri · 8:30a–5:00p · 1230 Hospital Drive, Mt. Pleasant, SC

All visits and procedures take place in Mount Pleasant. Patients travel from Charleston, Summerville, Beaufort, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach and across South Carolina. Map, hours & directions

Most major insurance plans are accepted, including Medicare. Orthobiologic treatments such as PRP are typically self-pay — the office will confirm your coverage and any costs before your visit.