Justin Shu Yang, MD

Dr. Justin Shu Yang is a highly accomplished orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, shoulder and knee injuries, and advanced surgical techniques. Based in Los Angeles, California, he has been serving as an Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Surgeon with SCPMG since 2015. Dr. Yang also holds an academic appointment as an Associate Professor of Orthopaedics at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine and serves as a reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine.

Dr. Yang earned his Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering, graduating cum laude from Rice University, and his Doctor of Medicine from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Washington University in St. Louis, followed by a prestigious Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Connecticut.

As a clinical leader, Dr. Yang serves as the Sports Medicine Lead and Shoulder Lead at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center. His clinical practice encompasses complex sports injuries, including ACL reconstruction, shoulder instability, and arthroscopic procedures. He has extensive experience covering professional, collegiate, and high school athletics, including teams like the St. Louis Rams (NFL) and Washington University athletics.

Dr. Yang is an active researcher and educator, with over 30 peer-reviewed publications and numerous invited national and international presentations. He has contributed to key advancements in orthopaedic surgery, including research on shoulder instability, ACL reconstruction techniques, and sports-related biomechanics.