Brett A. Shannon
Expertise in
12
conditions
Expertise in
12
conditions

Overview

Brett Shannon is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. He has been practicing medicine for over 39 years.

Dr. Shannon is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Scoliosis, and Macrodactyly of the Foot.

Dr. Shannon is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Wake Forest University, M.D., 1987

Residency

Hartford Hospital, Anesthesiology

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery in MA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowships

Children's National Medical Center, Pediatric Anesthesiology/CCM, 1991

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
Other Locations
Nemours Children's Health, Broomall
2932 Springfield Road, Broomall, PA 19008
Nemours Children's Health, Malvern
30 Worthington Blvd., Malvern, PA 19355

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Shannon has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Scoliosis
Clubfoot

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Is Dr. Brett A. Shannon a top-rated expert for Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brett A. Shannon is classified as an Advanced expert for Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Brett A. Shannon specialize in?

While Dr. Brett A. Shannon is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Caudal Regression Syndrome, and Scoliosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Brett A. Shannon participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Brett A. Shannon has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Brett A. Shannon's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Brett A. Shannon accept my insurance?

Dr. Brett A. Shannon accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-416-4441 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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