Lee A. Kaback, MD

Fellowship Trained Elbow and Shoulder Specialist

Lee A. Kaback, MD

About Dr. Kaback

Lee Kaback is a fellowship trained shoulder and elbow surgeon.  He completed his fellowship at Brown University School of Medicine in Rhode Island where he trained with many of the world’s leaders in shoulder and elbow surgery.

The typical problems that Dr. Kaback evaluates and treat include rotator cuff tears and impingement, shoulder and elbow instability and dislocations shoulder and elbow arthritis, shoulder fractures (humerous, glenoid, scapula and clavicle), elbow fractures, malunions and nonunions of these fractures, tendon injuries of the shoulder and elbow, labral tears, throwing injuries and other sports injuries of the upper extremity.

Trained by internationally renowned specialists in minimally invasive shoulder and elbow surgery, Dr. Kaback enjoys treating all athletic injuries in patients of all ages.  He has significant expertise in treating should and elbow fractures, shoulder and elbow arthritis and tendonitis of the shoulder and elbow (impingement of syndrome and tennis elbow).

Dr. Kaback loves to spend time with his wife, children and two dogs. He also enjoys swimming, Peloton workouts, being active with his social media, spending time outdoors, and bespoke home bartending.

Dr. Kaback lectures and teaches surgeons nationally on the latest technologies in shoulder replacement surgery, including reverse shoulder replacement, resurfacing and stemless bone-sparing designs.

Dr. Kaback is board certified by the Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and an active member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Society.

For more information about Lee A. Kaback, please visit www.kabackshoulder.com.

  • Board Certified and Fellowship Trained
  • Over 23 Years of Experience
  • Expert in Elbow and Shoulder
  • Distinguished Member of American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons

Maximizing Joint Mobility & Function

Specialized Treatments for the Shoulder & Elbow

Getting You
Back in the Game

Expertize in Shoulder & Elbow Sports Medicine

Get Back in the
Swing of Things

Minimally Invasive Solutions

An Active Lifestyle
Awaits You

Treatment Options for Upper Extremity Joint Pain

Experience & Resources

Education

Medical School
Doctor of Medicine University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont 2004

Fellowship

Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island July 2010 to August 2011

Residency
Orthopedic Surgery Residency University of Rochester (NY), Strong Memorial Hospital June 2004 to June 2010

Residency

Musculoskeletal Research Fellow University of Rochester (NY), Strong Memorial Hospital July 2006 to July 2007

Board Certifications

  • Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS)

Affiliations

  • Executive Woods Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • St. Peter’s Hospital
  • Samaritan Hospital
  • Everett Road Surgery Center
  • OrthoNY Surgical Suites

Dr. Kaback’s Reviews

5

Amazing doctor. He is very polite, caring, and does not beat around the bush like other places. Also he knows exactly what he is doing and taking about!

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Scoundrel outdoors

April 23rd 2026

5
Amazing doctor. He is very polite, caring, and does not beat around the bush like other places. Also he knows exactly what he is doing and taking about!
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Scoundrel outdoors

April 23rd 2026

5

Dr. Kaback, First time visiting was wonderful. Everyone was pleasant, attentive, and you all listened to me. I think I’ll keep you.

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Deborah J Landy

April 19th 2026

5
Dr. Kaback, First time visiting was wonderful. Everyone was pleasant, attentive, and you all listened to me. I think I’ll keep you.
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Deborah J Landy

April 19th 2026

5

Dr Kaback was very empathetic, efficient and thorough. He explained my diagnosis and recommended treatment plan in terms that I could understand. The rest of the staff, I interacted with in the …

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Donna Clanton

April 17th 2026

5
Dr Kaback was very empathetic, efficient and thorough. He explained my diagnosis and recommended treatment plan in terms that I could understand. The rest of the staff, I interacted with in the test area and reception were very cordial and efficient. My wait time was reasonable considering they had a very busy office on the day I visited..
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Donna Clanton

April 17th 2026

5

Friendly staff, no waiting. If you have an appointment they get you right in. Dr Kaback is a staunch professional!

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Edward Stewart

April 16th 2026

5
Friendly staff, no waiting. If you have an appointment they get you right in. Dr Kaback is a staunch professional!
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Edward Stewart

April 16th 2026

5

Good guy, good doc.

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david campochiaro sr

April 9th 2026

5
Good guy, good doc.
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david campochiaro sr

April 9th 2026

5

Dr Kaback and his team are very knowledgeable and kind and caring I would recommend this office very highly 😊

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Lisa Shidemantle

April 7th 2026

5
Dr Kaback and his team are very knowledgeable and kind and caring I would recommend this office very highly 😊
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Lisa Shidemantle

April 7th 2026

5

Nothing but the best when it comes to patient care

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Nelson Mondaca

April 6th 2026

5
Nothing but the best when it comes to patient care
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Nelson Mondaca

April 6th 2026

5

I was very fortunate to have Dr. Kaback as my surgeon for a right shoulder replacement. I had this surgery in 2020. The same day surgery at the Ortho NY Facility went …

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Raymond Milnarik

April 6th 2026

5
I was very fortunate to have Dr. Kaback as my surgeon for a right shoulder replacement. I had this surgery in 2020. The same day surgery at the Ortho NY Facility went very well. After 5+ years, I could not be happier. I have excellent range of motion and zero pain. Dr. Kaback is a talented & excellent surgeon.
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Raymond Milnarik

April 6th 2026

5

Dr. Kaback is very straight forward, explains his diagnosis in a clear easy to understand way! Thank you Dr. Kaback!

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maddog cyclone

April 2nd 2026

5
Dr. Kaback is very straight forward, explains his diagnosis in a clear easy to understand way! Thank you Dr. Kaback!
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maddog cyclone

April 2nd 2026

5

Great experience. Professional and personable doctor and staff. Thank you

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Bob VanDeusen

April 2nd 2026

5
Great experience. Professional and personable doctor and staff. Thank you
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Bob VanDeusen

April 2nd 2026

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