Dr. McLendon offers highly specialized treatments for a wide range of injuries and conditions affecting the shoulder and upper extremities. He believes all patients deserve the time to understand their problem and treatment options, and is committed to serving each patient with the best care possible.

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Paul B McLendon, M.D. Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Shoulder and Upper Extremity Specialist

Dr. McLendon completed his orthopedic training at the world-famous Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, where he had the opportunity to work with some of the foremost leaders in the field of Shoulder and Elbow surgery. He then completed advanced Shoulder and Elbow training in Tampa, FL under the tutelage of Professor Mark Frankle M.D., a true innovator in the field of shoulder surgery and the first U.S. surgeon to patent a modern reverse shoulder replacement design. He spent this time managing some of the most complex shoulder problems referred from all over the country and was able to gain the training needed to handle any shoulder problem that he encounters.

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Dr McLendon & his staff are the best!! Patience, understanding & gentle care. Excellent!! Thank you Riverside.
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Services received were very satisfactory. I was pleased. Thank you.
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I've never had an unpleasant experience with Riverside.
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They did a good job with everything. The employees, nurses, and everyone took good care of me. I don't think I would change anything. God bless you.
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Dr. Mclendon and his staff we're extremely professional with my visit. And I am mostly appreciated.

Areas of Expertise

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical procedure performed for joint problems. Shoulder arthroscopy is performed using a pencil-sized instrument called an arthroscope. The arthroscope consists of a light system and camera that projects images of the surgical site onto a computer screen for your doctor to clearly view. Arthroscopy is used to treat disease conditions and injuries involving the bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and muscles of the shoulder joint.

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