Logo - Premier Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Meet Our Director

Jillian Karpyshyn, MD, FRCSC

Dr. Jillian Karpyshyn is a highly accomplished board-eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with specialized training in sports medicine, shoulder arthroscopy, arthroplasty and joint preservation. She holds certifications from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Karpyshyn is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, shoulder arthroscopy, arthroplasty and joint preservation. Renowned for her expertise in treating complex shoulder injuries and sports-related conditions, she is dedicated to restoring function and helping patients return to the activities they love.

With advanced training from the Institut de Chirurgie Réparatrice Locomoteur & Sports in Nice, France and Dalhousie University in Canada, Dr. Karpyshyn specializes in innovative, minimally invasive techniques for ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, shoulder instability, and shoulder arthroplasty. She combines surgical excellence with evidence-based non-surgical strategies, tailoring treatment to each patient’s unique needs.

Her extensive research, with over a dozen peer-reviewed publications, focuses on innovative shoulder reconstruction methods, earning her multiple international awards, including the 2025 ISAKOS Achilles Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Research Award and the 2024 Arthroscopy Association of Canada Best Clinical Paper. Her commitment to advancing the field of shoulder reconstruction and sports medicine ensures her patients benefit from the latest innovations in care.

Whether treating athletes, active individuals, or patients recovering from traumatic injuries, Dr. Karpyshyn blends cutting-edge surgical techniques with a holistic, patient-first philosophy—making her a trusted expert in orthopaedic sports and shoulder care throughout New Jersey.

  • Education & Training

    • Fellowship: Shoulder Arthroscopy & Arthroplasty; Institut de Chirurgie Réparatrice Locomoteur & Sports, Nice, France. (Sep 2024 – Feb 2025)
    • Fellowship: Joint Preservation, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy;  Dalhousie University, Halifax (Jul 2023 – Jun 2024)
    • Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery; University of Alberta. (Jul 2018 – Jun 2023)
    • Doctor of Medicine : University of Alberta. (Aug 2014 – Jun 2018)
    • Bachelor of Medical Sciences: University of Alberta. (Sep 2011 – May 2014)

  • Research and Publications

      • Karpyshyn, J., & Boileau, P. (2025). Arthroscopic glenoidoplasty for correcting overlateralized coracoid graft with painful and stiff shoulder after Latarjet procedure: Surgical technique and case series. JSES Techniques. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xrrt.2025.05.018
      • Karpyshyn, J., Kizaki, K., Ma, J., Licht, F., & Wong, I. (2024). Bridging reconstruction for massive rotator cuff tears has a low rate of arthritic progression and maintained excellent clinical outcomes for a minimum 5-year follow-up. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2025.01.051
      • Khalik, H., Dagher, D., Lamiere, D., Gusnowski, E., Kolpka, M., LeBel, M., Matache, B., Martin, R., Sommerfeldt, M., Wong, I., Woodmass, J., Khan, M., Sheehan, B., Pickell, M., Degen, R., Lemmex, D., Karpyshyn, J., DaCuhna, R., & Kwapisz, A. (2025). Management of first-time anterior shoulder dislocation: A systematic review and meta-analysis: Arthroscopy Association of Canada position statement. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. PMID: 39968414
      • Karpyshyn, J., Ma, J., King, J. P., & Wong, I. (2024). Enhancing healing of massive rotator cuff tears: A radiographic evaluation of bridging allograft vs. maximal repair—A randomized control trial. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopy & Related Surgery. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2024.06.041
      • Karpyshyn, J., Murphy, R., Sparavalo, S., Ma, J., & Wong, I. (2024). Clinical and radiographic outcomes of primary versus revision arthroscopic anatomic glenoid reconstruction with distal tibial allograft for anterior shoulder instability with bone loss. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2024.04.005
      • Karpyshyn, J., Ma, J., & Wong, I. (2024). Current evidence and techniques for arthroscopic bone augmentation. Clinics in Sports Medicine.
      • Karpyshyn, J., Sparavalo, S., Ma, J., King, J. P., & Wong, I. (2024). Primary rotator cuff bridging reconstruction shows better clinical and radiographic results than revision bridging reconstruction. Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation, 6(1), 100869. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asmr.2023.100869
      • Nucci, M., Ekhtiari, S., Gazendam, A., Ayeni, O., Horner, N., Wong, I., Woodmass, J., Grant, J., Sheehan, B., Pickell, M., Kopka, M., Degen, R., Martin, R., Lemmex, D., Tucker, A., Sommerfeldt, M., Gusnowski, E., Rousseau-Saine, A., LeBel, M., Karpyshyn, J., Matache, B., Carol, M., DaCuhna, R., Kwapisz, A., Martin, K., & Khan, M. (2023). Arthroscopy Association of Canada position statement on opioid prescription following arthroscopic surgery. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 11(12), 23259671231214700. https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671231214700
      • Mirzayan, R., Itoi, E., Karpyshyn, J., Wong, I., & Giacomo, G. (2023). Controversies in surgical management of anterior shoulder instability: State of the art. Journal of ISAKOS, 1(6), 347–357. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jisako.2023.10.008
      • Karpyshyn, J., Bois, A., Logan, H., Harding, G., & Bouliane, M. (2023). 3D printed patient-specific cutting guides for bone grafting in reverse shoulder arthroplasty: A novel technique. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty, 7, https://doi.org/10.1177/24715492231162285
      • Graf-Alexiou, L., Karpyshyn, J., Baptiste, J. J., Hui, C., Sommerfeldt, M., & Westover, L. (2021). Biomechanical strength of all-inside ACL reconstruction grafts using side-to-side and backup fixation. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 9(5), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1177/23259671211006521
      • Karpyshyn, J., Gordey, E. E., Coady, C. M., & Wong, I. H. (2018). Posterior glenohumeral capsular reconstruction using an acellular dermal allograft. Arthroscopy Techniques, 7(7), e739–e745. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eats.2018.03.011

Patient Experiences

“I was anxious to get checked out for a wrist issue that had started over a year ago; when I walked in, I was immediately greeted by the nicest receptionist. The medical assistant was very welcoming and helped me settle my nerves. Dr. Feldman was extremely knowledgeable and relieved me to have a diagnosis and solution to my problem finally. Thank you! 100% recommended.” – Kelly L.

Schedule with Dr. Jillian Karpyshyn