Dr. Joseph R. Lynch
Idaho’s Shoulder Surgeon

Board-certified, Fellowship-Trained Subspecialty Shoulder Treatment with a Patient-centered Focus

“PASSION, SKILL, AND REPETITION CHASE PERFECTION”
– Anonymous

MEET DR. LYNCH

Dr. Joseph R. Lynch
Idaho’s Shoulder Surgeon

Board-certified, Fellowship-Trained Subspecialty Shoulder Treatment with a Patient-centered Focus

“PASSION, SKILL, AND REPETITION CHASE PERFECTION”
– Anonymous

MEET DR. LYNCH

Joseph Lynch, MD
Idaho’s Shoulder Surgeon
Boise • Meridian • Nampa • Treasure Valley

Dr. Lynch is a partner at The Shoulder Clinic of Idaho and a graduate of Harvard University. He completed medical school at Oregon Health Sciences University graduating first in his class. His post-graduate training in orthopedic surgery, as well as his fellowship in shoulder & elbow surgery, were completed at the University of Washington in Seattle. In addition to being a fellowship-trained, board-certified shoulder & elbow subspecialist, Dr. Lynch also maintains a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He is an Affiliate Faculty member at Idaho State University and brings a wealth of expertise and experience to Idaho and the surrounding region.

Dr. Lynch has been an actively practicing shoulder and elbow surgeon since 2008. Prior to joining The Shoulder Clinic of Idaho in 2016, Dr. Lynch served as Commander, Medical Corps, USN, and Director of the Division of Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery at the Naval Medical Center San Diego.  While in this position, his team cared for active duty military personnel, their dependents, retired military and government members. Dr. Lynch and his team worked diligently to remain at the forefront of care for sports related injuries and took great pride in being “Team Physicians” for the world’s most capable and formidable fighting force – the uniformed men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States.

Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Researcher and Educator

While a Commander in the United States Navy, Dr. Lynch served as an Associate Professor of Surgery responsible for both orthopedic resident and medical student education. Additionally, he was the Director of the Division of Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery for the Navy’s ACGME-accredited orthopedic residency program in San Diego, California. As a researcher and educator, he has published numerous peer-reviewed scientific articles concerning the shoulder and elbow, presented at regional and national meetings, and is an active reviewer for several peer-review journals dedicated to the practice of orthopedic surgery. His career as a military orthopedic surgeon afforded the opportunity to practice throughout various areas in our country as well as abroad.

Dr. Lynch’s Patient Care Philosophy

I am proud to have built a team of professionals who are committed to providing the highest
quality shoulder and elbow care possible. We believe the best treatment outcomes result from
skilled subspecialty shouder & elbow care provided in a compassionate, patient-centered,
collaborative manner.

PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

We provide care with a team approach focused on the patient – I, along with my physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants, administrative specialists, and the patient are the essential components of this team. With a clear understanding of the patient’s goals, we work together to develop a care plan tailored to provide the best outcome for that patient’s individual needs, goals, and expectations.

COMMUNICATION

Sometimes things can get lost in translation while using medical terminology and surgical jargon, so clear communication is essential to high-quality care. Our team takes the time to explain diagnoses, discuss treatment options, and provide an explanation of expected outcomes that are easily understandable to the patient and their loved ones. We encourage patients to ask questions and are grateful when patients participate in their own care.

EXCELLENCE

We have prepared for decades mastering techniques thorough study and repetition to provide the best possible care to our patients. I am personally involved in research, teaching, and consulting on a national level to ensure that our patients receive the most up-to-date evidenced-based care possible.

COMPASSION

Shoulder pain can be miserable. For those who have experienced a loss of comfort and function as a result of a shoulder problem, you know what I mean. We believe that every patient should be treated with compassion, empathy, and respect. We support our patients not just by providing expert subspecialty shoulder care, but also by listening to our patients’ concerns, answering their questions, and involving support from friends and family when necessary or appropriate. We believe that “knowing the patient” is as important as “knowing the shoulder”. To this day, patients who visit our clinic are grateful, not just for the expert subspecialty shoulder care they receive from our fellowship-trained, board-certified shoulder specialists; but more importantly, they are grateful for the friendship and support they find in all of our providers who believe and embody the principles of being good doctors, not just good surgeons.

COLLABORATION

I am very blessed to be surrounded by not just good people – but GREAT people. Our office staff is motivated, hardworking, and unbelievably talented. From the front desk administrative specialists to our medical assistants, radiology technologists, billing and coding specialists, physician assistants, and our nursing staff – all perform at the top of their game and understand the value of “quality” patient care as I understand it. They are as motivated as I am to provide the best patient care experience possible. It shows that they are proud of their work, proud of our clinic, and most importantly, proud of our patients’ success as they each have an integral role in their recovery.

Why Treasure Valley Patients Choose
Dr. Lynch as Their Shoulder Surgeon

Patients from Idaho’s Treasure Valley recognize Dr. Lynch as a leader in the field of orthopedics and shoulder surgery. His exceptional background as a clinician, scholar, researcher and educator delivers a comprehensive foundation for providing innovative, evidence-based solutions for shoulder and elbow conditions and injuries. Patients consistently recognize the compassionate care they receive from Dr. Lynch and his team often commenting that they have never had a more positive experience with any doctor. When you are treated by Dr. Lynch, you become part of The Shoulder Clinic of Idaho’s extended family.