Orthopedic Surgeon | Shoulder and Elbow Specialist Stamford Hospital – Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Associate Dr. VanBeek is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow care. She is an expert in non-operative, operative, and injection-based treatments for joint preservation and injury recovery, including biologics such as Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). She was extensively trained in managing complex shoulder injuries, including rotator cuff tears and shoulder instability as well as advanced arthritis. She reconstructs shoulders using anatomic and reverse shoulder replacements with patient specific instrumentation and computer navigation. Dr. VanBeek was born in NYC and raised in NY. She graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Barnard College, Columbia University. She completed her medical training at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine where she was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Society. Following graduation, she completed her rigorous orthopedic surgery residency at Columbia University in NYC. She advanced her knowledge and surgical skill during her shoulder and elbow fellowship at the distinguished Rothman Institute in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. VanBeek serves patients in lower Fairfield County and beyond with offices in Stamford and Wilton, CT. She enjoys a close collaboration with her patients through shared decision making and direct communication. Both recreational and elite athletes seek care with Dr.VanBeek, as do aging seniors looking to improve their quality of life with pain relief and restoration of function. Dr. VanBeek is the Director of Surgery at Stamford Health. She is the Site Director of SHMG Orthopedics at Chelsea Piers. She serves on numerous committees on both the local and national levels. Her passions extend beyond healing patients to medical innovation and artificial intelligence in orthopedic surgery. She is a consultant for Zimmer Biomet.