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Paul Shupe, MD

Paul Shupe, MD

4.9/5
4.9/5
(331 Ratings, 127 Comments)
Paul Shupe Doctor in Houston, Texas
4.9/5
4.9/5
(331 Ratings, 127 Comments)
Adult & Pediatric patients seen
Accepting new patients

CLINICAL INTERESTS

AC joint separation
Achilles rupture
Biceps tendon rupture
Bursitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cartilage restoration (including transplant
Clavicle fractures
Elbow pain
Epicondylitis
Exercise-induced compartment syndrome
Ganglion cyst
Hamstring strain and rupture
Instability
Ligament reconstruction (ACL/PCL/PLC/Multi-lig)
MACI
Meniscus repair
Meniscus transplantation
OATS)
Osteotomy
Pectoralis tears
Quad/patella tendon rupture
Rotator cuff injury/tear
Shoulder dislocation
Shoulder pain
Sports Injuries
Triceps rupture
Trigger finger
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Video Biography

Paul Shupe, MD, is a UT Physicians orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist performing complex knee cartilage restoration, meniscus transplants, osteotomies, and revision surgeries. He treats high school, college, professional, and recreational athletes. You’ll often spot him on the sidelines tending to athletes at local sports events.

Overview

About

Paul Shupe, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine with an emphasis on diagnosing and treating knee, shoulder, elbow, and other sports-related injuries and disorders. His patients value his shared decision-making approach to treatment. He spends time with his patients and develops a valuable doctor-patient relationship that helps navigate recovery. He uses the latest evidence-based treatments to help athletes of all ages return to their sports.

Shupe has extensive, hands-on experience in sports medicine. He treats athletes playing high school and collegiate sports, as well as professional and recreational athletes. He has worked with the Texans, Rockets, Astros, and Dynamo professional sports teams in Houston. He currently serves as co-medical director for the NCAA University of Houston Athletic Department and head team physician for the NCAA University of Houston Cougars, the Memorial High School Mustangs, the George Ranch High School Longhorns, and other Houston schools.

Shupe is also an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

After completing an internship in general surgery at the Naval Medical Center San Diego, Shupe served as a naval flight surgeon in Beaufort, South Carolina, caring for the marines and sailors of VMFA-312 and MAG-31. He went on to serve as a staff orthopedic surgeon at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Yokosuka, Japan, and Naval Hospital Jacksonville in Florida. He then completed fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine at UTHealth Houston.

Shupe is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is actively involved in the orthopedic community. He serves locally as the vice chair of orthopedic surgery at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center and nationally on committees for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.

Outside of work, Shupe enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, exercising, watching movies, and traveling.

Education
2003 Medical School George Washington University
2004 Internship Naval Medical Center San Diego
2011 Residency Naval Medical Center San Diego
2015 Fellowship The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
General
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Languages Spoken
English

Patient Experience Ratings and Comments

All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by actual patients and are received and validated by a leading independent survey company, NRC Health.

4.9/5
4.9/5
(331 Ratings, 127 Comments)
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4.9out of 5(331 Ratings, 127 Comments)
Apr 15, 2025

Always a great, smooth, quick experience.


Apr 11, 2025

Dr. Paul Shupe and his staff, excellent. I enjoyed the appointment. I enjoyed what he told me. He kept me up to date and honest. I did enjoy it. Thank you.


Apr 10, 2025

Very nice experience. Everything was exactly as described and on time.


Apr 8, 2025

I will send my friends to this provider, because he's really good


Apr 1, 2025

Dr Shupe is the best. His kindness and compassion are clear and consistent. He explained my old and new X-rays and how the arthritis has progressed. He took the time to walk through my options. Thank you.


Mar 31, 2025

Great experience. Very satisfied.


Mar 25, 2025

Everyone from the person that checked me in to the person that checked me out was very knowledgeable and professional. Every doctor that I've seen at UTHealth has been exceptional.


Mar 25, 2025

The experience was superb. Dr. Shupe is the best, as is his staff. Kind, informative, individualized care.


Mar 25, 2025

Great experience. Dr. Shupe came highly recommended and the visit answered our questions and concerns.


Mar 25, 2025

Dr Shupe and his staff were kind, caring, and professional. Dr Shupe is very thorough. I would recommend him to all my friends and family.


Mar 18, 2025

Excellent care


Mar 18, 2025

Dr. Shupe is an excellent doctor. He is kind and a good listener as well as being excellent from a technical perspective. I could not ask for a better surgery experience.


Mar 4, 2025

I absolutely love Dr Shupe and his nursing staff.


Feb 25, 2025

Everyone was very nice and easy to deal with...


Feb 6, 2025

Excellent, The doctor took the time the to explain everything with details, listen to all my concerns and help me, The nurse from the provider was excellent too! The team is great and I feel that I am in good hands!


Feb 6, 2025

great patient care


Feb 4, 2025

Very efficient office visit.


Feb 4, 2025

It was really nice to receive a contact papers for follow ups


Jan 31, 2025

All encountered very helpful and friendly.


Jan 30, 2025

Horrible check in, reception, radiation tech experience. Almost got hit with the xray machine. Really felt like a cow in a slaughterhouse. Great physician and assistant though.


Jan 30, 2025

Had a question about one of the billings with the receptionist, was called in for appointment, told me to check with her when leaving. Melissa came into the room when waiting for the Doctor and went over my question. The receptionist told her and she just took care of it face to face. She explained the billing. Impressive! Visit was a very good and informative informative.


Jan 27, 2025

Dr. Paul's shupe is amazing! Very professional, knowledgeable, and has great bedside manners. I am an existing patient of his for years and will continue to call his office first for all my orthopedic needs. Office staff Katenia was an amazing help as well.


Jan 24, 2025

Dr. Shupe and his staff were very professional and informative. I appreciate the time and attention I was given by them.


Jan 24, 2025

Communication between clinical staff and doctor was non existent. Everyone asked me the same questions. Also, staff couldn't get the right x-ray shot and I had to readjust for 30 min straight. When done, the woman said "thanks for being the most difficult patient of the day". How am I supposed to trust someone doing surgery on me when they/their staff can't do the small things right and make me feel comfortable? My favorite part of the experience was talking to the resident who answered every question I had. That's it. The doctor showed up for only about 5 min. I don't think he was paying attention to what I said since he tried getting me in a brace shortly after leaving the room...(I already had one). I will not be returning due to poor service.


Jan 24, 2025

I love Dr. Shupe. He explains everything in detail, from the surgery procedure, to the therapies, to the recovery process time. He takes time to listen as well. I didn't feel rushed.


Jan 24, 2025

The girl that checked us in at the front desk was very hard to understand and maybe was new because she had to be corrected by another employee a few times. The guy that completed the X-rays was very unwelcoming and rude. Not patient. He made my daughter change in the restroom that needed to be cleaned. The toilet was disgusting and it was gross having to help her change. She should have been asked to change in a room. My daughter said he was not friendly and she cried after he walked her to the room. The fact that he had no empathy to her pain and made her cry like that is just horrible. He did not help her during the X-ray process and was demanding. He needs to understand the pain patients are in when they come in. When he met us he was not friendly at all. The lady who brought the discharge paper and put the brace on her were very nice. The doctor was also very knowledgeable and very nice.


Jan 23, 2025

Dr. Shupe and his staff were fantastic. I felt comfortable.


Jan 23, 2025

I had to reschedule my appointment. When I called the office to reschedule, I explained to the person at the call center that my appointment was a different time. She stated that the error was due to my wife was a patient of the same doctor and the emails and phone numbers should have been changed. I believe the front desk area needs more training in this field. To prevent the inconvenience of a patient taking off work.


Jan 9, 2025

Pleasant visit and resolved issue with the whole staff especially Dr. Shupe .


Jan 9, 2025

Information I received was very clear and helpful. I was fully aware of everything that was going on and understood what I need to do in the future


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