Stamford Health Medical Group Member
Corinne VanBeek, MD
SHMG, Medical Director of Surgery
Stamford Health Medical Group Member
About Me
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.
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Specialties
Specialties
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopaedic SurgerySpecial Interests
Arthroscopic and open shoulder surgery
Shoulder replacementsLanguages
English
Spanish -
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Residency
New York Presbyterian Hospital
Fellowship
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
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Board Certifications & Affiliations
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery
Affiliations
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society
Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
Patient Reviews & Comments
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Insurance Accepted
The below is a list of all insurance plans generally accepted by Stamford Health Medical Group. Please be sure to confirm insurance coverage and the provider's participation with your specific plan before scheduling your appointment.
² Including Mediblue, CT Health Exchange Plans and a limited number of Empire BCBS plans; excluding BlueCare Prime
³ Including Medicare, Compass and CT Health Exchange Plans; excluding Individual Value Plan
⁴ Including Medicare
Published Work
Starman J, VanBeek C, Armfield D, Irrgang J, Fu F. Assessment of normal ACL double bundle anatomy in standard viewing planes by magnetic resonance imaging. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. May 2007, 15(5): 493-9. [Epub 2007 Jan 16]
Cohen S, VanBeek C, Starman J, Armfield D, Fu F. MRI measurement of the two bundles of the normal ACL. Arthroscopy. June 2007, 23(6): e5-e6.
Cohen S, VanBeek C, Starman J, Armfield D, Fu F. MRI measurement of the two bundles of the normal ACL. Orthopedics. Sep 2009, 32(9): p.687-694.
VanBeek C, Levine WN. Radial head: resect, fix, or replace? Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics. March 2010, 20(1): p.2-10.
VanBeek C, Boselli KJ, Cadet ER, Ahmad CS, Levine WN. Precontoured Plating of Clavicle Fractures: Decreased Hardware-related Complications? Clin Orthop Relat Res. Mar 2011.
Vitale MA, VanBeek C, Spivack JH, Cheng B, Geller J. Pharmacologic reversal of warfarin-associated coagulopathy in geriatric patients with hip fractures: a retrospective study of thromboembolic events, postoperative complications, and time to surgery. Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. July 2011, 2(4): p.128-134.
VanBeek C, Greisberg J. Mobility of the First Ray: Review Article. Foot Ankle Int. Sept 2011, 32(9): p.917-922.
Austin LS, VanBeek C, Williams GR. Venous Air Embolism: An Under Recognized and Potentially Catastrophic Complication in Orthopaedic Surgery. JSES. Oct 2013, 22(10): p.1449-1454.
Austin LS, Tjoumakaris F, VanBeek C, Pepe M, Ramsey M. Distal Biceps Rupture: The Coil Sign. Orthopedics. Jun 2014, 37(6): e605-7.
Acevedo D, VanBeek C, Abboud J, Lazarus M, Williams G. Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humerus fractures: An update on indications, technique, and results. JSES. Feb 2014, 23(2): p.279-89. Doi: 10.1016/j.jse2013.10.003
VanBeek C, Loeffler B, Narzikul A, et al. Diagnostic accuracy of non-contrast MRI for detecting glenohumeral cartilage lesions: A prospective comparison to arthroscopy. JSES. July 2014, 23(7): p.1010-16.
VanBeek C, Abboud J: Tips and pearls for surgical repair of proximal humerus fractures. IN: Getz C (ed.): World Clinics: Orthopedics - Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers. 2014
VanBeek C, Ramsey M: Point-Counterpoint: Technique for Posterior Stabilization: Open Posterior Stabilization. IN: Dodson, Dines, Dines, Walch, Williams (eds.): Controversies in Shoulder Instability. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. 2014
Bateman D, Barlow J, VanBeek C, Abboud J. Suture Anchor Fixation of Displaced Olecranon Fractures in the Elderly. JSES. Aug 2015, 24(8): p.e240.
Ponzio DY, VanBeek C, Wong JC, et al. Profile of Current Opinion on Arthroscopic Acromioplasty: A Video Survey Study. Arthroscopy. July 2016, 32(7): p.1253-1262.
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