{"id":14875,"date":"2024-05-21T10:44:40","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T10:44:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paleyinstitute.org\/?page_id=14875"},"modified":"2025-08-18T12:53:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T12:53:34","slug":"dr-harry-shufflebarger","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/paleyinstitute.org\/dr-harry-shufflebarger\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Harry Shufflebarger"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We are deeply saddened to share that Dr. Harry Shufflebarger passed away on August 11, 2025.<\/p>

Dr. Shufflebarger was a pioneer in pediatric spine surgery. Over the last 50 years, he treated thousands of children, founded the Harms Study Group, served as president of the Scoliosis Research Society, and trained generations of surgeons around the world.<\/p>

After practicing nearly 40 years in Miami, he spent the last six years of his career at the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute. Dr. Shufflebarger loved his patients and his work so much that he never wanted to retire. We were thrilled to have him join our team.<\/p>

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOur thoughts are with his family, friends, and the many people whose lives he touched. His legacy will live on in the patients he cared for and the generations of surgeons he trained.\n\nTo ensure continuity of care,\u00a0David S. Feldman, MD<\/a>, and\u00a0Arun R. Hariharan, MD, MS<\/a>, are committed to supporting Dr. Shufflebarger\u2019s patients by providing the highest quality and most compassionate care. To schedule an appointment, please call: 561.602.9155<\/a> or after hours: 561.844.5255<\/a>. If you prefer to seek care outside of our practice, we will be happy to assist you with the\u00a0transference of medical records<\/a>.\n\nThank you, Dr. Shufflebarger, for your dedication and devotion to your patients and colleagues. It was indeed our honor and privilege to have you as part of this Institute. You will truly be missed.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In 2020, Dr. Harry L. Shufflebarger joined the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute. Dr. Shufflebarger has over 30 years of experience in care for children with spinal abnormalities and is a board-certified, nationally, and internationally recognized expert in the care of pediatric spinal orthopedics.<\/p>

He received his medical degree at Emory University, in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1966. He then completed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at Emory affiliated hospitals. He stays involved with innovation, both in the non-operative and operative treatment of pediatric spinal conditions. His contributions in the area of spinal instrumentation have been significant and continuous for over two decades.<\/p>

His notable accomplishments include professor of orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery and a clinical professor at the University of Miami. He has a board certification from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, and the Scoliosis Research Society, serving as president in 2000.<\/p>

Dr. Shufflebarger was a founding member of the very prestigious Harms Study Group 20 years ago, a national and international leader in research in pediatric spinal deformity, where he still serves on the executive committee. Dr. Shufflebarger\u2019s passion for research has led to his high level of influence in his field. He\u2019s the author of 20 textbook chapters, over 50 peer-reviewed spinal publications, has been published by abstract in over 200 instances, acted as visiting professor at over 100 institutions around the world, and has participated in over 150 spinal courses and conferences.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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