Nathan G. Everding, MD

Dr. Nathan G. Everding is a board‑certified, dual-fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder replacement, shoulder surgery, and upper extremity care. He treats conditions of the shoulder, elbow, hand, and wrist, with a focus on restoring function, reducing pain, and helping patients return to active lives through thoughtful, individualized care.

He is highly experienced in total shoulder replacement, reverse shoulder replacement, and revision shoulder surgery, as well as the treatment of rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthritis, instability, fractures, and complex joint disorders. Dr. Everding uses evidence‑based surgical and non‑surgical techniques, tailoring each treatment plan to the patient’s condition, goals, and lifestyle.

After completing his orthopedic surgery residency in Boston, Dr. Everding pursued advanced subspecialty training through two fellowship programs: Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Cleveland Clinic and Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute. This dual fellowship background provides a unique breadth of expertise in both shoulder reconstruction and comprehensive upper‑extremity care.

A Central New York native, Dr. Everding is proud to serve patients in the Syracuse area, offering access to advanced shoulder replacement surgery and minimally invasive techniques close to home. He is known for a measured, patient‑focused approach, emphasizing education, clear communication, and collaborative decision‑making throughout the course of care.

Dr. Everding’s goal is to help each patient move forward with confidence, whether that means returning to work, sports, or everyday activities with less pain and improved mobility.

Practicing Locations

Dewitt-Widewaters, Oswego Road, Camillus, North Syracuse

Patient Satisfaction Ratings

Nathan G. Everding, MD 4.6

Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider: 4.7

Care Provider explanations of problem/condition: 4.6

Care Provider concern for questions/worries: 4.6

Care Provider efforts to include in decisions: 4.6

Care Provider information about medications: 4.6

Care Provider instructions for follow-up care: 4.6

Care Provider spoke using clear language: 4.7

Time Care provider spent with patient: 4.5

Patient's confidence in Care Provider: 4.6

Likelihood of recommending Care Provider: 4.6

About Our Survey

Education and Training

Education
Providence College, Magna Cum Laude, BS Biochemistry, 2003
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, MD, 2007

Orthopedic Residency Training
Boston University Medical Center, Boston MA

Orthopedic Fellowship Training
Holy Cross Orthopaedic Institue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland OH, Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship

Further Information About Nathan G. Everding, MD

Licensure
State of New York
State of Florida

Honors and Awards
Odyssey of the Mind World Champion (1999)
Saint Thomas Aquinas Award (2003)
Father Hickey Science Award (2003)
Lahey Clinic Orthopaedic Resident Research Award (2012)
Florida Orthopaedic Society, Orthopaedic Research Society, Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation – Fellows Research Competition – 2nd Place (2014)

Professional Society Memberships
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation
Florida Orthopaedic Society

Publications
Current Research Projects
J Triplet, N Everding, M Moor, J Levy. “Functional Internal Rotation following Shoulder Arthroplasty: Acomparison of Anatomic and Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty”

N Everding, J Triplet, M Moore, J Levy. “Comparison of anatomic and reverse shoulder arthroplasty in patients over 80 years of age.”

N Everding, J Levy. “Tuberosity Union Following Reverse Shoulder Replacement Using the Black and Tan Technique.”

J Levy, J Triplet, N Everding. “Use of a Functional Antibiotic Spacer in Treating Infected Shoulder Arthroplasty.”

Publications and Book Chapters
Triplet J, Lonetta C, Everding NG, Moore M, Levy JC. Cerebral desaturation events in the beach chair position – Correlation of non-invasive blood pressure and estimated temporal mean arterial pressure. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2014 (Accepted for publication)

Triplet J, Lonetta C, Everding NG, Moore M, Levy JC. Association between temporal mean arterial pressure and brachial non-invasive blood pressure during shoulder surgery in the beach chair position during general anesthesia. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2014 (Accepted for publication)

Levy JC, Everding NG, Gil CC, Stephens S, Giveans MR. Speed of Recovery Following Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Comparison of Reverse and Conventional Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2014 Jun 26. pii: S1058-2746(14)00235-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2014.04.014. [Epub ahead of print]

Levy JC, Everding NG, Frankle MA, Keppler LJ. Accuracy of Patient-Specific Guided Glenoid Baseplate Positioning for Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2014 Apr 13. pii: S1058-2746(14)00096-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2014.01.051. [Epub ahead of print]

Everding, N, Maschke S, Hoyen HA, Evans PJ. Prevention and Treatment of Elbow Stiffness: A Five Year Update. J Hand Surg Am. 2013;38(12):2496-2507. doi:10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.06.007.

Everding N, Maschke S, Evans PJ. Prevention and Treatment of Elbow Stiffness. Orthopaedic Insights. Summer 2013.

Everding NG, Levy JC. Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Massive Rotator Cuff Arthropathy With Glenohumeral Arthritis. In: Frankle MA ed. Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty (In Publication)

Everding N, Evans PJ. Scaphoid Fractures: Acute and Chronic. In: Carlson MG, Goldfarb CA, ed. Comprehensive Care of the High Level Athlete: A Master Skills Publication. (In Publication)

Presentations
Speed of Recovery Following Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Comparison of Reverse and Conventional Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow – 25th Annual Meeting, Istanbul, Turkey (9/2014)Florida Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting, Bonita Springs FL (5/2014)

Comparison of Anatomic and Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty in Patients Over 80 Years of Age European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow – 25th Annual Meeting, Istanbul,Turkey (9/2014)

Observation of Radiolucent Lines on Initial Post-op Radiographs Using Modern Pegged Glenoid Design AAOS Annual Meeting, Chicago (3/2013) – Presented by J. Levy

Static Scapholunate Instability after Distal Radius Volar Plating, AAOS Annual Meeting, Chicago (3/2013) – Presented by V. Mooney, New England Hand Society, 38th Annual Meeting (12/2010)

Upper Extremity Anatomy, Medical School Lecture – Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University (3/2013)

Upper Extremity Replantation, Grand Rounds – Metrohealth Medical Center Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (01/2013)

Adult Both Bone Forearm Fractures: Ulnar Fixation with Sized-matched Plating, American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting Poster (6/2012)

Complications of Open Trigger Finger Release, AAOS Annual Meeting, San Francisco (2/2012), New England Hand Society, 38th Annual Meeting (12/2010) – Presented By G. Bishop

Outcomes Measures for Use in the Evaluation of Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Patients, Grand Rounds – Montefiore Medical Center Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (09/2006)