Corinne VanBeek, MD

SHMG, Medical Director of Surgery

4.9 / 5 | 235 ratings

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Stamford Health Medical Group Orthopedics

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1 Blachley Rd
2nd Fl
Stamford, CT 06902
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Main: 203.276.2277
Fax: 203.276.2278

Stamford Health Medical Group Orthopedics

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372 Danbury Rd
Ste 180
Wilton, CT 06897
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Main: 203.276.2277
Fax: 203.276.2278

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. 

  • Specialties

    Specialties

    Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
    Orthopaedic Surgery

    Special Interests

    Arthroscopic and open shoulder surgery
    Shoulder replacements

    Languages

    English
    Spanish

  • Education & Training

    Medical School

    University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

    Residency

    New York Presbyterian Hospital

    Fellowship

    Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

  • 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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4.9 / 5 | 235 ratings | & 31 patient comments

Most Recent Comments

02/26/2025

"Doctor was attentive and interested in my questions and concerns"


02/23/2025

"Spot on exam, diagnosis, thought process, and plan."


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.

¹ Including Medicare; excluding Aetna Premier Network
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

Assessment of normal ACL double bundle anatomy in standard viewing planes by magnetic resonance imaging

Starman J, VanBeek C, Armfield D, Irrgang J, Fu F. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. May 2007, 15(5): 493-9. [Epub 2007 Jan 16]

MRI measurement of the two bundles of the normal ACL

Cohen S, VanBeek C, Starman J, Armfield D, Fu F. Arthroscopy. June 2007, 23(6): e5-e6.

MRI measurement of the two bundles of the normal ACL

Cohen S, VanBeek C, Starman J, Armfield D, Fu F. Orthopedics. Sep 2009, 32(9): p.687-694.

Radial head: resect, fix, or replace?

VanBeek C, Levine WN. Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics. March 2010, 20(1): p.2-10.

Precontoured Plating of Clavicle Fractures: Decreased Hardware-related Complications?

VanBeek C, Boselli KJ, Cadet ER, Ahmad CS, Levine WN. Clin Orthop Relat Res. Mar 2011.

Pharmacologic reversal of warfarin-associated coagulopathy in geriatric patients with hip fractures: a retrospective study of thromboembolic events, postoperative complications, and time to surgery

Vitale MA, VanBeek C, Spivack JH, Cheng B, Geller J. Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. July 2011, 2(4): p.128-134.

Mobility of the First Ray: Review Article

VanBeek C, Greisberg J. Foot Ankle Int. Sept 2011, 32(9): p.917-922.

Venous Air Embolism: An Under Recognized and Potentially Catastrophic Complication in Orthopaedic Surgery. J

Austin LS, VanBeek C, Williams GR. JSES. Oct 2013, 22(10): p.1449-1454.

Distal Biceps Rupture: The Coil Sign

Austin LS, Tjoumakaris F, VanBeek C, Pepe M, Ramsey M. Orthopedics. Jun 2014, 37(6): e605-7.

Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humerus fractures: An update on indications, technique, and results

Acevedo D, VanBeek C, Abboud J, Lazarus M, Williams G. JSES. Feb 2014, 23(2): p.279-89. Doi: 10.1016/j.jse2013.10.003

Diagnostic accuracy of non-contrast MRI for detecting glenohumeral cartilage lesions: A prospective comparison to arthroscopy

VanBeek C, Loeffler B, Narzikul A, et al. JSES. July 2014, 23(7): p.1010-16.

Tips and pearls for surgical repair of proximal humerus fractures

VanBeek C, Abboud J. IN: Getz C (ed.): World Clinics: Orthopedics - Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers. 2014

Point-Counterpoint: Technique for Posterior Stabilization: Open Posterior Stabilization

VanBeek C, Ramsey M: IN: Dodson, Dines, Dines, Walch, Williams (eds.): Controversies in Shoulder Instability. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. 2014

Suture Anchor Fixation of Displaced Olecranon Fractures in the Elderly

Bateman D, Barlow J, VanBeek C, Abboud J. JSES. Aug 2015, 24(8): p.e240.

Profile of Current Opinion on Arthroscopic Acromioplasty: A Video Survey Study

Ponzio DY, VanBeek C, Wong JC, et al. Arthroscopy. July 2016, 32(7): p.1253-1262.

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The majority of the physicians on the Stamford Hospital Medical Staff are not employees or agents of the Hospital. They are independent practitioners who have been granted the privilege of using the Hospital's facilities for the care and treatment of their patients. This includes, but is not limited to, emergency department physicians, anesthesiologists, radiologists, surgeons, cardiologists, obstetricians, pathologists and other consultants who may treat patients.

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