Who are the best orthopedic surgeons? Colorado orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Peter Millett has been recognized by Orthopedics This Week as one of the best shoulder surgeons in the US. This list of the top 28 shoulder surgeons represents leaders in their subspecialty chosen by their peers.What is an orthopedic physician? An orthopedic surgeon, or orthopaedic surgeon, is a surgeon who has been educated and trained in the diagnosis and preoperative, operative, and postoperative treatment of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons work closely with other health care providers and often serve as consultants to other physicians.What is orthopedic surgery? He specializes in spinal deformity and complex spinal reconstruction. Orthopedic surgery is the medical specialty dedicated to the surgical treatment of issues related to the musculoskeletal system (i.e., the bones and connective tissues, such as ligaments and tendons).