Dennis Phillips, MD Dennis Phillips, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon with AHN Orthopaedic Institute, specializing in sports medicine, with a focus in providing care for patients with sports-related injuries. He has expertise in shoulder surgery, knee surgery, shoulder rotator cuff, instability, dislocations, and arthritis. Dr. Phillips went to medical school at Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He did his residency at LSU Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana and completed his fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery from Orthopaedic Research of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Phillips is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine. As well as working in hospitals, Dr. Phillips is also a team physician for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He sees patients ages 14 and older.