Shin Yamada, MD is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon and Chief of the Department of Sports Medicine and Joint Preservation at Kameda Medical Center, Japan. His clinical practice focuses on the management of throwing-related elbow injuries, particularly ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) disorders in overhead athletes.
Dr. Yamada has extensive experience in both conservative and surgical treatment of UCL injuries, with a special interest in regenerative medicine approaches including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. He has served as a team physician for professional baseball teams in Japan and is actively involved in international research and education in sports medicine.