Shawn L. Horwitz, D.O.

GENERAL SURGERY AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery, Gallbladder/Abdominal Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Skin Cancer Surgery, Comprehensive Breast Care, Robotic

Surgery, Wound Care



COMPREHENSIVE BREAST AREAS OF EXPERTISE 

Stereotactic, Vacora – Ultrasound Guided, Vacuum Assisted Percutaneous Breast Biopsy, Lumpectomy, Mastectomies (Skin Sparing, Nipple Sparing, Prophylactic), Partial Breast Irradiation Catheter (SAVI), Breast MRI, Digital Mammography, 3D Mammography, Genetic Counseling

CERTIFICATION

Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Principles of Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine, certified by The National Healing Institute and The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society - 2009

TRAINING

General Surgery Chief Resident: Cleveland Clinic Health System, South Pointe Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, 2013 – 2014
General Surgery Resident: Cleveland Clinic Health System, South Pointe Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, 2010 – 2014
General Surgery Internship: Cleveland Clinic Health System, South Pointe Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, 2009-2010
Medical Degree: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, Ohio, June 2009
Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude) – Zoology and History,
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, May 2005

MMC & SC AFFILIATION

July 2014

DISTINCTIONS

Resident of the Year Award Winner - Cleveland Clinic Health System, South Pointe Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Osteopathic Association
American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
American College of Surgeons 

ABOUT DR. HORWITZ

Dr. Shawn Horwitz moved to Murfreesboro in July 2014 and joined Murfreesboro Medical Clinic and Surgicenter. He started his education at Miami University in Oxford, OH and completed his Bachelor of Arts degree graduating Cum Laude in 2005. Dr. Horwitz then completed his medical degree at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, OH in 2009. After getting married, he moved to Cleveland, OH for residency and completed a general surgery residency at South Pointe Hospital, Cleveland Clinic in 2014. While there Dr. Horwitz was awarded Resident of the Year award twice.

Dr. Horwitz enjoys spending time with his wife Lacey and their two children and loves to travel, play soccer, cycle, read and watch movies.