Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Jonathan Shaw Named Jupiter Medical Center Honored Caregiver
Jupiter Medical Center has named Dr. Jonathan Shaw, an orthopedic surgeon with Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute, one of its Honored Caregivers for 2026, the hospital announced Nov. 9.
The recognition goes to physicians and staff whose care moved patients or their families to make a gift to the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation in their honor. As part of the monthly program, Shaw received a commemorative pin and photo.
About Dr. Shaw
Shaw is a fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon who focuses on hip and knee conditions. According to his Jupiter Medical Center physician profile, his work includes:
- Minimally invasive total hip and knee replacement
- Anterior hip replacement and partial knee replacement
- Robotic surgery and revision joint replacement
- Nonoperative care for hip and knee arthritis
He earned his medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine, completed his residency at Henry Ford Hospital and did his joint replacement fellowship at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago.
Gifts that honor caregivers
“Expressions of gratitude from our patients and their families are at the heart of our culture of philanthropy,” said Traci Simonsen, chief philanthropy officer of the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation. She said the gifts made in Shaw's honor reflect the care patients received in their time of need and will support the hospital's growth and quality of care.
The recognition comes a week after the foundation reported a record fiscal year, raising more than $102 million from over 2,300 donors.
Patients and families who want to thank a nurse, physician or team member can do so through the foundation's Honor a Caregiver page. Honorees receive the message of thanks along with a commemorative pin.
Information provided by Jupiter Medical Center.