[OT medical Question] what specialist should I see, an Orthopedist? Rheumatologist?

[RgrF]

rgG wrote:
Orthopedist first.

While orthopedists can operate on you, that doesn't mean that they will. Many times you will need physical therapy or some other non-invasive treatment.

I recently had a similar problem with my left shoulder, My primary referred me to an ortho, who, although he does joint replacements sid up front, he'd never recommend a shoulder replacement.

A cortisone shot and therapy were prescribed.

First get a primary who will have more of a sense of who's who than will the yellow pages or Google.