Evansville, Indiana Dec 2, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - Derek Shelton, DNP, APRN-BC, is a Board-Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner and the Clinical Operations Officer for Orthopedic Associates in Evansville, Indiana. With more than two decades of experience in nursing and advanced practice leadership, he has been instrumental in developing one of the regions most successful orthopedic surgery programsdeveloping clinical structures, optimizing workflows, and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.
A proud graduate of the University of Southern Indiana, Dr. Shelton holds a Bachelors in Health Services Administration, a Masters in Nursing, and an MBA, culminating in a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Murray State University. His early career was rooted in trauma and joint replacement, but his passion for enhancing performance and recovery propelled him into the realms of functional medicine and human performance science.
In addition to his role at Orthopedic Associates, Dr. Shelton founded Optimize U Evansville, a premier health and recovery clinic specializing in hormone optimization, peptide therapy, cryotherapy, PNOE metabolic analytics, IV hydration, and advanced recovery modalities. His entrepreneurial spirit extends to the Ohio River Muscle Company, a lifestyle and performance brand, as well as Offscript Studios, a creative production company developing podcasts, film projects, and multimedia storytelling.
What I enjoy most about my professional life is the ability to blend leadership, medicine, and innovation to make a tangible impact on peoples lives, Dr. Shelton shared. Whether improving patient outcomes in orthopedics, helping someone restore their health and confidence through optimization and recovery services, or mentoring my team toward personal and professional growth I find purpose in building systems and experiences that truly help others perform at their best. I also love the creative side of my work developing new brands, projects, and ideas that connect health, human potential, and storytelling in meaningful ways.
Recognized for his innovation, authenticity, and community leadership, Dr. Derek Shelton exemplifies the intersection of medicine, athletics, and creative media. His mission is clear: to empower individuals to become their best versions through health optimization and innovative recovery solutions.
Learn more about Dr. Derek Shelton:
Through his Americas Best in Medicine profile, https://americasbestinmedicine.com/connect/derek-shelton
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