J. Darrell Shea M.D.

As a former patient I am blessed to have had such a talented and caring surgeon as my doctor.

dedicated and talented surgeon to whom I owe a quality of life I could not have experienced without his surgical skills.
He came to mind because after 40+ years of successful surgical outcome the old back finally gave it up. I was saddened to read of his passing

I was looking for Dr. Shea to do surgery or just looking for him to seek his expertise for a fracture sustained a few months ago. He was my doctor when I suffered a spinal cord injury and I found him to be the best spinal cord injury doctor. While my faith remained strong, he reminded me to still go through the spinal injury rehabilitation center for daily living after my injury. I am deeply saddened to find out this great individual is no longer with us. My condolences to the family and...

Just thinking about Dr Shea and thought I would look him up. What sadness to find out he is no longer with us. I so enjoyed working with him. He led such a busy and productive life and he kept me on my toes keeping up with him. He made the world a better place. So sorry to hear he is no longer with us.

In 1982 at the age of 15 my life changed because of a severe car accident. I became a patîent of Dr Shea's until he retired. He was very instrumental in teaching me how to move forward and be successful in my life. A Mentor. I feel so blessed to have had him as my Doctor. He really put everything into his field and his patients. Thank You Dr Shea.

Dr. Shea was always such a warm, fun, caring man. Patriarch to a wonderful family, I pray your peace and comfort during this difficult time.

My deepest sympathy and prayers are with the family of Dr. J. Darrell Shea. When I joined Orlando Orthopaedic Center in 1992, Dr. Shea was so kind and welcoming. Since I worked in the Accounts Receivable department, we often shared stories about the "challenges" of managed care. It was an honor and privilege to work with Dr. Shea and experience the never-ending love and care he had for his patients.

Sincere condolences,
Cathy Heidloff

I remember working with Dr.Shea at Orlando orthopaedic center, he was a compassionate & caring Doctor . My favorite memory of him was coming out of a patients room with a big smile telling me "give me a 1&2 slim"
It was such an honor to work with him. Rest in peace, Doc! Your job here ,Well Done! Denise Lindsey

I remember very well working with Dr. Shea when he first formed the Spinal Cord Unit at what was then Orange Memorial Hospital. He was always cheerful, loved his patients, and worked very hard to do anything he could to help them have some normalcy in their lives.

Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory, Darrell. It was a pleasure working with you.

Nancie Wilson
Sylva, NC