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Dale Snead

Upper Extremity Injury Specialist

Dr. Dale Snead always knew he wanted to be a doctor. His grandmother suffered from leukemia when he was a child, and her diagnosis inspired him to go to medical school so that he could serve people in need. In addition to athletic injuries, Dr. Snead specializes in treating adults with upper extremity disorders.

Dr. Snead is a head team orthopedic surgeon for Purdue University and assistant head team physician for the Indianapolis Colts. Dr. Snead enjoys spending time with his three children and his wife Betsy. In his leisure time, he enjoys weight training, boating, golfing and traveling.

Areas of Focus

Shoulder Replacement/Reconstruction | Advanced Arthroscopic Techniques | Rotator Cuff Repair, Instability, Capsular Reconstruction | Instability of the Shoulder | Fractures of the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand | Ligament and Tendon Injuries of the Elbow and Wrist | Carpal Tunnel, Trigger Fingers

Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified
  • Upper Extremity Surgery, Fellowship Trained

Research & Publications

  • Nine articles and chapters in national publications

Education

  • Miami University, Oxford, Ohio – BS
  • Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio – MD
  • Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio – Orthopedic Residency
  • Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, Fellowship

Positions

  • Alpha Delta Phi, Member, 1984-present
  • American College of Sports Medicine, Member, 1992-present
  • American Medical Association, Member, 1987-present
  • Indianapolis Colts Assistant Head Team Physician, 2022-present
  • Indianapolis Firebirds, Former Team Physician
  • Indianapolis Medical Society, Member, 1999-present
  • Phi Rho Sigma, Member, 1988-present
  • Purdue University, Orthopedic Consultant, 2002 - 2017
  • Purdue University, Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon, 2017-present
  • Student National Medical Association, Member, 1987-present
  • Wabash College, Team Orthopedic Surgeon
Quote
There is nothing more rewarding than working with patients and watching them excel. My biggest hope is that by partnering with my patients to implement a personalized plan, together we can get them back to doing the activities they enjoy.
Dale Snead

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Understanding and Treating Distal Radius Fractures in Central Indiana

Aug. 04, 2025
At Forté Sports Medicine & Orthopedics, our specialists in Carmel, Greenwood, Mooresville, Noblesville, and Tipton, IN, have seen and treated numerous wrist fracture cases, most commonly distal radius fractures. Whether […]
A doctor at Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics reviewing a shoulder x-ray in Indiana
Patient Education

Shoulder Replacement in Central Indiana to Improve Your Mobility

Aug. 04, 2025
When shoulder pain interferes with everyday life, you may need to consider shoulder replacement surgery at Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Indiana. Reduced mobility and chronic discomfort can be […]
Patient Education

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Blog 

Jul. 30, 2025
A Guide to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome  Your hands and wrists are involved in nearly every movement you make. From typing an email to holding your coffee cup. When you begin […]
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