We offer full and complete orthopedic services for acute injuries and chronic musculoskeletal conditions to help you get back to the activities you love. Through unparalleled and empathetic evaluation, precise diagnostics, personalized treatment plan, and thorough follow-up, we work hard to ensure you have the best outcome possible. We also provide expedited care to injured workers, with a dedicated personal injury concierge team. And in addition to our primary location at Boston Medical Center, we provide services in locations around Boston, so you can get care close to home.
Leading Expertise
Blue Cross Blue Shield Center of Excellence
in hip replacement, knee replacement, and spine surgery
Over 25 percent of our surgeons are Top Docs
as ranked by Boston Magazine
Department chair Paul Tornetta III, MD, FAAOS
named 2024 president of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Location and Contact
Orthopedic Surgery Department
4th Floor, Suite 4B
Shapiro Center 617.638.5633
Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
South Bay Clinic
South Bay Rehabilitation Clinic 617.638.5633
Monday to Friday 7:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Explore the Department
Programs and Clinics
Foot and Ankle Care
Fracture Care
Hand and Elbow Care
Hip and Knee Arthroplasty (Replacement)
Hip Preservation
International Patient Care
Injured Worker Care
Musculoskeletal Medicine and Pain Management
Orthopedic Trauma Care
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Spine Surgery
Cirugía de rodilla de medicina deportiva
Shoulder Surgery
Information You May Need
Education and Training
Orthopedic Surgery Residency
The mission of our residency program is to graduate knowledgeable orthopedic surgeons who possess the critical analysis skills needed for lifelong learning, to make the best treatment decisions for their patients, and to be able to enact those plans in whatever clinical setting they desire.
Orthopedic Surgery Fellowships
Our department offers three fellowships for physicians who have completed their residencies: adult reconstruction, focused on reconstructive hip and knee surgery; spine, focused on surgical management of spinal issues; and sports medicine, focused on all aspects of this area, as well as shoulder-related surgery.
Orthopedic Research
The Orthopaedic Research Laboratory is dedicated to exploring the scientific basis of musculoskeletal diseases and injuries, as well as developing new technologies to improve musculoskeletal function and quality of life for orthopedic patients.