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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (735)
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Gender
  • Female (203)
  • Male (872)

Age

Age
  • Under 40 (103)
  • 41-50 (184)
  • 51-60 (178)
  • 61-70 (153)
  • Over 70 (224)

Availability

Availability
  • Today (89)
  • Tomorrow (98)
  • Schedules online (3)
  • Accepts new patients (684)
  • Telehealth (303)

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Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (170)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (549)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (710)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (760)
  • 1 Star And Higher (782)

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Affiliated Facility
  • Massachusetts General Hospital (118)
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital (112)
  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital (81)
  • Beverly Hospital (61)
  • Milford Regional Medical Center (60)
  • Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington (56)
  • Winchester Hospital (49)
  • Charlton Memorial Hospital (49)
  • Emerson Hospital (48)
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (44)
  • Tufts Medical Center (42)
  • Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital (42)
  • Cooley Dickinson Hospital (41)
  • Boston Children's Hospital (38)
  • Cape Cod Hospital (35)
  • UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus (35)
  • New England Baptist Hospital (35)
  • Melrosewakefield Hospital (35)
  • South Shore Hospital (34)
  • Falmouth Hospital (32)
  • Baystate Medical Center (32)
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth (31)
  • UMass Memorial Healh Harrington Hospital (31)
  • North Shore Medical Center (29)
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton (28)
  • Saint Vincent Hospital (28)
  • Lawrence General Hospital (27)
  • Mount Auburn Hospital (26)
  • Boston Medical Center (26)
  • Anna Jaques Hospital (26)
  • Good Samaritan Medical Center (25)
  • St. Elizabeth's Medical Center (25)
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham (24)
  • UMass Memorial Healthalliance-Clinton Hospital, Leominster Campus (21)
  • Morton Hospital (19)
  • Metrowest Medical Center (19)
  • Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital (19)
  • Cha Cambridge Hospital (19)
  • Mercy Medical Center (18)
  • Saint Anne's Hospital (17)
  • Heywood Hospital (17)
  • Martha's Vineyard Hospital (17)
  • Lowell General Hospital (17)
  • Fairview Hospital (17)
  • Berkshire Medical Center (16)
  • Sturdy Memorial Hospital (15)
  • Nashoba Valley Medical Center (14)
  • Jupiter Medical Center (11)
  • Carney Hospital (11)
  • Norwood Hospital (11)
  • Rhode Island Hospital (10)
  • Holy Family Hospital-Methuen (10)
  • The Miriam Hospital (9)
  • Baystate Wing Hospital (9)
  • Baystate Franklin Medical Center (9)
  • Marlborough Hospital (8)
  • Parkland Medical Center (7)
  • Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center (7)
  • Maine Medical Center (7)
  • Exeter Hospital (7)
  • Athol Memorial Hospital (6)
  • Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital (6)
  • University of Vermont Medical Center (6)
  • Holyoke Medical Center (6)
  • Southern NH Medical Center (5)
  • Elliot Hospital (5)
  • Nantucket Cottage Hospital (5)
  • York Hospital (5)
  • Newport Hospital (5)
  • South County Hospital (5)
  • Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (5)
  • Catholic Medical Center (5)
  • Portsmouth Regional Hospital (4)
  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital (4)
  • Monadnock Community Hospital (4)
  • Central Vermont Medical Center (4)
  • St. Joseph Hospital (4)
  • Baystate Noble Hospital (4)
  • Albany Medical Center Hospital (3)
  • Huggins Hospital (3)
  • Northern Light Mercy Hospital (3)
  • Hospital for Special Surgery (3)
  • Northern Maine Medical Center (3)
  • Mainegeneral Medical Center (3)
  • Backus Hospital (3)
  • Saint Francis Hospital (3)
  • Kent County Memorial Hospital (3)
  • Southern Maine Health Care (3)
  • Our Lady of Fatima Hospital (2)
  • Southcoast Hospitals Group-Tobey (2)
  • Manchester Memorial Hospital (2)
  • Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital (2)
  • Valley Regional Hospital (2)
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  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (2)
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  • Cobleskill Regional Hospital (2)
  • Hartford Hospital (2)
  • Columbia Memorial Hospital (2)
  • Trinity Health Livingston Hospital (2)
  • Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital (2)
  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano (2)
  • Lee Memorial Hospital (2)
  • Riverside Methodist Hospital (2)
  • Physicians Regional Medical Center Pine Ridge (2)
  • Stamford Hospital (2)
  • UMass Memorial Medical Center (2)
  • Johnson Memorial Hospital (2)
  • Rady Children's Hospital San Diego (2)
  • Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center (2)
  • Baptist Health Lexington (2)
  • Jefferson Stratford Hospital (2)
  • Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood (2)
  • Concord Hospital-Laconia (2)
  • Saint Joseph East (2)
  • Glens Falls Hospital (2)
  • Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District (2)
  • Bassett Medical Center (2)
  • Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (2)
  • Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital (1)
  • UC Davis Medical Center (1)
  • UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (1)
  • Corwell Health Big Rapids Hospital (1)
  • UCHealth Broomfield Hospital (1)
  • Jersey Shore University Medical Center (1)
  • Cheshire Medical Center (1)
  • Regions Hospital (1)
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  • NYU Langone Hospitals (1)
  • John H Stroger JR. Hospital (1)
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  • Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (1)
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  • William P. Clements JR. University Hospital (1)
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  • St. Mary's Medical Center (1)
  • OhioHealth Grant Medical Center (1)
  • The University of Chicago Medical Center (1)
  • Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital (1)
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  • Brattleboro Memorial Hospital (1)
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  • Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center (1)
  • Jersey City Medical Center (1)
  • Trinity Health Shelby Hospital (1)
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  • Sentara Careplex Hospital (1)
  • USC Medical Center (1)
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  • Mayo Clinic Health System In Eau Claire (1)
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  • Sauk Prairie Hospital (1)
  • Gifford Medical Center (1)
  • Saint Joseph London (1)
  • MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center (1)
  • Saint Joseph Hospital (1)
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  • Mayo Clinic Health System-Red Cedar (1)
  • Mount Sinai Morningside (1)
  • Naples Community Hospital (1)
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  • University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center (1)
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  • Tulane Medical Center (1)
  • Cheyenne Regional Medical Center-West Campus (1)
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  • UConn John Dempsey Hospital (1)
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  • Saratoga Hospital (1)
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  • Saint Luke's Hospital of New Bedford (1)
  • Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca (1)
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  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center (1)
  • ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton (1)
  • Essentia Health-Virginia (1)
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  • Seattle Children's Hospital (1)
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  • New London Hospital (1)
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  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen (1)
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  • Crouse Hospital (1)
  • Holland Hospital (1)
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital (1)
  • UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland (1)
  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (1)
  • Mariners Hospital (1)
  • Harper University Hospital (1)
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  • Glendive Medical Center (1)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Orthopedic Surgeons in Massachusetts

You can find top-rated group practices in Massachusetts using our group practice search feature (link to group practice state page). Simply select your city, and we'll provide you with a list of highly-rated group practices in your area.

Many orthopedic surgeons within our network are open to new patients. To locate them, initiatate a search for orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts, and you'll see the available options. You can then use the filter option to specify orthopedic surgeons who are currently accepting new patients.

Certainly, to find orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts that accept Cigna, simply perform a search for orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts and use our filter options to refine your search by selecting 'Cigna' as your insurance provider. This will help you identify the orthopedic surgeons near you who are currently accepting Cigna insurance.

Female orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts, can be located by using our doctor search tool. After performing a search for orthopedic surgeons near you, select 'Female' under gender to narrow your results.

To make the most of your upcoming doctor's appointment, start by gathering your medical records and listing your current medications. Take note of your symptoms and any questions you have. Don't forget to bring your insurance card and identification, and try to arrive a bit early. If your doctor provided specific instructions, be sure to follow them. Consider taking a trusted friend or family member for support during the appointment, and remember to be open and honest with your doctor about any changes in your health or concerns you may have.

Seeking a second opinion is your right as a patient. To do so, begin by discussing your desire for a second opinion with your current doctor. They can often recommend another specialist. You can also research and contact a specialist directly using our doctor finder. Ensure that your medical records and test results are shared between both doctors for a comprehensive evaluation.

You may need to see a specialist if you have a specific medical condition or symptoms beyond the scope of your primary care doctor. To get a referral, start by discussing your concerns with your primary care physician. They can evaluate your condition and provide a referral if necessary. Many insurance plans require referrals for specialist visits, so be sure to check your coverage.

When selecting a healthcare provider, consider factors such as their qualifications, experience, location, and whether they accept your insurance. Additionally, ask for recommendations from friends, family, or your current doctor. It's important to choose someone you feel comfortable with and trust.

Some signs that warrant immediate medical attention include severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness or numbness, severe injuries, severe allergic reactions, loss of consciousness, and signs of stroke or heart attack. If you experience any of these symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.