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Orthopaedic Surgeons Accepting First Health

2,968 verified orthopaedic surgeons across the U.S. accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Hand & Upper Extremity, Joint Replacement, and Shoulder & Elbow Surgery. Common hospital affiliations include Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Pelvic Health Center, Stanford University School of Medicine.

Philip Blazar

Philip Blazar, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA30+ years
Stuart Goodman

Stuart Goodman, MD, PHD

Robert L. and Mary Ellenburg Professor of Surgery, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Bioengineering, Stanford University

Orthopaedics

Redwood City, CA30+ years
Nikhil Verma

Nikhil Verma, M.D.

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery; Director, Division of Sports Medicine and Shoulder; Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, Rush University Medical Center

Orthopaedics

Joliet, IL20+ years
Brian Cole

Brian Cole, M.D.

Acting Chair and Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Rush University Medical Center; Chair of Surgery, Rush Oak Park Hospital; Section Head, Cartilage Research and Restoration Center

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL30+ years
Joseph Zuckerman

Joseph Zuckerman, M.D.

Professor

Orthopaedics

New York, NY30+ years
Hany Bedair

Hany Bedair, MD

Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA20+ years
Andrew Jawa

Andrew Jawa, MD

Clinical Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Tufts University School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Westborough, MA20+ years
Thomas Gill

Thomas Gill, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Dedham, MA30+ years
Amy Ladd

Amy Ladd, MD

Elsbach-Richards Professor of Surgery and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University

Orthopaedics

Redwood City, CA30+ years
Joseph Iannotti

Joseph Iannotti, MD

Chief of Research and Academic Officer; Lang Family Endowed Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Gerald Williams

Gerald Williams, MD

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jefferson Medical College; Director, Shoulder and Elbow Center of Rothman Institute

Orthopaedics

Bryn Mawr, PA30+ years
Augustus Mazzocca

Augustus Mazzocca, MD

Medical Director, Sports Medicine & Chief, Sports Medicine Service

Orthopaedics

Foxborough, MA30+ years
Brandon Earp

Brandon Earp, MD

Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA20+ years
Emilie Cheung

Emilie Cheung, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery; Chief, Shoulder and Elbow Service

Orthopaedics

Redwood City, CA20+ years
William Macaulay

William Macaulay, MD

Professor

Orthopaedics

New York, NY30+ years
Mark Schickendantz

Mark Schickendantz, MD

Orthopaedics

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Kenneth Egol

Kenneth Egol, M.D.

Professor

Orthopaedics

New York, NY30+ years
Lew Schon

Lew Schon, MD

Professor

Orthopaedics

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Daniel Oakes

Daniel Oakes, M.D.

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC; Director, USC Joint Replacement Program

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Robert Laprade

Robert Laprade, MD

Orthopaedics

Eagan, MN30+ years

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these orthopaedic surgeons accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these orthopaedic surgeons accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a orthopaedic surgeon that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Hand & Upper Extremity, Joint Replacement, and Shoulder & Elbow Surgery. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
How do I narrow this list to my city?
Use the city links below to drill into a specific market — coverage and wait times vary by region even within the same state.