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Orthopaedic Surgeons Accepting First Health in Boston, MA

35 verified orthopaedic surgeons in Boston, Massachusetts accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Hand & Upper Extremity, Joint Replacement, and Orthopaedic Trauma. Common hospital affiliations include Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Newton-wellesley Hospital.

Philip Blazar

Philip Blazar, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA30+ years
Hand & Upper Extremity
Hany Bedair

Hany Bedair, MD

Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA20+ years
Joint Replacement
Brandon Earp

Brandon Earp, MD

Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA20+ years
Hand & Upper Extremity
Thuan Ly

Thuan Ly, MD

Chief, Orthopaedic Trauma Center; Hansjörg Wyss AO Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA20+ years
Orthopaedic Trauma
Bassem Elhassan

Bassem Elhassan, M.D.

Co-Chief, Shoulder Service; Program Director, Shoulder Surgery Fellowship

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA30+ years
Hand & Upper Extremity
Christopher Digiovanni

Christopher Digiovanni, M.D.

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School; Chief of Foot & Ankle Service, Massachusetts General Hospital

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA30+ years
Foot & Ankle Surgery
Neal Chen

Neal Chen, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA20+ years
Hand & Upper Extremity
Mitchel Harris

Mitchel Harris, MD

William H. and Johanna A. Harris Professor of Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA30+ years
Orthopaedic Trauma
John Kwon

John Kwon, MD

Chief, Mass General Brigham Foot & Ankle Service; Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA20+ years
Foot & Ankle Surgery
Daniel Guss

Daniel Guss, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA20+ years
Foot & Ankle Surgery
Charles Cassidy

Charles Cassidy, M.D.

Orthopaedist-in-Chief, Department of Orthopaedics; Henry H. Banks Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery and Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA30+ years
Hand & Upper Extremity
Elizabeth Matzkin

Elizabeth Matzkin, M.D.

Chief of Women’s Sports Medicine

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA20+ years
Sports Medicine
Peter Asnis

Peter Asnis, MD

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School; Director of Professional Sports, Mass General Brigham

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA20+ years
Adult Reconstruction & Arthroplasty
John Braun

John Braun, MD

Assistant in Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA30+ years
Spine Surgery
Richard Wilk

Richard Wilk, MD

Chief, Hip Preservation Service

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA30+ years
Sports Medicine
Thomas Holovacs

Thomas Holovacs, MD

Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA30+ years
Sports Medicine
Jonathan Lans

Jonathan Lans, MD PHD

Orthopaedic Surgery Resident

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA6 years
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Eric Smith

Eric Smith, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA30+ years
Joint Replacement
Courtney Dawson

Courtney Dawson, MD

Instructor in Orthopedic Surgery (Harvard Medical School); Assistant Professor (Boston University School of Medicine)

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA20+ years
Sports Medicine
Robert Nascimento

Robert Nascimento, M.D.

Chief of Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery, Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Orthopaedics

Boston, MA20+ years
Sports Medicine

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 Orthopaedic Trauma. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these orthopaedic surgeons accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.