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Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) What is degenerative disc disease? Degenerative disc disease is the natural wear-and-tear of spinal discs. Despite being a part of normal aging, this wear and tear can be painful. What are the symptoms? People typically experience chronic back or neck pain which may worsen when sitting, bending or lifting. How is […]
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Orthopaedic Surgical Associates is proud to have 9 Castle Connolly 2024 Top Doctors. These notable doctors are nominated by their peers and thoroughly validated by Castle Connolly’s research team to ensure that they deliver the highest quality patient care. The doctors selected have been determined to embody excellence in clinical care as well as interpersonal […]
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Boston Magazine recently announced the names of the physicians selected for the prestigious 2023 Top Doctors list, and Orthopaedic Surgical Associates is proud to have 8 doctors on the list. Boston Magazine partners with Castle Connolly, a leading healthcare research company to compile the list. These notable doctors are nominated by their peers and thoroughly […]
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How did you get interested in foot and ankle surgery? I developed an interest during my orthopedic residency. I naturally gravitated toward it because I had a close working relationship with an attending doctor who specialized in foot and ankle who served as a great mentor. What is your practice philosophy? My practice philosophy is […]
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How did you get interested in joint replacement? I first got exposed to joint replacement during my residency. I believe that most orthopedic surgeons gravitate towards a subspecialty that fits their personality. I consider myself a planner, so the field of joint replacement was a natural fit for me. What is your practice philosophy? My […]
How did you get interested in orthopedics and sports medicine? I was always involved in athletics in my younger years, but my true interest in orthopedics came later. I decided to become an orthopedist when I was volunteering at an orthopedic hospital as a high school student and really enjoyed my experience there. What is […]
How did you get interested in orthopedics? I played football and lacrosse in high school and injured my knee in 11th grade. I was treated by an orthopedic surgeon who was a former lacrosse player for Johns Hopkins. He mentored me and provided great life advice. At that moment orthopedic surgery and sports medicine was […]
How did you get interested in orthopedics? I became interested in orthopedics when I was young because my grandfather was a ski patroller and aided injured skiers on the mountain. I would ride around with him and see him giving first aid to people—including things like femur and tibia fractures, and other common orthopedic injuries. […]
How did you get interested in orthopedics? My interest in orthopedics began when I worked as an orderly and orthopedic technician during my summers while I was in college at Yale. During my orthopedic surgical rotation at the Massachusetts General Hospital during medical school at Harvard, I recognized my passion to improve patients’ lives by […]
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