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Dr. Carolyn Hettrich, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.0 (20)
Map Pin Small Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Carolyn Hettrich, MD

Dr. Carolyn Hettrich, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Boston, MA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 20 years of experience. They graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine and is affiliated with Samaritan Medical Center, Lewis County General Hospital and Carthage Area Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Hettrich an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Hettrich works at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Orthopaedic and Arthritis Center in Boston, MA with other offices in Jamaica Plain, MA, Westwood, MA and Foxboro, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Cervical Radiculopathy along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Hettrich's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Brigham and Women's Hospital, Orthopaedic and Arthritis Center
    60 Fenwood Rd # 2, Boston, MA 02115 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 732-5322
  2. 2
    Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Orthopaedic Center
    1153 Centre St Ste 5, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 732-5322
  3. 3
    Brigham and Women's Health Care Center, Westwood
    100 Brigham Way, Westwood, MA 02090 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 471-2200
  4. 4
    Brigham and Women's/Mass General Health Care Center at Foxborough
    20 Patriot Pl, Foxboro, MA 02035 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (866) 378-9164

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Samaritan Medical Center
  • Lewis County General Hospital
  • Carthage Area Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Cervical Radiculopathy
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Cervical Radiculopathy
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Radiculopathy
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Elbow Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Piriformis Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Biceps Tendon Repair
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Replacement Revision
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscus Surgery
Menisectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
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    About Dr. Carolyn Hettrich, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1578765475
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Washington School of Medicine
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Carolyn Hettrich, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hettrich is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Hettrich has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Hettrich has seen patients for Cervical Radiculopathy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hettrich on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    20 patients have reviewed Dr. Hettrich. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hettrich.

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