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Dr. Stephen L Simpson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.7 (36)
Map Pin Small Ayer, MA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Stephen L Simpson, MD

Dr. Stephen L Simpson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Ayer, MA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and is affiliated with Nashoba Valley Medical Center. Dr. Simpson, completed a residency at Dwight D Eisenhower Army Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Simpson an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Simpson works at Steward Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center Ayer in Ayer, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Bursitis, Elbow Bursitis and Knee Ligament Tears 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. Simpson's Office Locations

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    Steward Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center Ayer
    198 Groton Rd, Ayer, MA 01432 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (978) 862-0025

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  • Nashoba Valley Medical Center

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Bursitis
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Elbow Bursitis
Knee Ligament Tears
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Sprain
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Sprain
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sciatica
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Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Neuroplasty
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bunion
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Morton's Neuroma
Myelopathy
Myositis Ossificans
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Osteophyte
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
Ankle Arthroscopy
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Point Injection
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    3.7
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1154322964
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Dwight D Eisenhower Army Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Dwight D Eisenhower Army Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Simpson works at Steward Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center Ayer in Ayer, MA. View the full address on Dr. Simpson’s profile.

    Dr. Simpson has seen patients for Bursitis, Elbow Bursitis and Knee Ligament Tears, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Simpson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    36 patients have reviewed Dr. Simpson. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Simpson.

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