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Dr. William Tomford, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.1 (13)
Map Pin Small Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
53 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. William Tomford, MD

Dr. William Tomford, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Boston, MA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 53 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Vanderbilt University and is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Tomford an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Tomford works at Practice in Boston, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Tomford's Office Locations

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    Massachusetts General Hospital
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 726-8532

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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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.
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Limb Pain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Steroid Injection
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Genu Varum
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Morton's Neuroma
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
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    4.1
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    About Dr. William Tomford, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 53 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1285617704
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Vanderbilt University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Tomford. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Tomford.

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