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There are 600 Orthopedic Surgeons in Somerville, MA and 53% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Some of the most common clinical focuses include Knee & Lower Limb Surgery, Hip & Pelvic Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. Popular hospitals in the area include Brigham And Women's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton - Wellesley Hospital.
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  • Female (121)
  • Male (479)

Distance

Distance
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Availability
  • Today (45)
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  • Accepts new patients (364)
  • Telehealth (193)

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Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (109)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (318)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (401)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (420)
  • 1 Star And Higher (430)

Clinical Focus

Clinical Focus
  • Knee & Lower Limb Surgery (98)
  • Hip & Pelvic Surgery (91)
  • Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery (82)
  • Hand & Wrist Surgery (34)
  • Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures (23)
  • Ankle & Foot Surgery (19)
  • Skeletal System Neoplasms (10)
  • Elbow Surgery (5)

Affiliated Facility

Affiliated Facility
  • Brigham And Women's Hospital (103)
  • Massachusetts General Hospital (102)
  • Newton - Wellesley Hospital (69)
  • Winchester Hospital (40)
  • New England Baptist Hospital (36)
  • Boston Children's Hospital (36)
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (33)
  • MelroseWakefield Hospital (33)
  • Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital (33)
  • Tufts Medical Center (32)
  • Lahey Hospital and Medical Center (31)
  • Beverly Hospital (29)
  • Emerson Hospital (24)
  • Milford Regional Medical Center (24)
  • Salem Hospital (21)
  • St. Elizabeth's Medical Center (21)
  • Mount Auburn Hospital (20)
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham (19)
  • Cape Cod Hospital (18)
  • Lawrence General Hospital (18)
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth (18)
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton (17)
  • CHA Cambridge Hospital (16)
  • Boston Medical Center (15)
  • Charlton Memorial Hospital (15)
  • Framingham Union Hospital (11)
  • Cooley Dickinson Hospital (11)
  • Good Samaritan Medical Center (10)
  • Carney Hospital (10)
  • Falmouth Hospital (9)
  • Jupiter Medical Center (8)
  • South Shore Hospital (8)
  • Anna Jaques Hospital (8)
  • Portsmouth Regional Hospital (7)
  • Martha's Vineyard Hospital (7)
  • Morton Hospital (6)
  • Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital (6)
  • Norwood Hospital (6)
  • Heywood Hospital (5)
  • Saint Vincent Hospital (5)
  • Umass Memorial Healh Harrington Hospital (5)
  • Exeter Hospital (5)
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  • Sturdy Memorial Hospital (4)
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Dr. John Siliski, MD

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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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Orthopedist Frequently Asked Questions

What is an orthopedist?

An orthopedic surgeon, or orthopedist, is a physician that diagnoses and treats injuries of the musculoskeletal system. They use both nonsurgical and surgical treatments to manage disorders related to bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Orthopedic surgeons treat a wide variety of conditions, including:

What procedures do orthopedic surgeons perform?

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Orthopedic surgeons often perform the following tests and procedures in their office:

What conditions do orthopedic surgeons treat?

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Orthopedic surgeons treat a number of conditions related to bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints. The following are examples of some of the more common conditions they can diagnose and treat:

What should I ask an orthopedic surgeon?

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Some questions that you may want to ask an orthopedic surgeon during your appointment include:

  • Will I need physical therapy?
  • Are there other nonsurgical treatment options available for my condition?
  • Am I a candidate for surgery? Why or why not?
  • If I do need surgery, how long will recovery take?
  • Will my condition continue to get worse? Are there things I can do to slow the progression?
  • Are there any exercises or activities that I can do, or ones I should avoid?