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Whether or not you are a professional athlete, my appoach to patient care has been the same: provide the highest quality individualized patient care in an environment that is warm, caring, and efficient. Educate my patients and give them the tools they need to make an informed decision as to what options are available for diagnosis and treatment of their injury.
My staff and I will offer our patients the highest quality of patient care, utilizing the most advanced technology available to reduce your pain, heal your injury, and speed your recovery. Our main office is located in Worcester Medical Center, where services such as MRI, X-ray, Laboratory, and Physical Therapy are immediately available.

Our satellite office is located at the Webster Medical Center, conveniently located off Exit 3 - Cudworth Road on I-395, to provide Orthopedic Care to our Southern Worcester County Patients and Northern Connecticut Patients.

I am pleased to offer the most innovative and advanced physical therapy programs for the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.

Advanced arthroscopic techniques and minimally invasive surgery are utilized when possible in the surgical treatment of injuries. Surgery is performed both at Saint Vincent Hospital, as well as UMassMemorial Medical Center. Communication, courtesy and respect are the cornerstones of my practice.

Communication begins even before my patients enter the office. This website is designed to provide accurate information about our office, our staff, and common orthopedic problems.

With a focus on meeting the needs of each patient, my practice also employs a wide range of orthopaedic, allied health and administrative experts.

My highly trained Orthopedic Nurse Certified office nurse, Cheryl Lesniewski, RN, ONC, is ready to participate in providing you with the highest quality of care.

My office staff, and billing specialist are also available to answer your questions and schedule appointments.

All orthopaedic surgeons in our office are Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. All nurses in our office are Registered Nurses. When you visit our practice, you'll meet a team of professionals that includes doctors, nurses and administrative staff who are focused on you and your care.
My Community Activities

I have participated as a team physician in the Polyclinic at the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics, and treated athletes from over 10 countries. Injuries treated ranged from bumps, bruises, and sprains, to severe ligament injuries. My approach to patient care is that all patients, regardless of activity, skill level, or age, should have world class care.

I am actively involved in the Worcester District Medical Society and serve as a Delegate.

I have recently been appointed as Team Physician for the Worcester Tornadoes Professional Baseball team.

I have been a member of Wachusett Mountain Night League Ski Racing for the past 8 years.

I am actively involved in the University of Massachusetts Medical School Career Night for medical students considering a career in Orthopedic Surgery.


Specialist within Orthopaedic Surgery
Educational Background:
  • Medical State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY
    • M.D. - 1989
  • Internship New York University Medical Center, New York, NY
    • General Surgery - 1990
  • Residency New York University Medical Center, New York, NY
    • Orthopedic Surgery - 1990-1994
  • Fellowship University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT
    • Sports Medicine - 1994-1995

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