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Spondylolisthesis What is spondylolisthesis? Spondylolisthesis occurs when one vertebra slips forward on the one below it, most often in the lower back. It can be degenerative (age-related), related to a small stress fracture (isthmic), or less commonly from injury. What are the symptoms? Lower back pain and leg pain (sciatica) are common. Some people notice […]
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Sports Medicine North, Massachusetts’ #1 Orthopedic Practice, is proud to announce that 16 of our physicians have been recognized on this year’s Castle Connolly 2025 Top Doctors and Rising Stars list. These notable doctors are nominated by their peers and thoroughly validated by Castle Connolly’s research team to ensure that they deliver the highest quality […]
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How did you get interested in medicine (in general) and then in spine surgery as a specialty? Curious if there were other medical or orthopedic specialties you considered? Inspired by my father, a dedicated primary care physician who served in a rural area with limited resources, I developed an early appreciation for the value of […]
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How did you get interested in pain medicine? One in four adults suffers from chronic pain. What could be more rewarding and satisfying than helping these patients who are suffering and supporting them in their perseverance and hope? What inspired you to join Sports Medicine North? Our values are perfectly aligned. Patient care and professional […]
How did you get interested in orthopedics? I developed a passion for orthopedics in medical school after seeing the profound and immediate impact that joint replacement can have on a patient’s quality of life. I saw patients previously debilitated by hip and knee arthritis able to return to the activities they love after surgery. The […]
How did you become interested in foot and ankle surgery? I love the variety in this field. I get to treat all sorts of different afflictions, from sports injuries and fractures to deformities all in any given day. The foot and ankle anatomy is complex and challenging but fulfilling to understand and treat. This specialty […]
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How did you become interested in orthopedics? My interest in orthopedics stems from my roots as a lifelong athlete and college varsity swimmer — I have always had an interest in the strength and conditioning required to keep the body performing at a high level. After starting my career in management consulting at Bain & […]
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How did you become interested in sports medicine and shoulder surgery? I’ve always loved sports. I played football, hockey, baseball, and later rugby in college. During medical school, I spent time with Dr. Bill Levine and Dr. Chris Ahmad who take care of the NY Yankees. I saw a patient with shoulder arthritis who couldn’t […]
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