Boston Magazine Top Doctor

Go Where the Pros Go

Boston's Best for Sports Knee, Ankle, and Foot Surgery
MGH & Harvard Affliated
george theodore, md

Over 20

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

7,000 +

SURGERIES PERFORMED

1,000 +

PRO & ELITE ATHLETES TREATED

6

PRO TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sports Medicine Doctor in Boston

A Cut Above the Rest

Nationally renowned by athletes in the management and treatment of sports injuries, Dr. Theodore is the Orthopedic Foot & Ankle consultant to the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, New England Revolution, Boston Bruins, Boston Ballet, and Harvard University Athletics.

The Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon for
Patriots
Bruins
Red Sox
Revolution
Harvard
Boston Ballet

My Specialties

Setting the standard in

Orthopedic Surgery

US News
US News & World Report Top Doctor | 2012
America's Most Honored Doctors
America's Most Honored Doctors | 2016-2021
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly, Regional Top Doctor | 2013-2021
Boston Magazine
Boston Magazine Top Doctor | 2011-2021
Patients' Choice Award
Patients' Choice Award | 2008-2019
Tom Brady
What Others Are SAying

Patient Testimonials

Average Star Rating
5/5
"Dr. Theodore is definitely one of the best orthopedic surgeons out there. If you are in the Boston area, go the extra mile to book an appointment. I had ACL reconstruction surgery done earlier this month and am absolutely 1000% satisfied with my procedure. I believe Dr. Theodore goes the extra mile to listen and dedicates all his efforts to each patient. The day of surgery, Dr. Theodore came to speak with me at 6AM - I was told by the anesthesiologist most doctors do not show that early to prep."
Cambridge, MA
Pro Surgeon for Pro Athletes

Dr. Theodore in the News

Dr. Theodore Discusses Achilles Injuries in Relation to Basketball Stars

The CT Insider reached out to Dr. Theodore for his expert advice on Achilles injuries as two high-level New England basketball players – the Connecticut Sun’s Brionna Jones and UConn’s Jana El Alfy – recently suffered Achilles injuries. You can read the full article here. Some quotes/key takeaways from Dr. Theodore’s interview: On what the

Achilles Tendon Surgery for Maciel

Dr. George Theodore performed successful Achilles tendon surgery on New England Revolution midfielder Maciel following the 2022 MLS season. The procedure was performed at Massachusetts General Hospital to repair Maciel’s left Achilles tendon. Maciel’s rehabilitation is expected to take approximately 8-12 months.

Examining Josh Beckett’s Ankle

After pitcher Josh Beckett injured his right ankle in the middle of the 2011 MLB season, the Boston Red Sox sought out foot and ankle specialist George Theodore, MD for an ankle examination. Following the examination, Dr. Theodore determined Beckett had suffered a sprain in his right ankle. This was not Dr. Theodore’s first time