Dr. Lars Richardson specializes in athletic and traumatic injuries of the knee and shoulder. He has extensive experience in the care of athletes ranging from professionals to weekend warriors.
Dr. Richardson played lacrosse at Harvard, graduating cum laude in History and Literature. He earned an MD from Columbia Medical School where he was captain and president of the Rugby Football Club. He completed the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, where he served as Chief Resident at Mass General, running the West Trauma Service. Following his residency, Dr. Richardson completed a six-month foot and ankle fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital and a year-long fellowship at Mass General in Sports Medicine.
Before coming to Mass General in 2014, Dr. Richardson held a position as Clinical Instructor in Orthopaedics at BIDMC for 12 years. He has been working with the sports teams at Harvard since 2000. With his partner, he provides orthopaedic care for 42 varsity teams and two Rugby clubs. He has also provided orthopaedic care for the Boston Bruins since 2003. He works with multiple local colleges, always trying to get athletes safely and swiftly back to competition.
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Sports Medicine Service
Charles River Plaza
175 Cambridge St., 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-6155
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American Board Certifications
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Dr. Richardson currently serves as the local principle investigator for a project on the epidemiology of concussions in Ivy League sports.
Current interests include injuries due to overtraining and non surgical treatment of Achilles ruptures.
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Dr. Richardson was incredibly thorough explaining my MRI results and my injury. He explained the logistics of my surgery and recovery while allowing me to process the information and respond appropriately. I felt comfortable and have the upmost respect and trust in his orthopedics practice.
Dr Richardson was polite and walked me through what to expect from my surgery. I was happy with the phone call.
Had a great experience - thought the orthopedic see was the highest quality. Relaxed amiable approach worked well with me because I ask questions
Dr. Richardson was wonderful. They were on time. He analyzed my x-rays and was very accurate in both my initial appointment as well as after my MRI explaining what was wrong with my left knee, period. I would definitely go to him and highly recommend him to anybody that needed any kind of knee surgery.
Dr. Richardson receives 10 stars!
Very knowledgeable as well as professional.
Lars Richardson's team was great, starting with [redacted] in the Cambridge Street office. They got me in quickly, got all my paperwork done, and were just phenomenal. And then the nurses that helped me today in the hospital, [redacted] and [redacted], were also outstanding. I didn't get to meet - I met the anesthesiology team. They were great. I ... Read More
The X-ray tech , staff and Dr were very professional . The doctor relieved me of my fears about my Injury . I' walked out feeling empowered again because I was given information that explained what had happened . Thank you .
I have been so impressed with Dr richardson.
Dr. Richardson is the best, he is kind and knowledgeable, respectful and professional, I would highly recommend him to any person I know friends and family. Thank you very much.