Dr. Stuart Hershman is chief of the orthopaedic spine service at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Director of Adult Spinal Deformity and Complex Spinal Reconstruction. He is board-certified and specializes in complex cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine disorders. He has a particular interest in the treatment of spinal deformity and reconstruction, revision spine surgery, surgery of the osteoporotic spine and cervical myelopathy.
Dr. Hershman earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his MD from the Drexel University College of Medicine. He then completed his orthopaedic residency at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City. He continued his specialization in spine by completing the world-renowned fellowship in complex spine and spinal deformity surgery at Washington University in St. Louis. While there, he trained in all facets of spine surgery including adult and pediatric spinal deformity, degenerative conditions, tumor and trauma.
After practicing for four years in South Florida, Dr. Hershman was recruited to Mass General to help build the complex spine and spinal deformity program. Through his research and clinical practice, he has helped to advance the field and improve surgical outcomes in complicated and difficult to treat patients. Dr. Hershman is an active member of several international research organizations including the prestigious Cervical Spine Research Society, the Scoliosis Research Society, the North American Spine Society and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. He currently is involved in multiple ongoing research studies and serves as the principal investigator on multiple projects. Dr. Hershman has published more than 70 peer-reviewed papers, and his research has been presented both nationally and internationally.
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Orthopaedic Spine Service
55 Fruit St.
Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care
Suite 3A
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-724-8636
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Dr. Hershman participates in both clinical and basic science research. His primary interests are in post-surgical outcomes following cervical, lumbar, and thoracolumbar spinal deformity surgery. In addition, he has a particular interest in the surgical management of osteoporotic patients. He has investigated the results of numerous surgical techniques in an effort to minimize post-operative complications and post-operative pain following common and complex spinal procedures. Dr. Hershman’s research has been nominated for the prestigious Whitecloud Award and Hibbs Award by the Scoliosis Research Society.
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Dr. Hershman was very informative and explained in detail what my surgery will entail.
Dr. Hershman, the Doctor, that I saw was sincerely concerned with my problem. He explained everything that I needed to know and offered many suggestions as to get the needed help to resolve those issues. He was extremely knowledgeable and eased my concerns.
Dr. Hershman thoroughly explained the condition of my bones (osteoporosis) and possible surgery for scoliosis in a way that made clear both the advantages and the severity of the procedure.
[redacted] He appeared annoyed from the moment he walked into the room. He was rude and interrupted me often. He was not interested in what I had to say, rather, he only wanted answers to his closed ended questions. [redacted]
The appointment went well, Dr. Hershman was very pleasant. I felt like I was being listened to.
Dr. Hershman had clearly reviewed my record and responses to pre-survey re my symptoms. He ordered new X-rays which he showed and discussed with me which I very much appreciated. He offered a clear recommendation regarding treatment and his reasons for that recommendation. His examination was thorough and not what I had had before. He was warm and ... Read More
Dr. Hershman was extremely knowledgeable about my medical situation and explained what he was planning to do to help me through my medical problems.
Dr. Hershman was excellent in explaining what my condition was and where we can go from here and what surgeries he might suggest. And I thought he was extremely pleasant and very intelligent and very kind. So, that's it. He's great.
He clearly explained the specific spinal stenosis issues I am dealing with and how surgery will address them.
Sought many surgical opinions on my cervical spine issues. Dr. Hershman was far and away the most concerned about the long term implications of surgery, reviewing the current structure in detail, and providing me with the procedure that will correct my issues, while saving the motion in my spine. Cannot recommend him highly enough and have already ... Read More