Dr. Evan O’Donnell is a Sports Medicine and Shoulder Orthopedic Surgeon. He is also a clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. O’Donnell specializes in shoulder surgery and sports medicine, including arthroscopic and reconstructive surgeries of the shoulder. As a former college athlete and volunteer firefighter, he has extensive experience treating athletes at all ages and levels (including high school, collegiate, and professional), as well as occupational athletes in the emergency services.
Dr. O’Donnell completed his orthopedic residency training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He completed his fellowship training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School where he was an assistant team physician for the New England Patriots, Boston Bruins, and New England Revolution.
Additionally, Dr. O’Donnell was named the first Richard Frisbie Fellow and worked closely with Harvard University’s student athletes, covering Harvard’s Football, Men’s & Women’s Ice Hockey, Men’s Lacrosse, Rugby, and Wrestling teams.
Dr. O’Donnell earned his AB from Harvard College where he was co-captain of the Varsity Men’s Lacrosse Team and was awarded the Thomas T. Hoopes Prize for outstanding undergraduate research. He earned his MD from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Society and was awarded the New York Orthopaedic Hospital Award for his academic orthopedic pursuits.
Academically, Dr. O’Donnell has authored numerous peer-reviewed research papers and book chapters and has presented nationally and internationally on the topics of shoulder surgery. He serves as a reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine and is a former reviewer of the Hospital for Special Surgery Journal.
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Sports Medicine Service
Charles River Plaza
175 Cambridge St., 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-643-6351
Sports Medicine at Mass General Waltham
52 Second Ave.
3rd Floor, Suite 3300
Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: 617-643-6351
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American Board Certifications
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Dr. O’Donnell’s academic interests are of shoulder preservation, biological optimization, and reparative and reconstructive surgeries. He has published on the medical comorbidities that affect rotator cuff repair, the timing of rotator cuff repair, the outcomes of total shoulder replacements, and shoulder associated health care cost analyses.
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Thorough. Thoughtful. Demonstrated an expert knowledge of condition and treatment options / alternatives. Compassionate.
It was fine , appointment was great .
Excellent and professional. Answered all my questions and had helpful advice. It pays to go to the best possible provider when serious issues are present
I was referred to Dr Evan for a 2nd look and so gracious we able to meet , we have surgery planned next month
Yes, I think that the doctor was awesome. He's excellent. He's very, very knowledgeable. He did a great job on me. Thank you so much.
My shoulder was complicated and required expert understanding and skill to correct it. Dr. O'Donnell and his team's expertise fixed the shoulder so that I am now pain free and have full range of motion. Dr. O'Donnell was fully focused on my and my surgery and recovery. I felt at ease, and confident before and after the surgery. [redacted], Dr. ... Read More
Dr. O'donnell is an amazing physician and surgeon. I have seen many doctors over the course of my lifetime and by far he is the best. His willingness to listen, his patient concern, and provide answers to his patient, which are easy to comprehend are outstanding !!!!
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Dr. O'donnell was very, you know, it was wonderful being with him. He made me feel like I was being listened to. He was extremely knowledgeable, extremely helpful, and I enjoyed meeting him. I had lots of surgeons, great surgeons, but he really, I can't say enough about him. He's wonderful. He hasn't operated on me yet, but if I need an operation, ... Read More
Dr O'Donnell is very skilled and personable orthopedist. He has operated on both shoulders with significant injuries during the past 18 months. I have almost full recovery in range of motion and strength in both. I am extremely pleased with my results.