About Ryan Lohre, MD

Departments, Centers, & Programs:

Clinical Interests:

Treats:

Locations

Shoulder Service
55 Fruit St.
Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care
Suite 3G
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-724-7300

Medical Education

  • MD, University of British Columbia
  • Residency, British Columbia Children's Hospital
  • Residency, Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster, B.C.,Ca
  • Residency, St. Paul's Hospital
  • Residency, Vancouver General Hospital
  • Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital

American Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.


Research

Dr. Lohre has a special research interest in both the shoulder and scapula. He focuses his research on the surgical outcomes of open and arthroscopic procedures, developing new evaluations and treatment modalities and how to best teach the next generation of surgeons. Immersive virtual reality and its application to teaching, preoperative planning and patient experience are also areas of interest.

Publications

  • See a complete list of my publications.

    Select publications:

    • Swanson D, Fang CJ, Mahendraraj K, Lohre R, Veale M, Hart PA, Kirsch J, Jawa A. Are the best anatomic total shoulder arthroplasties better than the best reverse shoulder arthroplasties? JSES Seminars in Arthroplasty. 2022.
    • Lohre R, Elhassan B. Serratus Anterior Dysfunction Examination: Wall Push-up or Shoulder Flexion Resistance Test? JSES International. 2022.
    • Lohre R, Verhofe B, Hedequist D, Jacobson J, Goel DP. Current Applications and Future Use of Immersive Virtual Reality in Pediatric Orthopaedic Training. Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (JPOSNA). 2022.
    • Lohre R, Bois A, Athwal GS, Lapner P, Pollock J, Goel DP. Effectiveness of Immersive Virtual Reality for Orthopaedic Surgical Skills and Knowledge Acquisition: A Randomized Controlled Trial. JAMA Network Open. 2020, 3(12):e2031217.
    • Lohre R., Bois A., Athwal G.S., Goel D.P. CSES. Improved Complex Skill Acquisition by Immersive Virtual Reality: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2020, 102(6):e26.

Reviews: Comments and Ratings

4.8out of 5(143 Ratings, 46 Comments)

June 2025

I had the most amazingly good experience with Dr. Lohre and his entire team. As a matter of fact, with the whole hospital. I felt so cared for. This was a very scary time for me because I broke my shoulder and needed surgery quite quickly. Everyone was so understanding and so caring and so knowledgeable. I just can't say enough good things. Thank ... Read More


June 2025

Very personable, confident, so easy to talk to. Action plan was immediate. Changed everything for the better in a matter of days.


June 2025

My appointment went well. Dr explained my experiencing some pain. Possible need for injection if it persists. Very nice.


June 2025

Very professional, and intelligent and caring Doctor.


June 2025

He was amazing and knowledgeable!!! The 3rd Dr. I have been to. The only one to Diagnose me correctly Also he is very personable. Great Doctor.


June 2025

I'm happy with my experience.


June 2025

Dr Lohre was very capable and friendly to explain everything.He took his time with me (my first language isn't English )and I was very satisfied on the end. Thank you


June 2025

Dr Lohre was very professional. He answered all our questions and explained the procedure he was going to do. Made me feel comfortable and at ease


May 2025

We saw Dr. Lohre's fellow first. He was very professional. He took time with us. He listened to us. We saw Dr. Lohre after. He was very attentive to me and my needs and what my surgery was going to be. The clerical staff was great. They sent me down to x-ray. I got an x-ray right on time and I was up for my appointment. It was a wonderful ... Read More


May 2025

they explained what is needed well

View More
Ratings and Comments Powered by NRC Health