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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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
Dr. Hershman was terrific. I appreciate that he was a real straight shooter and far more interested in how I was feeling than what my X-rays showed. He was concise and to the point and I left with specific instructions about remedies for my back pain. All in all, I am very satisfied with my visit.
I have bounced around with orthopedic specialists for my back. He was the most thorough and explained his conclusions and recommendations in a way that gave me a better understanding of my situation. Importantly, he gave me confidence to move on with my life and not be limited by this condition. I also know that if my situation should become more ... Read More
Very good Very knowledgeable Would recommend the hospital to anyone!!!
This was my second time seeing Dr. Hershman and, because it was a follow up at my request after the initial consultation in January, the doctor could have easily dismissed the visit altogether or have shortened it at any time. Instead, Dr. Hershman listened intently to our questions and concerns and patiently explained everything again. We came ... Read More
Very impressive knowledge of my type of injury and what to do about it. Put me at ease when I asked questions.
I am excited and very impressed with how knowledgeable Dr. Hershman is. Looking forward to my surgery. Thank you.
I was really impressed with Dr. Hershman. The whole office experience was very positive and everything was perfectly on time, which was also really awesome. Thank you.
Was a second opinion and I found Dr. Hershman to be so much better than my original doc. He listened to me and clearly explained my orthopedic issue and its causes. He was extremely knowledgeable in answering my many questions. What more could I ask for!