About Evan O'Donnell, MD

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Locations

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

Medical Education

  • MD, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
  • Residency, Hospital for Special Surgery
  • Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital

American Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

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


Research

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.

Publications

  • Selected Publications:

    • O'Donnell EA, Fu MC, White AE, et al. The Effect of Patient Characteristics and Comorbidities on the Rate of Revision Rotator Cuff Repair. Arthroscopy. 2020;36(9):2380-2388. doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2020.05.022.
    • Figgie MP, Kahn B, O'Donnell EA. Shoulder and Elbow Surgery in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Open Orthop J. 2020;14:82-87. doi:10.2174/1874325002014010082
    • Anakwenze OA, O’Donnell EA, Jobin CM, Levine WN, Ahmad CS. Medical Complications and Outcomes after Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Nationwide Analysis. Am J Orthop. 2019. Oct;47(10). Doi: 10.12788/ajo.2019.0086
    • Nwachukwu BU, O’Donnell EA, McLawhorn AS, Cross MB. Episode of Care Payments in Total Joint Arthroplasty and Cost Minimization Strategies. HSS J. 2016 Feb;12(1):91-3. doi: 10.1007/s11420-015-9460-x. Epub 2015 Sep 2.PMID: 26855635
    • Anakwenze OA, Kwon D, O'Donnell E, Levine WN, Ahmad CS. Surgical treatment of posterolateral rotatory instability of the elbow. Arthroscopy. 2014 Jul;30(7):866-71. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2014.02.029. Epub 2014 Apr 14. PMID: 24731385.

Reviews: Comments and Ratings

4.9out of 5(281 Ratings, 143 Comments)

April 2025

Dr. O'Donnell was great. He explained everything prior to my arm and shoulder surgery. During the 15 months since surgery he still took time to explain and answer all of my concerns and questions.


April 2025

I was hesitant to see another ortho as I had Dr [redacted] and didn't think anyone would ever be better. Dr O'donnell far exceeded my expectations. He was as friendly, easy going, humble and brilliant as Dr [redacted]


April 2025

Dr. O'Donnell is FANTASTIC!!!! THE BEST EVER!


March 2025

Dr. O'Donnell is a phenomenal human being. I am absolutely pleased that I got to be one of his patients.


March 2025

Dr. O'donnell is an excellent doctor. I wouldn't go to anyone else. His assistant, [redacted], is right on top of everything. They work well together and I'm very happy with them. Thank you.


March 2025

Very personable and easy to talk to. Not rushed


March 2025

Dr O'Donnell was very friendly and welcoming for our first appointment. He did a great job asking me about my condition and explaining options and approaches for treatment.


March 2025

Dr O'Donnell always takes time to listen to concerns and updates. He provides his opinions based on experience and your individual needs so you always feel treated with respect and thoughtfully. Dr O'Donnell always cheerful and seems to really care about his patients and his organization.


March 2025

Dr. O'Donnell is a fantastic doctor. I would/have recommend/ed him to family and friends. He is very polite and listens to all my concerns. He goes above and beyond to help his patients.


March 2025

Yes, I thought the provider was excellent and I appreciated the experience of talking to the doctor as well as to the medical assistant whom I saw initially. And thank you very much.

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