Our mission is to provide state of the art patient care based on evidence, measurement of outcomes and transparency, with the primary focus being what is in the best interest of the patient.
Jon J.P. Warner, MD is Co-Chief of the Mass General Shoulder Service. He came to Boston in April of 1998 from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he served as Chief of the Shoulder Service for eight years. He is also Co-Chair for Quality and Safety and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School and the Founder and Past President of the New England Shoulder and Elbow Society. He served as President of the American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES) in 2012. He has authored over 300 peer review publications, more than 200 book chapters and 5 textbooks in shoulder surgery. His clinical and basic research has been recognized by more than 30 regional, national and international awards.
He is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of numerous specialty societies including the Orthopaedic Research Society, the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.
He is also a graduate of Harvard Business School.
Dr. Warner's clinical interests include all aspects of problems related to the shoulder, but with a special interest in management of complex problems and failed treatments.
Shoulder Service at Mass General Waltham 52 Second Ave. 3rd Floor, Suite 3300 Waltham, MA02451 Phone: 617-724-7307
Mass General Orthopaedics 55 Fruit St. Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care Boston, MA02114 Phone: 617-726-2784
Medical Education
MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine
Residency, Harvard / MGB Combined Training Program*
Residency, Strong Memorial, Univ. of Rochester
Fellowship, Boston Children's Hospital
Fellowship, Cornell - Hospital For Special Surgery
American Board Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Accepted Insurance Plans
Aetna
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
Cigna
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Coventry
Fallon Health
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Maine Community Health Options
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
MassHealth
Medicaid CT
Medicaid ME
Medicaid NH
Medicaid NY
Medicaid RI
Medicaid VT
Medicare
Medicare ACO
Multiplan
Railroad Medicare
Senior Whole Health
TriCare
Tufts Health Plan
United Health Care
Wellpoint
WellSense
WellSense NH
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
Research
Outcomes Research: The focus of our research is to analyze all outcomes in order to improve care. Our prospective registry allows us to measure patient-reported outcomes including the process of recovery, the amount of pain and improved function, and the durability of the recovery. Together with other analysis of groups of patients our focus is to improve the value of the care delivered to all patients with shoulder problems.
Publications
Select publications:
Woodmass JM, Wagner ER, Borque KA, Chang MJ, Welp KM, Warner JJP: Superior Capsular Reconstruction using derman allograft: Early outcomes and survival. J Shoulder Elbow Surgery. 2019, June;28(6S):S100-109.
Wagner ER, Chang MJ, Welp KM, Solberg MJ, Hunt TJ, Woodmass JM, Higgins LD, Warner JJP: The impact of reverse prosthesis on revision shoulder arthroplasty: analysis of a high-volume shoulder practice. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2019 Feb;28(2):e49-e56.
Menendez ME, Lawler SM, Shaker J, Bassoff NW, Warner JJP, Jawa A: Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing to identify Patients Incurring High Inpatient Cost for Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. J Bone Joint Surg AM. 2018 Dec 5;100(23):2050-2056.
Woodmass JM, Welp KM, Chang MJ, Borque KA, Wagner ER, Warner JJP: A reduction in the rate of nerve injury after Latarjet: a before-after study of neuromonitoring. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2018 Dec;27(12):2153-2158.
Wagner ER, Woodmass JM, Welp KM, Chang MJ, Elhassan BT, Higgins LD, Warner, JJP: Novel Arthroscopic Tendon Transfers for Postero-superior Rotator Cuff Tears: Latissimus Dorsi and Lower Trapezius Transfers. JBJS Essent Surg Tech 2018 Apr 25;8(2):e12.
Woodmass JM, Wagner ER, Chang MJ, Welp KM, Elhassan BT, Higgins LD, Warner JJP: Arthroscopic treatment of Massive Postero-superior Rotator Cuff Tears ;A Critical Analysis Review. JBJS Rev. 2018 Sep;6(9):e3.
Reviews: Comments and Ratings
4.8out of 5(254 Ratings, 94 Comments)
May 2025
The best experience in a doctors office I have ever experienced. Seamless from start to finish.
May 2025
Dr. Warner is amazing, first of all, and he explained everything to me before my surgery and post-surgery, and my post-op visits have been very positive and very encouraging. His nurse practitioner, [redacted], is also great. They have taken such good care of me, and they are attentive, and any question I've asked has been answered in the most, I ... Read More
Dr. Warner is amazing, first of all, and he explained everything to me before my surgery and post-surgery, and my post-op visits have been very positive and very encouraging. His nurse practitioner, [redacted], is also great. They have taken such good care of me, and they are attentive, and any question I've asked has been answered in the most, I guess, professional way. They also have such a kind manner towards me, and have made me feel comfortable at every visit.
May 2025
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May 2025
Dr. Warner has been one of the best physicians I have ever received care from. He is knowledgeable and not quick to jump to conclusions regarding your care. I would highly recommend him.
May 2025
I think he's great. He certainly knows what he's talking about. I had a high opinion of him before I came in. He seemed a bit rushed. He didn't seem really interested in questions, although frankly, he may not have all the information because he couldn't get the MRI. So maybe premature in the assessment, but overall, certainly excited about ... Read More
I think he's great. He certainly knows what he's talking about. I had a high opinion of him before I came in. He seemed a bit rushed. He didn't seem really interested in questions, although frankly, he may not have all the information because he couldn't get the MRI. So maybe premature in the assessment, but overall, certainly excited about continuing to work with him.
May 2025
Dr. Warner seems very knowledgeable about innovations and changes in surgeries and options, was considerate of my age and exercise levels, and made thoughtful recommendations.
May 2025
Dr Warner is awesome.
May 2025
Dr Warner was great and his assistant [redacted] was incredible made me feel at ease was kind to both myself and my wife it was probably the best experience I've ever had at a Doctors appointment
May 2025
Everything with this provider was fine. He is an excellent doctor and I look forward to my surgery because of him. Dr. Warner, bye-bye.
Please join us in congratulating the 13 Mass General orthopaedic surgeons named Top Doctors by Boston magazine for 2022. This impressive achievement is a testament to the commitment of our clinical team to providing safe, high-quality care while ensuring an exceptional patient experience.
Three-dimensional planning software may improve outcomes for shoulder arthroplasty. The technology allows surgeons to install the prosthetic joint with greater foresight and precision.
Please join us in congratulating the 13 Mass General orthopaedic surgeons named Top Doctors by Boston magazine for 2022. This impressive achievement is a testament to the commitment of our clinical team to providing safe, high-quality care while ensuring an exceptional patient experience.
Three-dimensional planning software may improve outcomes for shoulder arthroplasty. The technology allows surgeons to install the prosthetic joint with greater foresight and precision.
Please join us in congratulating the 13 Mass General orthopaedic surgeons named Top Doctors by Boston magazine for 2022. This impressive achievement is a testament to the commitment of our clinical team to providing safe, high-quality care while ensuring an exceptional patient experience.
Three-dimensional planning software may improve outcomes for shoulder arthroplasty. The technology allows surgeons to install the prosthetic joint with greater foresight and precision.
The best experience in a doctors office I have ever experienced. Seamless from start to finish.
Dr. Warner is amazing, first of all, and he explained everything to me before my surgery and post-surgery, and my post-op visits have been very positive and very encouraging. His nurse practitioner, [redacted], is also great. They have taken such good care of me, and they are attentive, and any question I've asked has been answered in the most, I ... Read More
Thorough. PA helpful
Dr. Warner has been one of the best physicians I have ever received care from. He is knowledgeable and not quick to jump to conclusions regarding your care. I would highly recommend him.
I think he's great. He certainly knows what he's talking about. I had a high opinion of him before I came in. He seemed a bit rushed. He didn't seem really interested in questions, although frankly, he may not have all the information because he couldn't get the MRI. So maybe premature in the assessment, but overall, certainly excited about ... Read More
Dr. Warner seems very knowledgeable about innovations and changes in surgeries and options, was considerate of my age and exercise levels, and made thoughtful recommendations.
Dr Warner is awesome.
Dr Warner was great and his assistant [redacted] was incredible made me feel at ease was kind to both myself and my wife it was probably the best experience I've ever had at a Doctors appointment
Everything with this provider was fine. He is an excellent doctor and I look forward to my surgery because of him. Dr. Warner, bye-bye.
He's a great orthopedic!