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

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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(301 Ratings, 133 Comments)

May 2025

excellent


May 2025

Fantastic - both efficient and thorough! And great bedside manner! I particularly liked that he used the voice recorder (text to speech) at the end of the appointment and I was able to hear him do it in front of me.


May 2025

Dr O'Donnell is an excellent surgeon and is very personable and easy to communicate with. I had a very positive outcome of my surgery which has enabled me to resume my previous activities. I would highly recommend Dr O'Donnell.


May 2025

In my experience Dr. O'Donnell is the best doctor in his field bar none. I am truly grateful having met and experienced his care. Thank you! Dr. O'Donnell.


May 2025

He is the best!!!!! Very knowledgeable, intelligent, awesome bedside manner, listens to your questions and concerns. Just a phenomenal Dr.


May 2025

Dr O'Donnell is fantastic in all regards


May 2025

carefully and thoroughly explained all the risks, benefits and options


May 2025

He was very engaging, Dr. O'Donnell, and he knew my history, and it was just amazing. I really, really enjoyed it.


May 2025

Very competent and professional


May 2025

Dr. O'Donnell and his staff are easy to talk to about my surgery. Always willing to explain questions in an informative manner.

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