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: 617-724-7300
Medical Education
MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine
Residency, Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency 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 Orthopedic Surgery
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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.
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A New Vision for HCORP
Christopher Bono, MD, director of the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, is ready to train the next generation of orthopedic surgeons.
#1 Research Hospital in America
Mass General is the #1 hospital in New England based on U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for 2022-2023.
Research on Efficacy of Outpatient Shoulder Surgery
J.P. Warner, MD, finds support for outpatient shoulder arthroplasty as an effective, safe and cost-reducing intervention.
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.