At the Spine Center we treat a wide variety of spine-related conditions, including:

• Back and leg pain, both acute (sudden-onset) and chronic (long-term)
• Degenerative disorders of the upper and lower spine
• Disc herniations, a bulging or rupturing of a disc between the spine’s vertebrae
• Neck and arm pain, both acute and chronic
• Spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column

Learn more about the Spine Center

Spine Center, Orthopedic Surgery Service, Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Newton-Wellesley Hospital Ambulatory Care Center – Newton
159 Wells Avenue
Newton, MA 02459
Phone: 617-243-5777

The Kaplan Joint Center at Newton-Wellesley Hospital offers surgical and non-surgical treatments for patients with joint pain. Our joint reconstruction and replacement surgical procedures offer patients a better quality of life and relief from living in discomfort. We treat the following conditions:

• Degenerative joint disease
• Cartilage and labral injury
• Joint malalignment
• Ligament and tendon tears

Location and parking

Directions and parking 

Kaplan Joint Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Newton-Wellesley Hospital
2014 Washington Street
Green Building – Suite 361
Newton, MA 02462
Phone: 617-243-5155
Fax: 617-243-5090

Once you’ve arrived on the hospital campus, follow these steps to find the Kaplan Joint Center:

• Enter the hospital using the Surgical Center entrance.
• Follow the signs to Shipley Way.
• Take a left at the end of Shipley Way.
• The hallway to the Green Medical Office Building will be on the right.
• Take a few short steps into the Green Building. We are the first door on your left, Suite 361.

Hip Reconstruction (Hip Arthroplasty)

Hip reconstruction includes procedures such as total hip replacement, revision hip replacement, and minimally invasive hip arthroscopy. These surgeries aim to restore hip function, relieve pain, and improve mobility. Learn about hip reconstruction

Joint Reconstruction and Replacement

Our joint reconstruction and replacement services cover a variety of procedures, including shoulder fracture repair, osteotomy, minimally invasive arthroscopy, and partial or total joint replacement. Learn about joint reconstruction and replacement

Knee Reconstruction (Knee Arthroplasty)

Knee reconstruction encompasses partial or total knee replacement, revision knee replacement, minimally invasive knee arthroscopy, and knee osteotomy. These procedures are designed to repair or replace damaged knee joints, reduce pain, and improve movement. Learn about knee replacement

Weight Loss Surgery patients

We also work with the Center for Weight Loss Surgery to provide comprehensive care for patients whose joint pain is exacerbated by being overweight or obese. This multidisciplinary approach helps improve overall joint health and mobility.

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Our Orthopedic Surgery team at Newton-Wellesley Hospital has vast experience in caring for a wide range of conditions that affect the hand and related areas, including:

• Arthritis
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Chronic pain
• Dupuytren’s contracture, an abnormal thickening of the skin at the base of the fingers that causes the fingers to curl inward or sideways
• Fractures and sprains
• Ligament injuries
• Nerve compression
• Nerve injuries
• Sports-related injuries, such as tennis elbow or golf elbow
• Tendon injuries
• Wrist pain

During your first appointment with us, your hand surgeon will talk to you about your condition and symptoms and perform a thorough examination. You likely will need imaging tests to help us understand the problem. These tests may include CT scan, MRI scan or X-rays.

Our Orthopedic Surgery team at Newton-Wellesley Hospital provides outstanding care to patients who need help with conditions that affect the foot and ankle. These conditions include:

• Ankle fractures and sprains
• Arthritis
• Bunions
• Foot and toe fractures
• Foot conditions related to diabetes
• Hammer toe
• Heel fractures
• Plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the ligament that connects the heel to the toes
• Sports-related injuries, such as running injuries, stress fractures, turf toe, etc.
• Tendinitis, an inflammation of the tendons of the foot or ankle, such as Achilles tendinitis
• Tendon injuries

Our foot and ankle surgeons

• Daren Jonathan Lee Bergmann, DPM 
• Christopher DiGiovanni, MD
• Ronald B. Etskovitz, DPM
• Daniel Guss, MD, MBA
• Catherine J. Jacobs, DPM
• Jonathan D. Kaplan, DPM
• Raymond S. Murano III, DPM
• Joshua R. Ouelette, DPM 
• Lorena Bejarano Pineda, MD
• Zachary C. Sax, DPM
• Michael L. Sganga, DPM

The Sports Medicine team is available seven days a week. Our specialists offer state-of-the art outpatient surgical treatment using regional anesthesia for conditions of the shoulder, knee, and ankle. We work with athletes at all levels, including: high school, college, professional athletes and weekend/recreational athletes.

For patients who need physical therapy and rehabilitation after recreational and sports-related injuries, we work closely with the Department of Rehabilitation Services

Physical therapy and rehabilitation for sports injuries

• Aquatic therapy
• Open functional training space
• Weight and cardio training equipment

Concussion management

Our colleagues also offer rehabilitation options for patients who have experienced a concussion. Our specialized concussion management team includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy providers who will work to help you return to your normal function and activities.

Newton-Wellesley Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery Service, Newton-Wellesley Hospital
978 Worcester St
Wellesley, MA
Phone: (617) 683-1264

Our Team

• Timothy E. Foster, MD
• Jason E. Simon, MD
• Robert J. Nascimento, MD
• Andrew Rogers, MD, FRCSC
• Charles Nessralla, MD
• Ian Hutchinson, MD 
• Christina Kim, MD, CAQSM, FAAFP
• Douglas Comeau, DO, CAQSM, FAAFP, FAMSSM
• David J. Cormier, DO DPT, CAQSM, FAAPMR
• Kristofer N. Tupper, DO 

Our Orthopedic Walk-In clinic is located in Wellesley and staffed by orthopedic physician assistants and board-certified surgeons from Newton-Wellesley Sports Medicine. Our team can assist with any orthopedic or sports medicine issue.

• Acute and chronic pain to the hip, hand, wrist, elbow, knee, neck, back and shoulder
• Rotator cuff injury
• Joint instability
• Collar bone injury
• Bicep injury
• Tennis elbow
• Hamstring injury
• Meniscal tear
• Ankle sprains
• Arthritis and bursitis
• Acute hand or wrist injury
• X-ray

We are not able to treat the following conditions:

• Open fractures
• Dislocated major joints, such as knee, shoulder and hip
• Suspected septic joints or infections
• Chest pain
• Rib injuries
• Head trauma / Concussions

Monday – Friday: 8 – 8
Saturday and Sunday: 8 – 1

• We accept walk-ins
• Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day