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Adam S Tenforde

Adam S Tenforde, MD

Sports MedicinePhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Spaulding Rehabilitation Sports Rehabilitation Program

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Stanford University Medical Center, PM&R - Sports Medicine, 2015
  • Residency: Stanford University Medical Center, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2014
  • Internship: Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2011
  • Medical Education: Stanford University School of Medicine, Medicine, 2010

Board Certifications

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2015
  • Sports Medicine: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2015

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

92 ratings, 44 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    I was very comfortable when nurse came in and asking me the correct question about my ankle and she ask to look and examine my ankle before the Doctor came in and she did her own testing and very knowledgeable of what she was doing made me feel more than comfortable because she saw how swollen my ankle was and was concerned and I'm sure to the Doctor.

  • Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Dr Tenforde is a unicorn. Complex and confusing cases required time and effort to make sure the best plan of care is chosen. He truly cares and makes decisions based on his invaluable experience and dedication to his practice.

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Thorough, caring, professional. An outstanding doctor who actually tries very hard to help his patients. He goes above and beyond. It is, unfortunately, hard to find many doctors like this today. Thank you Dr Tenforde for your work!

  • Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Dr. Tenforde is a very skilled HCP and had helped me recover now from two bone stress injuries. His support and care has helped me to focus on not only my orthopedic health but also my functional strength and nutrition.

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Dr. Tenforde has been incredibly helpful in building a treatment plan to get me running again. It took approximately six months to get my initial appointment with Dr. Tenforde, but the wait was completely worth it. I cannot recommend him strongly enough.

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Very patient, knowledgeable, and helpful. Grateful for the care and insight I received.

  • Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    The experience was exceptional. It was very thorough. I was greatly impressed with the detailed questions asked, the time spent with me, listening to my answers, and then also providing follow-up suggestions and next steps.

  • Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Adam Tenforde is an athlete who understands why remaining active and following one's passions is important and he works with his patients to find solutions to their health issues.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Great team approach of junior physician gathering preliminary information with a scribe, followed by a meeting with the team and senior physician Dr. Tenforte. Everyone was engaged and enthusiastic... And very informative. Fabulous communication better team, and recommendations for subsequent care.

  • Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Dr. Tenforde is the best provider I have ever worked with. He listens to you attentively, he asks thoughtful questions, he doesn't dismiss any of your concerns, and he is more than happy to provide referrals or do an appropriate workup as needed. I totally understand why he has such a long waitlist.

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    I appreciated having the opportunity to discuss things with both the doctor and a fellow.

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Dr Tenforde is unique in his field. He is clearly researching solutions for problems his patients face. He is a treasure.

  • Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Dr. Tenforde is a true gem. He still practices the art of the physical exam, which is something rare in today's medicine. He always listens and is so kind. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    I just wanted to say that Dr. Tenforde was absolutely exceptional. He was knowledgeable, understood what the situation was for me going into the appointment, explained to me all of my options, was extremely supportive, and I left feeling as though I was in the care of not only an outstanding medical resource, but also someone who legitimately cared about me and my recovery. I am enormously grateful to the doctor, to Dr. Tenforde and his staff who have, you know, who are just, just absolutely terrific. I can't say enough wonderful things about them.

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Incredibly knowledgeable and generous with his time

  • Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Dr. Tenforde is a wonderful, cautious, caring person. He is very pleasant and interested in relating to you and listening to all have to say about your health and plan for treatment.

  • Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Dr. Tenforde spent more than an hour with me, carefully listening to the lengthy history of my issue, reviewing in detail my most recent MRI and explaining what he saw and its impact on me. Next, he described a variety of treatment options, how they work, and the odds of a successful outcome. I can't remember any other health care provider being so helpful. He provided a recommendation to another specialist at the end of the appointment and committed to see me again in the future.

  • Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    I cannot recommend Dr Tenforde highly enough, and suspect everyone who sees him feels the same way. He is compassionate, full of knowledge, highly organized in his thoughts and plans. I have absolute faith in his recommendations (and in him).

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Dr. Tenforde is the most outstanding physician I have been to is the last five years. He is extremely knowledgeable, informed and committed to "making you better". This is so unusual these days.

  • Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    This provider is knowledgeable and amicable. He explains things to the patient in a comprehensible way.

  • Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Excellent doctor - extremely knowledgeable, attentive and to the point.

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Dedicated to helping me recover

  • Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    All staff but especially [redacted], are incredibly dedicated and helpful in every way. [redacted] I am so thankful to have them and the AMAZING dr. Tenforde as my team. What a blessing!

  • Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    Dr. Tenforde is exceptionally knowledgeable, thorough, patient, and attentive. He takes the time to listen carefully and explains things clearly. I feel very fortunate to have been referred to him and look forward to reading his publications to continue learning from his expertise.

  • Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Dr Tenforde took time to really listen and consider options for my challenging situation. He made me feel very much heard and validated and offered a glimmer of hope to a longstanding injury. Taking in the whole person and not being pigeon-holed into one realm of the injury was a clear path to making the best decisions for my care plan. I drove 1.5 hours each way to see him and it was worth it!

  • Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    wonderful, kind and competent doctor

  • Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Excellent doctor!

  • Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Dr Tenforde and his team are amazing. He is the top person in his field. Always insightful and empathetic. His team shares his deep caring for patients.

  • Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Dr. Tenforde is great. He is honest and described the treatment thoroughly. He let me decide if I wanted to proceed with the procedure. He spent enough time with me to explain the procedure and answered my questions. I did not feel rushed.

  • Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    I would recommend Dr. 1040 with the highest confidence. Anytime I have seen him, he has been professional, caring, and an out-of-this-world doctor. Again, I could not recommend him any higher.

  • Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Dr. Tenforde really listened to my concerns and was very understanding and empathetic, which is honestly quite different than a lot of orthopedic doctors I've talked to. He really takes the time to hear what your concerns are and gives you positive but also realistic expectations and outcomes for the process of what you're going through.

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Excellent service from a team that cares.

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr. Tenforde is simply exceptional. He was so thorough, kind, not condescending, took time to explain things, knew my medical history with my issue, took time to answer questions, I didn't feel rushed. He was also just genuinely kind and so deeply committed to helping runners overcome their injuries. He also has deep empirical knowledge of the latest research, which was fascinating. All in all, he's the best doctor I've seen, and his care and dedication to helping patients set the highest bar. He is exemplary.

  • Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    This is the second time II had an appointment with Dr Tenforde and he was generous with his time and his answers

  • Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    Dr Tenforde is exceptional. He is attentive and actually tries to help. He does his homework, considers patients holistically, makes thoughtful referrals and follows up. He is what a doctor should be - someone actually trying to help his patients. Unfortunately this is a rarity these days.

  • Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    He's the absolute best!

  • Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    [redacted] As an athlete himself, he really understands why people want to continue their physical activity. And he works with them within the confines of their abilities and injuries to ensure that they can get the most out of their time.

  • Reviewed on 4/27/2025

    It was a super friendly, positive experience. My input was listened to and appreciated and I was treated with respect and care. So overall positive, [redacted] Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    My experience was great. I felt like I was in great hands and that my care provider really was invested in my situation.

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Attentive, good listener - very good experince

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    He genuinely cares about getting his patients back to their desired activities.

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    I felt cared for.

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Dr. Tenforde is absolutely the best! He is, honestly, a better doctor than I could have imagined. I feel tremendously grateful to be under his care.