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Alfred W Hanmer

Alfred W Hanmer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Alfred W Hanmer

Dr. Hanmer joined the NCH orthopedic team in 2025 and is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in total hip and total knee replacement surgery performing over 300 procedures a year. He has an added specialization in hip arthroscopy and joint preservation procedures. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, a member of the American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Hanmer specializes in all aspects of hip and knee arthritis using the most advanced techniques in diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Hanmer also has expertise in hip arthroscopic techniques. He has over 10 years experience in the treatment of hip labral tears and femoral acetabular impingement. He is experienced in labral repair and labral reconstruction.

Dr. Hanmer also performs fast track outpatient total joint replacement and provides a safe, personalized and individually tailored joint replacement experience.

Dr. Hanmer participates avidly in exercise and enjoys running, biking, swimming, and skiing. He has participated in triathlon training and racing for over 35 years and was a race director for a successful sprint triathlon for over 10 years. He has skied for 50 years and enjoys cross country, telemark, and downhill skiing. He continues to improve his golf game. He understands athletes and those who want to remain active.

Locations

  1. Nantucket Cottage Orthopedics Clinic
  2. Mass General Brigham Orthopedics Clinic at Newton
    • 2014 Washington Street, Green Building, Suite 361, Newton, MA 02462
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  3. Nantucket Cottage Hospital
  4. Newton Wellesley Orthopedic Assoc.

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Tufts Medical Center, Orthopaedics, 1989
  • Residency: Baystate Medical Center, Straight Surgery, 1985
  • Internship: Baystate Medical Center, Straight Surgery, 1984
  • Medical Education: Tufts University School of Medicine, 1983

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • United Health Care