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David L Boardman

David L Boardman, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Mass General Brigham Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic
  2. Cooley Dickinson Medical Group, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: San Francisco Orthopaedic Residency Program, Adult Reconstruction (Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery), 1999
  • Residency: University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1998
  • Internship: University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, General Surgery, 1993
  • Medical Education: University of California School of Medicine (Davis), Medicine, 1992

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • ConnectiCare
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • MassHealth
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Public Health Plan
  • Unicare
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

123 ratings, 43 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    Excellent care. Explanations were clear and understandable. Very professional!

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Good experience. No issues

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Competent and trustworthy. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    My experience with Dr. Boardman and all those associated with the CDH care team has been exceptional, even though this is a major surgery all those involved made this an easy experience. THANK YOU

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    It's a scary thing getting your knee replaced. Everyone that took care of me in this office was wonderful.

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    Excellent human being

  • Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Positive experience

  • Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    Dr. Boardman is attentive and esponsive to my needs and concerns. He offers various options and suggestions, discussing the advantages and possible downsides of each. In addition, he shows interest in one's personal situation and experiences and interjects with relevant anecdotes and humor.

  • Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    Knowledgeable, professional

  • Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    Dr. Boardman is an excellent listener and in turn explains treatment options and expected timeline of recovery. He went over my xrays with me, showing me what he saw. His manner of teaching me what he saw and what could be done, answered most of my questions, before he asked me if I had any questions. I am glad I will have him as my orthopedic surgeon, before he retires.

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Dr Boardman listened to me about my issues. He was helpful with suggestions [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    I would have liked to discuss my previous findings and talk about why they were valid or not valid.

  • Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    All good

  • Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    I was very happy with Dr. Boardman's knowledge, demeanor, and punctuality.

  • Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    Dr Boardman was very kind and listened and listened to what I had to say. He was very reassuring that he could fix my knee and was apologetic at the same time when he told me his schedule and asked if I would like to see another doctor that may be able to get me in sooner. I hope I made the right decision and chose to wait for him, having so many friends that him and were more than happy!

  • Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Friendly and listen to everything I had to say

  • Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    All went well

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Explained the issue with my knee carefully and gave me a range of options for treating it. When I asked him to show me how the injections would be performed, he did so in a way that eased my nervousness about requesting such a procedure.

  • Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    This doctor is on top of everything and speaks in an understanding, competent and reassuring manner. Top Doc.

  • Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Dr. Boardman is an amazing professional. I am now able to continue the activities I was unable to do 6 months ago. [redacted] A wonderful, professional team.

  • Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    Hi, I would recommend this care provider to anybody, friends, family, whatever, and the staff at the doctor's office was excellent.

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Listened to what my concerns were and tried to afresh them.

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    I would recommend this office to anyone, but the office was extremely busy with walk- ins. I was glad I had an appointment

  • Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    Caring, astute & informative

  • Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Dr. Boardman and PA [redacted] have always been respectful and given expert care and consideration to me. I respect their expertise.

  • Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    A++

  • Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Confidence in expertise. Didn't jump to conclusions (often wrong) abt my goals seeing provider. Showed curiosity in trying to figure out various dimensions of pt-specific issues, vs. trying to fit my situation into a predetermined paradigm..

  • Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Awesome teamwork At this office

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    He's the only Doctor that noticed that my hip never healed properly after 13 years. After seeing many Doctors and having back surgeries and knee treatments. It was my hip that was the major problem all along. I am hoping that he will be able to do the hip replacement surgery on me before he retires. Wonderful Doctor, very knowledgeable and professional.

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    dr Boardman is excellent and you're lucky to have him as I'm lucky to have him as my doctor

  • Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    I think all the questions asked pretty much sums up the experience

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Dr Boardman is an outstanding physician/orthopedic surgeon. Last year he expertly diagnosed and surgically corrected a complicated, painful, and incapacitating knee condition I had as a result of bad knee replacement surgery I had done in FL. He restored my life! Most recently he helped me understand other orthopedic ailments I was experiencing and advised me in a friendly professional way about future procedures I would likely need. He is an incredibly valuable asset to MGH/CDH.

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Dr. Boardman explained my xrays and talked thru options as though he had all the time in the world. He helped me make a decision that I feel good about

  • Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    He was very helpful and kind and knowledgeable and human and even funny.

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    Dr. Boardman was very, he was a good listener and he helped me with my problem and just was completely available to me in terms of listening and helping me with my care.

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    I was surprised that a surgeon was so open and warm and forthcoming and willing to explain and concerned about me. I really thought he was terrific. And I'm glad he's my doctor.

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    Always treated friendly and courteous. Reception was very lind.

  • Reviewed on 5/26/2025

    I received very good information. I was comfortable. I felt that I was heard. They are very caring, kind, and informative. I would recommend them to anybody.

  • Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    I found Dr. Boardman to be professional, polite and clear about my condition, treatment options and next steps to proceed to the step in treatment.

  • Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    I am really glad to have Dr. Boardman as my doctor. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 5/18/2025

    professional, good listener, answered questions

  • Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    I was there for a consultation. He was very clear about what he could do for my condition including a step by step explanation of the entire treatment process and procedure. He answered all my questions. I like that I can have any further questions answered through the portal.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    [redacted] Dr. Boardman was friendly, listened well, and did not jump to surgical options. He explained my symptoms well