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Ian Denis Hutchinson

Ian Denis Hutchinson, MD

Orthopedic Sports MedicineOrthopedic Surgery

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Ian Denis Hutchinson

Dr. Ian D. Hutchinson was born in Waterford, Ireland and attended medical school at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). He earned a master’s degree in surgery (MCh) at RCSI with a dissertation focused on cartilage tissue engineering. He completed orthopaedic residency at Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY receiving both chief resident awards for research and leadership. He completed the sports medicine fellowship at the Sports Medicine and Shoulder Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), New York where he received the Russell F. Warren, MD, Sports Fellow award.

During residency, Dr. Hutchinson took care of the USA Rugby 7s team and was on site at the US tournament in Las Vegas, NV. During fellowship in NYC, he served as an assistant team physician to the New York Red Bulls MLS team and was also involved in the care of the NY Giants, Rangers, Mets, Knicks and Brooklyn Nets.

Dr. Hutchinson dedicates research time at Harvard Medical School’s site at Charlestown Navy Yard where he works at the sports medicine basic science lab, serving a clinician scientist role. He has a long-standing interest in meniscal and articular cartilage injury/restoration and is a past recipient of the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS) travelling fellowship from USA to Europe.

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Service
    • 52 Second Avenue, Blue Building, Suite 3300, Waltham, MA 02451
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  2. Massachusetts General Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Service

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, Sports Medicine (Orthopaedics), 2022
  • Residency: Albany Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2021
  • Residency: Dublin Region Basic Surgical Training Scheme, Basic Surgical Training, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 2010
  • Internship: Beaumont Hospital, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland., 2008
  • Medical Education: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Medicine, 2007

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • 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 CT
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5

133 ratings, 48 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    The doctor and medical asst were responsible and respectful.

  • Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Dr. Hutchinson knew my problem and the solution I felled so confident now with him

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    I only recommend that the orthopedic should've reviewed my MRI before having me come into the office to tell me that I need to go see a specialist because he can't do this type of surgery

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Dr. Ian was great in telling me everything that was going on. I understood perfectly. So he is awesome. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    Dr. Hutchinson is a wealth of knowledge. Wonderful Dr.

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr. Hutchinson was fantastic, as was his staff. Everyone was attentive and respectful, listened well, and explained things clearly. I was pleasantly surprised at how much time the staff spent with me in an attempt to talk through my options and alleviate my pain in my knee.

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    It was the only time I have met with this provider and u was very impressed with his knowledge and recommendations,

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Excellent service, and thank you very much

  • Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    First time ever saw him he was very pleasant

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Doctor Hutchinson is very knowledgeable, precise.

  • Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    It was great, always professional, timely and informational, very thorough with a great plan. Thank you

  • Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    I finally got a definite answer about something that's concerned me for years

  • Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    This has been great. I feel like every time I've had a question or concern. It's been answered every time we manner and very thoroughly. Everyone's been very kind, very helpful. And honestly, it's been like, you have an injury and have surgery, but it's been. Good process. Thanks for the team that's been working with me.

  • Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Dr. Hutchinson is very thorough and well mannered. Je made me feel at ease the minute I saw him. [redacted] MGH should really value him. I know a great physician when I see one.

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    I absolutely found this doctor fabulous. He was very professional. He, um, he's just great medical information and, um, he knew my, my record really well. And he really went in depth looking back because I am a complicated case. Absolutely loved him.

  • Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    First time seeing him. He was very professional, courteous, friendly and listened to what I had to say. He explained what was going on so I could umderstand.

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Dr. Hutchinson was very thorough, comprehensive, easily to understand. He understood my issue. We had a great conversation. He gave me good direction post follow-up. Most of all, he listened and he was very knowledgeable.

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Hello, I was honestly overall impressed just by the personality and the atmosphere that I walked into. Everybody seemed to be well above average as soon as you walked in the door to when you left. I told my wife that I was very pleased that I got to go there.

  • Reviewed on 9/19/2025

    Yes, I was treated with respect and very professionally. A good doctor. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    Dr.Hutchinson is the nicest doctor.

  • Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    The Dr was very professional in his manners, he did explain everything about the Xrays, what my issues were, and my options.We decieded to start with PT before opting for surgery. I would definetely reccomend him to my friends and family

  • Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    He was very knowledgeable about why I came to see him and he saw me in a timely fashion. I was in and out in maybe 15 minutes and I still felt like he heard me and he explained everything to me.

  • Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Knowledgeable and friendly

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Top notch

  • Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Doctor Hutchinson made sure I understood what the procedure to repair tendon would entail. He also helped me in a timely manner.

  • Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    My first meeting with Dr. Ian Denis Hutchinson. He ordered numerous xrays to answer my concern about a swollen SC Joint. He was thorough and reassuring, and he explained clearly what was happening. I will definitely reach out to Dr. Hutchinson in the future when I need a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon!

  • Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Very easy to understand the diagnosis and appreciate the thorough review and follow-up.

  • Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    My experience was great. I arrived 10 minutes prior to my appointment. I was immediately brought in for x-rays. And then I saw Dr. Hutchinson no more than two to three minutes after I was done with x-rays. And he gave me plenty of time, listened, and he was awesome. So I can't speak highly enough about the whole process.

  • Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Dr. Hutchinson was great. I look forward to continuing care with him. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 7/27/2025

    He listened to me carefully and examine my condition and recommend me to use physical therapy to alleviate the pain and discomfort. He looked at my medical history and review the injuries that I experienced. He was thoughtful and respectful and provide me with necessary referral to check other aspect that might be involved in my pain.

  • Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Dr. Hutchinson Is an excellent physician who explains everything in great detail.

  • Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    This doctor, he's very good, very attentive. Whenever I needed him, he answered me. And I super recommending this doctor because he's the best in the state of Massachusetts.

  • Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Dr was patient and explained everything with the X-ray Also went over my options

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    It was the wrong specialist for my problem

  • Reviewed on 5/26/2025

    I have been seeing Dr. Hutchinson for over a year now for a fairly complicated knee injury. My pain is mostly gone following surgery which has improved my quality of life. He is also compassionate and kind.

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Dr.Hutchinson, Was Knowledgeable of My Diagnosis as well as my Prognosis and addressed all of my concerns

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    He's the best!

  • Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    Yes, I was happy with my visit with Dr. Hutchinson.

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Superb

  • Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    Doctor was wonderful. He took the time to explain the necessary process of what I'm going through.

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    He facilitated an atmosphere of relaxation and trust.

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Dr. Ian Hutchinson is very knowledgeable, caring and competent. I've been seeing him for months after an injury. I always look forward to seeing him and feel that I am in good hands. My thanks to Dr. Hutchinson and staff.

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    He was extremely knowledgable and experienced.

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    The X-ray technician was awesome. She was very accommodating to my situation and excellent in her care as she handled my injury. Orthopedist Hutchinson was exceptional in his explanation of my knee structure and injury. He went above and beyond in his care of my injury and instructions on future steps to deal with it. Kudos to this MGH Team!

  • Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Dr Hutchinson is a great Doctor. My hip surgery came out perfect. He did an awesome job for me!

  • Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    Okay, Dr. Hutchinson was very informative about my situation even though he's not the guy that will be doing the surgery but he's going to refer me to another doctor and he explained how shoulder replacements are different now than 12 years ago when I refused to get one. So, he's a really nice guy and I really appreciate talking to him. And the nurse who did my x-rays, she was excellent. She could tell how I can't move my shoulder right. She was very, I guess, gentle moving me around in there. And the nurse that taught me was great. So, that's about it. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 4/1/2025

    Dr Hutchinson needs to work on his bed side manners and show some empathy. I went to see him regarding a torn meniscus and communicated that I still enjoy running and competing in triathlons. He basically told me I should lower my expectations and their is calcification in my knee due to my hyper parathyroid issue. Dr Hutchinson certainly did not have the "athlete mindset" that I was looking for.