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John E Ready

John E Ready, MD

Orthopedic SurgeryHip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Brigham and Women's Orthopaedics Clinic
  2. Brigham and Women's Orthopedics Clinic

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Orthopaedic Oncology, 1989
  • Fellowship: St. Michael's Hospital/University of Toronto, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1988
  • Residency: Dalhousie University, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987
  • Internship: St. Paul's Hospital/University of British Columbia, Rotating Internship, 1983
  • Medical Education: Dalhousie University, 1982

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991

Insurance

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Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • 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

4.8 out of 5

330 ratings, 133 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    Dr. John Ready is an extraordinary physician and person. He is brilliant, a master surgeon, kind, and compassionate. Every doctor should aspire to be like Dr. Ready.

  • Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    My visit with Dr. Ready was very good. It was the first time that I had an Orthopedic doctor treat me with respect and explain my x ray scan and also show me what was going on with my knees. I felt seen, heard and appreciated Dr. Ready's gentle presence.

  • Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    He answered my questions thoroughly, gave excellent advice.

  • Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Dr. Ready was my surgeon eight years ago when I had a liposarcoma pleomorphic. He is absolutely the best surgeon and he has followed up with me in years since then and I feel very confident in returning to him that he would find a problem if there was one. He's an incredible doctor.

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Calm. Relaxed and knowledgeable.

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    I had a very good experience with this provider. I felt I was in good hands and my health was very important.

  • Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    I have had the privilege of being a patient of Dr Ready's for 10 years. He is consummate professional, who treats every patient with the utmost respect and also makes you feel like you are the only person who he is focusing on when he is with you. He and his PA [redacted] are an awesome team who are well coordinated and provide exceptional care.

  • Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    Once again Dr Ready was great I couldn't be happier with his team !!

  • Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    Personable. Excellent exchange of information. Seemingly well qualified.

  • Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    Very satisfied

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Dr. Ready answered all my questions and concerns and made me more comfortable in my decision making. All risks and benefits provided so I can make the best decision for my needs. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    We need more like this. Thank you Doctor.

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    He took time explaining and listening.

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    DR. READY MAKES ME FEEL VERY CONFIDENT ABOUT MY UPCOMING HIP SURGERY

  • Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    Was treated well by techs

  • Reviewed on 12/25/2025

    Thoroughly understood my medical history and was very detailed in articulating the root causes of my condition and path forward.

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    This provider is attentive, knowledgeable, kind, and patient. Always will to listen and answers questions consistently.

  • Reviewed on 12/21/2025

    Very efficient and friendly, satisfied with the staff who served me.

  • Reviewed on 12/20/2025

    He was extremely knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Every aspect of care i received from Dr. Ready and his team was exemplary, from the nurses in recovery, to the therapists and especially Dr. Ready's team. He changed my life profoundly with his talent and his team was amazing. A huge thank you to everyone.

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    Dr Ready and PA were so pleasant. Explained everything

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    Dr. was very nice and explained my hip discomfort from an old X-ray [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    Very professional.

  • Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    Very thorough and efficient. Listens and addresses concerns.

  • Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    The doctor in the staff was very professional, very friendly and had tons of information to help me with my issue. I look forward to going back again.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr. READY IS A GREAT,personable, friendly, knowledgeable doctor who makes every visit a pleasure.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    dr Ready is the best

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr Ready is a wonderful physician. He is very nice, knowledgeable& has a great sense of humor. He is able to put a patient at ease.

  • Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Excellent Caring Efficient

  • Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    We had a great experience with Dr Ready and PA.

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    Xcellent all around

  • Reviewed on 11/30/2025

    Totally professional, clean , friendly, very compassionate people .

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Dr. Ready explains things in a very clear manner. I appreciated the time he took with me.

  • Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    Dr Ready is a knowledgeable and caring physician who makes his patients feel comfortable. His clinical skills are excellent. His approach is warm and unhurried thus making me, his patient, relaxed and able to make the most of the appointment.

  • Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Dr. Ready and his team were great as always!

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Very knowledgeable and showed much care. He listened to me and explained in words that were easy to understand.

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Dr Ready was excellent it was an all round good experience

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    I cannot say enough nice things about my experience.

  • Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    I love everyone from this office, no complaints from me . I refer anyone with a hip or knee problem to Dr Ready!

  • Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Complete

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Dr Ready was informative, honest, understood the difficulty with my disease, and kind.

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Everything was great

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    He's very experienced and professional, learned a lot during ct scan review, wish he wasn't so busy and the surgery could be done sooner

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Hi, I am [redacted], Dr. Ready's patient. He replaced my right hip [redacted] It's been a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend Dr. Ready. As a matter of fact, I've recommended him to at least one patient who got his hip replaced, and I understand that patient recommended him to somebody else who got their hip replaced. So anyway, I can't say enough good stuff about him. We had a great meeting, one-year check-up. Everything looks good.[redacted]

  • Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    [redacted] Dr. Ready mostly did not address me directly, instead speaking to his PA, and misgendered me the entire time

  • Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    You guys are truly exceptional. You should hear about all my experience there.

  • Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    No one told me I needed to bring a copy of my mri so the visit was a waste of time

  • Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    I always feel a little rushed [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    Dr John Ready has been my orthopedic doctor since 1993. He has revised my hips four times. He is a personal friend in addition to being a tremendous caregiver. I respect his capabilities and admire him as a medical professional.

  • Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Dr Ready and Dr [redacted]. Are great and caring doctors. I feel lucky to have them on my side.

  • Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Experience was professional and timely -thank you.

  • Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    He's, kind, respectful, empathetic and, knowledgeable. He's had last and carried experience. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Ready.

  • Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Dr Ready is highly skilled, compassionate, a great teacher and superb surgeon

  • Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Dr ready is my go to doctor have the utmost confidence in him.

  • Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Clear precise personable professional

  • Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Dr Ready and his team were great to me from surgery to follow up

  • Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Very professional and informative

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Best surgeon ever

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    efficient, prepared, knowledgeble

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Nothing just Excellent. ?

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Experience was excellent and on time. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    Dr. Ready is always very thorough and listens very carefully. He explains in a way that is very understandable. He never seems rushed. He is very pleasant every visit.

  • Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    Very impressed with this provider, as well as his staff

  • Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    Outstanding physician

  • Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    Everyone there were excellent

  • Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    Wonderful

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Everyone was pleasant and efficient

  • Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    I am lucky to have the best doctors treating me for my different problems and Dr Ready is near the top of the list. He is very well respected by everyone I talk with, an outstanding surgeon who already replaced my left hip and more importantly than all of that is he is a considerate and respectful person who truly cares for his patients and family members. Recommend him to anyone needing a knee or hip replacement. And he is not related to me.

  • Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Dr. Ready is very friendly and patient-oriented. He is also conservative in his treatment recommendations, and would be a good source for any person seeking a second opinion before embarking on joint replacement surgery.

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Very happy with my experience with Dr Ready

  • Reviewed on 8/30/2025

    Top Doc. Nothing to add.

  • Reviewed on 8/30/2025

    He brought in a colleague to meet me and also consult

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Ok

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    His trainee needs more time to present who she is and why she's arrived when he has not. Both need to explain more about the post injection experience and care needed. The primary reason for the referral did not get mentioned in the notes, and the follow-up MRI order was not issued.

  • Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Yeah, Dr. Ready was superb, got great explanations. We understood them. However, he said he was going to take the MRI results and his diagnosis to the board. I would get a call the following Tuesday, which was yesterday. I have yet to receive a phone call from them.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    [redacted] Team was great. Doctor is wonderful.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr Ready is always friendly and professional.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    The most professional experience I have had in a very long time.We drove 5 hrs to see this Dr.Ready and his associate they are absolutely amazing and to the point with very quick answer.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Excellent care and surgical outcome

  • Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Dr. Ready acted as if I was wasting his time. I tried to explain my concerns and he repeatedly interrupted me or talked over me. Asked me to sign an updated consent form and was irritated when I said I needed to read it first.

  • Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    He was very professional

  • Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    I'm a repeat patient He is one of best

  • Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    He was able to assess my condition and offer the best solution for my current condition. I was very satisfied.

  • Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Very nice and personable. Put me at ease. Seems very honest.

  • Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    I had a great experience with Dr ready and his assistant. Dr Ready was very pleasant and between him and his assistant helped to make the injections painless. The young lady that brought me to his office was very pleasant and made sure all the materials Dr Ready would need were available. Thank you [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    Clear details and descriptions of x-ray imaging and instructions for interim care options until surgery is scheduled.

  • Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    Dr. John Ready is a true gem. He cares about me-- especially my desire to be mobile, healthy and continue to be active. He has always been aligned with my goals. I am so pleased with his care. He replaced my hip and my brothers hips.

  • Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Very good

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Not really personable or any suggestions. Had to ask questions and then he had a suggestion. Just said get the treatment without saying what would be next.

  • Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    Extremely hurried [redacted]. I felt "dismissed" as he checked his watch as I had more unanswered questions.

  • Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Dr Ready immediately made me feel very comfortable. He asked questions and explained things to me in detail. He was very direct in what my options were moving forward and explained the reasons for everything. He gave me the answers no other doctors were able to previously. He exceeded my expectations and although I've only had one visit with him, I feel confident in his ability and I am thankful to have him as my doctor.

  • Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Excellent manner and concern for my issues.

  • Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Dr. John Ready is professional and very caring about you as a patient. He treats you with dignity and interest and does not give you the feeling that the clock is ticking. His appearance is impeccable. He is a credit to the hospital.

  • Reviewed on 6/22/2025

    Dr Ready is the best. He saved my leg and knee.

  • Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Instilled confidence

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Very pleased with this provider. Appreciate the attention to my condition and concerns. Bed side manner was excellent by all!! PA was wonderful as well.

  • Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    I trust Dr. Ready to do an excellent job on my new knee replacement.

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    Exceptional doctor

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    That he was very nice and actually listen to and did accomplish what I needed unlike other doctors

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    I had a very good experience with my provider. I was happy with the planning of my future knee replacement by Dr Ready.

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    Excellent staff and the doctors are the best. Dr Ready is one of the best doctors I have ever had the privilege to utilize . I would recommend him to anyone in my family for his expertise.

  • Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Dr. Ready is wonderful

  • Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    He was knowledgeable, courteous and professional. He seemed optimistic about my case.

  • Reviewed on 6/1/2025

    This provider gives an accurate description of how everything is going. You make sure that you understand what's happening and it does it in a friendly and pleasant way.

  • Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    John Ready and his team, including assistant nurse, provided excellent service. I would definitely recommend this provider and his team to my friends and relatives.

  • Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    I have complete trust in the skill and knowledge of Dr. Ready. He has performed two surgeries on my left leg and both have been successful. He is easy to talk to and answers questions clearly.

  • Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    He's is a great ortho surgeon.

  • Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    So far, my experience with Dr. Ready and his assistant has been very positive. His assistant (forgot his name) was especially engaging and considerate, taking the time to patiently explain things. I'm impressed with my first meeting with Dr. Ready and his team.

  • Reviewed on 5/18/2025

    Dr. Ready is pleasant, knowledgeable and caring. He always explains things in layman's terms.

  • Reviewed on 5/18/2025

    Dr Ready is a well respected surgeon and is Totally professional.

  • Reviewed on 5/10/2025

    Dr. Ready came highly recommended and he did not disappoint!

  • Reviewed on 5/10/2025

    It is a well run office with kind and friendly people.

  • Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Dr Ready is kind and caring! Skilled and trustworthy! Very grateful for him!

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Dr Ready was excellent!!! He knew my history and explained things very simple and makes you feel relaxed.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Dr. Ready has been my knee surgeon for over 10 years. He is the best surgeon I have encountered. Great doctor, great surgeon.

  • Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    Dr. Ready was very kind and very knowledgeable. I appreciated the fact that he did not treat me as if I did not understand things. I would highly recommend him for a doctor with another patient. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Timely, personable and professional

  • Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    This was a great experience

  • Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Outstanding

  • Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Very knowledgeable and explained everything to me

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    Outstanding!

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    Everyone I spoke to was extremely professional and showed a special compassion for my issue

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    All Excellent

  • Reviewed on 4/11/2025

    I was very satisfied with treatment I received

  • Reviewed on 4/10/2025

    I had excellent experience with the care provider. When I came into the building and I waited for my X-ray, it took over two and a half hours to get an X- ray. The doctor actually was wondering and asked me what was going on and why did it take so long to get an X-ray. I didn't have an answer for him, but it was two and a half hours before I saw the doctor from the moment I walked in.

  • Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    Very professional,easy to talk too and listened to me.

  • Reviewed on 4/7/2025

    Good

  • Reviewed on 4/5/2025

    My provider asked questions and listened to what I had to say. He explained what was going on with me more in depth than my last dr which I appreciated. I felt comfort right away after meeting my dr

  • Reviewed on 4/4/2025

    Very professional. Open communication. Serious about the work they do yet presented in a relaxed way.

  • Reviewed on 4/2/2025

    Dr Ready listens carefully, is very kind, and fully understands the multiple issues [redacted] is dealing with. He gave us a referral for another spine specialist as he really cares about [redacted] and the pain he experiences. He wants to continue to follow up with [redacted] in 2 years showing his concern.

  • Reviewed on 4/2/2025

    Listened carefully, asked appropriate questions and explained options for possible future knee replacement.

  • Reviewed on 4/1/2025

    Dr. Ready saved my life & leg 27 years ago. It was a no brainer when my hip bothered me to see Dr.Ready