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John J Tierney, DO
Orthopedic SurgerySports Medicine
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- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
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MaleAbout John J Tierney
Dr. John J. Tierney joined the NCH orthopedic team in 2025. He holds an academic appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine, and serves as the team physician for Westwood High School and is active in USA Gymnastics.
Dr. Tierney’s specialties include the arthroscopic treatment of shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle surgery, total knee replacements and Occupational Medicine. With a primary interest in shoulder reconstruction he has over 10 years’ experience in the research and arthroscopic treatment of rotator cuff tears and instability of the shoulder. He is active in stem cell research in repairing cartilage in arthritic joints and in the treatment and prevention of arthritis via a holistic approach.
After earning his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Tierney completed a residency at Genesys Regional Medical Center Michigan State University followed by a fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital in sports medicine.
Dr. Tierney’s specialties include the arthroscopic treatment of shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle surgery, total knee replacements and Occupational Medicine. With a primary interest in shoulder reconstruction he has over 10 years’ experience in the research and arthroscopic treatment of rotator cuff tears and instability of the shoulder. He is active in stem cell research in repairing cartilage in arthritic joints and in the treatment and prevention of arthritis via a holistic approach.
After earning his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Tierney completed a residency at Genesys Regional Medical Center Michigan State University followed by a fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital in sports medicine.
Locations
- Nantucket Cottage Orthopedics Clinic
- 57 Prospect Street, Suite 122, Nantucket, MA 02554
- Get Directions
- phone: 508-825-1000
- fax: 508-825-8272
- Nantucket Cottage Hospital
- 57 Prospect Street, Nantucket, MA 02554
- Get Directions
- phone: 508-825-1000
- fax: 617-724-4348
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: New England Baptist Hospital, Sports Medicine, 1998
- Residency: Genesys Regional Medical Center, Residency - Orthopedic Surgery, 1997
- Residency: New England Baptist Hospital, Sports Medicine, 1993
- Residency: Boston Medical Center (BMC), PGY1 - General Surgery, 1992
- Internship: Brighton Medical Center, Osteopathic Internship, 1991
- Medical Education: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Med, 1990
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