
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleLocations
- Mass General Brigham Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic
- 67 Corporate Drive, Floor 2, Portsmouth, NH 03801
- Get Directions
- phone: 603-742-2007
- fax: 603-749-4605
Expertise
Education
- Residency: US Naval Hospital-Bethesda, Orthopaedics, 1986
- Internship: US Naval Hospital-San Diego, 1980
- Medical Education: University of Vermont College of Medicine, 1979
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1989
Insurance
- Aetna
- AmeriHealth Caritas New Hampshire
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal
- Blue Cross Blue Shield ME
- Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
- Cigna
- Community Health Options
- Coventry
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Martin's Point
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medical Network
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan/PHCS
- NH Healthy Families
- Prime Health Services
- Railroad Medicare
- TriCare
- Tricare/ HealthNet Federal Services
- Tufts Health Plan
- United Health Care
- WellCare
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
159 ratings, 78 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 2/7/2026
Dr Harrington was wonderful. did thorough assessment and discussed options with me
- Reviewed on 2/2/2026
Dr. Harrington treats you like a person not an idiot. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 2/1/2026
Dr. Harrington was very thorough, kind, respectful. I felt like I was in very good care.
- Reviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr. Robert Harrington is the best and we are so lucky to have him.
- Reviewed on 1/18/2026
Dr. Harrington is a warm, comfortable to talk to and was very thorough on explaining everything for me.
- Reviewed on 1/18/2026
Dr Harrington is very thorough and thoughtful providing me with information and exercises. Very nice doctor to have on my team.
- Reviewed on 1/1/2026
Dr. Harrington was very kind, helpful, saw me immediately, and it was actually a second opinion and gave me the help and the clarity that I was looking for. He was great.
- Reviewed on 12/31/2025
Dr. Harrington is one of the most caring, professional, compassionate, knowledgeable physicians I've ever worked with. He's the best.
- Reviewed on 12/12/2025
I appreciated helpful advice and thorough answers to my questions.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
He was extremely thorough and knowledgeable about the treatment options
- Reviewed on 12/9/2025
I could not have been more pleased with the diagnosis and possible remedies I received from Dr. Harrington.
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
Yes, my experience was very good. I felt that they all did a good job, the doctor, the nurses, all of them, the receptionists too. I was quite pleased. And the x-ray technician, I was pleased with my whole appointment. So yes, I would use Dr. Harrington again if I should need to. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 12/3/2025
He was very attentive to my concerns
- Reviewed on 12/1/2025
Caring, friendly and knowledgable
- Reviewed on 11/29/2025
Dr. Harrington was right to the point regarding my care plan.
- Reviewed on 11/22/2025
Excellent care from check-in until I left. Kind and caring staff.
- Reviewed on 11/21/2025
Dr Harrington was extremely kind, professional and knew just what was bothering me. His recommendations for healing were spot-on.
- Reviewed on 11/20/2025
Dr. Harrington was professional and explained my care to me in an easily understandable manner.
- Reviewed on 11/20/2025
Caring and professional
- Reviewed on 11/19/2025
He is a fantastic Doctor
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
Dr. Robert Harrington was personable, patient, thorough and knowledgeable. Excellent visit.
- Reviewed on 11/10/2025
Very thorough exam
- Reviewed on 11/5/2025
Dr Harrington was wonderful. He was instrumental in guiding my insurance coverage.
- Reviewed on 11/2/2025
Knowledgeable, kind, cheerful, instructed in a easily understandable way.
- Reviewed on 11/3/2025
I've seen this doctor in the past for a hip surgery. He is excellent.
- Reviewed on 11/2/2025
Excellent care and treatment.
- Reviewed on 11/1/2025
Excellent care!
- Reviewed on 11/1/2025
He knew what my problem was right away and he had taken time to look at my test results before the appointment.
- Reviewed on 10/30/2025
Met this DR For the first time very personable through,reassured me about the condition of my artificial knees and explained what was need to help alleviate the problems I was having
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. Harrington listened very carefully to me and my wife and asked several questions about my history with my knee. He was calm, thoughtful and kind. He described the steps that would be taken to help fix my knee, ordered blood tests and left me feeling good about the plan to improve the condition of my knee. A very good visit. I left feeling good about having a plan to follow.
- Reviewed on 10/30/2025
Hello, my name's [redacted]. Doctor was fantastic, [redacted] Thank you very much. And hospital is fantastic as far as I'm concerned.
- Reviewed on 10/23/2025
My visit was simple and appropriately quick. The provider was professional and courteous.
- Reviewed on 10/21/2025
Dr Harrington gave me an injection in my knee. He was able to do so painlessly with no discomfort at all. The results have been great. I am very pleased.
- Reviewed on 10/18/2025
If I were casting a movie that had a role of a doctor with all the important personable qualities, Dr. Harrington would get the part, hands down. He was excellent.
- Reviewed on 10/15/2025
Dr Harrington is very professional and knowledgeable. He is a wonderful person
- Reviewed on 10/11/2025
Dr. Harrington and the team were exceptional in every aspect of my care. I was very pleased.
- Reviewed on 10/12/2025
I was very pleased with the prompt appointment and procedure provided. Dr Harrington was thorough, listened and kind. He provided clear info regarding next steps. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 9/17/2025
I was seen right away and was relieved that this injury heals on its own.
- Reviewed on 9/14/2025
This is the first time I seen this DR. I found him to be very good!!!
- Reviewed on 9/14/2025
Very quick and respectful definitely will recommend.
- Reviewed on 9/14/2025
Everyone was very nice! The doctor encouraged me to take a shot of cortisone in my knee, and it has been wonderful. I can sleep through the night and walk without pain and not think about my knee pain.
- Reviewed on 9/13/2025
Dr. Harrington was fine. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Harrington is a special doctor who goes into great detail of his analysis of the issue. He makes sur you fully understand the medical issue and gives detail of what actions are necessary to resolve the medical problem. He is a great ortho doctor and I highly recommend him.
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
I had a very wonderful experience at Mass General in Portsmouth. The place is immaculate and every person I met was helpful, friendly, and encouraging. That's it. Any questions?
- Reviewed on 9/5/2025
Dr Harrington listened to my concerns and addressed all of them. He takes the time to explain when I ask him questions. He's very knowledgeable and makes you feel like you matter!!
- Reviewed on 9/4/2025
He prescribed a cortisone shot but an appointment for the shot wasn't available for 10 days. That's a long time when a patient is in severe pain.
- Reviewed on 8/29/2025
I love, love, love Dr. Richard Harrison, Harrington. Oh my goodness. I love him so much. I can't remember his name, but he replaced my mother's knee. And when it came time for me to have both of mine replaced, there was going to be nobody else that was going to touch me, but Dr. Harrington. And if I ever need another joint replaced, I would want him to do it. However, I hear he's just like consulting or seeing patients, but he's not performing surgery any longer, which disappoints me. But he said he would put me over with another surgeon that he's very familiar with and would be able to help me just as well. So I absolutely love Dr. Harrington.
- Reviewed on 8/17/2025
Good listener. Explained where I'm at joint health wise and steps needed to reach workable solutions to problem
- Reviewed on 8/10/2025
Dr. Harrington was very personable and professional. I believe his exam was thorough and complete. He explained everything in detail.
- Reviewed on 8/10/2025
Highly professional in his appearance and his demeanor. Explained to me the results of the testing procedures that I had done. Was very open to all of my questions and answered them in a clear and understandable manner. I found this first time experience with this particular doctor, very satisfying and look forward to working with him in the future. I would highly recommend him and your facility.
- Reviewed on 8/10/2025
Great place everyone is professional and caring i would definitely recommend it
- Reviewed on 8/7/2025
The Doctor was very thorough and kind !
- Reviewed on 8/6/2025
Dr Harrington was friendly and pretty much on time. He came fully prepared with a diagnosis and plan of treatment before he met me or spoke to me. He did not seem interested in my description of how I experienced hip pain and problems with walking.
- Reviewed on 8/3/2025
He was very thorough in explaining everything and listened to my questions and concerns. Very friendly and puts patient at ease.
- Reviewed on 8/3/2025
He is very professional and listens to his patient. Very easy going bed side manner.
- Reviewed on 7/20/2025
The was very professional and informative. I would see him anytime and tell my friends about him?
- Reviewed on 7/9/2025
Very impressed with the speed of the appointment, and the care going forward.
- Reviewed on 7/9/2025
It went smoothly and quickly, all the staff were nice and polite. The lady that took my xray was very accommodating and made sure I was comfortable for my whole visit.
- Reviewed on 7/6/2025
I always have excellent visits, they listen to any problems and show concern for me. Explain things and make sure I understand.
- Reviewed on 6/18/2025
So far, things are going well. I'm going into PT now and I'll find out more. In a few weeks, I'll know whether his diagnosis is proper and I'm getting better. But so far, he's done an excellent job.
- Reviewed on 6/9/2025
Dr. Harrington explained that the radiologist had misread my xray and that I didn't have a new break. I had actually started to think along this line because my pain levels had significantly decreased and I was able to walk almost normally. I appreciated his explanation of exactly what I did injure when the can fell on my foot. He explained the bruises and how to move forward as well as providing me with several exercises to strengthen my calf and feet.
- Reviewed on 6/8/2025
The experience was quite positive. He was very attentive. He knows what he's doing. I'm very happy. I will certainly be back if I have other problems.
- Reviewed on 6/8/2025
Excellent
- Reviewed on 5/25/2025
Dr. Robert Harrington is the best doctor I've ever seen. He is kind, respectful, understanding,caring I am totally relaxed with him. He did not rush me, took all the time I needed. Explained every thing in laymans terms. Didn't use medical terms like so many doctors do. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who has difficulty with medical personnel.
- Reviewed on 5/25/2025
Dr. Harrington always listens to my concerns and answers all my questions. He is very patient and understanding. He knows my history and I can discuss openly about how I feel and all my issues.
- Reviewed on 5/24/2025
Dr. Harrington is a good listener, wise in his judgements, and generous in giving advice. My first visit with him, very positive, more than I expected!
- Reviewed on 5/18/2025
I really like Dr Harrington
- Reviewed on 5/11/2025
Dr. Harrington was so caring, so compassionate. I was at the bottom of the worst feeling I've ever been, and he was amazing. Listened, came up with a decision, came up with a plan, made perfect sense, made sure I was comfortable with it. I am so impressed with him.
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
Very professional and helpful
- Reviewed on 5/3/2025
I've been seeing Dr. Harrington since around 2006. I have followed him from his previous practice to this. I hope he never retires. Unfortunately, I know that's inevitable, but very, very, very satisfied with him. Couldn't find a better orthopedic surgeon.
- Reviewed on 5/3/2025
It was a good experience. It was more than adequate, and it's nothing less than what I would expect as I've used Sports SO before. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 5/2/2025
Dr. Harrington was great, answered all my questions, and you could tell he loves what he does, and he solved my problem. I give him an A+.
- Reviewed on 4/21/2025
I was very fortunate to be seen buy him. He was extremely professional , caring and explained what what was needed and what to expect . I would highly recommend him .
- Reviewed on 4/21/2025
Dr. Harrington is extremely professional and courteous.
- Reviewed on 4/16/2025
Excellent session
- Reviewed on 4/5/2025
The only problem I had was finding the place. The directions didn't say anything about it being on Pease. That would of made it alot easier. Then I could not decide what building they were in. I went into B and they told me it was A. Then OK from then on.
- Reviewed on 4/5/2025
He was very good and he was very awesome. He understood everything I was going through. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 4/2/2025
Everyone conttributes to make appointments comfortable and pleasant couldn't ask for anything more,