Michael Baratz, MD
Dr. Michael Baratz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement. He holds an undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from Northwestern University, a field that provided him with a strong foundation in medical innovation and technology. Dr. Baratz earned his Doctor of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University, where he was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, recognizing his exceptional academic achievements. He completed the renowned Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, based out of Massachusetts General Hospital, and further specialized through the highly competitive Hip and Knee Reconstruction Fellowship at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Baratz began his career at Tufts Medical Center, where he served as an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery. He later joined the Harvard Medical School faculty as a Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedics and a surgeon at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and its affiliate hospitals. Dr. Baratz is directly involved with educating orthopaedic residents and fellows and is the founder of the BIDMC Hip and Knee Replacement Fellowship and remains the director of the program. Dr. Baratz has more than ten years of experience in joint replacement surgery, including minimally invasive direct anterior hip replacement, partial and total knee replacement, and robotic assisted surgery. He is an expert in revision hip and knee surgery when prior joint replacements fail. Dr. Baratz has an interest in global health and has performed more than 50 total joint replacements on medical missions in Nigeria as part of the GEANCO foundation and Panama as part of Operation Walk. Dr. Baratz performs surgery at multiple locations in the greater Boston area, including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centers in Milton and Boston, New England Baptist Hospital, and New England Baptist Surgical Center in Dedham. He is a member of several leading professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), and the New England Orthopaedic Society (NEOS). He is also actively involved in advancing the field of orthopedics through his research contributions and serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Arthroplasty.
Andrew Braziel, MD
Dr. Braziel is a distinguished Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a specialty in total joint replacements of the knee and hip. His practice spans multiple locations, including New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, New England Baptist Outpatient Center in Dedham, and outpatient centers in Salem and Hollis, New Hampshire. After obtaining his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. Braziel completed his residency at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Further refining his expertise, he undertook the Otto E. Aufranc Fellowship in Adult Joint Reconstruction surgery at New England Baptist Hospital. Currently, he serves as the Co-Director of Out-Patient Arthroplasty at New England Baptist, evidencing his leadership and commitment to advancing joint replacement surgery. Dr. Braziel is an esteemed member of several prestigious societies, such as the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and he holds a fellowship with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (ABOS).
Thomas Wuerz, MD
Board Member, Vice President
Dr. Wuerz is a Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a specialized focus on hip arthroscopic surgery, an area where he has established himself as a leading expert. His practice, based out of New England Baptist Hospital and various outpatient surgery centers, emphasizes the treatment of hip conditions with cutting-edge arthroscopic techniques. Originating from a strong academic background, Dr. Wuerz completed his medical degree at Eberhard-Karls-University of Tuebingen in Germany, followed by a residency that spanned the Inselspital in Berne, Switzerland, and the Cleveland Clinic. His advanced fellowship at Rush University Medical Center further solidified his expertise in orthopedic surgery. Additionally, he was awarded a prestigious traveling fellowship from the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy/The Hip Preservation Society, allowing him to further advance his training, knowledge and skills at the Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, and at the Schulthess Klinik in Zurich, Switzerland. Dr. Wuerz is particularly renowned for his proficiency in performing capsular closures, plications, and labral reconstructions during hip arthroscopic procedures. His role as the team physician for Harvard University and the United States Ski Team underscores his expertise in sports medicine, providing top-tier care to athletes at both collegiate and professional levels. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Wuerz is an active board member of the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA) and the Massachusetts Orthopedic Association (MOA). He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS), the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), and the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA).