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).
Jacob Drew, MD
Dr. Drew is a Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a specialization in Hip and Knee Replacement. His educational foundation was laid at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where he completed his residency training. He furthered his education through the prestigious Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at the OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center in Charlotte. Dr. Drew joined the Medical University of South Carolina. There, his contributions as the Director of Arthroplasty Research were significant, and his excellence in teaching was recognized with the John A. Siegling Teaching Award. His journey led him to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, whereas Chief of the Division of Arthroplasty, he not only advanced his clinical practice but also committed himself to teaching within the Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency Program. Dr. Drew is known for his more than a decade of experience in performing anterior approach hip replacements and his continuous efforts to integrate the latest advancements in his field to enhance patient care. An esteemed member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Dr. Drew also holds a fellowship with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (ABOS).
Brian McKeon, MD
Board Member, Ex-officio
Dr. McKeon is a renowned Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a focused expertise in minimally invasive surgery for the knee and shoulder, including unicompartmental replacements. His practice is based at New England Baptist Hospital, along with several local outpatient surgery centers. Dr. McKeon’s academic foundation was established at Georgetown University School of Medicine, followed by an integrated residency program at the University of Connecticut, and culminating in a fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. McKeon holds the position of Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Tufts University School of Medicine. His contributions to the field extend beyond patient care. Notably, he served as the former Chief Medical Officer and Head Team Physician for the Boston Celtics. Currently, he leads as the practice manager of the Boston Bone and Joint Institute. Dr. McKeon’s commitment to the advancement of orthopedic surgery is also evident in his active participation in numerous academic societies, such as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), and the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA). Dr. McKeon’s comprehensive approach to orthopedic care, combined with his significant contributions to sports medicine, research, and education, positions him as a leading figure in the field, dedicated to advancing the standards of patient care and surgical excellence.
Suzanne Miller, MD
Board Member, Assistant Secretary
Dr. Miller is a Board-certified orthopedic surgeon, recognized for her expertise in treating shoulder, knee, and hamstring conditions through arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgical procedures. She practices at New England Baptist Hospital and various local outpatient surgery centers, providing her patients with advanced, patient-focused care. Dr. Miller's medical education and residency were completed at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, laying a solid foundation for her specialization, which was further developed during her sports medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. In her role as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine, Dr. Miller actively contributes to the education and training of the next generation of orthopedic surgeons. She is also active in teaching fellows at New England Baptist Hospital. Dr. Miller's academic contributions extend to numerous peer-reviewed publications, reflecting her ongoing involvement in research and her commitment to advancing the field of orthopedic surgery. She also serves as the team physician for the United States Ski and Snowboard teams. Dr. Miller is an active member of several prestigious academic societies, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES).
Kai Mithoefer, MD
Board Member, Treasurer
Dr. Mithoefer is double board certified in both Orthopedic surgery and Orthopedic sports medicine and specializes in state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgery of the knee and shoulder. He has more than 15 years of clinical expertise and is an internationally recognized specialist for sports medicine, joint preservation and regenerative orthopedics. After completing medical school at Heinrich-Heine University in Düsseldorf, Germany, Dr. Mithoefer received his residency training in Orthopedic surgery at Harvard Medical School. Following residency, he completed a fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma at Harvard and the prestigious Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Dr. Mithoefer has extensive experience caring for athletes at all levels including as team physician of the New England Revolution, U.S. National Soccer Team, World Team Tennis, U.S. Davis Cup Team, and U.S. Open Tennis tournament, and has served as Assistant Medical Director for Major League Soccer (MLS). Having played sports at the elite and recreational level, he understands the athlete's mindset and practices with the primary goal of returning his patients safely and rapidly back to activity. Dr. Mithoefer serves as an assistant professor of Orthopedics at Tufts University's School of Medicine and New England Baptist Hospital. He has published more than 100 scientific articles and book chapters and is a frequent speaker at national and international orthopedic conferences. He has been awarded Top Doctor for both Castle Connolly and Boston Magazine for many years. Dr. Mithoefer’s profound clinical and scientific expertise in both surgical and nonsurgical regenerative Orthopedics allows him to offer a unique and highly individualized approach to functional joint restoration that incorporates the entire spectrum of regenerative musculoskeletal care. He deeply committed to the advancement of orthopedic surgery aiming to continually enhance surgical outcomes and patient care through application of current and developing technology to facilitate and accelerate return to athletic and work activities. You can read more on Dr. Mithoefer via his own website. https://www.bostonjointpreservation.com/
James Nairus, MD
Dr. Nairus is a Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a focused expertise in total knee and hip replacements. His practice is based at New England Baptist Hospital and extends to local outpatient surgery centers, catering to a broad range of patient needs. He completed his medical education at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, followed by a residency at the University of Massachusetts, and culminating in a fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital. Currently, he serves as a clinical instructor at Tufts University School of Medicine, where he contributes to the academic development of future medical professionals. Dr. Nairus is not only known for his surgical expertise but also for his active engagement in the orthopedic community, having lectured at numerous orthopedic conferences and authored several pieces of orthopedic literature. His commitment to education and research underscores his dedication to advancing the field of orthopedic surgery. Dr. Nairus maintains a strong connection to his alma mater, Holy Cross, where he distinguished himself as a first team GTE Academic All-American in basketball. In his clinical practice Dr. Nairus also utilizes arthroscopic surgeries for eligible patients, ensuring that his patients benefit from the best and least invasive care possible. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the New England Orthopaedic Society (NEOS).
Geoffrey Van Flandern, MD
Dr. Geoffrey Van Flandern is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the care of hip and knee diseases. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, he attended the University of Notre Dame graduating in 1985. He went on to attend the Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago, and his orthopedic residency at the Northwestern/McGaw Medical Center also in Chicago. Dr. Van Flandern completed the Otto E. Aufranc Fellowship in hip and knee replacement at New England Baptist Hospital in 1995. He joined Boston Bone & Joint Institute in 2022. He then joined Longwood Orthopedic Associates in Boston, and continued to specialize in the reconstruction and replacement of hips and knees as an attending surgeon at New England Baptist Hospital. Dr. Van Flandern is past President of the Medical Staff and has been a member of the Arthroplasty, Infection Control and Medical Executive Committees, as well as served as Chairman of the Operating Room Products Committee at NEBH. He is now the Director of the world-renowned Aufranc Fellowship and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Tufts University Medical School. Dr. Van Flandern attends multiple academic conferences and surgical workshops each year, maintaining his place on the cutting edge of techniques in advanced hip and knee replacement and rapid postoperative recovery. He is extremely well respected by his peers and has consistently been voted one of Boston’s top Orthopedic Surgeons by Boston Magazine. He also has received multiple awards over his career at New England Baptist for his excellence, expertise, and commitment in teaching. Dr. Van Flandern is one of the highest volume surgeons at the New England Baptist Hospital. He recently expanded his practice to state of the art outpatient joint replacement centers for advanced hip and knee replacement in the younger and more active patients. Dr. Van Flandern is a lifelong athlete and continues to enjoy a very active outdoor existence with hiking, skiing, and even triathlon competition. He is married to his beautiful wife Linette and has been blessed with four loving children. His emphasis is on his family, and after the loss of his second daughter Erin Marie, has learned to treasure them more than ever.
Paul Weitzel, MD
Dr. Weitzel is a Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a focused expertise in knee and shoulder surgery, providing top-tier care to patients at New England Baptist Hospital and various outpatient surgery centers. His academic foundation was established at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, followed by a residency in Harvard Combined Orthopedic Surgery, and a fellowship at New England Medical Center. Serving as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine, Dr. Weitzel plays a crucial role in shaping future generations of orthopedic surgeons, highlighting his dedication to both clinical excellence and medical education. His subspecialty in sports medicine further underscores his commitment to addressing and treating a wide range of athletic injuries, ensuring athletes can return to peak performance levels. Dr. Weitzel maintains professional affiliations with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS), the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), and the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA). These memberships enable him to stay at the forefront of advancements in knee and shoulder surgery, enhancing his ability to provide cutting-edge care.