Jacob Kirsch, MD
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon and shoulder specialist at the Boston Bone and Joint Institute and nationally renowned New England Baptist Hospital
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Dr. Jacob Kirsch is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and shoulder specialist at the Boston Bone and Joint Institute and the nationally renowned New England Baptist Hospital. Dr. Kirsch is also an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Tufts University School of Medicine.
As a shoulder specialist, Dr. Kirsch is dedicated to treating the entire spectrum of shoulder pathology. Focusing exclusively on caring for patients with shoulder problems, Dr. Kirsch provides unparalleled specialized clinical experience and expertise.
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Focused Care
Our singular focus on the shoulder allows us to provide the full range of the latest treatments for your shoulder condition. Whether this includes activity optimization, physical therapy, injections, minimally-invasive arthroscopic surgery, or open surgery, we are here to guide you on the road to recovery.
Dr. Kirsch has extensive experience performing rotator cuff repairs, anatomic as well as reverse shoulder replacements, shoulder instability procedures, and revision surgery. He is one of only a few surgeons in the Boston and Greater New England region who regularly performs unique complex procedures involving tendon transfers, instability with bone loss, and failed prior surgery.
Featured Research
Dr. Kirsch's academic work includes more than 75 peer-reviewed scientific papers and contributions to more than 13 textbooks. He is dedicated to training the next generation of shoulder surgeons and advancing the field through research and education.
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Published Papers
Dr. Kirsch has authored more than 75 peer-reviewed scientific papers on rotator cuff repair, shoulder replacement outcomes, and surgical techniques.
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Textbook Contributions
Contributing author to more than 13 orthopedic textbooks, sharing expertise with the next generation of shoulder surgeons worldwide.
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Evidence-Based
Our practice integrates the latest research findings to provide evidence-based treatments and collect patient-reported outcomes for continuous improvement.
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