Boston Medical Center – Brighton
Orthopedics
Collaborative Orthopedic Care to Keep You Moving
Our team of orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologists, physician assistants, nurses, athletic trainers, and physical therapists works together to create personalized treatment plans that support each patient’s recovery and long-term mobility. From diagnosis through rehabilitation, we’re committed to helping you return to the activities you love.
We are proud to be recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and several of our physicians have been named Top Doctors in Boston by Boston Magazine.
Our Team

Thomas J. Gill IV, MD
Chairman, Orthopedic Surgery; Chief, Sports Medicine
Primary Location
Brighton, MA 02135
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Matthew M. Werger, MD
Vice Chair of Orthopedics; Chief, Arthroplasty Service
Primary Location
Brighton, MA 02135
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R. Malcolm Smith, MD
Chief, Orthopedic Trauma Service
Primary Location
Brighton, MA 02135
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Amna Diwan, MD
Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon
Primary Location
Brighton, MA 02135
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Diane M. English, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Primary Location
Brighton, MA 02135
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Marilyn Heng, MD, MPH
Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon
Primary Location
Brighton, MA 02135
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David A. Sipala, DPM, FACFAS
Foot & Ankle Surgeon; Program Director, Podiatry Residency
Primary Location
Brighton, MA 02135
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Programs
Our programs provide patients with expert, comprehensive subspecialty care.
Patient Information
We treat all orthopedic conditions, including:
- ACL injuries
- Arthritis of the hip and knee
- Foot and ankle injuries
- Fracture cares
- General orthopedic trauma
- Hand injuries
- Meniscus tears
- Rotator cuff tears
- Shoulder injuries
- Sports injuries
- Women’s orthopedic health
We offer many cutting-edge surgical procedures and techniques, including:
- ACL surgery
- ACL reconstruction
- Arthroplasty (hip and knee replacement)
- Arthroscopic surgery (knee, shoulder)
- Bunion surgery
- Cartilage surgery
- Cartilage transplantation
- Fracture surgery (all types)
- Hip replacement (Anterior Approach)
- Knee arthroscopy
- Mako robotic-arm assisted hip and knee replacement
- Meniscus surgery
- Multiligament knee reconstruction
- Patellar realignment/instability surgery
- Patellar tendon and Quadriceps tendon surgery
- Podiatric surgery
- Revision hip and knee arthroplasty
- Rotator cuff surgery and repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Shoulder labral repair