What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.75
Average wait time
4.31
Bedside manner
4.77
“Dr. Tierney is extremely knowledgeable and he has a wonderful bedside manner. He truly explains everything. I wouldn't go to anyone else. ”
Elizabeth K.August 16, 2023
“Dr. Tierney is a great doctor. He listens to your problem/needs and gives you options for your treatment. He always has a smile on his face. Sometimes you do have to wait a little bit before he actually sees you, but he's a busy man.”
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About Dr. John Tierney
Dr. Tierney is an Orthopedic Surgeon and Assistant Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Genesys Regional Medical Center, and fellowship training in Sports Medicine at New England Baptist Hospital. Dr. Tierney is a Staff physician in Sports Medicine at New England Baptist Hospital and currently serves as medical director for Greater Boston Orthopedic Center.
His specialties include arthroscopic treatment of shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle surgery, total knee replacements, and Occupational Medicine. With a primary interest in shoulder reconstruction, he has over 10 years of experience in the research and arthroscopic treatment of rotator cuff tears and shoulder instability. Dr. Tierney is also active in stem cell research focused on repairing cartilage in arthritic joints and the treatment and prevention of arthritis through a holistic approach.
For more than nine years, Dr. Tierney has treated Occupational (workers' compensation) injuries, bringing a ?Professional Athlete's care? approach to the treatment of ?industrial athletes.? This includes rapid diagnosis and treatment aimed at returning workers to a better-than-pre-injury status.
Dr. Tierney serves as the team physician for Westwood High School and is actively involved in USA Gymnastics.
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the leg
Bursitis
Arthritis
Knee joint injury
Rotator cuff injury
Fracture/dislocation treatment lower leg/ankle/foot
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the leg
Bursitis
Arthritis
Knee joint injury
Office locations
1 of 2
Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- New England Baptist Hospital
Education and training
- Medical School - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- Genesys Regional Medical Center, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
- New England Baptist Hospital, Fellowship in Sports Medicine
Professional memberships
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
- American Osteopathic Association
- Eastern Osteopathic Association
- Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country
Awards and publications
- The Insertional Footprint of the Rotator Cuff: An Anatomic Study, Curtis AS, Burbank KM, Tierney JJ, Scheller AD, Curran AR, Arthroscopy (2006 Jun)
- Comparison of single vs Dual Fixation Rotator Cuff repair., Tierney, JJ, Curtis, AS, Curran,A, Goumas, D, Scheller, A. Abstracts in Orthopaedics
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1417913047
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.75
Wait time
4.31
Bedside manner
4.77
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199 reviews
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Great professional. Insightful, trustworthy. Took time to explain my injury and recovery path/options. I highly recommend
December 11, 2017Vincent B.Verified patient
Dr. Tierney was very informative and precise with his diagnosis. I felt very confident in selecting him to do my surgery.
May 8, 2017Lucille R.Verified patient
The visit was good minus the wait time. The doctor is very informed and helpful, but the wait time was very frustrating.
January 27, 2014Initials hidden
Dr. Tierney is a very good Doctor who is funny, enjoyable to talk with, and will explain everything you need to know.
September 19, 2012Ronald T.Verified patient
John Tierney is extremely educated in his field. I like him as a doctor and surgeon which is why I returned to him.
October 11, 2012Wendy S.Verified patient
Very good office visit explained only options do you know the procedure and Acosta take excellent
March 18, 2021David M.Verified patient
He used models and was very thorough in his explanation of what my issue was, which I appreciated.
February 3, 2020Sophia G.Verified patient
Dr. T is great, he spends alot of time with his patients and always answers all of my questions.
November 1, 2011IA
Dr. Tierney was great and made jokes the whole visit. I felt very comfortable during my visit
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very easy to talk to and explains everything in detail using language you can understand.
July 1, 2020Regina C.Verified patient
Very efficient office/staff. Dr. Tierney offered a thorough explanation of the diagnosis.
March 12, 2012Jodi L.Verified patient
Wonderful at explaining with diagrams and excellent surgeon-great bedside manner!!!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Highly recommend t Dr Tierney He is awesome and the staff Was friendly. the best
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr Tierney ROCKS...He is the best, he tells it like it is..Great sense of humor ..
May 6, 2013Lisa P.Verified patient
Dr. Tierney is a great doctor - he is brilliant and very kind and compassionate!
January 16, 2017Jeanne-marie P.Verified patient
Excellent attention and care from a very knowledgeable doctor and team.
April 13, 2022Michael S.Verified patient
I found that he explains things well - from the X-Ray and during the exam.
October 28, 2016Deborah K.Verified patient
He spent a lot of time explaining the MRI in a way I could understand.
June 1, 2012David G. N.Verified patient
Great doctor, provides excellent service and is straight to the point.
November 30, 2013David B.Verified patient
Dr Tierney is the best and knowledgeable!! I highly recommend him!!
September 20, 2017Nancy M.Verified patient
Wait time wasn't long, had to do x-ray and return to waiting srea.
May 23, 2016Beverly B.Verified patient
Dr. Tierney is a wonderful orthopedic doctor. Highly recommend!
More than 1 year agoDonna D.Verified patient
My appointment was awesome! Dr. Tierney is very knowledgeable!
July 10, 2017Nancy M.Verified patient
He was very pleasant and straight forward. Staff was ver nice!!
December 23, 2015Evelyn S.Verified patient
Great explanation of issues with a great attitude about life!
January 10, 2020Marissa N.Verified patient
He was courteous, knowledgeable and explained things clearly.
January 11, 2018Susan M.Verified patient
Straight to the point, fast, knowledgeable and very helpful!
March 4, 2015Cesar B.Verified patient
Great Dr’s. Friendly staff. Super clean environment.
August 15, 2022Michael V.Verified patient
Dr Tierney is top notch and I highly recommend hm ??
February 10, 2021Michael O.Verified patient
He had a diagnosis for me before he evaluated my foot.
July 1, 2015Jordan L.Verified patient
Always a pleasure. Very knowledgeable and personable.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Tierney is extremely knowledgeable and he has a wonderful bedside manner. He truly explains everything. I wouldn't go to anyone else.
August 16, 2023Elizabeth K.Verified patient
Dr. Tierney is a great doctor. He listens to your problem/needs and gives you options for your treatment. He always has a smile on his face. Sometimes you do have to wait a little bit before he actually sees you, but he's a busy man.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
As a healthcare provider myself, I was pleased with Dr. Tierney's professionalism and his conservative approach to treatment. Many doctors want to go ahead and operate prior to trying holistic, minimally invasive treatment whereas Dr. Tierney will operate and do an amazing job, but trials alternative methods prior to surgery.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Tierney is the best! Knowledgeable, patient, puts you at ease. A true professional. You can't go wrong with him as your doctor.
More than 1 year agoSusan M.Verified patient
A very intelligent and compassionate doctor…Dr. Tierney has been incredibly helpful in attending to my injuries and keeping me active and pain free.
February 28, 2022Michael S.Verified patient
3rd visit. Dr.Tierny has previously repaired rotator cuffs in both my shoulders with excellent results. seeing him now for a knee injury. Would not want to see anyone else.
October 7, 2021Christian A.Verified patient
It was good he always makes my knee feel better I just wish the wait wasn’t so long but he has a lot of patients since he’s a great doctor
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I have been with Dr. Tierney for years and he is awesome. Very professional and listens to how you are feeling. The office staff and professional s are very friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend this doctor.
March 8, 2021Marian H.Verified patient
Dr Tierney is a no hold back Dr. He gets right to the point and tells you exactly what needs to be done and how it needs to be done.
Dr Tierney is now my brothers ortho surgeon also. My brother has had surgery done on his shoulder 2-3 x prior to Dr Tierney .
He decided to have Dr Tierney do his surgery last year and said his shoulder has never been better.
More than 1 year agoCrystal G.Verified patient
Staff was very professional and acommodating to schedule an Xray and MRI. Dr Tierney reviewed the data with me and explained his findings/concerns.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
He is very good at explaining every concern and issue going on. The steps we will take to rectify the issues and the attention to detail on what he will do and how he will go about doing it.
September 14, 2020Michael V.Verified patient
Everything went smooth very satisfied
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
We loved Dr. Tierney. He explained everything regarding the fractured ankle thoroughly; he really studied the x-rays and explained what we were seeing on them. Plus he has a great personality, jokes around a little bit, and seems to genuinely enjoy talking to patients.
August 11, 2020Joseph R.Verified patient
Was a great experience, I went to Doctor Tierney because I had heard good things about him and they were right. He broke down and showed various diagrams on what the situation was in my knee. Going into it I hadn't known what was wrong with it but leaving the office I had an answer and a referral for physical therapy. Was a very nice guy and made the process of going to the doctors smooth and helpful. Was able to give me treatment in the office for the pain also which was great.
Very personable to and held a clean and nice office. The ladies at the front desk are also very nice and able to answer all questions and even before the appointment make sure was reminded of it and given details on their procedure. Felt like a genuine patient and was interested in what had happened not just a basic doctor visit.
Very nice experience and would recommend to anyone for orthopedics!
July 12, 2020Rebecca B.Verified patient
Dr. Tierney was very friendly/chatty but he did not even really examine my ankles nor order any imaging, even though I had not had xrays for over a year and a half. He gave me a night-splint that is way to big for me.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I have seen many orthopedics for different reasons and no one is like John Tierney. I wish I would have seen him 2 years back.He is the best. I would go back to him again and again.
July 6, 2020Ankita P.Verified patient
Waited for a long period of time with very few other patients in the office. Doctor eventually came in to examine me and provided a diagnosis and treatment plan which I found to be satisfactory and efficient. Had the appointment ended there, this would be a different review. However, the doctor then went off on a long rant about the COVID19 pandemic and politics which I found to be highly inappropriate and unbecoming of a physician whose duties should be to disseminate proper information to their patients and look out for vulnerable members of the community. The COVID19 pandemic is serious and ALL doctors should be encouraging their patients to listen to public health experts and follow guidelines, rather than spreading misleading information and suggesting that the pandemic response has been overblown. I also found this doctor's political ramblings to be very inappropriate. I felt very uncomfortable for the entire duration of the conversation and have no interest in attending a follow-up visit with this doctor.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I was very pleased with the way Dr. T explained how my knee and everything around it worked, and why I was having pain, as well as explaining treatments and methods we could agree on, really down to earth, and very open and honest professional
June 8, 2020Robert Anthony L.Verified patient
Excellent visit. Dr. Tierney took the time to explain my situation in great detail. He described pre and post-op procedures, the surgery itself, alternatives to surgery, his philosophy regarding knee replacement, the number of knee replacements he has done and the number of knee replacements performed by all the surgeons at New England Baptist. We reviewed my X-Rays together and he explained my options and all the details related to each option. Dr. Tierney was very thorough and we developed a plan of action together.
May 27, 2020Ernest M.Verified patient
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Which hospital is Dr. John Tierney affiliated with?
Dr. John Tierney is affiliated with New England Baptist Hospital.
What practice does Dr. John Tierney work with?
Dr. John Tierney works with Greater Boston Orthopedic Center.
Where is Dr. John Tierney's office located?
Dr. John Tierney has 2 office locations, including in Dedham and Braintree, view full addresses on Dr. Tierney's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. John Tierney?
Dr. John Tierney frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Hand Problems, Orthopedic Consultation, Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. John Tierney on their profile.
What languages does Dr. John Tierney speak?
Dr. John Tierney speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. John Tierney in reviews?
199 patients have reviewed Dr. John Tierney. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.75/5. They have a 4.77/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.31/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.