For Referring Physicians
Patient Referrals Welcome
Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery welcomes referrals.
- In emergencies,
same-day appointments are available.
- In non-emergencies, we will see your patients
within one week.
Schedule a Patient Referral Appointment
To schedule a patient referral appointment, either call the Doctor-to-Doctor Line or the Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedics.
Doctor-to-Doctor Line: 617-667-2020
The Doctor-to-Doctor Line has been specifically set up at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for physicians who would like to refer a patient. This line is answered by a triage nurse who directs the call to appropriate party, promptly. To schedule a patient referral using the Doctor-to-Doctor Line, call 617-667-2020.
Department of Orthopaedics: 617-667-3940
Physicians scheduling a patient referral appointment may also contact the Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedics at 617-667-3940.
About Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery
Our Team
Robert G. Davis, MD
Joseph P. DeAngelis, MD
Arun J. Ramappa, MD (Chief)
Bridget Quinn, MD (Primary Care)
Committed to Prompt Communication
We are committed to
prompt communication with you and your patients. Please feel free to call us at 617-667-3940. We appreciate your trust.
Specialists in Knee and Shoulder Disorders
Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery is dedicated to providing excellent treatment for all orthopaedic problems in patients of all ages. Our fellowship-trained physicians are specialists in knee and shoulder disorders.
- Athletic injury evaluation
- Knee and shoulder evaluation and treatment
- Adolescent injury assessment
- On-site radiology (X-Ray) services
- Athletic rehabilitation and physical therapy consultations
- Injury prevention
- Community Outreach
Shoulder Injuries We Treat
As shoulder surgery specialists, our team treats anything that affects the shoulder from tendinitis to instability, including fractures, arthritis, and rotator cuff tears.
Common conditions that we treat include:
- Acromioclavicular Sprains
- Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
- Arthritis
- Bursitis
- Dislocations and Subluxations
- Fractures
- Impingement Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Strains and Tears
- Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
- Shoulder Laxity
Knee Injuries We Treat
As knee surgery specialists, our team treats anything that affects the athletes knee from cartilage injuries to ligament tears, including dislocations and fractures.
Common conditions that we treat include:
- ACL Tears
- Anterior Knee Pain
- Arthritis
- Articular Cartilage Injuries
- Colateral Ligament Spains and Strains (MCL and LCL)
- Cruciate Ligament Tears (ACL and PCL)
- Knee Dislocations and Subluxations
- Fractures
- Malallignment
- Meniscal Cartilage Injuries
- Quadriceps and Patellar Tendonitis