Dr. Lawrence Karlin, MD
Dr. Lawrence Karlin, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Boston, MA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Milford Regional Medical Center and Maine Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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300 Longwood Ave Boston, MA 02115Make an Appointment
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Over his 35 years of practice, he has been involved in the development of innovative new technology, but his primary goal is to provide the best and most personal care for his patients. He takes most pride in that accomplishment. His...read morebiography
Dr. Lawrence Karlin is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Boston Children's Hospital and the orthopaedic consultant to the Center for Spina Bifida. He specializes in spinal deformities and the orthopaedic conditions associated with spina bifida. ...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Boston Children's Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1981New England Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1979Case Western Reserve University
Internship Hospital, 1972Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
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Internship Hospital, 1972Tufts University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1971Hamilton College
Undergraduate School, 1967
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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(603) 273-9012.
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