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Dr. Mininder Kocher, MD

Dr. Mininder Kocher, MD

Family Sports Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Mininder Kocher, MD is a sports family medicine physician in Boston, MA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Boston Children's Hospital and Stamford Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Sports Medicine Division

319 Longwood Ave Boston, MA 02115
Telehealth available

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4.6
38 ratings, 18 with a written review
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Best Doctor!!!
Our son had ACL, MCL surgery. Simply, consider your self lucky to have Dr Kocher perform surgery if needed. He is the best doctor. Thank you for all you have done for our son! We are very thankful to Dr Kocher and his team!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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R&R – Jan 24, 2025
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Excellent Surgeon - Expert in his field
Dr. Kocher has provided exceptional care to our daughter since 2020 when her patella dislocations first occurred. He performed 2 patella stabilization/MPFL reconstruction surgeries on both her knees. He provided excellent follow up care and PT guidance. She's made a full recovery and has returned to sports. We highly recommend Dr. Kocher.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 25, 2023
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Great doctor
Dr Kocher and his staff were great throughout the whole surgical process and recovery period. Always available if we had a question. He is definitely top in his field.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Oct 14, 2022
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We consider ourselves very fortunate to be in the trusted hands of Dr. Kocher . He is the most gifted surgeon who connects with his patients and builds the most beautiful and trusted relationship with them. We are humbled with the care and experience that Dr. Kocher and his team has provided to our 11 year old gymnast. Right from appointments to pre and post surgery and follow ups. Our daughter had a bad fall from high bars while doing her routine. As a result, she had to undergo medial meniscus root repair knee surgery . She had a long road to recovery but Dr. Kocher kept my daughter motivated throughout and helped her successfully return back to the sport she loves. We will forever remain grateful to you Dr. Kocher!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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SK – Apr 05, 2022
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Dr. Kocher performed IT band ACL reconstruction surgery on my 13 year old. Dr. Kocher and the Boston Children’s team took great care of him, provided great follow up in terms of answering questions and clarifying information. Our research showed that Dr. Kocher was an expert in ACL repair for growing children—we are very pleased with the results. I highly recommend Dr. Kocher.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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SW – Jul 06, 2021
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The ACL surgery went extremely well. My knee is completely back to normal and feels great. Highly recommend Dr. Kocher!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 09, 2021
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My 10 year old daughter had a rare knee condition. Dr. Kocher knew what it was right away, clearly described the surgical solution, and performed the surgery, answering all of our questions along the way. Her recovery was not easy, but she is 100% better, just like Dr. Kocher said she would be. Thank you Dr. Kocher for assisting my daughters return to normal 10 year old activities!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Joe B – Jan 15, 2021
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Dr. Kocher performed labral repair surgery along with osteoplasty for femoroacetabular impingement on my right hip in July of 2019. It is now February 2020 and I have been feeling better than I ever have been and back to playing hockey along with being able to run pain free again. Dr. Kocher made sure myself (17) and family understood the surgery before hand and walked us through step by step on what he would do in pre-op and then made sure I knew what to do post surgery with at home exercises and Physical Therapy. Overall, Dr. Kocher is a trustworthy and knowledgeable surgeon and I can’t thank him enough for all he has done for me. I highly recommend Dr. Kocher to anyone who needs his services!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Owen – Feb 11, 2020
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Dr. Kocher is a gifted surgeon who repaired my sons ACL successfully utilizing a physeal-sparing reconstruction with I.T. Band technique. This surgery has allowed him to return to sports at a high level and do the things that he loves to do. My son is going on his third year post op and the knee is doing great. I have nothing but respect for Dr. Kocher and his team.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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JJ – Oct 06, 2019
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Dr Kocher did a meniscus repair and acl reconstruction (hamstring graft) on my 16 year old daughter 3 weeks ago. She is walking (she has a limp but the surgery was only 3 weeks ago so that is expected) and pain free. God bless this doctor, he did a great job.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Chris herbert in rutherford, NJ – May 31, 2019
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Daughter did not have a great consultation with him. Once he determined her ACL was fine, he wasn’t too interested in her knee pain.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 07, 2019
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Dr. Kocher replaced my 8 year old's torn ACL - we are 1 year out and the results have been nothing short of extraordinary. She has returned to playing sports (skiing, basketball, softball, gymnastics) and you'd never know she tore her ACL. She is experiencing no pain and has full range of motion / full strength. Our research showed Dr. Kocher as a real pioneer in the field of ACL repair in growing children and we're extremely thankful that his results matched what our research showed.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 20, 2019
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Dr Kocher, not only fixed my daughters knee that had been operated on (unsuccessfully) by others, but restored her confidence We didn’t think she would walk normally without pain, she is now competing at the highest levels. THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO DR KOCHER AND HIS STAFF!!!!!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 30, 2019
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Dr Kocher is amazing! He was able to improve my daughters life with his surgical skills. He was patient, understanding and most importantly extremely competent. He listened and addressed all our concerns. We think he has a magic touch!...he could identify things by just feeling around her knee! He was well worth the wait and I would highly recommend him to everyone, and I do! I can not thank him enough for the incredible surgery that changed my teenager's life!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 29, 2019
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Dr Kocher needed to repin my daughter's hip after a winter sport accident in Latvia. He did an excellent job and we always felt very confident with him. Thanks to his excellent work, my daughter was able to return to her sport this past season and excel at Junior Nationals.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jacky Forgan in Chelmsford MA – Apr 23, 2018
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Dr. Kocher treated me for a torn labral in my hip as well as to remove bone fragments after a fall. He did more than that by reshaping the curve of my hip joint because it was the wrong shape. He did this without telling me it was even a possibility. I have been in severe to moderate pain ever since. I would not recommend him for hips.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sep 01, 2017
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Dr. Kocher is excellent at what he does! He operated on my knee and I had a great recovery. His interpersonal skills are fantastic. He knows how to explain something so it is easy to understand. I highly recommend him! My daughter minor has also seen Dr. Kocher and agrees!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Kelli in Dover, MA – Dec 28, 2016
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He's so great at what he does! Great bedside manor
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Feb 29, 2016
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Dr. Kocher is the Associate Director of the Division of Sports Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital and a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School. He is an internationally renown clinical and research expert in pediatric orthopedics...read more
  • Family Sports Medicine

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  • Boston Children's Hospital|steadman Hawkins Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999
  • Harvard Combined Prgm

    Residency Hospital, 1998
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center|beth Isreal Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1994
  • Duke University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
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American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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Sports Medicine Division

Sports Medicine Division319 Longwood Ave Boston, MA 02115
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