2996947
Peter
D
Asnis
Peter D Asnis
Peter D
Mass General Brigham
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<p>Dr. Asnis specializes in knee and shoulder sports injuries. He sees patients of all ages, from adolescents to adults, and he helps them work toward their desired performance level.</p><p>Dr. Peter Asnis earned his undergraduate degree cum laude in biology at Harvard College and his MD from Cornell University Medical School with Honors in Research. After finishing a general surgery internship at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Dr. Asnis completed his orthopaedic residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York where he was awarded the Jean C. McDaniel Resident Teaching and Leadership Award. Dr. Asnis completed a fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at Mass General, and following his fellowship, he joined the MGH staff.</p><p>Dr. Asnis is the Head Team Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Boston Red Sox, Head Team Physician for the Boston Bruins and is a Team Physician for the New England Patriots.</p><p>Dr. Asnis is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as well as a Member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He is a member of the Team Physician Societies for the NFL, NHL and MLB.</p>

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Sports Medicine, 2006

Residency: Hospital for Special Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, 2005

Internship: N.Y. Presbyterian Hosp. - Cornell Campus, General Surgery, 2000

Medical Education: Cornell University Medical College, 1999

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Adults
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