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Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, sports health

2000 Washington Street Suite 341
Newton, MA 02462

(617) 964-0024

Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

Office Locations

2000 Washington Street Suite 341
Newton, MA 02462

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40 Washington Street
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481

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Some issues Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

total hip replacement

total joint replacement

total knee replacement

In 2023, Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD had a list price for hip arthroplasty, hip reconstruction, hip surgery, knee replacement, total hip replacement, total joint replacement, and total knee replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

hip replacement

In 2023, Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD had a list price for hip replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

By Affordability:

joint X-ray

knee X-ray

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD performed more knee X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for joint X-ray, and knee X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	75
doctor visit	452
hip imaging	56
hospital care	13
injections	75
inpatient care	13
musculoskeletal imaging	207
pelvic imaging	31
X-rays	238

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	73
doctor visit	434
hip imaging	28
injections	73
musculoskeletal imaging	157
pelvic imaging	20
X-rays	177

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	73
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA during 2014 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	72
doctor visit	430
hip imaging	46
hospital care	14
injections	72
inpatient care	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	63
musculoskeletal imaging	178
pelvic imaging	26
spinal procedures	24
X-rays	165

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	373
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	63
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	67
doctor visit	454
hip imaging	33
injections	67
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	45
musculoskeletal imaging	203
pelvic imaging	16
spinal procedures	32
X-rays	206

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	452

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	690
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	400
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	110
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA during 2016 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	82
doctor visit	439
hip imaging	24
injections	82
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	94
musculoskeletal imaging	219
spinal procedures	46
X-rays	171

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	398
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	66
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA during 2017 were musculoskeletal imaging, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	63
doctor visit	364
hip imaging	27
injections	63
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	136
musculoskeletal imaging	183
spinal procedures	68
X-rays	115

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	371
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	53
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD in 2017

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA during 2018 were musculoskeletal imaging, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), X-rays and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	60
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
doctor visit	437
hip imaging	32
injections	60
joint surgery	22
minimally invasive procedures	22
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	116
musculoskeletal imaging	169
spinal procedures	58
upper extremity surgery	22
X-rays	111

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	388
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	58
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA during 2019 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	80
doctor visit	448
hip imaging	29
injections	80
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	111
musculoskeletal imaging	300
spinal procedures	64
X-rays	253

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	405
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	44
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	62
doctor visit	393
injections	62
musculoskeletal imaging	302
X-rays	302

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	41
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD in 2020

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	14
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	93
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
doctor visit	489
injections	93
joint surgery	23
lower extremity surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	23
musculoskeletal imaging	163
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	163

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	39
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	94
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	610
injections	94
joint surgery	22
minimally invasive procedures	22
musculoskeletal imaging	229
pelvic imaging	30
spinal procedures	62
upper extremity surgery	22
X-rays	321

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	397
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	59
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	5
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA during 2023 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	77
doctor visit	521
injections	77
joint surgery	38
lower extremity surgery	38
musculoskeletal imaging	208
reconstructive surgery	38
X-rays	208

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	54
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD in 2023

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and aspiration.

aspiration	74
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	455
hip imaging	34
hospital care	13
injections	74
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	26
lower extremity surgery	24
minimally invasive procedures	22
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	94
musculoskeletal imaging	209
pelvic imaging	24
reconstructive surgery	38
spinal procedures	50
upper extremity surgery	18
X-rays	202

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD.

**Gender**
Female	230
Male	159

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	353
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	18

**Age**
75 to 84	116
85 and over	55
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	193

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. He completed residency at Tufts Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine

Residency: Tufts Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Aaron Gardiner, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Kairos Surgical Inc	$2,832 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $392	$2,440
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$164 Osteoarthritis of the knee $89	SYNVISC-ONE $75
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$128 Juggerknot-Sports Medicine $78	Persona $28	RELIGN $22
Pfizer Inc.	$60 CELEBREX $41	ZYVOX $19
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$36 EUFLEXXA $36
Other	$80 Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System $33	MACI $21	Sports Med Shoulder $15	FORTEO $11

**Types of Payments**
Education	$2,813
Food and Beverage	$487

Biography

Dr. Aaron Gardiner is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He attended medical school at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. Dr. Gardiner trained at Tufts Medical Center for residency. His clinical interests encompass sports health and musculoskeletal problems. He is professionally affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital. According to Newton-Wellesley Hospital, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Newton, MA.