Board-certified Orthopedic surgeon in Boston, known for shoulder care. Fellowship-trained in sports medicine. Boston Magazine Top Doctor 2025 and 2026.
Call 978-969-3624Robert E. McLaughlin II, MD is an Orthopedic surgeon known for shoulder care, board certified in Orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, with over 25 years of experience. He sees every patient himself at offices in Boston, Revere, Norwood and Beverly, and was named a Boston Magazine Top Doctor in 2025 and 2026. Call 978-969-3624 for a same-day or next-day appointment.
Robert E. McLaughlin II, MD is a board-certified Orthopedic surgeon at Boston Concierge Orthopedics, with offices in Boston, Revere, Norwood and Beverly. He is known for shoulder care and treats a wide range of shoulder and knee conditions, hip problems and sports injuries, with and without surgery. His procedures include arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, SLAP and Bankart repair, the Latarjet procedure, biceps tenodesis, meniscus repair and total shoulder replacement.
Dr. McLaughlin sees every patient himself at every visit. You speak with your surgeon, not a physician assistant, and you get the time to ask your questions and understand your treatment plan. Same-day or next-day appointments are available. For a full list of conditions and treatments, see all Orthopedic services.
Board certified in Orthopedic surgery and sports medicine Fellowship-trained in sports medicine Boston Magazine Top Doctor 2025 & 2026
Surgery is performed at Beverly Hospital (Lahey) and New England Surgery Center, Beverly, of which Dr. McLaughlin is an owner.
Dr. McLaughlin has over 25 years of experience and is board certified in Orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He invented the Knotilus™ anchor and holds patents for it, and he has served as a team physician.
Dr. McLaughlin’s approach to care centers on a simple belief: patients deserve to see their surgeon at every visit. He explains what he finds, listens to your questions, and builds a treatment plan together with you—without rushing.
“When I entered the field of medicine, patients were seen in the office almost exclusively by their treating surgeon. With the recent changes in the delivery of medicine, more patients are being seen by physician extenders. I do feel there is a role for these providers in delivering Orthopedic care. However, in order for me to provide the highest level of care, I need to see and examine my patients on every visit, making the most efficient use of my time and more importantly the patient’s time. I believe this is especially important in Orthopedic Surgery as a ‘hands on’ physical exam and face-to-face discussion is crucial in the accurate diagnosis and treatment of Orthopedic conditions.”
To book an appointment or learn about the practice, see about Boston Concierge Orthopedics. PRP injections and other treatments are described on the PRP therapy page.
Dr. McLaughlin’s work has been covered by the Boston Globe and the Salem News. Read more on the In the news page.
Dr. McLaughlin earned his MD from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed his internship at Pennsylvania Hospital, his Orthopedic surgery residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and a fellowship in sports medicine at Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center.
Yes. Dr. McLaughlin was named a Boston Magazine Top Doctor in both 2025 and 2026.
Yes, he speaks fluent Spanish. He lived in Spain for two years. Call us. If you speak Spanish, Dr. McLaughlin will call you back himself.
Shoulder and knee problems with and without surgery, hip problems and sports injuries. He also gives PRP, cortisone, gel, ultrasound-guided and trigger point injections. He also provides Orthopedic care for children and teens.
No. “Concierge” describes how he works — he sees every patient himself and offers same-day or next-day appointments. There is no membership and no fee.
Boston Concierge Orthopedics works with many plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts Health Plan, Cigna and Mass General Brigham Health Plan, as well as Massachusetts workers’ compensation, federal OWCP and auto insurance (PIP). Call 978-969-3624 so the team can verify your plan.
One phone number for every office: 978-969-3624. Phones are answered Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM.
Same-day or next-day appointments with your surgeon, in Boston, Revere, Norwood and Beverly.