Christopher W DiGiovanni, MD

Christopher W DiGiovanni, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.784615 average rating from 182 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Waltham, MA

Dr. DiGiovanni is an internationally recognized foot and ankle surgeon who has been invited to teach surgery and lecture about his subspecialty around the world. He earned his BA from Dartmouth College and his MD from the Brown University-Dartmouth Medical School Combined Program. He completed his orthopaedic residency at Brown University before pursuing fellowships in orthopedic trauma at Brown Medical School, in adult joint reconstruction/ replacement at the Hospital for Special Surgery, in sports medicine foot and ankle arthroscopy at Harbor-UCLA and USC Affiliated Hospitals, and in foot and ankle surgery at U. Washington Harborview Medical Center. He also completed the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Traveling Fellowship at Instituto Rizzoli and Instituto Ortopedico Galeazzi in Italy.

Before joining Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital as Chief of the Foot & Ankle Service in 2014, Dr. DiGiovanni served as Professor and Program Director of the Orthopaedic Residency at the Brown University School of Medicine for almost a decade and a half, where he was also Chief of the Foot and Ankle Service, Foot and Ankle Fellowship Program Director, and Founder of the Joe DiMaggio Sports Foot and Ankle Center. Since 2014, Dr. DiGiovanni has served as Chief of the Foot & Ankle Services of both Mass General and Newton-Wellesley Hospitals, as well as Vice Chair of Academic Affairs in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Mass General. He also co-founded the MGH Foot & Ankle Research and Innovation Lab (FARIL) and has been a multi-decade member of the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) as well as Past President of both the AOFAS and the North American Orthopedic Foot Club (OFC).

Dr. DiGiovanni has been honored numerous times by his peers as one of America's Top Surgeons and Best Doctors, and has been perennially recognized as one of Boston's Top Doctors. He has also been acknowledged many times by his patients with the Patient Choice, Compassionate Doctor, and On-Time Doctor Awards. He has received the Excellence in Teaching Award by his residents and has received the Order of Merit from the Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation for his philanthropic support over the years.

Dr. DiGiovanni has served on the surgical advisory board of numerous global companies, published over 250 articles, edited five medical textbooks, and helped gain patents and FDA approval for many foot and ankle technologies designed to improve patient care. He has served on the editorial boards of various journals and been a consulting physician for athletes from many different sports programs, including the US Ski Team, several US Olympic Teams, the NFL, NBA/WNBA, MLB, PGA, Boston Ballet, Boston Cannons Men’s Lacrosse, Boston Breakers Women’s Soccer, Boston College, Northeastern University, BU, Harvard College Athletics, Formula 1 Racing, and the Premier League. Dr. DiGiovanni’s greatest professional commitment, however, has always been to the patients he cares for and the residents and fellows he teaches each day.

Currently, Dr. DiGiovanni is a Professor at Harvard Medical School and Vice Chair (Academic Affairs) of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at MGH. As Chief Emeritus of the Foot and Ankle Service, he helps oversee the foot and ankle programs at both Mass General and Newton-Wellesley Hospitals in Boston. He enjoys serving on AOFAS Committees, participating in AAOS ICLs, and especially supporting the AOFAS Resident Scholar Mentor Program each year. Dr. DiGiovanni has enjoyed caring for patients for almost 30 years, teaching residents for almost 27 years, and mentoring fellows for over 20 years.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Harborview Medical Center, Foot/Ankle/Amputation Service, 1999
  • Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery, Adult Reconstruction/Joint Replacement, 1998
  • Fellowship: Rhode Island Hospital/Lifespan, Trauma, 1997
  • Residency: Rhode Island Hospital/Lifespan, Orthopaedics, 1996
  • Internship: Rhode Island Hospital/Lifespan, General Surgery, 1992
  • Medical Education: Warren Alpert Medical School of Medicine at Brown University, 1991
  • Medical Education: Dartmouth Medical School, 1989

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Languages Spoken

  • Italian
  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.784615 average rating from 182 reviews

  • The doctor was a breath of fresh air for me. He explained my issues in a different context from other doctors. He gave us plenty of time to ask questions and question him. It was a very informative and helpful session. I now have much more clarity about my issues and plan for the future. It was an all around pleasant experience.

    2026-08-08

  • Dr Digiovanni is a very thorough, respectful provider. Considers the patients point of view and understanding.

    2026-07-23

  • I had an excellent experience with Dr. DiGiovanni and his physician assistant. They were both very knowledgeable, professional, and took the time to explain my ankle injury, the healing process, and what to expect going forward. They thoroughly discussed any potential limitations I might have with activities such as skiing and bicycling and answered all of my questions in a way that was easy to understand. I appreciated their conservative approach to my care. Based on my progress, Dr. DiGiovanni recommended that surgery was not necessary at this time and scheduled a follow-up appointment in three months to monitor my recovery. I felt listened to, well informed, and confident in the treatment plan they provided. I would highly recommend Dr. DiGiovanni and his team.

    2026-07-20

  • Dr. Digiovanni was excellent. His experience and knowledge was much appreciated. I'm very glad I was able to see him.

    2026-07-19

  • Excellent physician , knowledgeable and supportive.

    2026-07-07

  • Excellent

    2026-06-21

  • I trusted his advice.

    2026-06-15

  • Doctor D is a first class provider...I value his advice and care immensely.

    2026-06-15

  • I feel very lucky to live within an hour of some of the finest care in the world.

    2026-06-15

  • I'm fortunate to have had doctor D. as my surgeon. I'm pretty sure he is as skilled as anyone in his field.

    2026-06-14

  • Dr D is the penultimate provider. Second to none. Been caring for me for over two years.

    2026-06-14

  • JUST WONDERFUL!

    2026-06-14

  • Excellent service.

    2026-06-07

  • He is excellent. He had reviewed my file before seeing me and and explain everything thoroughly

    2026-06-07

  • Yes, this care provider and its staff were excellent. However, the person checking in to the office at the very beginning was not very polite. He sat in his chair slumped over the phone and seemed terribly bored. And I just felt like that was not a good way to conduct himself in a public place. Thank you.

    2026-06-03

  • Thankful for this expert group

    2026-05-31

  • Excellent care . I would recommend Dr DiGiovani and his staff to everyone

    2026-05-30

  • Dr DiGiovanni is the ultimate professional - knowledgeable, listens well, and provides as much information as possible to prepare for surgery. Excellent.

    2026-05-30

  • Best in class provider, best doctor I might have ever had.

    2026-05-20

  • Based on the doctors treatment of my son I knew he was the physician I wanted to see. I didn't mind waiting to get an appointment with him and my appointment reinforced everything I thought about him as I sat there as the patient (and not the mother of the patient)

    2026-05-19

  • Dr. Digiovanni was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to truly hear my story. He asked every small detail to gain a complete understanding of my injury and never made me feel rushed throughout the process. His level of care, attention, and expertise was exceptional. I genuinely could not rank him any higher.

    2026-05-17

  • PROFESSIONAL COURTEOUS THOROUGH A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE

    2026-05-12

  • I thought my experience was better than expected and I felt as if the doctor completely understood my situation and I felt comfortable that he would be able to remedy it completely.

    2026-05-06

  • He is the best!

    2026-04-24

  • I fractured my left ankle, a trimolecular fracture in Utah and flew home, got an appointment with ease with Dr. Digiovanni. He fit me into his schedule, no questions asked, saw me in a prompt amount of time as this ankle required surgery within two weeks. [redacted] He saw me, [redacted] and he explained in detail what needed to be done. His surgical coordinator, [redacted], was fabulous. She ironed out all the details with the various physicians I have to get clearance for surgery. As a team, also I saw Dr. PA [redacted]. He was fabulous.

    2026-04-23

  • Dr. D was very good explaining that I'm not a candidate for surgery quite yet. I left with a good understanding about both ankles ,and what could happen down the road.

    2026-04-22

  • It was quite impressive that as a surgeon, he was not eager to do surgery on me. The prior doctor I had consulted with was very eager to do surgery on me.

    2026-04-22

  • Dr. DiGiovanni and his team are always considerate, professional and kind. They take the time to listen to any concerns and questions that I have.

    2026-04-19

  • Excellent

    2026-03-29

  • very professional, knowledgeable,

    2026-03-29

  • Dr DiGiovanni was very honest and knowledgeable. I appreciate the honesty.

    2026-03-19

  • Excellent care!

    2026-03-19

  • Dr DiGiovanni very clearly laided our my options and also oroviddd me a referral so I can continue to research my options

    2026-03-18

  • Outstanding care by an outstanding doctor.

    2026-03-18

  • He was very knowledgeable about my flat foot condition and my overall health. He gave me advise to keep doing what I do for my feet and get some adjustments made to my arizona ankle braces for comfort.

    2026-03-04

  • He was very nice, listened and explained the options to me . [redacted]

    2026-02-11

  • Everything about the visit was excellent.

    2026-02-11

  • We really, really like Dr. DiGiovanni and his whole staff. We've had an amazing experience. Our special needs son sees nine specialists and Dr. DiGiovanni is at the top of the list. He is a genuine treasure to us and we are very, very happy with everything without fail. Thank you.

    2026-02-11

  • Fingers crossed for surgery in the coming days. Dr. Digiovanni explained the pros and cons clearly between surgery versus no surgery. Decision was easy.

    2026-02-09

  • Dr Digiovianni was very informative and helpful. He listened to us and answers my questions

    2026-02-08

  • Dr. DiGi was a godsend, 17 years ago, when he successfully reattached my foot at the ankle. He was a godsend, again last week when he diagnosed and put into motion a plan to eleviate my constant foot/ankle pain

    2026-01-27

  • I am completely satisfied. I had an ankle joint replacement going in 8 years and I am completely happy with the annual checkups with Dr. D and his staff. Dr. D's surgery improved my life immensely and [redacted] years old now I am beyond happy.

    2026-01-21

  • great experience

    2026-01-19

  • Everyone in this practice is awesome

    2026-01-19

  • PG is a stud surgeon. He is extremely well trained. He is efficient, appropriate, says just enough, and is outstanding in every way. I really appreciate his care over time, his disposition, his talent, and his knowledge of orthopedics and life in general.

    2026-01-12

  • Every appointment that I have had with Dr DiGiovanni had been a very good experience. He takes the time to explain any upcoming procedures thoroughly and listens to any concerns and answers all f my questions.

    2025-12-27

  • I appreciate the doctors directness and honesty about the risks of the surgery I am considering.

    2025-12-24

  • Great experience. It gave me a lot of confidence about what comes next

    2025-12-23

  • This Doctor is a truly exceptional surgeon. His work on my foot has significantly improved my mobility. I am very grateful.

    2025-12-16

  • [redacted] Could be more empathetic. Can come off a bit dismissive. Does try to truly listen when challenged. Eventually arrived at mutual understanding respect and potentially even a very good go forward relationship.

    2025-12-14

  • Dr DiGiovanni is a great doctor, he is very compassionate, knowledgeable and very professional caring doctor, did I mention that he is a great surgeon...one of the BEST. I am one true believer of Dr DiGiovanni! I give him 5 ??????????

    2025-12-14

  • Very condescending and dismissive. He was more interested in talking in clinical terms with his medical student rather than explaining anything to me.

    2025-12-14

  • Well prepared for the visit and he explained in detail my condition, my options and next steps

    2025-12-11

  • He was very thorough and well informed about my medical history. Answered all my questions and asked very good questions

    2025-12-07

  • [redacted] rushed through appointment.

    2025-12-07

  • Good experience

    2025-12-07

  • Dr. DiGiovanni and his team are excellent! Thorough, responsive and always with a smile. He answered all questions and explained everything clearly.

    2025-12-07

  • Dr Digi is a wonderful doctor. Has a great way of explaining things. He is very honest about what can be helped and what cannot. Great bedside manner. Always has time for my questions.

    2025-12-01

  • If you have a trimoliar fracture, I wouldn't let anyone other than Dr. Digiovanni do it. I had a very complicated injury and he actually got it back and I'm back to 100%. It's a miracle.

    2025-11-28

  • Dr. Digiovanni is a super nice guy who was really truthful and kind about delivering me the news of my foot problem. I feel lucky to have been able to meet with him.

    2025-11-28

  • Very informative and personable

    2025-11-28

  • All staff at this office are extremely professional!!

    2025-11-27

  • Dr DiGiovanni and [redacted] always provide excellent care. They are always well versed in my personal history, are good listeners and provide for a very interactive experience. I feel extremely grateful to be under their care.

    2025-11-27

  • Dr. DiGiovanni is truly exceptional. He is a warm, respectful, and thoughtful listener, explains foot and ankle issues thoroughly, and has helped me through challenging ankle surgeries and recovery. I feel fortunate to have such an outstanding doctor as my surgeon.

    2025-11-26

  • Dr D is the best!

    2025-11-25

  • Best in all respects.

    2025-11-25

  • Dr. DiGiovanni was respectful and listened carefully to my concerns. He gave me a clear, honest assessment of my situation. He made a thorough plan including referrals for further testing with other specialists before determining whether surgery would improve my outcome. I was grateful for his honesty.

    2025-11-25

  • Dr. DiGiovanni and his team are very professional and courteous throughout the process. PA Brian Abbot works closely with Dr.D and is outstanding-great to know there is another very capable person available if there are any questions or concerns.

    2025-11-24

  • I love that coming to a decision point included my experiences along with the doctors.

    2025-11-24

  • Dr. Digi was fantastic and listened to me. He also provided very clear instructions and gave me all my options. His PA, [redacted], was fantastic as well and explained things to me very clearly. I highly recommend Dr. Digi and Brian Abbott.

    2025-11-26

  • Very informative about what he can do for me about my ankle.

    2025-11-24

  • I have been a patient for 16 years and always am grateful for the EXPERT and thoughtful care I receive.

    2025-11-12

  • The doctor was professional and knowledgeable. Answered all my questions and gave great advice.

    2025-11-09

  • He was very clear and direct. I have confidence in his approach and capabilities.

    2025-11-02

  • Dr Digiovanni is an extremely knowledgeable orthopedic specialist. He's kind, caring and practices active listening. He's always focused on patient-provider partnership which I value above all else. [redacted]

    2025-11-02

  • I'm so glad that I chose Dr. DiGiovanni as my surgeon four years ago and have not regretted it at any time. He did a fantastic job and restored my ability to enjoy life.

    2025-11-02

  • Dr. DiGiovanni is such a sought-after surgeon that it was difficult to get an appointment. He's worth it, though.

    2025-11-01

  • Excellent doctor

    2025-10-13

  • He noted some bone degradation around my ankle appliance and recommended to continue yearly surveillance.

    2025-10-12

  • Dr DiGiovanni is a great doctor. He is compassionate, wonderful bedside manner, & knows everything there is about my reason I go to him. Top notch doctor.

    2025-09-23

  • Outstanding

    2025-09-21

  • Dr D. Is the best physician I've had at MGH and I have had a few!!

    2025-09-21

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