George S Dyer, MD

George S Dyer, MD

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4.781295 average rating from 278 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA

George S. Dyer, MD is an attending upper extremity surgeon on both the Hand and Upper Extremity Service and the Orthopedic Trauma Service. Dr. Dyer is also an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School and the Barry P. Simmons, MD, Distinguished Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He graduated from Harvard Medical School, the Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency Program and the Upper Extremity Fellowship of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Children's Hospital. Dr. Dyer specializes in upper extremity trauma surgery, as well as complex post-traumatic reconstruction of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Orthopedic Surgery, 2008
  • Residency: Harvard / MGB Combined Training Program*, Orthopedic Surgery, 2007
  • Internship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Surgery, 2003
  • Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, 2002

Board Certifications

  • Surgery of the Hand, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.781295 average rating from 278 reviews

  • Wonderful experience as usual

    2026-08-09

  • I wish that I would have had Dr. Dyer from the beginning of the process when I injured my hand because his explanation, he ordered a test, just different things. His bedside manner, I guess you could say, was just way more, was just much, much better than the other doctor that I had seen. So for me, he's a great doctor. You know, he listened, he acted like, I mean, you know, he did know what was going on with me prior to my visit. He asked questions, even though it had been a while since I'd seen him, he asked questions that were relevant to, you know, my injury. So I really appreciated that and I think he's a great doctor.

    2026-08-07

  • This was our second meeting with the provider and both the in-person meeting and the virtual meeting were friendly, straight forward, professional and left us with confidence that we had chosen the right provider.

    2026-08-05

  • Dr. Dyer was great and understanding my necessity to do a lesson evasive carpal tunnel procedure given my balance and SCA 3 issues. He referred me to his colleague, Dr. [redacted].

    2026-08-03

  • Very professional and courteous staff and a very helpful visit.

    2026-08-02

  • My experience with Dr. Dyer was excellent. He is an outstanding doctor. In my opinion, he is the best surgeon I have ever seen, and I will always be grateful for what he did for me. [redacted]

    2026-07-31

  • Dr. Dyer was thorough in his evaluation of my condition and clear in his explanations.

    2026-07-30

  • Dr. Dyer is outstanding in every way. He is knowledgeable, articulate, practical, kind, thoughtful, responsive and insightful. A model. [redacted] Aging is challenging. Dr. Dyer and cohort help me navigate it more or less successfully. They deserve every bit of organizational support possible to help them do their jobs.

    2026-07-29

  • First rate. I would recommend him highly.

    2026-07-28

  • I have great respect for Dr. Dyer

    2026-07-26

  • Appointment was fine. [redacted]

    2026-07-25

  • prompt professionalism

    2026-07-08

  • I love seeing Dr Dyer. He does very good work.

    2026-07-06

  • Nothing because I don't complain about Brigham and Women's hospital

    2026-07-05

  • The Dr and the cast woman were great [redacted]

    2026-07-01

  • Dr Dyer is a very smart physician when it comes to shoulder injuries. A patient gets the feeling that this dr REALLY wants to improve hi/her situation if he possibly can

    2026-06-26

  • Hello, yes, I find Dr. Dyer very informative and he does listen well and I respect his opinion and judgment quite well. That's all I really wanted to say. Thank you.

    2026-06-26

  • Good experience

    2026-06-24

  • [redacted] George is a really caring and attentive doctor, and I feel well attended and cared for. He always goes out of his way to help me. I am grateful to have him as a doctor

    2026-06-24

  • Very professional and listened carefully to my concerns. Asked the appropriate questions regarding my situation

    2026-06-25

  • The doctor listened and gave great feedback I am glad to have him as my doctor

    2026-06-24

  • The doctor gave me great news telling me I'm going to heal at a 90% clip and probably won't need surgery so I am really grateful

    2026-06-23

  • Very competent and articulate Doctor!

    2026-06-22

  • Great doctor

    2026-06-18

  • Dr Dyer is awesome!

    2026-06-17

  • I have been treated by Dr. Dyer and his team for several years. They have always given me outstanding care. They are always helpful, medically expert, willing to listen and very giving of their time and kindness.

    2026-06-15

  • Excellent- helpful and clear

    2026-06-15

  • Dr Dyer is great and communicates clearly. He listens

    2026-06-09

  • He was very pleasant and informative.

    2026-06-03

  • The provider took time to listen to my symptoms and concerns and was very thoughtful in discussing my issue with me and explaining the rationale behind his decision-making and recommendations.

    2026-06-03

  • Dr Dyer is one of the best! He is caring, thoughtful and kind. I would recommend him. Thanks!

    2026-05-31

  • All was excellent

    2026-05-28

  • I found Dr Dyer to be interested in my concerns

    2026-05-27

  • It was a wonderful experience. He's a great doctor and I'd go back to him in a minute.

    2026-05-28

  • My experience with Doctor Dyer was fry pleasant , so much so I just can't wait to see him again .

    2026-05-24

  • At my first visit with Dr. Dyer, he discussed the prognosis for my injury and impending surgery, and I'm very grateful for his candor. It enabled me to set expectations.

    2026-05-31

  • Dr. George Dyer has been an excellent surgeon and provider for me. I highly recommend him.

    2026-05-28

  • I found the provider to be knowledgeable. He listened to my concerns. He also indicated what additional information he would need and how we could proceed with two different options for the care. I have two different diagnosis, so we did discuss both. So I do have a clear understanding of how to proceed with both.

    2026-05-28

  • Dr [redacted] was informative , detailed in explanation of procedure and easy to communicate with. Dr Dyer was fabulous too! They had me quite at ease . Thank you

    2026-05-24

  • Dr dyer is the best

    2026-05-24

  • Saw Dr. Dyer. Very professional, competent, understanding.

    2026-05-23

  • It was my first time meeting Dr Dyer. He seemed to be everything I'd want in a Doctor. He listened , explained all the aspects of my issue and treated me with patience and kindness. It looks like we'll be meeting again.

    2026-05-03

  • This Dr. is extremely knowledgeable about my situation. He answers most of my questions before I ask them. He asked me three times if there were any other questions or concerns. I would recommend him to the most needy patients because he is very complete in his approach.

    2026-05-04

  • My visit with Dr Dyer was wonderful. He was very professional, knowledgeable and friendly.

    2026-05-02

  • Always very professional. Positive experience ??

    2026-05-03

  • Dr. Dyer is wonderful! Enough said.

    2026-04-28

  • She was overstretched with patient load and I was the last of the day. She was great as nice as possible.

    2026-04-12

  • He was fantastic

    2026-04-08

  • He was worth the wait

    2026-04-05

  • Dr.Dyer is one of the kindest and finest doctors I have ever seen. He is personable, compassionate and excellent in all fields. I have referred my friends many times. He is the best!

    2026-03-31

  • I look forward to Dr. George Dyer performing surgry on mu shoulder. I feel as though I am in excellent hands. I could not be happier and relieved to have been referred to Dr. Dyer.

    2026-03-30

  • The gold standard of care

    2026-03-18

  • The doctor, DYER , was very helpful, listened to us, was very thorough and explained everything in great detail that we could understand and was very personable. It was a great, great visit.

    2026-03-13

  • I had an excellent experience. Dr Dyer took time to do an exam of my shoulder, go through my imaging with me in detail and answer all my questions. He was kind and an excellent communicator. I would definitely recommend him.

    2026-03-11

  • He treats me with respect and I feel confident that he's giving me great advice

    2026-03-21

  • Dr. Dyer, is the role model for what a doctor should be like. Professional, respectful, knowledgeable, and kind. This last visit required a cortisone shot which I mentally hadn't prepared for. I'm a bit of a whimp when it comes to needles in my joints. He was so efficient and accurate, it was over before I had time to cry. ...... He is a credit to the Brigham

    2026-03-05

  • Satisfied

    2026-03-04

  • Dr. Dyer was very comforting. He explained everything to me and answered my many questions. I was very nervous and he went very slowly to really explain all the complications of my injury to my shoulder. And he listened to me and understood my concern for many things about surgery and things like that. And he always reflected back to me, do you have any other questions? This is your decision. These are my professional suggestions, but ultimately it's your decision, which was very calming for me. And I thank him for the respect he gave me, knowing that it is my care, but listening to everything that I said and putting it in the care plan for me. I thank him very much for that.

    2026-02-18

  • everyone was very helpful

    2026-02-01

  • Everyone in the office, including the doctor, was attentive and knowledgeable.

    2026-01-31

  • Knowledgeable Polite Skilled

    2026-01-29

  • Talking to Dyer was very informationable and all around good doctor. I would recommend him to anybody.

    2026-01-28

  • He's a very caring and kind doctor. Does not rush me out. Listens to me.

    2026-01-22

  • Excellent experience.

    2026-01-21

  • I would like to say that Dr. Dyer is an exceptional doctor. I had suffered for almost two decades with an elbow problem that I was told was tennis elbow. Dr. Dyer did some tests and the tests revealed that I had a dislocated elbow. He actually listens to his patients.

    2026-01-21

  • Dr. Dyer is outstanding.

    2026-01-16

  • Dr Dyer was excellent in every way

    2026-01-14

  • All positive

    2026-01-12

  • Dr. Dyer was wonderful. In addition to listening intently and answering my questions, I felt that he really cared about me and my shoulder.

    2026-01-05

  • Feel very fortunate to have this provider....experience was excellent!

    2026-01-04

  • Very professional One of the best I'm very happy and delighted with my surgery

    2025-12-29

  • Extremely knowledgeable, caring and professional. Dr. Dyer and his associate were both real and understanding. Their main focus was on my care.

    2025-12-29

  • My provider great doctor listen to patient very well make my life more easy. Thank you doctor Dyer

    2025-12-29

  • Dr. Dyer's expertise and knowledge, together with his ability to engage me with care and concern, were exceptional. It is rare to find specialists with all of those qualities today. He is a strong communicator, which fostered confidence in me regarding the decision to move forward with shoulder replacement surgery. I'm enormously grateful to be in his care.

    2025-12-22

  • Dr. Dyer was excellent, very precise, accommodating, and thorough, and took the time to explain everything to me. Excellent doctor.

    2025-12-11

  • I was made comfortable during the procedure, all went well

    2025-12-09

  • My visit with Dr. Dyer was excellent, as always.

    2025-12-08

  • Dr. Dyer was incredible. This was my first visit with him. He was referred to me by another one of my orthopedic surgeons and I have a complicated history of arthritis and Dr. Dyer was gentle, he was compassionate, he was kind, he was intelligent, he didn't rush anything, he really took my whole story into consideration and best procedures to do to relieve pain. He definitely gets five stars and above for me.

    2025-11-28

  • I was very impressed with Dr. Dyer and I would recommend him to anybody. Everybody in there was very nice and I didn't have to wait for anything. Everyone apologized for keeping me waiting and nobody kept me waiting. The experience was very good. Thank you.

    2025-11-28

  • Prompt professionalism

    2025-11-26

  • It was great as always

    2025-11-24

  • Outstanding knowledge,empathy and honesty. Very easy to understand.

    2025-11-24

  • Dr. Dyer is an excellent physician

    2025-11-24

  • This was my first time visiting this provider. He was extremely patient, caring and thorough. This provider was a recommendation. I am grateful I took the time to make an appointment. He is one of the best providers I have ever met.

    2025-11-23

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    2025-11-23

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    2025-11-17

  • Dr. Dyer is everything one would hope a doctor would be...prepared, kind, knowledgeable, great sense of humor, thoughtful...just stellar. I hope my shoulder replacement will be just as good an experience.

    2025-11-16

  • Dr. George Dyer is great provider and one of my heroes

    2025-10-29

  • Dr. Dyer is an exceptional physician and surgeon. He has always been incredibly responsive. He listens intently. He explains everything thoroughly and his skills are unmatched. He is a very caring physician, has a great bedside manner, and is exceptionally warm and comforting. I would recommend him to anyone needing surgery of the type that I had.

    2025-10-29

  • My doctor was an excellent listener and provided me with care and understanding. I am impressed!

    2025-10-28

  • great

    2025-10-28

  • I was very satisfied and comfortable with the staff.

    2025-10-26

  • After meeting the doctor I was confident that I had made a good choice.

    2025-10-23

  • The reception team at Hale orthopedic department are great! Dr. Dyer and his team are great! Great care and a great outcome.

    2025-10-21

  • Very professional and clearly explained my options.

    2025-10-14

  • Made me feel important that I understood

    2025-10-13

  • nothing negative, everything was top shelf.

    2025-10-12

  • I think that we would have expedited the visit if they had just scheduled the MRI before hand. It would have provided all the answers.

    2025-10-11

  • Super good bedside manner polite and knowledgeable

    2025-10-01

  • Dr. Dyer is an amazing doctor as well as a surgeon very intelligent well spoken always a pleasant to speak with

    2025-09-29

  • He was a good listener. Compassionate. Easy to talk to.

    2025-09-27

  • I've always found Dr. Dyer to be amazing with his care. He listens to everything that I have to say and explains things in a way that I understand. He never rushes me and he is just the epitome of what all doctors should be.

    2025-09-26

  • Dr Dyer was AMAZING he listened to everything I told him he truly cares about his patients .. he brought me to tears but in the best way possible first to listen to me an very knowledgeable i can't say enough about Dr dyer

    2025-09-22

  • Dr. Dyer is an excellent practitioner. He is highly intelligent, very caring, great bedside manners, and genuinely interested in how you feel and how he can help you. You can't get a better doctor than him.

    2025-09-19

  • Greatest experience with having Dr.. Dyer for my Doctor. Keep up the good work!!

    2025-09-17

  • Good!

    2025-09-17

  • Dr. Dyer is very kind.

    2025-09-17

  • Dr. Dyer is a brilliant kind and caring surgeon who has improved the quality of my life immensely

    2025-09-16

  • Excellent experience. All questions fully answered

    2025-09-14

  • I have been a physician at MGB for over 40 years. Dr. Dyer is nothing short of outstanding. He listens carefully, he explains things clearly, and does so with humility and compassion. I have never met a better provider.

    2025-09-12

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