Ian Denis Hutchinson, MD

Ian Denis Hutchinson, MD

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4.676033 average rating from 121 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA
  • Waltham, MA

Dr. Ian D. Hutchinson was born in Waterford, Ireland and attended medical school at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). He earned a master’s degree in surgery (MCh) at RCSI with a dissertation focused on cartilage tissue engineering. He completed orthopaedic residency at Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY receiving both chief resident awards for research and leadership. He completed the sports medicine fellowship at the Sports Medicine and Shoulder Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), New York where he received the Russell F. Warren, MD, Sports Fellow award.

During residency, Dr. Hutchinson took care of the USA Rugby 7s team and was on site at the US tournament in Las Vegas, NV. During fellowship in NYC, he served as an assistant team physician to the New York Red Bulls MLS team and was also involved in the care of the NY Giants, Rangers, Mets, Knicks and Brooklyn Nets.

Dr. Hutchinson dedicates research time at Harvard Medical School’s site at Charlestown Navy Yard where he works at the sports medicine basic science lab, serving a clinician scientist role. He has a long-standing interest in meniscal and articular cartilage injury/restoration and is a past recipient of the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS) travelling fellowship from USA to Europe.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Sports Medicine Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, Sports Medicine (Orthopaedics), 2022
  • Residency: Albany Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2021
  • Residency: Dublin Region Basic Surgical Training Scheme, Basic Surgical Training, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 2010
  • Internship: Beaumont Hospital, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland., 2008
  • Medical Education: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Medicine, 2007

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.676033 average rating from 121 reviews

  • The provider was fine. He was nice. [redacted]

    2026-09-04

  • Excellent

    2026-09-04

  • My experience with MGH was a 10 out of 10. I worked with 2 different [redacted], both very professional and kind, can not say enough about the staff. This includes Dr. Hutchinson as well and his PA. My appointment and follow-up were seamless, including scheduling X-ray, MRI & follow-up PT orders. Thank you to the outstanding MGH staff.

    2026-08-18

  • The resident or fellow that I saw seemed very knowledgeable and helpful.

    2026-08-19

  • Very good.

    2026-08-19

  • Took all factors into consideration for my future treatment

    2026-08-15

  • The entire experience was excellent. I was treated very kindly, clearly, and professionally. They made sure I understood everything. The surgeon, the doctor, was incredibly kind and attentive, and he gave excellent instructions to his team. I was very satisfied with the service.

    2026-08-14

  • Very nice and attentive to my concerns

    2026-08-13

  • Very helpful

    2026-08-02

  • The information and service I got from Dr. Hutchinson were excellent. He explained the issues I was having with a patella tendon and possible remedies and what he suggested for remedies. Very satisfied with his care.

    2026-07-30

  • It was a very positive interaction , having been referred by my shoulder replacement surgeon who searched himself for someone who could help me with a bad outcome from my knee replacement surgery. I feel hopeful that Dr Hutchinson assessed my problem of on-going knee pain and stiffness, believing he can improve the symptoms.

    2026-07-29

  • He spoke very rapidly and often in terms I did not understand. Did not have the opportunity to tell my history and did not feel that what I did have the chance to disclose was considered. Provider was called into surgery so appointment was rushed and did not get the chance to actually talk and ask questions.

    2026-07-22

  • The reason for seeing Dr. Hutchinson wad for a second opinion as to why my left knee was unstable. He was the only Med professional to order a hip x ray where it was determined I need a complete hip replacement. If my pain, which has existed for the past 5 years, is mitigated or goes away, he is the salvation I have been waiting for. He is outstanding. CLONE HIM.

    2026-07-20

  • Yes, Dr. Hutchinson, this is my second time seeing him and he's great. He's very personable. He's very smart. He knows exactly, he prescribed the right physical therapy. He had prescribed the PRP therapy that I had done a couple days before and that went very well. [redacted] I just have had a great experience with Dr. Hutchinson [redacted]. So I will definitely come back to him if I need it. And I live in Florida. I live a long way away from Boston, but I go to see him because he's the best.

    2026-07-17

  • Friendly and knowledgeable

    2026-07-15

  • The service was excellent; I'm very satisfied with it. Thank you.

    2026-07-01

  • Yeah, Dr. Hutchinson has been great so far. [redacted] Yeah, it's been a pleasant experience. Thank you.

    2026-06-03

  • Yes, so Dr. Hutchinson's plan on mending my knee for just physical therapy was a good idea. It really worked out really well. I'm at like 95%. I can almost run. [redacted]

    2026-05-22

  • He was straight forward and extremely knowledgeable

    2026-05-11

  • Great bedside manner. Easy to talk to

    2026-05-11

  • Very professional, knowledgeable and explained everything very clearly.

    2026-05-12

  • i was extremely impressed by dr. hutchinson. besides his very pleasant demeanor, (and the overall efficiency of the office and staff) he listened to me -- the whole patient/person -- and didn't see me as a "knee." this made all the difference, and as a result i listened to him as carefully as he did to me. it helped that he provided clear information, and useful comparisons. in addition to my primary care physician, i'd rate him a nine out of ten (only because we still need to have an ideal for which to aim).

    2026-05-05

  • Best experience

    2026-04-26

  • Dr. Hutchinson is impressively knowledgeable. He's a good listener and explained things clearly. I'd go to him in a heartbeat.

    2026-04-22

  • Yes, everything was excellent. The doctors, the nurses, the x-ray techs, everything was perfect.

    2026-04-12

  • Fantastic

    2026-04-10

  • He was great, very knowledgable and explained my care clearly.

    2026-04-01

  • Yes, thank you. This care provider is one of the best providers I have ever experienced. He takes the time and he listens and he does whatever is necessary to make sure I get the right answers and the right solution. Thank you.

    2026-03-30

  • Dr. Hutchinson is always thoughtful and tries his best to help with treatment related problems. I would recommend him to anyone I know who has knee issues.

    2026-03-29

  • My experience was very good

    2026-03-11

  • Dr. Hutchinson is incredibly responsive and good at communicating. He has extended availability to answer questions and to help connect with collaborating providers.

    2026-03-03

  • Great service,care and compassion Grateful!

    2026-02-25

  • The doctor and medical asst were responsible and respectful.

    2026-02-01

  • Dr. Hutchinson knew my problem and the solution I felled so confident now with him

    2026-01-29

  • I only recommend that the orthopedic should've reviewed my MRI before having me come into the office to tell me that I need to go see a specialist because he can't do this type of surgery

    2026-01-28

  • Dr. Ian was great in telling me everything that was going on. I understood perfectly. So he is awesome. Thank you.

    2026-01-28

  • Dr. Hutchinson is a wealth of knowledge. Wonderful Dr.

    2026-01-25

  • Excellent

    2026-01-14

  • Dr. Hutchinson was fantastic, as was his staff. Everyone was attentive and respectful, listened well, and explained things clearly. I was pleasantly surprised at how much time the staff spent with me in an attempt to talk through my options and alleviate my pain in my knee.

    2025-12-11

  • It was the only time I have met with this provider and u was very impressed with his knowledge and recommendations,

    2025-11-19

  • Excellent service, and thank you very much

    2025-11-05

  • First time ever saw him he was very pleasant

    2025-11-09

  • Doctor Hutchinson is very knowledgeable, precise.

    2025-10-30

  • It was great, always professional, timely and informational, very thorough with a great plan. Thank you

    2025-10-26

  • I finally got a definite answer about something that's concerned me for years

    2025-10-26

Accepted Insurance

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