Evan A O'Donnell, MD

Patient Feedback

4.928 average rating from 250 reviews

• dr evan odonell always anwers my questions and spends the time I need with him. He is compassionate professional, intelligent and a great human being

  2026-07-08

• Excellent care, good interpersonal and communication skills

  2026-07-08

• My experience with Evan Odonnell was everything I could hope for - expert, caring, human, successful outcome!

  2026-07-02

• Dr. O'Donnell is a good listener, thoughtful physician with Sterling credentials

  2026-07-02

• Dr O'Donnell was extremely kind. He had looked at my history and was well informed. He listened to me describe my issue and was emphatic but most importantly took the time to describe the procedure. He put me at ease and got me feeling ready for my procedure.

  2026-06-22

• Professional, respectful, trusted.

  2026-06-20

• He is very caring, polite, and a joy to talk to at my visits. Very respectful and mannered doctor. Always a pleasure to see him

  2026-06-15

• The Doctor was great in answering my questions and also in explaining those answers in detail and layman's terms.

  2026-06-15

• Extremely thorough and good listener

  2026-06-15

• Excellent.

  2026-06-11

• Incredibly skilled and knowledgeable in his field. Warm, caring bedside manner.

  2026-06-11

• Dr. O'donnell is by far the best always thorough and knowledgeable and friendly!

  2026-06-10

• I am a very satisfied patient of Dr. O'Donnell

  2026-06-11

• He was terrific. If I decide to have surgery, I would definitely choose Dr. O'Donnell. He is all I would ever want in a surgeon. Absolutely tops!!!

  2026-06-08

• Dr. Evan O'Donnell is the best anyone could have and his staff is wonderful too.

  2026-06-03

• Dr. O'Donnell was excellent; he spent as much time as required to answer all my questions and responded to all requests for assistance in a timely manner. His office was also excellent and responsive.

  2026-06-01

• Dr. O'Donnell made me feel very comfortable. He answered all my questions and discussed various courses of action. In summary, the virtual visit ended up with a mutually agreed upon course of action. Follow up to this visit was quick and as described. Surgery is scheduled in a timely manner.

  2026-05-28

• Yes, Dr. O'Donnell is a wonderful doctor. I just had a surgery on my shoulder last year and I came out the other day and we're going to have the other shoulder done. Very, very, very wonderful man. And all the nurses too, they're very friendly. Thank you. Bye-bye.

  2026-05-29

• provider explained things clearly

  2026-05-27

• Dr O'Donnell gave a clear explanation of my imaging and provided options including non surgical ones. He listened to my questions and concerns and gave clear guidance for both pre and post surgery steps.

  2026-05-25

• Very caring and eager to help me

  2026-05-24

• I feel very fortunate to have had Evan perform my surgery. He was extremely knowledgeable, professional and compassionate. He provided me with a thorough explanation of the process and listened to my concerns.

  2026-05-24

• Thorough, congenial, easy to understand.

  2026-05-23

• Excellent and prompt service.

  2026-05-18

• He was very professional, listened well, and answered all my questions and explained everything so I could understand.

  2026-05-15

• Its always a great visit with Dr. O"Donnell!

  2026-05-12

• I'm very happy with the entire process, from explaining what I was facing at the beginning all the way through 6 months following the surgery. That includes the PT providers who played a critical roll in making me well again.

  2026-05-11

• Professional and excellent.

  2026-05-08

• It was an overall great experience from scheduling through the actual appointment.

  2026-05-08

• Dr O'Donnell was extremely helpful in keeping me informed about what he was doing and what I could expect in terms of my recovery and he was right on the money Everything went exactly as he said it would go right on the timetable he stated

  2026-05-06

• Surpassed my expectations!

  2026-05-04

• [redacted] All staff I dealt with were great

  2026-05-04

• I have no complaints. He was excellent!

  2026-05-04

• Dr. O'Donnell was always professional and knowledgeable and treated me with respect. He gave me options. He didn't talk down to me. He explained things in a way I understood. I valued that. I would highly recommend Dr. O'Donnell to anybody seeking orthopedic sports surgery.

  2026-04-30

• He is a very qualified shoulder surgeon, to say the least. And he has an excellent manner with patients (i.e. me).

  2026-04-27

• Dr O'Donnell gave clear a description of the procedure, follow up care & therapy to follow. Communicated easily with him.

  2026-04-21

• Dr. O'Donnell and his support team were very responsive and helpful and answered all my questions. And I feel very grateful that they had a spot open for my surgery. I'm feeling great. It's day five and I have minimal pain and I'm very hopeful. Thank you. I appreciate you all.

  2026-04-16

• Very professional!

  2026-04-13

• It's always a Pleasure to see Dr ODonnell. He always goes over my X-rays that were taken the same day as my office visit with him. Such a big difference between him and my orthopedist that I had. I can easily talk with Dr ODonnell without being looked down upon. I hope he never leaves MGH.

  2026-04-09

• Dr O'Donnell is a great communicator who takes the time to explain things as well as ensure clarity associated with surgery and risks. He also allows time for patients to ask questions that they have.

  2026-04-08

• I thought Dr. O'donnell was great. I thought he was attentive and he certainly did an excellent job and I definitely would recommend him to other people.

  2026-04-09

• I always had a great experience with Mass General Hospital the doctors go above and beyond to help and find the answer to my problems

  2026-03-18

• Exceptionally skilled surgeon with terrific bedside manner

  2026-03-16

• Very informative conversation. Some humour included.

  2026-03-15

• Dr. O'Donnell listened carefully and was very engaged in problem solving. I appreciated his experience, knowledge, insight, and attention to my concerns. I feel certain that he has suggested an excellent road forward. I also appreciated his willingness to speak with me on short notice.

  2026-03-14

• First rate. MGH is the best

  2026-03-12

• I was very, very happy with this provider. Super competent, really great communicator. Just very happy overall.

  2026-03-06

• Dr O Donnell provides great care.

  2026-03-05

• Dr. O'Donnell was very encouraging in trying physical therapy before recommending surgery. He made me feel comfortable in the way I've chosen to try to recover from my injuries.

  2026-03-06

• Experience was very positive. Problem was thoroughly evaluated, treatment options discussed and plan defined. Dr. O'Donnell is a good listener and clear communicator, whose driving motivation is clearly to take care of his patients.

  2026-03-02

• Then Doctor explained the diagnosis and treatment plan very clearly.

  2026-02-27

• I had an excellent experience with Dr. O'Donnell. I feel very confident with him. I would recommend him to anyone that needs shoulder surgery.

  2026-02-25

• They was great.

  2026-02-25

• He was very thorough at providing me with possible options to get the best outcome. He did not rush me. He answered my questions. I was very pleased. He seem to care about my overall well-being.

  2026-02-15

• Dr O'Donnell was courteous, friendly and very thorough and informative about my shoulder problems. I immediately felt comfortable with him and look forward to continuing with him for surgery.

  2026-02-14

• The visit went very well in all aspects. [redacted]

  2026-02-11

• Dr. O'Donnell was wonderful, very understanding and knowledgeable and helpful and efficient. I'm very pleased with my relationship with him. Thanks. Bye.

  2026-02-27

• Excellent provider and staff!

  2026-02-07

• Knowledgeable and friendly

  2026-02-04

• Fabulous doctor

  2026-02-04

• I was very happy to get such a fast appointment as my shoulder pain has increased very rapidly recently.

  2026-01-26

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  2026-01-25

• He is very caring, respectful and professional. Also has a great personality and makes you feel comfortable and confident in his knowledge. Would highly recommend.

  2026-01-22

• I was very impressed with the doctor. He was very knowledgeable, professional and friendly, and made me feel very comfortable.

  2026-01-22

• Dr. O'Donnell was professional and provided me with a very positive outcome with the shoulder replacement. [redacted]

  2026-01-21

• Dr O'Donnell listened closely to my concerns and did not rush the appointment at all. He was very courteous and professional.

  2026-01-21

• Dr. O'Donnell and [redacted], his PA, were excellent. They reviewed the films, asked good questions, did a clinical exam to evaluate my symptoms, and clearly explained the issues around shoulder surgery for my unique situation. I left 100% sure this was the team for me, offering the best chance for recovery of my range of motion.

  2026-01-21

• Dr. O'Donnell is thorough, thoughtful and a good listener. I appreciate his candor and focus. IK look forward to having him replace my shoulder.

  2026-01-21

• I love Dr. O'Donnell and his team. I'm so happy I found him and trust them completely with my care.

  2026-01-16

• Warm, professional and thoughtful, dr O'Donnell was an excellent listener and was very patient.

  2026-01-12

• Dr. O'Donnell is a highly skilled surgeon and I am very pleased with the results of his care.

  2026-01-12

• He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made me feel comfortable about my potential surgery.

  2026-01-12

• Dr. O'Donnell was very knowledgeable of my condition, extremely helpful describing next steps, and very thoughtful and patient. Thank you.

  2026-01-09

• Dr. O'Donnell is a wonderful doctor and surgeon, very approachable, explains well, and does a wonderful operation.

  2026-01-08

• Dr. O'Donnell is the most wonderful physician surgeon I have ever met in my life. He's courteous, he's kind, he explains everything. He's warm, he's welcoming, he's the best of the best. I've never met anybody better than Dr. Evan O'Donnell. Thank you.

  2025-12-24

• Made me comfortable and hopeful

  2025-12-21

• Very well informed. He had read my MRI results carefully ad well as my records about my knee replacement.

  2025-12-20

• The staff are excellent.

  2025-12-15

• Very good

  2025-12-15

• He was wonderful, and saw me in a quick fashion, in a timely fashion. He was compassionate for the problem and answered my questions. He got back to me once the results of the scans were available. I appreciated the care from him and his office.

  2025-12-11

• Dr O'Donnell is an exceptional doctor. From the very first appointment including the most recent appointment he explained everything, was courteous, professional and caring. I have recommended him to anyone that needs his speciality.

  2025-12-11

• Dr O'Donnell is amazing and always feel comfortable with his diagnosis and his recommendations

  2025-12-11

• Dr ODonnell is very kind and easy to communicate with

  2025-12-03

• So warm and caring and one hell of a doctor.

  2025-11-27

• I am very fortunate to have Dr. O'Donnell as my orthopedic surgeon. He informs me clearly about my rehab and what to expect.

  2025-11-24

• I was delighted with the Dr. He did an awesome job on my shoulder and was always concerned with my progression. Very Happy :)

  2025-11-24

• Dr. O'Donnell was always very nice. He always came in with a big smile and answered any questions that I had. It made me feel very comfortable.

  2025-11-20

• He was excellent. He listened to you. He was patient. And he liked your input. Thank you.

  2025-11-14

• My visit was very thorough and very easy to understand. The doctor and the internist explained everything. I was very pleased.

  2025-11-14

• Went above and beyond. I was very nervous about the procedure and I ended up having a great day with no stress

  2025-11-13

• Dr o'Donnell is awesome. Rates a 10 in every department !!!

  2025-11-12

• Dr. O'Donnell is very friendly, very knowledgeable, and very trustworthy.

  2025-11-13

• Dr. O'Donnell has given me excellent care from our initial introduction. He has provided excellent care to me. Happy patient. Care was outstanding.

  2025-11-12

• Listened and provided information in an easily understood manner. Provided alternatives to treatment suggested by other surgeons and explained why he recommended said treatment. Answered all our questions and gavebus time to think about what he was saying.

  2025-11-12

• Excellent office. Dr O'Donnell was outstanding.

  2025-11-11

• He is extremely kind and respectful. He will explain anything I have questions about. He listens to my concerns.

  2025-11-07

• Positive overall experience

  2025-11-06

• Dr. O'Donnell was very informative and pleased with my progress.

  2025-11-05

• He is absolutely the BEST! He listens to me and then explains things in a way that is easy to understand. I wish all my doctors could be like Dr. O'Donnell.

  2025-11-05

• He was great. Very attentive and personable. We drove from [redacted] which was 1 hour in traffic but seeing the doctor made it worth it.

  2025-11-03

• Dr O'Donnell and his staff are excellent!

  2025-10-29

• Dr O'Donnell has been great on prior visits. During this visit, I was first seen by a resident, who gave me information that conflicted with what a PA told me 2 weeks ago and then when Dr. O'Donnell saw me immediately after the resident, still different information. It seemed like their wires were crossed.

  2025-10-26

• This doctor and his staff was absolutely terrific, very knowledgeable, very caring, answering all my questions. I couldn't say enough good things about him. Thank you.

  2025-10-23

• I was very happy when my appointment got bumped up a month when the provider was available. I've been waiting so long for answers. Dr. O'Donnell, explained my procedure to me, so I could understand my surgery better

  2025-10-21

• Great personality and temperament

  2025-10-20

• Dr. O'Donnell was courteous, respectful, and very knowledgeable in his field.

  2025-10-19

• Excellent

  2025-10-15

• Nothing else ... Dr. O'Donnell and team are top notch, as is MGH.

  2025-10-13

• Yes, Dr. O'Donnell was wonderful. He knew what he was talking about and made it easy for me to understand. And I was happy with my experience.

  2025-10-10

• Doctor O'Donnell is a fantastic doctor. I feel privileged to be his patient.

  2025-10-08

• Fabulous surgeon. Great personality.

  2025-10-08

• He was very easy to talk to. Explained everything so it was easy to understand.

  2025-10-09

• Thorough, professional, outstanding care from both PA-[redacted] (in office ) and Dr. O'Donnell (virtual following MRI). First time I've felt comfortable and confident with Orthopedic plan.

  2025-10-01

• This was a positive experience. The receptionist, nurses, Dr. [redacted] (Anesthesiology) and Dr. Evan O'Donnell were a top notch team!

  2025-10-01

• Dr. O'Donnell was friendly and explained everything very well in layman's terms. I felt comfortable and confident with him and his plans for me. Thank you Dr. Evan O'Donnell

  2025-09-24

• [redacted] Dr. O'Donnell is very professional. [redacted]

  2025-09-19

• I did see Dr. O'donnell briefly. I wish I could remember the two gentlemen who I saw the majority of my appointment. They were absolutely fantastic, especially the one that performed the injection in my shoulder. I can't say enough good stuff about them. They were awesome.

  2025-09-13

• It was a tremendous experience with a wonderful, thoughtful, and careful provider and the physician's assistant that were directly involved in my care. And I would highly recommend them.

  2025-09-12

• Fantastic

  2025-09-10

• Dr. O'Donnell was knowledgable, kind and caring

  2025-09-10

• Efficient and explained things well

  2025-09-10

• Better answered after (surgery) care has been provided!

  2025-09-08

• Dr. O'donnell is the best. In all my years I have yet to see a physician as competent, compassionate, and caring. In one word "amazing". I've had each shoulder operated on over the course of two years. I have had ZERO pain and an amazing recovery with no issues.

  2025-09-08

• Its been excellent.

  2025-09-03

• I've had many outpatient surgeries, and this is by far the best experience I have ever had.

  2025-09-03

• Dr. Evan O is one Super doctor and one Super human being. I hope he stays in practice for many more years.

  2025-08-30

• Hi, this was my first time to meet with this provider, so I cannot fully answer the question as to how we interact down the road, but I would say my first visit was very good and I was very pleased, but it was only my first visit.

  2025-08-29

• I'm very happy with Mr Evan and staff

  2025-08-27

• Good service, seemed knowledgeable

  2025-08-27

• My experience when seeing this provider, Dr O'Donnell, and his staff has always been excellent on all levels.

  2025-09-03

• He was very knowledgeable, very helpful, very, he was caring. He was comfortable to be with and he put my concerns at ease. He extended and offered options for, several options for what I might do if I continued to be, you know, in pain or discomfort. And I just really appreciated his time and I would definitely recommend him and definitely want to see him again if the problem worsened.

  2025-08-28

• Very happy with the care provided. [redacted] Everything is going great in my opinion. Thanks

  2025-08-25