Dafang Zhang, MD

Dafang Zhang, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.769351 average rating from 385 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA
  • Foxborough, MA
  • Pembroke, MA

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Harvard Hand/Upper Extremity Fellowship, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, 2019
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2018
  • Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014
  • Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, 2013

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Languages Spoken

  • Chinese - Mandarin
  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Patient Feedback

4.769351 average rating from 385 reviews

  • My only concern is I wasn't sure whether I had to make the appt with specialist that he wanted me to see. I had to call his office to see what I should do and then call the specialist office but I have gotten no call back. I will try again tomorrow

    2026-07-08

  • He was helpful and knowledgeable. And we had a good discussion with plans for follow up procedure

    2026-07-08

  • Dr. Zhang was friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend him.

    2026-07-08

  • I generally had a really great experience with Dr. Zhang. He's the third hand surgeon I've seen for a tricky issue out of the three I saw. He was the best. I really liked that he was kind and he listened and he was funny, but he was also very confident in his approach and recommendations. So a big thank you there.

    2026-07-01

  • I wanted options but I didn't get any. Maybe there were none

    2026-06-29

  • Excellent care. Always

    2026-06-27

  • Dr. Zhang is the best. I'm leaving the area soon and he made a referral to a reputable doctor near my next home. He's very thoughtful and thorough. I will miss him!

    2026-06-27

  • He had an Xray! Knew my history! Was quick with his assessment. Yreated my concern with a shot of painkiller which i asked for before an operation. It may work.

    2026-06-24

  • Dr Zhang is wonderful

    2026-06-24

  • I felt very comfortable with the doctor. He explained everything very carefully. Good listener and most professional and thorough.

    2026-06-27

  • Dr. Zhang and the incredible staff were wonderful. [redacted] it was great.

    2026-06-25

  • It was a good experience

    2026-06-20

  • Dr. Zhang is a wonderful doctor, very thorough, prompt and on time, and I've been to see him on a number of occasions for multiple problems with my hands, and he's great. Thank you.

    2026-06-17

  • The visit was timely and I received cortisone shots at that visit as opposed to having to get another appointment. We discussed a plan going forward as well.

    2026-06-14

  • Personable,informative,open to my question great visit

    2026-06-11

  • Very efficient and helpful!

    2026-06-10

  • I just thought the overall experience was great. All the nurses were just extremely nice and the procedure went smoothly and they took care of me afterwards. It was just, it was really top-notch.

    2026-06-11

  • Great care!

    2026-06-07

  • Dr Zhang is a very caring and explains what needs to be done next. I trust his judgement and feel confident that he knows what is best for me.

    2026-06-04

  • As good as it gets!

    2026-06-03

  • I felt Dr. Zhang knew what he was doing. He did not spend a lot of time with me, but I felt he had reviewed my material and x-rays ahead of time and was prepared for my short encounter with him.

    2026-05-30

  • Excellent, Dr Extraordinary superior Dr Knowledgeable, caring, wonderful

    2026-05-30

  • I found it to be excellent.

    2026-05-29

  • The care provider was excellent

    2026-05-27

  • He was very informative and took time to explain next steps to me

    2026-06-02

  • I was very impressed with Dr. Zhang. He was very familiar with my issues, walked me through the Xrays and what was causing the issue. He took a good deal of time explaining what the various treatment options were and we initiated one them immediately. I will definitely schedule with him the first option is not successful and we need to move on to other options.

    2026-05-25

  • I came for a 2nd opinion. Dr Zhang was very detailed and provided answers to all questions. I've am having Dr Zhang perform the surgery as I feel confident in the result.

    2026-05-18

  • Everyone was very kind

    2026-05-17

  • Very professional and to the point

    2026-05-17

  • Nice manner

    2026-05-12

  • He made me feel so much better about an issue I've been experiencing for a few years now after not being taken seriously before. He gave me options and honest answers to my questions. I felt so much better after my appointment just having a plan in place.

    2026-05-12

  • Dr. Zhang is the best! He listens, speaks directly to me, is thorough while being quick, and he answered all my questions. I know he knows how important my active lifestyle is to me, which matters a lot. He is a great partner in my orthopedic health.

    2026-05-12

  • He is very knowledgeable and kind.

    2026-05-18

  • Dr Zhang listened to my problem and addressed it immediately.

    2026-05-13

  • Courteous respectful knowledge

    2026-05-12

  • Dr. Zhang is terrific! Puts you immediately at ease, listens carefully, and makes the pain gocc bc away!

    2026-05-10

  • He cares

    2026-05-07

  • Very good!

    2026-05-06

  • He was great

    2026-05-06

  • Dr. Zhang is the Best Dr. EVER! He cares about me and my arthritis in both thumbs. I feel confident and comfortable with him.

    2026-05-06

  • Dr Zhang is very professional and a nice person. I was early to my appointment and he saw me early and thanked me for coming early. He explained an upcoming surgery I may need in the future. I would recommend him to anyone needing upper body orthopedic care

    2026-05-06

  • Positive experience. Knowledgeable in dealing with my complaints. Positive resolution in treatment of my complaints and concerns.

    2026-05-03

  • The doctor was very knowledgeable and very professional and very friendly.

    2026-05-04

  • Efficient, knowledgeable, professional, good manner

    2026-05-01

  • He was very professional and caring. He had a great "bedside" manner!

    2026-04-22

  • I love Dr. Zhang, best ortho doctor i could have hoped for.

    2026-04-21

  • Wonderful experience

    2026-04-20

  • The doctor saw me early. Examined my hand thoroughly and read the xray and diagnosed my condition. He made recommendations and carried through with a plan for it etc. he gave me all the necessary paperwork,

    2026-04-20

  • As always, the care provided was superb. Just phenomenal. The way one dreams health care, or a business, should be run: Quick, efficient, polite, knowledgeable, welcoming. Superb.

    2026-04-21

  • Dr. Zhang is always professional and brings a calm demeanor along with a huge smile to our meetings.

    2026-04-20

  • The doctor was very professional, kind, and respectful and I felt confident in their diagnosis, however the total time spent in the appointment was under 5 minutes and I left with some uncertainty due to this. I felt somewhat like me asking further questions was a burden [redacted]

    2026-04-16

  • He was phenomenal. Extremely knowledgeable, professional, and nice!

    2026-04-15

  • This is a very efficient practice with excellent office staff and providers.

    2026-04-15

  • Thorough, knowledgeable and patient oriented.

    2026-04-13

  • Didn't address the symptoms I gave. Too hurried

    2026-04-13

  • Dr Zhang is a very good physician! He is very attentive to my needs and creates a warm and supportive environment. I would highly recommend Dr Zhang

    2026-04-12

  • I don't feel like the severity of my symptoms were considered at all. I had a "simple" diagnosis with a "simple" treatment. He was unwilling to discuss further. I am genuinely concerned there is something seriously wrong and he was unwilling to discuss alternate diagnosis's or treatments. I left feeling worse than when I arrived to be honest.

    2026-04-12

  • Excellent service and friendly staff.

    2026-04-07

  • Dr Zhang is terrific . He is a great communicator and surgeon. He is always on time at my appointments. My wife is a patient of Dr Zhang and my nephew just had surgery performed by Dr Zhang as well. We all think highly of Dr Zhang.

    2026-04-02

  • I know it is a teaching hospital, and I think that is great but at moments I felt like I wasn't in the room. For a first visit, I think one-on-one would be better.

    2026-04-01

  • Everything was excellent

    2026-04-01

  • I very much liked this provider. He was knowledgeable, kind & interested.

    2026-03-29

  • Very consciences

    2026-03-28

  • Dr zhang was very friendly and explained in terms of what was wrong with my finger that I could understand and how he would treat it.

    2026-03-26

  • Terrific experience!!

    2026-03-26

  • He was very professional and upfront.

    2026-03-25

  • He was very kind and caring. He explained things thoroughly.

    2026-03-25

  • The provider was very professional as well as caring.

    2026-03-24

  • The office was excellent.

    2026-03-20

  • EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE FROM ARRIVAL TO DEPARTURE OF APOINTMENT

    2026-03-18

  • The provider was very good at explaining things to me and telling me what he advised me to do and he made me feel very comfortable. I would definitely recommend him to anybody.

    2026-03-18

  • He was very knowledgeable, courteous, kind, informative, and respectful. I appreciate his assistance.

    2026-03-18

  • Confirmed my thought's about injury

    2026-03-15

  • Was not comfortable with attitude of examining physician

    2026-03-14

  • Dr Zhang was awesome. Very professional and thorough.

    2026-03-09

  • I found the provider to be knowledgeable and answered my questions and explained any follow up measures that might be needed

    2026-03-08

  • My appointment moved quickly and Dr Zhang was amazing. I had a wonderful experience

    2026-03-08

  • Under the grim circumstances of me needing surgery on my thumb, I had fun with the doctor. I learned some things. He was very attentive. The staff was excellent. The front office staff was fantastic. That's why I come up there because you guys are all so great. Thank you.

    2026-03-06

  • Dr. Zhang explained everything in detail, answered all my questions clearly. I am scheduled for Day surgery next week and am looking forward to relief from my discomfort.

    2026-03-05

  • Very professional and experienced and satisfied with care received so far.

    2026-02-19

  • Dr Zhang is amazing. I highly respect him as a surgeon and caregiver. He's understanding gives options and helps me follow the course he knows I want to. He cares about my safety and well-being and it's very appreciated. This is not a complaint but feedback. I have a dislocated torn thumb and need support and I was given and my insurance charged for a support piece that was obviously too big for my little hand but was not given a a smaller child perhaps thumb splint glove wrap apparatus. Two nurses couldn't figure out how it was supposed to be put on and just gave it to me and said play with it maybe you can figure it out. Then I was handed a sheet to sign for my insurance to pay for it. So I'm just wearing a tight glove and I have no idea what to get for my dislocated thumb for support so I'm continuously dislocating it just by using it to pick up a bottle or a book a phone anything I need a thumb to grip and it's painful to write and type but I'm going to reach out to the doctor. I asked for a pediatric my hands are very small. But nobody listened or knew what they were doing except getting my signature to get paid for something I didn't want need or could even figure out how to use it properly. Very pleasant just not very helpful or knowledgeable. It was a surprise. I adore my specialists and they can tell me what I need always and help me find it

    2026-02-25

  • My experience with Dr. Zhang is amazing, one of the nicest guys I've ever met, and I hopefully don't have to see him again, but if I do, I will gladly be a patient of his and recommend him to other friends and family. Fantastic guy, great doctor.

    2026-02-06

  • He was very kind

    2026-02-04

  • He answered my questions and listened to my need to time the surgery around caring for my grandchild. All the staff there were pleasant and kind.

    2026-02-04

  • He was very nice and I would definitely return to him for continued care. Pleasant, soft-spoken and informative.

    2026-02-04

  • I was very satisfied with my appointment. Both the doctor and the staff were very knowledgeable. I was seen in a timely fashion and the facility itself was very nice.

    2026-02-04

  • Doctor Zhang is a very kind and considerate doctor. He make you feel at ease, he listens and explains what is happening!

    2026-02-03

  • Conscientious and knowledgeable

    2026-02-02

  • Doctor Zhang is one of the best doctors I've ever seen in my life. Knowledgeable right to the point easy to understand.

    2026-02-01

  • Very well organized, not long waits at all. It was a very happy experience.

    2026-02-01

  • very nice, vey professional, very informative to our questions.

    2026-01-31

  • Dr. Zhang was wonderful! He knew my medical history and was thorough in explaining what was wrong with my shoulder and how we would make it better. Excellent communicator. I am very pleased!

    2026-01-27

  • Excellent experience

    2026-01-26

  • Dr. Zhang is a highly skilled professional and caring doctor. I have complete faith in anything that he tells me.

    2026-01-23

  • All very friendly

    2026-01-21

  • Yeah, hi. Dr. Zhan is doing a great job so far. He's investigating my past surgeries with my right shoulder. It's fairly involved and I'm appreciative that he's taken the time to do this because it's not the average visit, I guess. And he's just a very, very nice, nice man. And you guys are fortunate and I'm fortunate that he's there. And that's my comment of the day. [redacted] Thank you.

    2026-01-21

  • Professional, a wonderful bedside manner.

    2026-01-20

  • He is wonderful I just recommend my sister in law

    2026-01-19

  • Excellant experience. I saw a local orthopedic for same condition the day before and I just didnt have as much faith in him as I did with Dr Zhang, Great job.

    2026-01-14

  • I am extremely happy with the care I am receiving from Dr Zhang. The receptionists are always polite and inform you if Dr is running late .

    2026-01-14

  • Dr. Zhang was very knowledgeable in what approach was best for my wrist and he explained himself well and what my next steps were and I thought his bedside manner was very good. His team reached out to me in a timely manner to setup the rest if my appointments.

    2026-01-14

  • Dr Zhang is an outstanding surgeon and even better person. I have full faith in his care of me.

    2026-01-01

  • I was hoping he would have seen things from our perspective. But he just sided with the other physician.

    2025-12-31

  • Friendly, kind, knowledgeable

    2025-12-31

  • I truly appreciated Dr. Zhang's depth of knowledge and ability to explain what was happening with my shoulder. He was very thoughtful and courteous.

    2025-12-29

  • Doctor is extremely personable and put you at ease while delivering care.

    2025-12-29

  • It was a great experience. The doctors were both so kind and knowledgeable.

    2025-12-29

  • He was very helpful and respectful

    2025-12-26

  • Both providers were excellent. [redacted]

    2025-12-25

  • Very good provider. He was thoughtful and friendly. He explained things well and provided treatment for my condition.

    2025-12-22

  • Dr Zhang is incredible! I am so pleased to be under his excellent orthopedic care. He is very pleasant, knowledgeable, and skilled. I highly recommend him! [redacted]

    2025-12-17

  • I found that she was understanding and I could understand her and I would recommend her to somebody else.

    2025-12-16

  • [redacted] Dear Dr. Zhang, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude and professional appreciation following my appointment with you on [redacted]. From the moment you entered the room, it was clear that you were deeply connected to both my injury and to me as a patient. Your compassion and empathy were immediately evident, particularly in the way you took the time to thoroughly explore my left-hand injury while presenting medical options in a straightforward, honest, and transparent manner. Your approach allowed for clear understanding and meaningful discussion, which I found both reassuring and empowering. What stood out most was your kind and welcoming presence. You have a rare ability to put patients at ease-an invaluable gift that not all physicians bring into the clinical setting. Your calm demeanor, thoughtful listening, and respectful engagement created an environment of trust and confidence during what can otherwise be a stressful experience. [redacted] In my field, clear communication, sound judgment, and trust are essential to transforming possibility into safe, reliable outcomes. I recognized those same qualities in your care. Because of your thoughtful and humble approach, I left the appointment with clarity, confidence, and a realistic path forward. Thank you, Dr. Zhang, for your exceptional care, your professionalism, and the genuine humanity you bring to your work. It made a meaningful difference to me, and I am truly grateful. With sincere appreciation, [redacted]

    2025-12-15

  • Dr Zhang was very nice [redacted]

    2025-12-15

  • It was great

    2025-12-11

  • Well run clinic and outstanding provider

    2025-12-11

  • he ordered an EMG study stat still not scheduled!

    2025-12-01

  • Very pleasant

    2025-11-30

  • Very good

    2025-11-30

  • He promptly provided the required treatment for my condition. Maybe could have given me a local anesthetic like ice before giving the cortisone shots.

    2025-12-03

  • Dr. Zhang has been the absolute best orthopedic that I've ever seen. He has been so kind and patient and listens to everything I have to say and the carpal tunnel release surgery went off without any issues at all whatsoever. I couldn't be happier.

    2025-12-01

  • Dr Zhang is an exceptional doctor and exceptional person. I am a professional musician with several hand issues. Dr Zhang has developed an effective plan that enables me to continue to perform at a professional level! I am very thankful!

    2025-11-29

  • This provider was concerning in the way that he approached providing care. When I became a little bit emotional, I felt like I was going to have, might cry, so I asked him for a minute to myself just to compose myself, and he didn't come back for 30 minutes. And when he was walking out the door, I saw him, a micro expression on his face where he smirked when he realized that I was about to cry and at that point, nothing about that appointment was professional. Nothing he said after that applied because this person had already dismissed me right at the beginning of the session and shown that he had disdain towards me for anything that I was saying. So this session did not go well at all and it was mostly dismissive. [redacted]

    2025-11-21

  • [redacted] I don't know if he reviewed my mris or X-rays but just told me to do whatever my original ortho suggested - whatever that was. Not helpful at all I felt like he was smirking at me the whole time

    2025-11-20

  • Excellent service.

    2025-11-17

  • I after my visit I felt I was finally in good hands. He was so caring and explained my situation well.

    2025-11-17

  • Dr Zhang was attentive and thorough.

    2025-11-14

  • Dr. Zhang was excellent. Listened and explained my concerns that I could understand.

    2025-11-13

  • My visit went well. The doctor met with me after an x-ray of my shoulder. He prescribed physical therapy. What really irritates me is this follow up question regarding my visit.

    2025-11-15

  • He is great! It is so easy to get an appointment.

    2025-11-12

  • It was a great appointment. Very efficient and on time, which is a rare treat. I am not sure if the diagnosis or treatment is effective yet as my hand seems to have increased in pain since the appointment. Patient though and confident in the doctors feedback.

    2025-11-10

  • My experience was excellent. I was very impressed with the doctor and the whole office. The system was really very, very, very good. Everyone was very caring and professional. I just hope I get an appointment for my surgery. I'm awaiting that. There was one set up, but it had to be canceled. So I'm waiting for a second date. But other than that, I'm looking forward to going back to the practice. And as I said, everything about it was five star. So thank you and I'm looking forward to hearing back.

    2025-11-07

  • Very positive

    2025-11-06

  • I was very impressed with Dr Zhang! He looks very young but he is certainly very knowledgeable and experienced. He communicates well and addresses my concerns. I feel confident under his medical care.

    2025-11-05

  • Amazing care and wonderful doctor

    2025-11-05

  • Everything was great.

    2025-11-04

  • Very pleased with all the staff I interacted with!

    2025-11-03

  • Top notch - skilled - personable- trustworthy!!!

    2025-11-02

  • Dr Zhang was friendly and caring. Explained all that I needed to know about my issue and provided a shot that is helping with pain in shoulder

    2025-11-01

  • Very very pleasant and helpful

    2025-11-01

  • The dr was kind, professional and explained all I needed to know

    2025-11-01

  • Dr Zhang is on the top of my list of surgeons. [redacted] Dr Zhang did my carpel tunnel; [redacted] I will be seeing Dr Zhang mid [redacted] for an incision on my middle finger of my left hand. I am comfortable, relaxed and looking forward to an excellent work.

    2025-10-31

  • He has a wonderful manner.

    2025-10-30

  • Absolutely amazing place!!! Very well staffed and extremely well run Can not speak highly enough about what a great experience this was

    2025-10-26

  • Dr. Zhang was attentive, compassionate, thorough, and respectful. I am very grateful to be his patient.

    2025-10-26

  • Dr.Zhang is very kind and was extremely apologetic for the wait time (1 hour). He got right to the issue at hand (rotor cuff tear) and processed my questions with genuine concern.

    2025-10-26

  • Very nice and helpful

    2025-10-23

  • Dr. Zhang and the nurse that attended me were both professional and personable.

    2025-10-23

  • excellent

    2025-10-21

  • First time seeing him but immediately had total trust in his judgement

    2025-10-23

  • Dr. Zhang is a very caring individual and an outstanding physician.

    2025-10-23

  • I was very appreciative of the doctor's empathy. And he was very gentle and informative. Great bedside manner.

    2025-10-22

  • I was petrified and in my head for the hour drive when I got there everything was to easy to follow neat and organized which helped my anxiety I also commend the reception staff, nurses, doctor and even the security guard, and dray department. They all helped make this process go smoothly! I am so happy I came all the way out here. Dr.Zhang was so compassionate and gentle with removing my stitches I even needed a break he offered me water and he jumped right up got his nurse and she came in with a ginger ale she sat with me and talked me through it while he worked his magic. Thank you everyone!

    2025-10-19

  • He was and is very good

    2025-10-20

  • Dr Zhang rushed through the visit, & did not review the imaging that took two years to get. - Dr focused entirely on addressing an occasional symptom in my forearm that does NOT bother me. - He offered NO treatment whatsoever for the two year constant unbearable pain in both shoulders that I was supposed to see him for.

    2025-10-12

  • I thought Dr. Zhang was thoughtful and professional. I enjoyed my appointment.

    2025-10-11

  • I forgot asking my blues appearing upper left arm. Dr Zhang is far away. I don't know to whom I can talk about it.

    2025-10-08

  • Dr. Zhang has the best bedside manner I have ever experienced. I always feel heard and valued.

    2025-10-08

  • Dr Zhang is a fantastic doctor and person. He explained exactly what I would be going through after the surgery and how to prepare for the surgery. Many thanks to him and I would recommend him to anyone

    2025-10-09

  • This was my second visit to Dr. Zhang and I like him very much. I will continue going to him.

    2025-10-03

  • provider dismissed my concerns immediately and referred me back to see the provider who referred me to him

    2025-10-02

  • Friendly, efficient, was able to talk and explain. I am not sure if it's true that I can return to work the day after surgery. I will call and address this concern.

    2025-10-02

  • We spoke about our last visit and no improvement, I received a shot in my wrist for osteoarthritis and discussed the impinged nerve in my elbow {I was wearing a brace}. He explained the numbness and pain in my wrist was being caused by my elbow and that I had to have surgery. He explained everything and left there not feeling like I had questions

    2025-10-01

  • I am grateful that they were able to squeeze me in I was in a great deal of pain!

    2025-09-30

  • Dr Zhang new immediately what was wrong in my hand when he looked at it. He explained there is nothing to do unless my finger can't lay straight, then they can do surgery.

    2025-09-30

  • He is very respectful, courteous and knowledgeable. He explains things very well and always listens if I gave questions. I highly recommend him.

    2025-09-28

  • Very professional ! Would like results from shoulder xray

    2025-09-28

  • He is so friendly and takes his time to explain things!

    2025-09-28

  • Doctor Zhang is the best. Kind and calm and funny.

    2025-09-25

  • Very good

    2025-09-24

  • Dr. Zhang is not only knowledgeable, kind and caring, but he is one of the most upbeat, positive doctors I've ever met. His smile brightens every visit ... and he not only takes the time to ensure I understand my options, he listens.

    2025-09-23

  • Dr. Zhang listens carefully and asked good questions. He provides excellent care.

    2025-09-14

  • He was excellent [redacted]

    2025-09-10

  • They were very professional and treated me very kindly.

    2025-09-10

  • He is very caring and compassionate.

    2025-09-10

  • I felt confident and comfortable with the way I was treated.

    2025-09-10

  • Dr.Zhang was very helpful & straight to the point in what the best treatment would be. He was efficient and very respectful.

    2025-09-10

  • perfect

    2025-09-07

  • Dr Zhang is awesome!!

    2025-09-07

  • Despite being the first time I saw Dr Zhang, he was extremely knowledgeable about my accident and prior procedures. I arrived before my appointment and was escorted directly to the examination room. He was punctual, interpreted the diagnosis and meticulously explained the next steps.

    2025-08-28

  • Nothing else to say.

    2025-08-27

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