Dr. Arthur Fitzgerald Christiano, MD

I had 2 shoulder surgeries done by him with excellent results.

Let me first start by stating that I have no problem with Dr. Christiano other than the fact that he is "Over Billing", his Billing Department Staff are rude, and that he, frankly, didn't help me. I had two office visits for a four year old injury of a torn rotator cuff(a 4yr old "Partner's" MRI Showed this). I payed a $60 Co-pay, and prior to even seeing the Dr Christiano, I was given an unnecessary Xray. I explained that I have an MRI of the problem. They made me take the Xray anyway. When I saw the Doctor, he ordered another MRI (Which I understand. It had been four years.) After the other MRI, I had my second appointment. I pay a $60 Copay, and I saw Dr Christiano. He tell me that the rotator cuff is still torn. However, he recommends another doctor to preform the repair surgery. He doesn't feel like he could do it???? Fast forward a month. I receive a bill that says that my insurance company has raised them on their Tier program and I should have been charged $75 for… each Copay? When I spoke to the Billing Department. They wouldn't listen they just said call your insurance company. We'll I did. They can't do any thing. Obviously, the reason for Dr. Christiano being Specialist Tier 3 (the highest Tier and Copay possible with my insurance) is because of "Over Billing." In the end, my insurance company was charged $935.00, and I was charged $125 ($1060 total) for a "RECOMMENDATION!!!!!" No wonder health care prices are out of control.

I suffered a broken clavicle due to a car accident. Dr. Christiano came highly recommended from a friend. None the less I still interviewed a couple of Doctors. I am very pleased that I chose him. He explained the procedure and what to expect for recovery. I found him very easy to communicate with from the first to the last appointment. He demonstrated a nice balance of professionalism, competence and compassion. He did an amazing job! I would recommend him to anyone.

We called Orthopedics of New England last Thursday morning after our son, at college, was advised that he needed to see a doctor or the emergency department right away for an acute infection in his knee. Dr. Christiano was able to see us that afternoon. After doing a minor procedure in the office to reduce the swelling, and starting him on antibiotics, he kept in touch with us over the next couple days checking in on our son's progress. We have never seen a doctor so caring and we are happy he went above and beyond anything we expected.

Dr. Christiano takes his time and does a thorough evaluation providing the necessary feedback and care to get you back to your normal way of life and activities.

After researching the best Orthopedic, Dr Christiano was at the top of my list. I am a runner and have torn my meniscus, Dr Christiano took the time to listen to all my concerns, he was professional, but down to earth. He was confident in his diagnosis, and has recommended surgery to continue running. Or return to PT for the 3rd time.. I am reluctant to have surgery, but if I do go forward it will be with Dr. Christiano.

Very professional and knowledgeable. He made us feel very comfortable.