Dr. John Willis, MD | Sandwich, MA | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. John Willis is an orthopedic surgeon who earned his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at UCONN Department of Orthopaedic and went on to fellowship training at Rocky Mountain Sports Medicine in 1999. With 33 years of experience in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Willis brings extensive expertise to his practice. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Willis practices at Cape Cod Hospital and sees patients at Cape Cod Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine locations in Sandwich and Hyannis, Massachusetts. He specializes in treating shoulder conditions such as rotator cuff disorders and shoulder bursitis, as well as joint pain. His treatment approach includes physical therapy, strength training, and hands-on manual therapy techniques. Patients rate Dr. Willis 4.4 out of 5 stars on average.

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accepting new patients
4.4

46 Ratings
33 years of experience
34 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Rocky Mountain Sports Medicine
34 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
16 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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4.4

46 Ratings with 34 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 15 Minutes

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Patients consistently praise Dr. John Willis for his exceptional care, thorough explanations, and excellent surgical outcomes. He is noted for spending ample time with patients, ensuring they are well-informed about procedures and recovery, and maintaining a warm and personable approach. Common themes in positive feedback include the high quality of his surgical skills, the caring nature of his team, and the smooth, efficient process at the surgery center. There are no negative reviews present in the dataset, indicating overall satisfaction from the patients with Dr. Willis and his services.

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Great! Very through explanation of surgery & recovery. He spent enough time with me to make me feel well taken care of.

May 11th, 2026

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Dr. Willis has done my left knee, and both of my shoulders, most recently my right shoulder. I cannot emphasize enough how grateful I am for his care and guidance with my recovery. I lead a pretty active life and getting back to that is incredibly important to me. The surgery center was personable, efficient and extremely caring. I would recommend Dr. Willis, his staff and practice to everyone without hesitation.

April 3rd, 2026

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Brilliant man would recommend his practice to anyone always has a moment to chat always takes time for the patient. You don’t see that a lot anymore with doctors. My knee surgery went perfectly. Technology has come a long ways. Thank you Dr. Willis for your service Andrew Reed retired firefighter paramedic from Centerville Osterville, Martens Mills.

January 15th, 2026

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Dr.Willis was wonderful. He spent a lot of time explaining what was going on and has his colleague check in with us also called his colleague to get that ball rolling. Highly recommend!

December 22nd, 2025

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I am almost 2 months post ACL Reconstruction and Meniscus repair surgery. Dr’s Willis and Hiles are both amazing at what they do, and great people as well.

September 25th, 2025

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Thank you, Dr. Willis, for an excellent outcome. From the very beginning, you and your team helped me understand exactly what would happen and how to proceed for a great recovery.

August 21st, 2025

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Follow up, after surgery. My last surgery by him, partial knee replacement, followed exactly what he said I should expect. Totally trust his opinion and work, had both shoulders operated on by him. I’ve been a patient of his since 2008.

July 17th, 2025

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Great experience thus far. Dr. Willis was clear and concise about what was going to take place procedure wise and at the end of the day made me feel extremely comfortable moving forward. Exceptional surgeon.

May 29th, 2025

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Dr. Willis provided excellent and prompt care. I was very impressed with the speed of getting me into rotator cuff surgery and then into PT. He and his team were responsive and caring. I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome of my treatment and my progress toward full mobility.

March 3rd, 2025

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Excellent surgeon and equally exemplary personal interactions. As a physician myself, cannot think of a better orthopedic surgeon I have ever met

October 18th, 2024

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Cape Cod Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

18 Route 6ASandwich, MA 02563

Tel: (508) 775-8282

Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Cape Cod Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

130 North StHyannis, MA 02601

Tel: (508) 771-5770

Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Cape Cod Hospital

27 Park StHyannis, MA 02601

Tel: (508) 771-1800


Dr. John Willis, MD	Dr James Mason Worthington	Dr. Marcelo Siqueira	Dr. Kevin William Dwyer, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.4 (46 Ratings)	3.6 (21 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (58 Ratings)
33 Years of Experience	45 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Portuguese
Sandwich , MA	Fall River , MA	Plymouth , MA	Hyannis , MA
Med School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine	Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont	Med School: University of Brasilia	Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine
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Orthopedic Surgery

ACL Reconstruction or Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Graft)
Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Surgery
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Surgery
Laminectomy
Osteoarthritis
Scoliosis
Sports Medicine
Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Rocky Mountain Sports Medicine1999

Residency

UCONN Department of Orthopaedic

Medical School

University of Connecticut School of MedicineGraduated in 1993

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Where is Dr. John Willis's office located?: Dr. John Willis's office is located at 18 Route 6A, Sandwich, MA, 02563.
Which hospitals is Dr. John Willis affiliated with?: Dr. John Willis is affiliated with Cape Cod Hospital.
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