Summary

Dr. Mininder Kocher is a family medicine physician who brings over three decades of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and holds an additional Master of Public Health degree. Dr. Kocher completed specialized fellowship training in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery at the prestigious Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado, along with pediatric orthopedic surgery training at Boston Children's Hospital. His board certification in orthopedic surgery from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery reflects his advanced surgical expertise. He speaks English fluently.

Dr. Kocher practices at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, where he serves in the Sports Medicine Division. He specializes in treating joint pain, knee injuries, and knee sprains with a focus on helping patients return to active lifestyles. His treatment approach includes physical therapy, strength training programs, and hands-on manual therapy techniques designed to restore function and reduce pain. Patients have given Dr. Kocher an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, reflecting their satisfaction with his comprehensive care and expertise in sports-related injuries.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 33 years of experience
  • 54 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Children's Hospital Boston, :Pediatric
  • 26 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Sports Medicine Division

319 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:15 am - 1:30 pm
SunClosed

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Mininder Kocher

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CBA Blue
  • CDPHP
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Options
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • HealthPartners
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Integra
  • Liberty Mutual
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • MVP Health Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • PreferredOne
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Mininder Kocher has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Mininder Kocher has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Broken Bones (Bone Fractures)
  • Fracture Fixation
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Ilizarov Technique (Limb Lengthening)
  • Infectious Arthritis (septic arthritis)
  • Infectious Bone Diseases
  • Joint Diseases
  • Joint Instability
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Leg Fracture (Tibial Fractures)
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans
  • Sports Injuries
  • Tendon Injuries

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Mininder Kocher holds an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts. They are board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Children's Hospital Boston, :Pediatric, Steadman Hawkins Clinic, Fellow:Sports Medicine in 2009, Boston Children's Hospital, Fellow:Pediatrics in 2009, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery - Steadman Hawkins Clinic - Vail, CO in 1999, Clinical Research, AASOS/OREF Health Services Research Fellowship - Harvard School of Public Health - Boston, MA in 1999, and Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery - Boston Children's Hospital - Boston, MA in 1998.

Residency

Completed their residency at STEADMAN HAWKINS CLINIC, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Steadman Hawkins Clinic, Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery; Mass Gen Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, General Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery, and Harvard Orthopaedic Combined Residency Program in 1994.

Medical School

Graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1993.

NPI Number

Mininder Kocher's NPI number is 1164451597.

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Mininder Kocher speaks English.

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