Summary

Dr. Walter Sussman, D.O., M.P.H. 

Dr. Sussman is Board-Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. 

Common Conditions treated:

  • Arthritis
  • Tendon disorders (e.g., tennis/golfer’s elbow, rotator cuff tears, Achilles tendonitis)
  • Bursitis
  • Trigger finger
  • Calcific tendonitis
  • Patellar tendonitis
  • Haglund deformity
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Acute sports injuries

Expertise Includes: 

  • Manages both acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries
  • Non-surgical alternatives to orthopedic surgery
  • Ultrasound-guided diagnosis 
  • Interventional procedures
  • Regenerative medicine
  • PRP
  • Autologous cellular injections
  • Tenex
  • Minimally invasive percutaneous surgical techniques
  • Sports-related concussion management
  • Personalized return-to-play planning  

Academic Appointments

  • Tufts University School of Medicine, Assistant Clinical Professor
  • University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Assistant Clinical Professor

Education & Clinical Training

  • Medical Degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (Biddeford, ME)
  • Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Emory University, where he served as Chief Resident
  • Fellowship in Sports Medicine at Emory University, covering the Atlanta Dream (WNBA), Georgia Tech athletics, and Emory University athletics

Professional Highlights

  • Former Chief Resident in PM&R at Emory University
  • Head Team Physician for the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
  • Care provider for multiple local high‐school athletic programs

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Office Location

Boston Sports and Biologics

20 Walnut St Ste 14 Fl 1Wellesley, MA 02481
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • Emory University
  • 285 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Walter Sussman

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BMC HealthNet Plan
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Well Sense Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Walter Sussman has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Walter Sussman has the following area of expertise

  • Sports Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Sports Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor of Osteopathy, Massachusetts, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Emory University

Residency

Emory University

Medical School

University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Dr. Walter Sussman's office is located at 20 Walnut St Ste 14 Fl 1, Wellesley, MA, 02481.
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