Dr. Richard Iorio
Dr. Richard Iorio is an orthopedic surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, known for hip and knee replacement.
Dr. Richard Iorio, MD
Dr. Richard Iorio is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Boston, Massachusetts. He is known for hip and knee replacement, osteonecrosis and value-based joint replacement care.
Chief of Adult Reconstruction and the Total Joint Arthroplasty Service and Vice Chairman of Clinical Effectiveness in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Joint replacement replaces worn hips and knees with implants, relieving pain and restoring mobility for people with arthritis. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.
About Dr. Richard Iorio
- Full Name: Richard Iorio, MD
- Credentials: MD
- Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery (board certified)
- Subspecialty: Adult reconstruction (hip and knee)
- Current Role: Chief, Adult Reconstruction and Total Joint Arthroplasty, BWH
- Languages: English
- Gender: Male
- New Patients: Listed as accepting new patients on MediFind
- Telehealth: Not confirmed
- NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).
Address and Contact
Brigham and Women’s Physicians Organization
- Address: 15 Francis St, Boston, MA (as listed on MediFind)
- Hospitals: Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital
Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.
Specialties and Education
His published areas of care and procedures include:
- Primary and revision hip and knee replacement
- Osteoarthritis, inflammatory and post-traumatic arthritis
- Osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis) of the hip and knee
- Same-day discharge joint replacement
- Nonsurgical arthritis management
- Venous thromboembolism prevention
Education and Training
- Undergraduate: BA in Biochemistry, Harvard University
- Medical School: MD, Boston University School of Medicine
- Residency: Orthopaedic surgery, Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia
- Fellowship: Hip and knee surgery, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York
Certifications, License and Affiliations
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- License: Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts (per MediFind)
- Hospital Affiliations: Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital
Insurance
No current, verifiable list of accepted insurance plans was found for this doctor. Coverage is not assumed. Contact the practice or your insurance company to confirm coverage before scheduling an appointment.
Fees
Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.
Professional Information
- Former Dr. William and Susan Jaffe Professor and Chief of Adult Reconstruction, NYU Langone Hospital for Joint Diseases (2012-2018)
- Elected AAHKS Third Vice President (2017); chaired the AAHKS Health Policy Council and Advocacy Committee
- Chaired the research committee of The Hip Society; member of The Knee Society
- Introduced same-day discharge arthroplasty at BWH and BWF in 2018
- Co-authored 189 peer-reviewed articles in the past 15 years, per MediFind
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Verification
Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Richard Iorio known for?
Dr. Richard Iorio is known for hip and knee replacement, osteonecrosis and value-based joint replacement care.
Where does Dr. Richard Iorio practice?
He practices at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.
What does an orthopedic surgeon do?
An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine problems and joint replacement surgery.
How can I book with Dr. Richard Iorio?
Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request. Confirm the office location, referral needs and availability before you visit.
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