Dr. Harry Rubash
Dr. Harry Rubash is an orthopedic surgeon and Emeritus Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, known for hip and knee replacement.
Dr. Harry E. Rubash, MD
Dr. Harry Rubash is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Boston, Massachusetts. He is known for hip and knee replacement and joint replacement research.
Emeritus Chief of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and Edith M. Ashley Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Rubash is listed as emeritus chief. His current clinical schedule was not confirmed; contact Mass General Orthopaedics before requesting an appointment.
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. Harry Rubash
- Full Name: Harry E. Rubash, MD, FAOA
- Credentials: MD
- Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery
- Subspecialty: Hip and knee replacement
- Current Role: Emeritus Chief, MGH Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Languages: Not published
- Gender: Male
- New Patients: Not confirmed
- 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
Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- City: Boston, Massachusetts
- Street Address and Phone: Not captured; confirm through Mass General
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:
- Hip and knee replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Periprosthetic fractures and infection
- Polyethylene wear and implant research
Education and Training
- Undergraduate: BS summa cum laude, University of Pittsburgh
- Medical School: MD cum laude, University of Pittsburgh
- Residency and Fellowship: Orthopaedic surgery, University of Pittsburgh
- Additional Fellowship: AO reconstructive and trauma fellowship, Munich, Germany
Certifications, License and Affiliations
- Academic Appointment: Edith M. Ashley Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School (the third holder of the chair)
- Hospital Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital
- Board Certification: Not stated on the sources checked
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 Chief of the MGH Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Secretary/Treasurer of the Hip Society (2012)
- Awards and honors from AAOS, the Orthopaedic Research Society, OREF, the Hip Society and the Knee Society
- Author of 9 major textbooks and more than 200 papers
- Chairman of the medical advisory board of BioDirection (2018)
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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. Harry Rubash known for?
Dr. Harry Rubash is known for hip and knee replacement and joint replacement research.
Where does Dr. Harry Rubash practice?
He is associated with Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston as Emeritus Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery. His current clinic schedule was not confirmed.
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. Harry Rubash?
Contact Mass General Orthopaedics to ask whether Dr. Rubash is seeing patients, or use the Book An Appointment button to send a request.
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