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Our Medical Staff

The orthopedic surgeons at South Shore Orthopedic Associates are highly trained physicians who evaluate, medically treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions of the skeletal and muscular systems of your body.

An orthopedic surgeon's post-graduate training includes:

  • 4 years in medical school
  • 1 year surgical internship
  • A minimum of 4 years in a hospital residency
  • Additional advanced, specialized training

The certified orthopedic physician assistant (PA-C) at South Shore is a health care professional licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. As part of his comprehensive responsibilities, the PA conducts physical exams, diagnoses and treats illnesses, orders and interprets tests, counsels on preventative health care, assists in surgery, and writes prescriptions. Please read the additional information we provide about the role of the PA at South Shore.

 
Frederick S. Ayers, MD

Specializing In
Joint Arthroscopy
Orthopedic Trauma
General Orthopedic Surgery

Medical Degree
Tufts University School of Medicine • Boston MA

Internship/Residencies
Boston City Hospital
Boston VA Hospital
New England Medical Center
Massachusetts Hospital School

 
Michael E. Ayers, MD
Fellowship Trained in Joint Replacement

Specializing In
Joint Replacement
Degenerative Joint Conditions
Arthroscopy
Orthopedic Trauma
General Orthopedic Surgery

Medical Degree
Boston University School of Medicine • Boston MA

Internship/Residency
University of Massachusetts Medical Center • Worcester MA

Adult Reconstructive Fellowship
Lahey Clinic • Burlington MA

 
Michael E. Marchetti, MD
Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine

Specializing In
Sports Medicine
Joint Replacement
Arthroscopy
Orthopedic Trauma
General Orthopedic Surgery

Medical Degree
University of Massachusetts Medical School • Worcester MA

Internship/Residency
University of Massachusetts Medical Center

Sports Medicine Fellowship
Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center • Minneapolis MN

 
Michael T. Rowland, MD
Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine

Specializing In
Sports Medicine
Joint Replacement
Arthroscopy
Orthopedic Trauma
General Orthopedic Surgery

Medical Degree
Hahnemann University School of Medicine • Philadelphia PA

Internship
Boston University Medical Center • Boston MA

Residency
Hahnemann University • Philadelphia PA

Sports Medicine Fellowship
University of Rochester • Rochester NY

 
Glen D. Seidman, MD
Fellowship Trained in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery

Specializing In
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Orthopedic Trauma
General Orthopedic Surgery

Medical Degree
Boston University School of Medicine • Boston MA

Internship/Residency
Boston University Medical Center • Boston MA

Hand & Microsurgery Fellowship
University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia PA


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