Michael E. Ayers, M.D.
About
Dr. Ayers is dedicated to helping patients regain mobility and live pain-free through personalized care for conditions affecting the hip, knee, and shoulder, as well as general orthopedic concerns. He works closely with each patient to explore the most effective treatment options - both surgical and non-surgical - based on their individual needs. When appropriate, he offers joint replacement to help restore function and quality of life. As a board member of the Massachusetts Orthopedic Association, he contributes to advancing orthopedic care across the state.
Specialties
Degenerative Joint Conditions Adult and Pediatric
General Orthopedics
Hip Joint ReplacementKnee Arthroscopy
Knee PainOrthopedic Surgery
Sports MedicineEducation
Medical Degree: Boston University School of Medicine Boston, MA
Internship/Residency: University of Massachusetts Medical Center Worcester, MA
Joint Replacement Fellowship: Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA
Hospital Affiliations
South Shore Hospital, South Weymouth, MA - Active Staff
New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
New England Baptist Surgery Center, Dedham, MA
Professional Memberships
Professional Memberships:
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
MOA Massachusetts Orthopedic Association, Current Board Member, Past President and Director
AAOS American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
NEOS New England Orthopedic Society
Boston Orthopedics Club
Professional Appointments:
Director, Joint Replacement Services, South Shore Hospital since 2012
Director, South Shore Health System Physician Hospital Organization since 2015
Achievements
Awards Received:
Orthopedic Surgery Resident Research Award, Lahey Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 1996
Skip Costello Award, University of Massachusetts, Orthopedic Residency, June 2002
Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2014
Publications:
- Healy W.L., Ayers, M.E. Iorio R. Patch D.A., Pfeifer B.A. Impact of Clinical Pathways and Implant Standardization on Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Clinical and Economic Study of Patient Outcomes Presentation at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the AAOS, Atlanta, GA, February 1996.
- Healy W.L., Ayers, M.E., Iorio R. Patch D.A., Pfeifer B.A. Impact of Clinical Pathways and Implant Standardization on Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Clinical and Economic Study of Patient Outcomes Journal of Arthroplasty, 1998 Apr: 13(3): 266-76.
- Ayers M.E., Prince M., Ahmadi S., Baran D.T. Use of Risk Factors and Quantitative Ultrasound for Diagnosis of Low Bone Mass Poster Format at: American Society for Bone and Mineral Research-IBMS 2nd Joint Meeting, December 1-6, 1998.
- Ayers, M.E., Iorio, R., Healy, W.L. Periprosthetic Fractures after Total Knee Arthroplasty in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty Editor: Scott, R. and Bono, J., Spring 2005.
- Iorio, R., Kobayashi, S. Healy, W.L., Cruz, A. Ayers, M.E. Primary Posterior Cruciate Retaining Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Comparison of American and Japanese Cohorts. Submitted for publication, J Bone Joint Surg AM.
Service Trips:
Ecuador Service Trip, 2023, 2024
Bayside Medical Missions - Participation in a week long brigade to perform hip and knee replacements at La Vida Clinic in Portoviejo, Ecuador
Other:
Started Total Joint Program at South Shore Hospital, Weymouth, MA
Started Total Joint Program at South Shore Orthopedics, Hingham, MA
Success Stories
Elsa's Story
The cold never bothered her anyway…but the hip pain did. Elsa Gould decided she had had enough of the agony associated with her arthritic right hip."It hurt even to lie down and try to sleep," she said…..
Jo-Ann's Story
When Paula K. had her first hip replacement procedure, her surgeon, Michael Ayers, MD, told her that she'd likely need to have the other hip replaced in about four years.
Michael E. Ayers, M.D.
