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Dr. Walter Sussman, DO

Dr. Walter Sussman, DO

Sports Medicine*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Walter Sussman, DO is a sports medicine specialist in Wellesley, MA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010. He is affiliated with Good Samaritan Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 154 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (154 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Sussman specializes in the areas of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Sussman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sussman

4.9

154 ratings, 150 with a written review
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Apr 21, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lynn P. – Apr 16, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Monique B. – Mar 07, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Robert D. – Mar 06, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Luis M. – Mar 05, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tanya K. – Feb 25, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Angela W. – Jan 25, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Laura A. – Jan 25, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Beth B. – Jan 04, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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L. K. – Jan 03, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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David C. – Jan 03, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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B. P. – Dec 23, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Deirdre A. – Dec 21, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dona J. C. – Oct 30, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 17, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carol V. – Oct 04, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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S. F. – Oct 03, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 08, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Christopher M. – Sep 06, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Roger B. – Sep 04, 2024
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Walter Sussman, DO is a Regenerative Medicine Specialist in Wellesley, MA. He graduated from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.

biography

Dr. Walter Sussman is board certified in physical medicine & rehabilitation with fellowship training in sports medicine. Dr. Sussman manages both acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, and offers non-surgical alternatives to orthopedic surgery/conditions,...read more
  • Sports Medicine

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  • Emory University

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Emory University

    Residency Hospital
  • St Vincent Hospital Worcester Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Colgate University

    Undergraduate School
  • University Of New England College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 2010
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
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  • Ultrasound-Guided Elbow Procedures. *Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am.*, 2016;27(3):

  • Sphenopalatine ganglion block for management of refractory chronic post-traumatic headaches after a sport-related concussion. *Clin J Sports Med*., 2016

  • Relationship of attention deficit hyperactive disorder and post-concussion recovery in youth athletes*.* *Clin J Sports Med*.25(4):355-60, 2015

  • Ultrasound-Guided Elbow Procedures. *Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am.*27(3):573-87, 2016

  • Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: Illustrative Case with Sonographic Findings. *Curr Sports Med Reports*.15(3):168-170, 2016

  • Basic Science and Rational for using Stem Cells for Orthopedic Conditions. In Malanga G, Ibrahim V (Ed.) *Regenerative Treatments in Sports and Orthopedic Medicine. *Springer, 2018

  • Intramuscular vascular malformations: A rare cause of exertional leg pain and a novel treatment approach with ultrasound guided doxycycline sclerotherapy*.* *Am J Sports Med*.;43(3):729-33, 2015

  • Quantitative assessment of the ischiofemoral space and evidence of degenerative changes in the quadratus femoris muscle*.* *Surg Radiol Anat*.;35(4):273-281. [PMID: 23076730], 2013

  • Cervical angina: An overlooked source of non-cardiac chest pain*.* *The Neurohospitalist*;5(1):22-27, 2015

  • Physical Examination: Of the Hip. In Malanga G, Mautner K (Ed.) *Musculoskeletal Physical Examination: An Evidence-Based Approach, 2e*. Elsevier,, 2016

  • Lumbar Degenerative Disk Disease: Workup and Conservative Treatment. In: Pinheiro-Franco JL, Vaccaro AR, Benzel EC, Mayer HM (Ed.) *Advanced Concepts in Lumbar Degenerative Disk Disease*. Springer, 2015

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Good Samaritan Medical Center

    235 N Pearl St
    Brockton, MA 02301
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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