Lisa Kaplin, DO

As a former intercollegiate soccer athlete, Dr. Lisa Kaplin, D.O., has enthusiasm for all things sports- and fitness-related. This passion carries over into her practice as a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, where she helps patients return to competitive sports, recreation, and fitness.

As a sports medicine specialist, Dr. Kaplin treats injuries and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. Her services include minimally invasive arthroscopic surgical procedures for stabilization, repair, or reconstruction of knees and shoulders, as well as fracture care and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. She also provides general orthopedic care for non-athletes.

Having enjoyed biology and other sciences while an undergrad at Brandeis University, Dr. Kaplin was particularly drawn to the field of medicine by a fascination with the ability of her fellow athletes to both avoid and overcome injury. Afterward, she went on to earn a master’s in medical science from Boston University, followed by a D.O. from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.

During her early career, Dr. Kaplin covered teams in hockey, rugby, basketball, and football. In 2019, she completed a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at Wake Forest University College of Medicine. She is a former team physician for La Salle University Athletics and Salem Community College.

Dr. Kaplin will tell you that the patient is the priority “all the time.” She works to create an environment of trust and understanding that is respectful of patients’ autonomy, so that they feel comfortable and confident as partners in their care.

In her free time, Dr. Kaplin enjoys exercising and spending time with her spouse and two children.