Dr. Michael Rowland, M.D., earned his medical degree and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Hahnemann University School of Medicine, followed by a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Rochester. A board-certified surgeon on staff at South Shore Hospital, Dr. Rowland specializes in hip, knee, and shoulder conditions. He combines non-surgical therapies, joint replacements, and sports medicine expertise to create personalized care plans that reduce pain and support long-term patient mobility.
Dr. Michael Rowland, M.D., earned his medical degree and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Hahnemann University School of Medicine, followed by a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Rochester. A board-certified surgeon on staff at South Shore Hospital, Dr. Rowland specializes in hip, knee, and shoulder conditions. He combines non-surgical therapies, joint replacements, and sports medicine expertise to create personalized care plans that reduce pain and support long-term patient mobility.
Dr. Michael Rowland, M.D., is committed to care that supports long-term movement and comfort. He specializes in orthopedic conditions of the hip, knee, and shoulder, offering both non-surgical treatments and surgical solutions when needed. Joint replacement is one of several options he may recommend to help patients return to daily life with less pain. Every treatment plan is built around each patient’s unique needs, goals, and lifestyle.
Dr. Rowland earned his Medical Degree from the Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, where he also completed his orthopedic surgery residency following an internship at Boston University Medical Center. To deepen his subspecialty expertise, he went on to complete a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY. Throughout his career, Dr. Rowland has contributed to orthopedic research with published studies focusing on meniscal repairs in skeletally immature patients, fracture fixation techniques, and surgical critical care.
Dr. Rowland serves on the active staff at South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth, MA. He is board-certified through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and maintains active involvement in prominent professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS), and the Massachusetts Orthopedic Association (MOA).

Great gentleman. Makes me feel at ease.
Dr aRowland is the best ..I always feel better when i see him , he is reassuring, I’ve recommended a few people to him and they are very pleased with the care they received .
SUPERB, as a doctor myself i can say he is outstanding, very professional and extremely helpful
Incredibly knowledgeable and kind too! He gave a clear, thorough diagnosis, prognosis and plan forward. He gave me a steroid shot in my affected knee and it didn’t hurt one bit. Very positive experience.
He took the time to talk to me about the knee replacement
Very good experience , on time , quick, informative and a lot less stressful than I thought it would be. Thanks
He's awesome and very professional!
Very attentive and listens to my issue. Addresses it confidently. Very pleasant and informative.