Dr. Robert L. Patz, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and earned a Subspecialty Certificate in Sports Medicine from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Patz received his medical degree from Tufts Medical School and completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Boston University Medical Center. He completed an accredited one-year Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Fellowship at Orthopaedic Research of Virginia (ORV).
Dr. Robert L. Patz, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and earned a Subspecialty Certificate in Sports Medicine from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Patz received his medical degree from Tufts Medical School and completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Boston University Medical Center. He completed an accredited one-year Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Fellowship at Orthopaedic Research of Virginia (ORV).
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Very professional visit performed an excellent service and answering all my concerns and I would highly recommend Doctor Patz.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Enjoyed my meeting with the doctor very informative. He reviewed everything and spent time with me going over every little detail. Very happy.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Patz shows his compassion for his patients and makes sure they are comfortable with their treatment
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Impressive-had read my report before I came-gave me choices-excellent!!!!
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Very informative about my options. Glad I found an orthopedic doctor that listens to his patients. Beto professional
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Very pleasant man. Took time to listen. Answered my questions. First time seeing him. I would recommend him to others.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Patz is the most caring and informative doctor. I’ve been with him for five years, and I wouldn’t go anywhere or see anyone else.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Ver professional knows how to speak in plain talk to go over results , options, and listening to your thoughts. Would Definitely recommend him !
(2 months ago)
Mar-2026
Great doc
(3 months ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Patz is great.
(4 months ago)
Jan-2026
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Norwood
825 Washington Street Suite #260 Norwood, MA 02062
Dr. Robert L. Patz, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and earned a Subspecialty Certificate in Sports Medicine from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. For over 15 years, he has been practicing orthopaedic surgery with a subspecialty interest in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery in the greater Boston area. Dr. Patz received his undergraduate degree from Tufts University and his medical degree from Tufts Medical School in 1991. He was subsequently accepted to and completed the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at Boston University Medical Center in 1996. He completed an accredited one-year Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Fellowship at Orthopaedic Research of Virginia (ORV) in Richmond, Virginia.
Dr. Patz is the former president of the Massachusetts Orthopaedic Association, and has served on the board of directors for many years. Dr. Patz is a clinical instructor in the New England Baptist Sports Medicine fellowship program. He is also an Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Tufts University School of Medicine. These academic and clinical affiliations help Dr. Patz provide his patients the most up-to-date, highest quality orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine care.
Dr. Patz’s primary clinical interests include all arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee and sports medicine. He has been involved in the care of athletes from the high school to the professional level. He has published articles in peer review journals and made presentations at meetings throughout the country.
Dr. Patz is affiliated with a number of local hospitals, including the New England Baptist Hospital, rated as one of the top orthopaedic hospitals in the country. He also performs surgery at the Eastern Massachusetts Surgery Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Milton, and Steward Norwood Hospital.
Dr. Patz and his wife, Tracy, are both Massachusetts natives. They live in the western suburbs of Boston with their three daughters.
Very professional visit performed an excellent service and answering all my concerns and I would highly recommend Doctor Patz.
Enjoyed my meeting with the doctor very informative. He reviewed everything and spent time with me going over every little detail. Very happy.
Dr Patz shows his compassion for his patients and makes sure they are comfortable with their treatment
Impressive-had read my report before I came-gave me choices-excellent!!!!
Very informative about my options. Glad I found an orthopedic doctor that listens to his patients. Beto professional
Very pleasant man. Took time to listen. Answered my questions. First time seeing him. I would recommend him to others.
Dr. Patz is the most caring and informative doctor. I’ve been with him for five years, and I wouldn’t go anywhere or see anyone else.
Ver professional knows how to speak in plain talk to go over results , options, and listening to your thoughts. Would Definitely recommend him !
Great doc
Dr. Patz is great.