Dr. Alan Ertel, MD
Dr. Alan Ertel, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Arlington, MA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Mount Auburn Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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22 Mill St Ste 302 Arlington, MA 02476Make an Appointment
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Dr. Alan Ertel, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Arlington, MA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Mount Auburn Hospital. He is accepting new patients.Orthopedic Surgery
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Tufts University
Medical School, 1978
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- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsJoint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
Compare with other Orthopedic Surgeons
Compare Dr. Ertel with our nearby Orthopedic Surgeons at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.
Make an appointment at Portsmouth Regional Hospital today at
(603) 273-9012.
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