Dr. Hanmer is a graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He did his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Tufts Medical Center and has advanced training in total joint replacement and hip arthroscopy. Dr. Hanmer is a Vice Chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Newton Wellesley Hospital as well as the Associate Chair of the Newton Wellesley Physician Hospital Organization. He holds other leadership positions as well. Total Joint ArthroplastyDr. Hanmer applies an individual approach to patients with joint arthritis and uses minimally invasive techniques for both hip and knee replacement. He uses the direct anterior approach for hip replacement and has over 10 years of experience in this technique. He is experienced in both total knee replacement and partial knee replacement. These techniques result in minimized sensitivity and rapid return of function. Joint PreservationDr. Hanmer is skilled in joint …preservation surgery. He uses hip arthroscopy in the treatment of femoral-acetabular impingement (FAI), labral repair, and labral reconstruction. He has over 15 years of experience in these techniques having successfully treated young competitive athletes as well as aging athletes who want to remain at their best performance. Patient EngagementDr. Hanmer uses a patient engagement platform known as GetWell Loop which allows for an exchange of information between physician and patient that has been highly regarded by patients. Patients feel connected throughout the surgical experience. The system provides reminders and important information as well as allowing patients to communicate back and forth. Lighthouse Surgical Suites Dr. Hanmer is an owner of Lighthouse Surgical Suites which is a private ambulatory surgical center that offers a safe, individualized, and comfortable concierge level surgical experience for outpatient total joint replacement and hip surgery.


Dr. Alfred W. Hanmer, MD
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Doctor Organizations
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Doctor Education
Residency
1989
Tufts Orthopedic Residency Program
Work Place
Newton Wellesley Orthopedic Assocs. , Inc
2000 Washington St Ste 341
Newton
MA
02462
USA
+16179640024
Procedures performed
- Hip Arthroscopy
- Robotic Joint Replacement
- Arthroscopy of the Elbow
- Tendon Repair
- Wrist Arthroscopy
- Hand Surgery
- Arthoscopy
- Surgical Treatment of Elbow Arthritis
- Fracture Fixation
- Laminectomy
- Laminotomy
- Neck Surgery
- Nerve Regeneration
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Cord Surgery
- Spinal Fusion
- Hip Joint Injections
- Hip Surgery
- Labral Reconstruction
- Anterior Total Hip Replacement
- Total Hip Replacement (Arthroplasty)
Insurance Plans
- Accepts Medicaid
- BCBS MA Blue Care Elect PPO
- Tufts PPO
- BCBS MA Preferred Blue PPO
- Harvard Pilgrim HMO
- Harvard Pilgrim PPO
- Cigna
- Medicare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Workers Compensation
- Aetna
- United Healthcare
- BCBS MA HMO Blue Select
- Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
- CIGNA PPO
- CIGNA Open Access Plus
- CIGNA HMO
- Aetna Choice POS II
- Aetna HMO
- BCBS Blue Card PPO
- BCBS MA HMO Blue with Managed Care Behavioral Health
- UHC Choice Plus POS
- UHC Options PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
- UHC Navigate HMO
- Aetna Select
- Humana Choice POS
- Harvard Pilgrim Maines Choice HMO
- Harvard Pilgrim ChoiceNet HMO
- Tufts Granite Advantage EPO
- PPO and Saver
- Tufts Granite Premier Choice EPO and PPO
- BCBS MA PPO or EPO
- MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
- MVP EPO/PPO
- MVP Liberty EPO/PPO
- UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
- UHC Nexus Open Access
- Aetna Elect Choice EPO Open Access
- Aetna Innovation Health Aetna Premier Care Network Plus
- Aetna Open Choice PPO
- Harvard Pilgrim Maines Choice HMO - Standard
- Humana / ChoiceCare Network PPO
- Humana/ChoiceCare+ Network PPO
- Medica Choice With UHC
- UnitedHealthcare Navigate EPO
- Allways Health Partners Complete HMO
- Allways Health Partners Complete PPO Plus
- Allways Health Partners Select HMO
- Fallon Community Health Community Care
- Fallon Community Health Direct Care
- Fallon Community Health Select Care
- Harvard Pilgrim Maines Choice HMO - Preferred
- MVP Health Plan EPO/PPO
- BCBS MA Preferred Blue PPO v5
Conditions
- Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
- Osteoarthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Sciatica
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Osteomyelitis
- Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
- Internal Derangement of Knee Ligaments
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Neck Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Osteoporosis
- Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
- Rotator cuff syndrome
- Osteoporosis and Low Bone Mass
- Stress Fractures
- Hip Labrum Tear
- Snapping Hip
- Hip Pain
- Tendonitis
- Hip Arthritis
- Hip & Knee Pain
- Ligament Injuries
- Gluteus Medius Tear
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