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Scott A. Sigman, M.D.14 Research Place, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 map
Dr. Scott A. Sigman is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon providing comprehensive care to patients at Orthopedic Surgical Associates of Lowell since 1996.
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recommendJUL 26, 2017 • Michael C. in Chelmsford, MA
Dr. Sigman performed a subchondroplasty on my right knee to treat two extensive stress fractures of the kneecap. The pain got so bad I had to stop running and any other high impact activities and after conferencing with Dr. Sigman and his staff, I decided to have this procedure. The staff at the surgery center was very profession and courteous and the center was immaculate as well as very convenient . The procedure went smoothly and I was able to walk out to the car under my own power. As informed Days 2-5 were the most painful but after that the pain subsided daily and I was able to return to low impact activities after 8 days under the direction of Dr. Sigman. The overall experience was very positive and I would recommend Dr. Sigman and his entire staff to anyone needing treatment or surgery to improve their heath and maintain an active lifestyle.
MAR 25, 2017 • Dan B. in Westminster , MA
In January 2016 I had my right rotator cuff repaired using the traditional procedure at a hospital close to Boston. The recovery was as follows... 3 days of pain meds after the nerve block wore off, 4 weeks in a sling, 4 weeks to drive, 5 weeks PT, no strength for 3 months, been 14 months and it's 80%. Dr Sigman repaired my left arm March 13 2017, I took one of the pain pills after the nerve block wore off and then just took Ibuprofen as needed.. I wore the sling for One day, day 4 after the surgery I drove myself to PT! PT people couldn't believe my range of motion or use, no pain! I don't have any restrictions except lifting anything heavier than a gallon of milk and it's been less than 2 weeks!!!! I was dreading having to go through what I had to do for my right arm. The repair Dr Sigman performed has accelerated the healing process by no less than 10 TIMES!!! I forgot to Mention the most important thing... He Cares
MAR 01, 2017 • Celese S. in Salem, NH
I was scheduled for normal rotator cuff surgery on a Tuesday. The week before I found out by chance about a fairly new procedure (3-4 years) which Dr. Sigman performs. Although he was on vacation, he agreed to meet with me on Monday before my procedure. Instead of 6 weeks in a sling, I wore a sling for one evening only because of the pain block provided before surgery. Within 3 days I no longer needed pain medication but only Ibuprofen. No PT was needed as I was able to do exercises at home. Within 10 days, I was able to drive and my husband and I were on vacation in Turks and Caicos. Although I could not lift anything except a cup or glass, I had wonderful range of motion. I am now 6 weeks out of surgery and range of motion is even better and I am able to add light weight to my exercises. This procedure is definitely the way to go if you need rotator cuff surgery. I have heard many horror stories about the normal rotator cuff surgery and the long recovery time. So happy I found out about Dr. Sigman. He and his staff are absolutely wonderful to deal with and I would highly recommend anyone with rotator cuff isses see him.
DEC 21, 2016 • Robin H. in Chelmsford, MA
I tore my Patellar Tendon in July of 2016. This was a difficult injury and Dr. Scott Sigman and his team (Kristen Proverb) were amazing. My range of motion is back to 130 degrees and my quad is back to 75% of its strength. He is truly amazing and I would highly recommend him for your knee or shoulder surgeries.
OCT 23, 2016 • Kevin G. in North Chelmsford, MA
Very good experience. 11 weeks post surgery and feeling only limited isolated pain sparingly after partial right shoulder rotator cuff repair. Very pleased with my recovery so far. Each visit Dr. Sigman was on time, prompt and made sure all my questions were answered. Dr. Sigman is very confident, which I liked.
OCT 03, 2016 • Connie H. in Westford, MA
I had a total knee replacement 4 months ago and had such a great experience with Dr. Sigman, Kristen Proverb and the entire staff. From the first time I met Dr. Sigman, he gave me great advice and made me feel like he really cared about making the best recommendation for me. He did not rush me into surgery, but instead recommended PT and other treatments to try to help me with my chronic pain. But, when I said enough, Dr. Sigman walked me and my husband through the knee replacement process and I ended up with the new knee. It has been incredible. I have already been scuba diving, hiking, ballroom dancing.....enjoying many of the things I had not been able to achieve on the "old" knee. I always felt like I was in great hands and that I was getting the best possible care! Thank you, Dr. Sigman. I have my life back. My husband thanks you as well! He is equally happy to have is wife back.
SEP 07, 2016 • Raymond H. in Lowell, MA
Underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery at the end of June and here I am returning back to work (without restriction) in the middle of September. Needless to say I am extremely pleased with the results. From the initial consultation, through surgery and the multiple follow-up visits Dr. Sigman and his staff were everything that you would expect from a cohesive team of medical professionals.
JUL 01, 2016 • Sean K. in Lowell, MA
Dr. Sigman is a great doctor! My shoulder was a mess from an injury during wrestling and was in discomfort. Dr, Sigman did all the tests and determined it required surgery to fix. His staff worked with me as I go to school out of state to plan it around my summer schedule. The surgery went smoothly and I am on the road to recovery faster than I ever expected. Dr. Sigman and his staff are pleasure to work with. I would recommend Dr. Sigman to anyone who needs a great Ortho doctor!
MAR 31, 2016 • Joseph D. in Lowell, MA
Have seen Dr. Sigman several times due to shoulder and knee problems and have always come away feeling very confident in his diagnosis. Both he and his staff have always been very professional and put their patients at ease. Recently I had a total knee replacement after putting it off for about 2 yrs. I wish I had done it 2 yrs. ago. After only 8 weeks the knee feels better than it had for the previous 2 years. I could not have been happier with the results of the surgery and the care I received.
MAR 28, 2016 • Bbob W. in Lowell, MA
I have had Dr. Sigman work on both my knees and all went very well. Dr. Sigman, Kristen and staff are the best, very professional and caring. You go into see them, they tell what you need to get done, and they get done right the first time. I would never let any other group professionals of work on me. They are great from the front desk to your followup visit. Thank you Dr, Sigman and staff
MAR 18, 2016 • Charlie M. in Lowell, MA
This is my second time around having a rotator cuff repaired .... my first surgery was done about 15 years ago at Brigham & Women's Hospital on my right shoulder ... recovery time was very long, painful and strenuous and I was out of work for about 9 months .... Dr. Sigman repaired my left rotator cuff arthroscopically which had a full thickness tear less than two months ago .... I just finished my 5th week of PT and I am amazed at how rapidly I am progressing and plan on returning to work very soon ... not only is he an exceptional surgeon with a great team assisting him ... he is also a very down to earth guy and very approachable ... I couldn't be any happier with the outcome from my surgery and can't say enough about Dr. Sigman and his great staff.
MAR 14, 2016 • Ramakrishna R. in Tyngsboro, MA
Dr. Sigman is a great doctor. He performed shoulder surgery on me and he was excellent with it. I was able to start working in a week. Within three months I was able to perform all my day to day activities. I highly recommend him.
FEB 10, 2016 • John B. in Amherst, NH
My experience with Dr. Sigman and his entire organization was everything a patient deserves and should expect but so often does not receive. From the first appointment to surgery and follow-up visits, I was extremely happy and would highly recommend if you need the care he provides!
FEB 06, 2016 • Dawn-Marie C. in Dracut , MA
He is very respectful,listens to what you have to say and provides immediate answers. He has always been on time, I have not had another doctor be so punctual. He leaves you with complete confidence in both your treatment and himself. I tell everyone about him and his staff, who are also friendly, supportive and knowledge.
FEB 05, 2016 • Catherine R. in North Andover, MA
Dr. Sigman is kind and is performing an advanced shoulder surgery to repair a tear. I have been experiencing shoulder pain for the past 6 years. I had surgery 10 days ago and the pain I am experiencing now is intense but it is different than the pain before surgery. I am expecting a full recovery.
Scott A. Sigman, M.D.
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Scott A. Sigman is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(978) 970-0454
Address
14 Research Place, North Chelmsford, MA 01863
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Scott A. Sigman is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon providing comprehensive care to patients at Orthopedic Surgical Associates of Lowell since 1996. Specializing in Sports Medicine, Dr. Sigman possesses the skills and experience to diagnose and treat sports injuries and conditions affecting the knee and shoulder. In addition to his practice duties, he has served as the Team Physician for the US Ski Jump Team, and serves for the last 20 years as the Team Physician at UMASS Lowell, and is the past Chief of Orthopaedics at Lowell General Hospital.
Dr. Sigman graduated cum laude with his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Tufts University, where he played varsity lacrosse and was President of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity. He then received his medical degree as a cum laude graduate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine and member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society.
Upon graduating with his medical degree, Dr. Sigman completed his postgraduate internship in General Surgery at St. Agnes Hospital, followed by a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Tufts Medical Center. Dedicated to furthering his training, Dr. Sigman also completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the prestigious Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, during which he was responsible for the orthopaedic care of the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, LA Angels, LA Kings, Anaheim Mighty Ducks, LA Galaxy and USC football.
In addition to his extensive training and practice experience, Dr. Sigman has also contributed to numerous publications and research studies regarding advances in the field of orthopaedic surgery. He takes great pride in remaining informed of the latest state-of-the-art arthroscopic techniques for both knee and shoulder surgery. He also gives presentations and lectures and instructional courses to fellow surgeons throughout the world in new shoulder and knee surgery techniques.
Memberships:
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Massachusetts Orthopaedic Association
- New England Shoulder and Elbow Society
Specialties
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Orthopedic Surgery
Being an orthopedic surgeon in Massachusetts, Dr. Sigman is qualified to treat and diagnose injuries to the musculoskeletal system, such as the muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. After reaching a specific medical diagnosis, Dr. Sigman will normally turn to surgery when all other treatment options have been exhausted or eliminated. Patients may need the care and attention of an orthopedic surgeon for torn ligaments, sports injuries, fractures, sprains, and more.
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Sports Medicine
Sports medicine physicians are trained to provide treatment and prevention plans for those participating in sports and related physical activities. Dr. Sigman is trained to treat complications such as muscle tears and strains, concussions, tendon and ligament damage, shin splints, sports hernias, fractures, and a variety of others. Treatments may include rehabilitation services, therapies and a variety of surgical operations, among others.
Conditions Treated
- Bicep Injuries
- Recurring Shoulder Dislocation
Services & Procedures
- ACL Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Rotator Cuff Repair with the Rotation Implant
- Arthroscopy Meniscal Surgery
- Cartilage Repair / Regrowth
- Subchondroplasty (SCP®)
- Total Knee Replacement
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Tufts Medical Center
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship
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Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
Fellowship in Sports Medicine
Awards & Honors
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Patients’ Choice Award
2010–2012, 2014–2015 -
Compassionate Doctor Recognition
2010, 2012, 2014, 2015 -
On-Time Doctor Award
2015
Hospital Affiliations
- The Lowell General Hospital
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
Dr. Sigman's Medicare Fee‑for‑Service Data (2014)
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Sigman, but only those who participate in Medicare.
Overview
- Doctor participates in Medicare?: Yes
- Number of HCPCS Codes: 69
- Number of Services: 3574
- Medical Suppress Indicator:
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Medical Services: 65
- Number of Medical Services: 2745
- Number of Medicare Patients with Medical Services: 475
Medicare Patient Demographics
- Total Number of Medicare Patients: 475
- Average Age of Medicare Patients: 68
- Number of Patients Under Age 65: 140
- Number of Patients Age 65 to 74: 191
- Number of Patients Age 75 to 84: 96
- Number of Patients Over Age 84: 48
- Number of Female Patients : 309
- Number of Male Patients: 166
- Number of Non-Hispanic White Patients: 385
- Number of Black or African American Patients: 0
- Number of Asian Pacific Islander Patients: 33
- Number of Hispanic Patients: 43
- Number of American Indian/Alaska Native Patients: 0
- Number of Patients with Race Not Elsewhere Classified: 0
- Number of Patients with Medicare Only Entitlement: 283
- Number of Patients with Medicare & Medicaid Entitlement: 192
Medicare Patient Condition Demographics
- Percent of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: 10%
- Percent of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia: 5%
- Percent of Patients with Asthma: 11%
- Percent of Patients with Cancer: 7%
- Percent of Patients with Heart Failure: 14%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: 20%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: 15%
- Percent of Patients with Depression: 34%
- Percent of Patients with Diabetes: 37%
- Percent of Patients with Hyperlipidemia: 59%
- Percent of Patients with Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): 70%
- Percent of Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: 30%
- Percent of Patients with Osteoporosis: 9%
- Percent of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis / Osteoarthritis: 70%
- Percent of Patients with Schizophrenia / Other Psychotic Disorders: 3%
- Percent of Patients with Stroke: 5%
Medicare Payments Data
- Total Submitted Charge Amount: $1,583,911.00
- Total Medicare Allowed Amount: $309,134.30
- Total Medicare Payment Amount: $229,525.25
- Total Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $222,166.01
- Total Medical Submitted Charge Amount: $1,542,538.00
- Total Medical Medicare Allowed Amount: $286,147.72
- Total Medical Medicare Payment Amount: $212,000.46
- Total Medical Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $204,641.22
Medicare Prescription Drug Data
- Drug Suppress Indicator: n/a
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Drug Services: 4
- Number of Drug Services: 829
- Number of Medicare Beneficiaries With Drug Services: 245
- Total Drug Submitted Charge Amount: $41,373.00
- Total Drug Medicare Allowed Amount: $22,986.58
- Total Drug Medicare Payment Amount: $17,524.79
- Total Drug Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $17,524.79
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