About Dr. Capiola
Dr. David Capiola has cared for Boston Celtics players and Harvard athletes, but the recognition he has collected most often is quieter than that: a Patients’ Choice Award five years running, and a Most Compassionate Doctor Award. He is a sports medicine and general orthopedic surgeon treating knee, shoulder, foot and ankle injuries, with particular depth in arthroscopic surgery and cartilage restoration.
A magna cum laude graduate of Harvard, Dr. Capiola earned his MD at Georgetown, served as chief resident in orthopedic surgery at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt, and completed a sports medicine fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and an attending at Lenox Hill Hospital. He sees patients across seven offices, from Manhattan and the Bronx up through Westchester and the Hudson Valley.
Clinical interests
- Knee and shoulder arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Cartilage restoration
- ACL reconstruction
- Foot and ankle injuries
- Sports injuries
Education & training
- Harvard University — BA, Biology, magna cum laude
- Georgetown University School of Medicine — MD, 2001
- Residency, Orthopedic Surgery — St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital (Chief Resident)
- Fellowship, Orthopedic Sports Medicine — New England Baptist Hospital, Boston
Board certification
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery — certified 2009
- Diplomate, American Academy of Orthopedics
- Diplomate, Arthroscopy Association of North America
Hospital affiliations
- Lenox Hill Hospital — Orthopedic Attending
- Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Petrie Division
Academic appointments
- Clinical Instructor, Tufts University (2006–2007)
- Harvard University Clinical Staff (2006–2007)
Professional memberships
- Team Physician, Boston Celtics (2006–2007)
- Team Physician, Harvard University athletics (2006–2007)
Awards & honors
- Patients' Choice Award — five consecutive years
- Most Compassionate Doctor Award
Conditions & treatments
What patients say
An outstanding orthopedic surgeon who is attentive, patient, and genuinely cares. His team is amazing. His team is incredible. ‘Amazing’ doesn’t even begin to cover it. I genuinely don’t have the words to express how wholesome they truly are. No games or gimmicks, just true professionalism and a strong commitment to performing procedures the right way.
I was referred to Dr. Capiola for a rotator cuff injury that I suffered after my accident. After undergoing surgery, completing physical therapy, and following my own strength-building routine, my shoulder feels better than it ever has. I am now able to exercise and sleep without any issues. I am extremely thankful for the care I received from Dr. Capiola and his staff. I highly recommend his office and will gladly refer everyone I know to them.