Thomas McGovern, MD

Dr. Thomas McGovern, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon in Exeter, NH, has been involved in joint preservation and replacement for over 20 years. Dr. McGovern specializes in using modern techniques for joint replacement such as computer assisted navigation, custom fit knee replacement and minimally invasive anterior hip replacement surgery. His joint replacement experience includes engineer designing, researching implants and performing hip and knee replacement surgery at Exeter Hospital. Dr. McGovern has published a number of articles, scientific papers and book chapters related to hip and knee replacement.

Dr. McGovern has been recognized as a Top Doctor in Orthopedic Surgery by NH Magazine.

Specialty

Orthopedics (Bone & Joints)

Gender

Male

Education

Undergraduate: BS, State University of New York at Albany
Undergraduate: MS, Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia
Graduate: MD, Georgetown University Medical School, Washington, DC

Internship

University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA

Residency

University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA

Fellowship

Adult Joint Reconstruction, Anderson Orthopaedic Institute,
Alexandria, VA

Board Certified

Orthopaedic Surgery

Video Link

MAKO Robotics for Knee Replacement – Patient Story

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Patient Rating

★★★★★

4.9 out of 5

121 Ratings

63 Comments

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Location

Core Physicians
7 Alumni Drive
The Center for Orthopedics & Movement
Exeter, NH 03833
Phone: 603-777-1000
Fax: 603-777-1001
Hours: Monday – Thursday 7am to 7pm, Fridays 7am to 5pm, Saturdays 8am to 12pm

Verified Patient Reviews & Comments

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on our nationally-recognized Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments also are gathered from our Patient Experience Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

★★★★★

9/17/2024

A great bedside manner, informative, listens, empathizes.

★★★★★

9/12/2024

Respectful, spent a lot of time with me, patient in his explaining my Issues and what treatment would look like, easy to talk to, makes great eye contact, no pressure to have surgery, Likable, funny

★★★★★

9/3/2024

Takes time to explain. Cares about his patients

★★★★★

8/13/2024

Dr. McGovern is a great physician. He's extremely knowledgeable and very good at what he does.

★★★★★

8/13/2024

He is a very good doctor and I trust him completely.

★★★★★

8/6/2024

That he is very thorough with his explanations and very interested in your concerns and questions.

★★★★★

7/30/2024

The Doctor is very professional who still needs to know exactly what you are experiencing

★★★★★

7/16/2024

Our doctor took plenty of time with us. His explanations were more complete and easily understood about the complex knee replacement than we have had previously. His explanation of my previous surgery and the pain management needed were excellent.

★★★★★

7/16/2024

If you need knee or hip surgery I would definitively recommend Doctor McGovern. I my opinion he is the best surgeon around.

★★★★★

7/16/2024

Best orthopedic surgeon around!

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