Whittier Health Network
Services
The following physicians and health practitioners hold clinic hours so that they can see patients on an outpatient basis while at Whittier.
The Whittier Rehabilitation Hospitals are accredited by the Joint Commission and the Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
Joint Commission Notice: The public may contact the Joint Commission’s Office of Quality Monitoring to report any concerns or register complaints about a Joint Commission-accredited health care organization by either calling 800/994-6610 or e-mailing complaint@jointcommission.org.
Spine Clinics
Mitchell A. Hardenbrook, MD
Spine Surgeon
Director, Advanced Spine Institute of Greater Boston
Mitchell A. Hardenbrook, M.D. is a board-certified
spine surgeon practicing in the greater Boston area.
He specializes in muscle-sparing approaches to the cervical and lumbar spine, motion preservation, minimally invasive surgery, and use of robotics in spine surgery.
Whittier Clinic hours: Mondays 8:30am – 4pm
Clinic location: Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough
For more information: Advanced Spine Institute
James G. Nairus, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, New England Baptist Hospital
• Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
• Medical Education:
Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 1995
Internship/Residency: UMass Memorial Medical Center, 2001
Fellowship: New England Baptist Hospital, 2002
• Services: Orthopedic Surgery and Joint Replacement
• Areas of Expertise: Hip, Knee
Whittier Clinic hours: every Friday from 8am – 5pm
Clinic location: Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough
For more information: New England Baptist Hospital or Longwood Orthopedic Services
John V. Turchetta, MD
Physiatry, New England Baptist Hospital
• Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Medical Education: Medical School – Brown University School of Medicine, 1990
• Internship/Residency: University of Washington, 1994
• Services: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Areas of Expertise: Back, Neck & Spine
Whittier Clinic hours: alternate Wednesdays from 12 noon – 3pm
Clinic location: Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough
For more information: New England Baptist Hospital
Carol Hartigan, MD
Physiatry, New England Baptist Hospital
• Academic Affiliations: Assistant Clinical Professor: Harvard Medical School, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Board Certification: American Board Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Medical Education:
Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine, 1987
Internship: Framingham Union Hospital, 1988
Residency: Tufts University School of Medicine, 1991
• Services: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Areas of Expertise: Back, Neck & Spine
Whittier Clinic hours: alternate Wednesdays from 12 noon – 3pm
Clinic location: Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough
For more information: New England Baptist Hospital
Prosthetic/Orthotic Clinic
Keith D. Cornell, CP, FAAOP
Ken Cornell, CO, FAAOP
Cornell Orthotics & Prosthetics
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough Clinic: every Tuesday from 8:30am – 5pm
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford Clinic: every Thursday from 8:30am – 5pm
For more information: Cornell Orthotics & Prosthetics
Foot Specialist
Mitchell Wachtel, DPM
Foot Specialist
For over 15 years, Dr. Wachtel has been practicing podiatric medicine in the Merrimack Valley area.
Dr. Mitchell Wachtel is certified in both podiatric primary care and podiatric surgery by the American Podiatric Medical Specialties Board. He treats foot disorders like bunions, heel pain, and nerve problems. His practice has an emphasis on sports medicine and provides a number of conservative treatments for injuries of the foot.
Whittier Clinic Hours: Wednesdays 9:30am – 5:00pm
Location: Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford
We are also affiliated with:
• Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital – Westborough, MA
• The Whittier Pavilion – Haverhill, MA
For more information: Mitchell Wachtel, D.P.M Foot Specialist
Auditory Clinic
Samina Khan
Audiologist, Advanced Hearing Solutions
Whittier Clinic hours: by appointment only
Clinic location: Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Westborough
For more information: Advanced Hearing Solutions
Contact Us
We love to hear from our community and are happy to assist in your healthcare needs.
This form is not for medical questions.
If at any time you have urgent medical questions, please contact your primary physician, call 911 or go to your local emergency room. We cannot diagnose or treat by e-mail. Providing personal health information through this web site is not secure over the Internet so please do not share personal information. If you wish to receive care from our team, please contact your primary care physician for a referral.