Precision Orthopedics
Harvard-Trained. Board-Certified. Precision Orthopedics.
Dr. Frank McCormick brings Harvard-trained surgical excellence to every procedure at Sigma Orthopedics — fusing elite orthopedic expertise with Aviation-Grade Safety protocols and Six Sigma precision methodology. From first consultation through full recovery, the 100 Days to Health journey is your roadmap to measurable outcomes.
Sigma Orthopedics
Dr. Frank McCormick, MD
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
- Harvard Medical School — Training & Fellowship
- Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
- Aviation-Grade Safety Protocols
- Six Sigma Precision Methodology
- sigmaorthopedics.com
Harvard-Trained Precision Across Every Specialty
Dr. Frank McCormick brings Aviation-Grade Safety and Six Sigma methodology to four core service pillars — each engineered for measurable outcomes and Same-Week Access to specialist care.
Hip & Knee
Comprehensive care for arthritis, total joint replacement, and sports-related hip and knee injuries — with minimally invasive techniques that accelerate your return to activity.
- Total Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Minimally Invasive
Shoulder & Elbow
Expert diagnosis and precision surgery for rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, elbow fractures, and chronic overuse conditions affecting athletes and active adults.
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Elbow Reconstruction
Spine
Surgical and non-surgical treatment of cervical and lumbar conditions — including disc disease, spinal stenosis, and deformity correction — guided by Aviation-Grade Safety protocols.
- Cervical & Lumbar Surgery
- Disc Replacement
- Stenosis Correction
Orthobiologics
Cutting-edge regenerative medicine using PRP, stem cell therapy, and biologic augmentation to enhance healing, reduce recovery time, and preserve joint function without surgery.
- PRP Therapy
- Stem Cell Augmentation
- Biologic Repair
Why Patients Choose Dr. McCormick
One Surgeon. Four Pillars. Precision Results.
Dr. Frank McCormick's Harvard-trained expertise spans the full spectrum of orthopedic care — each specialty guided by the same Aviation-Grade Safety standards and Six Sigma Precision Methodology that define the Sigma Orthopedics difference.
Why Trust Dr. Frank McCormick With Your Orthopedic Care?
A Harvard-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon who combines elite academic pedigree with Aviation-Grade Safety protocols and Six Sigma precision — delivering measurable outcomes across every specialty.
Harvard University
Medical Training & Surgical Fellowship
Dr. Frank McCormick's surgical foundation was built at one of the world's most rigorous academic medical institutions, ensuring world-class diagnostic precision and operative excellence.
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Holding full board certification, Dr. McCormick meets the highest national standards in orthopedic surgery — demonstrated through rigorous examination and ongoing continuing medical education.
Aviation-Grade Safety
Structured Pre-Op Checklists & Zero-Defect Culture
Adopting the same systematic redundancy used in commercial aviation, every surgical procedure follows a multi-checkpoint safety protocol designed to eliminate preventable errors.
Six Sigma Precision Methodology
DMAIC Framework Applied to Surgical Outcomes
Borrowing from industrial Six Sigma quality engineering, Dr. McCormick applies measurable, data-driven processes to every phase of orthopedic care — from initial assessment through full recovery.
15+
Years of Elite Practice
3,200+
Surgical Procedures
98%
Patient Satisfaction Rate
< 1 Week
Average Wait for Consultation
Dr. Frank McCormick's practice is structured to prioritize timely, expert evaluation — because your recovery starts with your first appointment.
Why Dr. Frank McCormick Practices Differently
At Sigma Orthopedics, every clinical decision flows from a single conviction: that patients deserve the same systematic precision that keeps aircraft in the sky and manufacturing lines defect-free — applied to their orthopedic care.
Precision Over Volume
Dr. McCormick deliberately limits his surgical caseload to maintain the highest standard of individual attention. Every procedure is planned with exacting, data-driven preparation — not rushed by volume metrics.
Aviation-Grade Safety
Borrowed directly from commercial aviation's legendary safety culture, Dr. McCormick applies pre-flight-style checklists, dual-verification protocols, and systematic risk-reduction at every stage of your care.
Measurable Outcomes
Inspired by Six Sigma methodology, outcomes are tracked, measured, and continuously improved. You receive evidence-based care benchmarked to elite performance standards — not anecdotal experience.
100 Days to Health Journey
Recovery is not an afterthought. Dr. McCormick's structured 100 Days to Health framework guides every patient from initial consultation through full rehabilitation — with defined milestones at every step.
Medicine, at its best, should borrow from the world's most safety-obsessed industries — not reinvent the wheel. Aviation-Grade Safety isn't a metaphor. It's a discipline I apply every single day.
100
Days to Health
Not Standard Orthopedic Care — Redefined Orthopedic Care
Most orthopedic practices optimize for throughput. Dr. McCormick optimizes for outcomes. His Harvard training taught him that clinical excellence and operational rigor are inseparable — and his practice is built on that conviction.
By embedding Six Sigma methodology into his surgical protocols and adopting Aviation-Grade Safety checklists, Dr. McCormick has systematically reduced variability in patient outcomes — delivering measurable, reproducible results across Hip & Knee, Shoulder & Elbow, Spine, and Orthobiologics.
Explore Our ServicesThe Sigma Difference — At a Glance
- Same-Week Access to specialist consultation — no month-long waits
- Harvard-trained clinical reasoning applied to every case
- Aviation-Grade Safety checklists at every procedural step
- Six Sigma protocols that eliminate variation and reduce risk
- Personalized 100 Days to Health recovery roadmap
- Transparent communication from diagnosis through discharge
Dr. Frank McCormick — A Harvard-Trained Career Built on Precision
From the lecture halls of Harvard to the founding of Sigma Orthopedics, every chapter of Dr. McCormick's career has been guided by one uncompromising principle: surgical excellence measured, repeated, and proven.
Dr. Frank McCormick, MD
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon · Harvard Medical School
At a Glance
Insurance & Billing Transparency
Sigma Orthopedics works with most major insurance providers. Our team provides clear, upfront cost estimates before any procedure — no surprise bills, ever.
Dr. Frank McCormick did not simply complete medical training — he spent more than a decade at the most demanding institutions in the country building a framework for surgical precision that rivals the aerospace industry. Trained at Harvard, shaped by rigorous residency across Harvard-affiliated teaching hospitals, and refined through an advanced joint reconstruction fellowship, Dr. McCormick has operated at the intersection of academic medicine and real-world outcomes for over twenty years.
What distinguishes his practice is not simply where he trained, but how he thinks. Long before "patient safety culture" became an industry talking point, Dr. McCormick was studying Aviation-Grade Safety checklists used by commercial pilots and applying their logic to the operating room. The result: a suite of pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative protocols that systematically eliminate the sources of variability that lead to surgical complications.
He later formalized this approach through Six Sigma methodology — the same quality framework used by Fortune 500 manufacturers to achieve near-zero defect rates. Applied to orthopedic surgery, Six Sigma means every implant, every incision, and every recovery protocol is measured, documented, and continuously improved based on real patient data. At Sigma Orthopedics, outcomes are not hoped for — they are engineered.
In founding Sigma Orthopedics, Dr. McCormick made a deliberate choice to build a practice scaled for quality rather than volume. Patients who walk through his doors receive unhurried, personalized consultations. The practice's commitment to Same-Week Access means that nobody waits months to be heard. And the proprietary '100 Days to Health' patient journey ensures that every patient moves through a structured, accountable recovery pathway — from initial consultation through full return to function.
His specialties span the full breadth of orthopedic care: Hip & Knee reconstruction, Shoulder & Elbow surgery, complex Spine procedures, and cutting-edge Orthobiologics — regenerative therapies that harness the body's own healing biology to reduce the need for traditional surgery. Across all specialties, the standard never changes: measurable precision, evidence-based decisions, and a patient relationship built on trust.
The Harvard Education Timeline
A career built — milestone by milestone — on the highest standards in American medicine.
Harvard College
Bachelor of Science, Pre-Medical Sciences — summa cum laude. Foundational research in biomechanics and human physiology.
Harvard Medical School
Doctor of Medicine — graduated with honors. Focused rotations in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine.
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Harvard-affiliated teaching hospitals. Developed rigorous operative technique across spine, joint reconstruction, and complex trauma.
Fellowship — Joint Reconstruction & Sports Medicine
Advanced fellowship training in minimally invasive hip & knee replacement, shoulder & elbow reconstruction, and emerging orthobiologics.
Founding Sigma Orthopedics
Dr. McCormick established Sigma Orthopedics to bring the precision of Six Sigma industrial methodology and Aviation-Grade Safety protocols to surgical care — setting a new standard for reproducible, measurable outcomes.
Where Elite Credentials Meet Human Connection
Credentials open doors — but it is Dr. McCormick's genuine belief in the primacy of the patient relationship that defines his practice culture. He designed Sigma Orthopedics from the ground up so that every systemic advantage — from Aviation-Grade Safety checklists to Same-Week Access scheduling — ultimately serves one purpose: giving each patient the confidence to heal.
He insists on personally reviewing every imaging study, explaining every option, and charting every recovery milestone alongside his patients. The '100 Days to Health' journey is not a marketing slogan — it is a clinical commitment Dr. McCormick makes with each patient at the first consultation, co-creating a roadmap they can hold him accountable to.
Every patient deserves the same precision standard applied to aircraft manufacturing — zero tolerance for error.
Same-Week Access to specialist care eliminates the anxiety of waiting and accelerates healing from day one.
The '100 Days to Health' journey maps a clear, accountable recovery path from first consultation through full function.
Transparent billing and insurance support remove financial uncertainty so patients focus on recovery.
Volume never eclipses quality — Dr. McCormick's practice is intentionally sized to guarantee personal, unhurried care.
Credentials & Qualifications
Why Patients Trust Dr. Frank McCormick
Harvard training meets Aviation-Grade Safety. Every credential, every protocol, every standard — earned and applied in the service of your recovery.
Harvard-Trained
Surgeon & Academic
Board-Certified
Orthopedic Surgery
Aviation-Grade Safety
Zero-Miss Protocols
Six Sigma Certified
Precision Methodology
Same-Week Access
Specialist Appointments
Insurance Transparent
Clear Billing Always
Top-Rated Outcomes
Measurable Results
Patient-Centered Care
100 Days to Health
Start Your 100 Days to Health
Same-Week Access to Harvard-trained, board-certified orthopedic care. Dr. Frank McCormick delivers precision outcomes — from first consultation through full recovery.
Aviation-Grade Safety · Six Sigma Precision
Harvard-trained Dr. Frank McCormick combines elite surgical expertise with the most rigorous safety standards in orthopedics. Your 100-day recovery journey begins here.
Most major insurance plans accepted · Consultations typically available within the same week