Blake C. Meza, M.D.

About

Dr. Meza is an orthopedic sports medicine specialist dedicated to helping patients recover from shoulder, knee, and elbow injuries and return to the activities they enjoy. He treats a wide range of conditions, from rotator cuff and labral tears to knee ligament injuries, meniscus damage, and overuse conditions such as tennis and golfer's elbow. His approach combines careful diagnosis with a full spectrum of treatment options, including physical therapy, injections, and minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery when appropriate. He takes the time to understand each patient's condition, lifestyle, and goals, then develops an individualized treatment plan focused on relieving pain, restoring strength and function, and supporting a lasting recovery.

Dr. Meza completed his orthopedic training at Hospital for Special Surgery, consistently recognized as the nation's leading orthopedic hospital. He then went on to complete a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. During his fellowship, he gained valuable experience providing sports medicine care and sideline coverage for athletes at the highest levels, including Boston College Athletics, the Boston Red Sox, the Boston Bruins, and the New England Patriots during their run to Super Bowl LX. These experiences have given him a unique perspective on the demands of competitive athletics and the importance of thoughtful, individualized care for athletes at every level.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Meza enjoys spending time with his wife, their two young boys, and their dog. He values family time and staying active, which reinforce his appreciation for the role movement and physical well-being play in everyday life.

Specialties

Elbow Pain

General Orthopedics

Knee Arthroscopy

Knee Pain

Orthopedic Surgery

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Shoulder Pain Shoulder Replacement

Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

Education

Medical Degree: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA
Internship/Residency: Hospital for Special Surgery - New York, NY
Sports Medicine Fellowship: Mass General Hospital - Boston, MA

Hospital Affiliations

South Shore Hospital, South Weymouth, MA - Active Staff

Professional Memberships

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Graduate Medical Education Council Representative
Sports Medicine Fellow for New England Patriots

Achievements

Awards Received

Mid-Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society (MASES) Scholar
Peter H. Hutchinson, MD and Rebecca N. Hutchinson, MD Prize
Spencer Morris Prize Nominee

Publications

  • Meza BC, Marom N, Greditzer H, Bogner E, Marx RM. Findings of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Knee with Postreconstruction Infection of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament: A Descriptive and Reliability Study. Journal of ISAKOS. January 2025. PMID: 39756796.
  • Meza BC, LaValva SM, DeFrancesco CJ, Striano BM, Aoyama JT, Carey JL, Shea KP, Nguyen JC, Ganley TJ. A New Shorthand Approach to Knee Bone Age using MRI: A Validation and Reliability Study. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. August 2021. PMID: 34395683.
  • Meza BC, Samuel A, Albert TJ. The Role of Vertebral Body Tethering in Skeletally Immature Scoliosis. HSS Journal. April 2021. PMID: 35087348.
  • Meza BC, Swarup I, Woodard T, Cazzulino A, Shah AS. Refilling Opioid Prescriptions after Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery: An Analysis of Incidence and Risk Factors. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. March 2021. PMID: 33534368.
  • Meza BC, Iacone D, Talwar D, Sankar WN, Shah AS. Socioeconomic Deprivation Adversely Impacts Adolescent Fracture Care. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Open Access. April 2020. PMID: 33123665.
  • Meza BC, Shah SA, Vitale MG, Sturm PF, Luhmann SL, Vitale MG, Pediatric Spine Study Group, Anari JB. Proximal Anchor Fixation in Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods (MCGR): Preliminary 2-Year Results of the Impact of Anchor Location and Density. Spine Deformity. March 2020. PMID: 32189230
  • Meza BC, Talathi N, Obana K, Lightdale-Miric N, Shah AS, Arkader A. Predicting Radial Head Subluxation and Dislocation in Multiple Hereditary Exostoses (MHE): A Multicenter Analysis of Risk Factors. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. January 2020. PMID: 31990823
  • Meza BC, Talwar D, Flynn JM. Measures to Reduce End-of-Case Wound Contamination: The Impact of Intra-wound Vancomycin Powder and Betadine Irrigation on Surgical Site Infections in Posterior Spinal Fusion. Spine Deformity. January 2020. PMID: 31981142.
  • Meza BC, Nguyen JC, Jaremko JL, Sankar WN. Coronal Flexion vs. Coronal Neutral Sonographic Views in Infantile DDH: an Important Source of Variability. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. July 2019. PMID: 31306278.
  • Meza BC, Aoyama JT, Nako S, Ganley TJ. What's New in Tibial Spine Fractures? A Review of the Literature from 2017 to 2019. University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal. 2019;29:109-111.
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