Francis Doyle, MD

About

Dr. Doyle is a highly skilled orthopedic trauma surgeon dedicated to restoring mobility and improving quality of life for patients with complex fractures and musculoskeletal injuries. With advanced training in orthopedic trauma care, he specializes in treating fractures involving the pelvis, hip, and extremities, as well as injuries resulting from high-impact accidents and falls. Dr. Doyle combines surgical precision with evidence-based techniques to promote optimal healing and functional recovery, ensuring each patient receives the most effective and individualized treatment possible.

Beyond surgical expertise, Dr. Doyle takes a compassionate and patient-centered approach to care. He works closely with patients and their families to explain treatment options, guide rehabilitation, and support them through every stage of recovery. His goal is not only to repair broken bones but to help patients regain strength, confidence, and independence—getting them back to the activities and lifestyles they love.

Specialties

General Orthopedics

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic Trauma

Education

Medical Degree: Boston University School of Medicine Boston, MA
Residency: University of Pennsylvania Medical Center Hamot Erie, PA
Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship: Swedish Medical Center Englewood, CO

Hospital Affiliations

South Shore Hospital, South Weymouth, MA - Active

Professional Memberships

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Achievements

Publications

  • Yao M, Gu C, Doyle FJ Jr, Zhu H, Redmond RW, Kochevar IE. Why is rose bengal more phototoxic to fibroblasts in vitro than in vivo? Photochem Photobiol. 2014 Mar-Apr;90(2):297-305. doi: 10.1111/php.12215. Epub 2013 Dec 16. PubMed PMID: 24266530.
  • Cherfan D, Verter EE, Melki S, Gisel TE, Doyle FJ Jr, Scarcelli G, Yun SH, Redmond RW, Kochevar IE. Collagen cross-linking using rose bengal and green light to increase corneal stiffness. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2013 May 13;54(5):3426-33. doi: 10.1167/iovs.12-11509. PubMed PMID: 23599326; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4597485.

Scholarly Activity

  • Coordinated Quality Improvement Effort at UPMC Hamot via creation of MRI protocol for occult femoral neck fracture evaluation in the ED
  • Hosted Shoulder Arthroplasty patient education seminars
  • Educational presentation on Bone Loss in Nonunions

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