James D. “Max” Gottschall, MD
Specializing in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Replacement
About
Dr. Gottschall
Dr. Gottschall is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic and reconstructive procedures of the shoulder. Taking a patient-centered approach to physical performance and recovery, he utilizes advanced minimally invasive techniques to treat joint injuries, manage complex fractures, and restore active lifestyles for patients of all athletic levels. He brings extensive orthopedic sports medicine experience after finishing his training at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he provided athletic team coverage for the New England Patriots, Harvard University Athletics, and Boston University Athletics.
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Physician Bio
James D. “Max” Gottschall, MD, is a Boston-area orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and advanced reconstructive surgery of the shoulder. An athlete himself with local ties, Dr. Gottschall established his Boston roots at Harvard University, and starred as an All-Ivy League lacrosse team captain. He received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences before moving to Boston to complete his residency in orthopedic surgery at Boston Medical Center. He brings extensive orthopedic sports medicine experience after finishing his training at Massachusetts General Hospital where he provided athletic team coverage for the New England Patriots, Harvard University Athletics, and Boston University Athletics.
In his clinical practice, Dr. Gottschall focuses on a wide spectrum of lower and upper extremity care, treating everything from acute ligament tears and fractures to chronic joint conditions like osteoarthritis. He offers specialized expertise in arthroscopic techniques, complex shoulder reconstructions, including reverse and total shoulder replacements, and advanced knee surgeries. Known for his attentive, clear communication style, Dr. Gottschall prioritizes collaborative care, ensuring patients fully understand their treatment options and recovery path, whether they are undergoing elective joint reconstruction or recovering from an athletic trauma.
Specialties
Specializing in the following orthopaedic conditions –
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Athletic and sports-related injuries of the shoulder and knee.
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Ligament and tendon tears, such as ACL, MCL, rotator cuff, and Achilles tendon injuries.
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Meniscus tears and cartilage defects.
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Shoulder instability, dislocations, and labral tears.
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Shoulder and knee osteoarthritis and joint degeneration.
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Fractures, dislocations, and acute musculoskeletal trauma of the upper and lower extremities.
Specializing in the following orthopaedic treatments –
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Ligament, tendon, and meniscus reconstructions and repairs.
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Total, reverse total, and partial shoulder replacement procedures.
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Surgical and non-surgical fracture and dislocation management.
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Sideline care, team coverage, and acute athletic injury evaluation.
Education
Licensure and Certification
2024 American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Education
2009 B.A., Concentration in Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard University
2016 M.D., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Postdoctoral Training
2016–2021 Resident, Orthopaedic Surgery at Boston Medical Center
2021–2022 Fellow, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital
Achievements & Publications
Research & Publications
Madariaga ML, Michel SG, Tasaki M, Villani V, La Muraglia GM 2nd, Sihag S, Gottschall J, Farkash EA, Shimizu A, Allan JS, Sachs DH, Yamada K, Madsen JC. Induction of cardiac allograft tolerance across a full MHC barrier in miniature swine by donor kidney cotransplantation. Am J Transplant. 2013 Oct;13(10):2558-66.
Sihag S, Haas MS, Kim KM, Guerrero JL, Beaudoin J, Alicot EM, Schuerpf F, Gottschall JD, Puro RJ, Madsen JC, Sachs DH, Newman W, Carroll MC, Allan JS. Natural IgM Blockade Limits Infarct Expansion and Left Ventricular Dysfunction in a Swine Myocardial Infarct Model. Circulation: Cardiovascular Intervention. 2016 Jan; 9(1).
Sadeghipour H, Torabi R, Gottschall J, Lujan-Hernandez J, Sachs DH, Moore FD Jr, Cetrulo CL Jr. Blockade of IgM-Mediated Inflammation Alters Wound Progression in a Swine Model of Partial-Thickness Burn. Journal of Burn Care and Research. 2017 May/Jun; 38(3): 148-160.
Smita Sihag, Michael Haas, Karen Kim, Jose L. Guerrero, James D. Gottschall, Joren C. Madsen, Bruce R. Rosengard, David H. Sachs, Michael Carroll, James S. Allan. Natural IgM blockade mitigates myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury in miniature swine. Journal of the American College of Surgeons – September 2012 (Vol. 215, Issue 3, Supplement, Page S132.
Hamed Sadeghipour, Radbeh Torabi, James Gottschall, David H. Sachs, Curtis L. Cetrulo, Francis D. Moore. Reduction of cutaneous burn wound severity in a large animal model. Journal of the American College of Surgeons – September 2012 (Vol. 215, Issue 3, Supplement, Page S85).
Smita Sihag, Akihiro Aoyama, James D. Gottschall, John C. Wain, J. Scott Arn, Evan A. Farkash, R. Neal Smith, Joren C. Madsen, Bruce R. Rosengard, David H. Sachs, James S. Allan. Prolonged Survival of Pulmonary Allografts between Highly Inbred Miniature Swine without Immunosuppression. American Transplant Congress. Publication Number: 1458.
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