Mitchel Harris, MD

Dr. Mitchel Harris is an accomplished healthcare executive with dual training in orthopedic spine and trauma surgery. He has provided three decades of leadership across clinical, academic, and administrative domains. After serving seven years as the Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the William H and Johanna A Harris Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Harris was recently selected as the inaugural Chair of the combined MGB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He has led large-scale initiatives altering clinical pathways and musculoskeletal care redesign. He co-founded a collaborative leadership course with Harvard’s Business School, aimed at mid-career health providers. He previously served as Chief of both the spine and trauma services at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, where he played a central role in clinical integration and value-based care initiatives across the Mass General Brigham system.

Dr. Harris has been a driving force in academic medicine, mentoring generations of physician leaders and spearheading efforts to improve care for aging populations, particularly in spinal trauma and complex orthopedic conditions. A nationally recognized expert in spinal fracture care, he has authored more than 200 peer-reviewed publications and co-led national guideline development through the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Harris serves on several national committees and advisory boards, bringing deep operational experience, cross-specialty insight, and governance expertise to organizations navigating clinical transformation and strategic growth.