Dr. Martin J. Luber, MD

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Martin J. Luber, who serves patients in Springfield, Massachusetts. 

Dr. Kadakia is a highly trained orthopedic surgeon with New England Orthopedic Surgeons, operating out of the office in Springfield, Massachusetts. He specializes in sports medicine/arthroscopy, as well as shoulder, knee & elbow surgery.

New England Orthopedic Surgeons is the regional leader in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. It is the only sub-specialized comprehensive orthopedic surgical practice in Western Massachusetts. Its aim is to provide the highest quality of care for the evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of patients. Patient health and treatment outcomes are the practice’s highest priorities, treating each patient as an individual with unique care needs.

Back in the early days of his academic career, Dr. Luber obtained his undergraduate degree from Loyola University of Chicago. He then went on to graduate with his medical degree from Upstate Medical University, after which he pursued an internship, residency, and fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Duke University Medical Center.

With a focus on the body’s musculoskeletal system, the doctor is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons.

Licensed to practice medicine in Massachusetts, Dr. Luber also serves as the Chief of the Division of Orthopedics at Baystate Medical Center.

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

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