Steven Boardman,M.D.

Steven Boardman, M.D.

Specialties

  • Elbow
  • Fracture Care
  • Hip and Knee
  • Robotic Joint Replacement
  • Shoulder
  • Sports Medicine

Locations

  • Moline, Illinois
  • Muscatine, Iowa

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Background & Training

Hometown

Burlington, Iowa

Undergraduate Studies

Augustana College, Bachelor of Arts in Premedicine

Medical School

University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine

Residency

Henry Ford Hospital, Orthopedic Surgery

Professional Memberships

Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Rock Island County Medical Society
Illinois State Medical Society
American Medical Association

Areas of Expertise

Shoulder Arthroscopy & Rotator Cuff Repair
Hip, Knee & Shoulder Replacement
Robotic Joint Replacement
Knee Arthroscopy & Ligament Reconstruction
General Orthopedics

Physician Team

Steven Boardman, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon
Brittnee Rodriguez, FNP-C, Physician Assistant
Page S., MA, Patient Coordinator
Finbar M., Medical Scribe

Boardman Webpage
4.7 based on 678 reviews

Patient Reviews

David Honts
October 12, 2025
Google

They don't mess around. Had x-rays visited with the Dr and was out of there in less then 45 minutes. Dr Boardman was straight and to the point no nonsense type of person.

Tom Nipper
October 3, 2025
Facebook

Very fast and professional service Absolutely love how they run the business! DR Boardman is going to take care of my knee and I am looking forward too being under his professional care! Thomas.

Victoria McCalmon-Pitman
September 27, 2025
Google

I throughly recommend this office for any orthopedic needs! Dr. Boardman and his staff are wonderful! They listen, make decisions with you not for you about your medical care, and take their time with each patient. Which leads to my 4 instead of a 5 star review. The wait times are sometimes extremely long. I had a 10:55 appointment and waited until 12:30 before I saw the Dr. They are extremely busy and full. So I recommend not planning anything after this appointment because it is very difficult to determine how long you’ll be waiting. Also, may I give a shout out to Amanda the casting nurse! She is AMAZING!!! Do I recommend this clinic? Absolutely!!!!

Michelle Butler
September 20, 2025
Google

Great doctor and fixed me up well.

Bill Allen
September 16, 2025
Google

Very thorough, pleasant and clear.

Chris Behn
September 4, 2025
Google

Dr Boardman did a great job of explaining the prospective procedure and was very easy to work wit.

Rob Mindock
August 26, 2025
Google

Office staff was friendly and efficient. Dr Boardman has a great bedside manner and took the time to needed to explain my injury and next steps. Would definitely recommend him!

Vickie Kent
August 19, 2025
Google

Professional and very pleasant

Chris Tomfeld
August 19, 2025
Google

Very nice doctor! Listened to what I had to say. Explained my x-ray.

George Woods
August 18, 2025
Google

Great doctor!!!! He did an amazing job repairing my fibula...

Marsha Robison
August 15, 2025
Google

Personnel and staff always friendly and very helpful. Very professional office

Jeffrey Mahan
August 5, 2025
Google

I think he really cares

Amy Castrey
August 1, 2025
Google

I have been very pleased with my experience at ORA. Dr. Boardman is great, and so is the rest of the staff. ORA is a well oiled machine. The info they provide to a patient prior to surgery is so helpful. Most of my questions were answered by reading the materials thoroughly. The entire staff listened to my concerns and I was always encouraged to call if I had further questions or concerns.

Martha McCormick
August 1, 2025
Google

Wonderful! Dr BOARDMAN does an excellent job in communicating with his patients. I would recommend him to everyone who needs help. He is very kind and a good listener.

Angela Anderson
July 29, 2025
Google

Dr. Boardman is terrific! He explains into terms that anyone can understand. He draws pictures to really explain your problem! I would highly recommend him!!!

Reviewer
July 29, 2025
Healthgrades

Dr Boardman is always thorough with his exams. He allows time for questions. Excellent bedside manner. He has always taken excellent care of me and I would highly recommend him

Reviewer
July 18, 2025
Healthgrades

He explained what’s wrong so I understood him.

Wayne Stucker
July 15, 2025
Google

The experience was one of professionalism. Competent and congenial. The take away was one of confidence

Dina Cooley
July 15, 2025
Facebook

Dr Broadman was wonderfull very kind and helpful in finding a solution for my problem staff was equally helpful good people there.

Jason Miller
July 11, 2025
Google

He's amazing doctor he'll tell you step by step what he's doing he'll even draw it out where he's doing the cuts and everything and he's amazing

Janice Kirk
July 7, 2025
Google

My husband is having his right knee done first in August. Then the left by Dr Boardman. We had our appointment with him, he said my husband needs the operations and was very polite and answered our questions.

Dan Downey
July 4, 2025
Google

Extremely pleased. The doc to the time to clearly explain my injury and the available treatments. Very professional but at the same time very down to earth.

Laura Griffith
July 1, 2025
Google

Thank you Dr Boardman for the successful knee replacement and for your kind compassionate heart.

Tim DeVore
June 20, 2025
Facebook

I had a full right knee replacement done by Steven Boardman MD. Dr Boardman was great if ever had to replace my left knee he would be the Dr I would go to in the future . I would highly recommend Dr Boardman and ORA team they helped me in ways to make good medical decisions. Thank you Dr Boardman and ORA Team

pat martin
June 20, 2025
Google

Very helpful! Learned more in my visit with him about my knee issues than I have in the last 6 months with all the other doctors at ORA. He showed me the x-rays and MRI images and explainedthings in a simple way that anyone would understand. I would highly recommend Dr. Boardman!!

Reviewer
May 25, 2025
Healthgrades

He knew exactly what was wrong with my wrist , and immediately told me what my options were , treated my pain and a few days later I am pain free .

Karen Mccorkle
May 24, 2025
Google

Very compassionate and thorough. Explains things very well.

Duane Nolan
May 20, 2025
Google

Great job. Dr Boardman listened to my concerns and had recommendations on the best way to proceed. I’ve always been very happy with everything he’s done for me

Tom Moeller
May 13, 2025
Google

Dr. Boardman was very thorough and diagnosed my knee pain very quickly.

Tracie Williams
May 9, 2025
Google

Fast, Friendly Staff and Service!!

Reviewer
May 3, 2025
Healthgrades

Dr. Boardman took the time to explain my injuries, draw it out on paper with pencil and show me the x-rays. He gave me all my options on how to address my injury. I highly recommend this Doctor for shoulder injuries.

Lonnie Carter
May 2, 2025
Google

Nice visit. Kind of long wait in holding room.

Dax Herbst
April 28, 2025
Healthgrades

I find it time to tell the world of medicine who is unorganized when this Doctor is Organized and runs an excellent business and a health clinic. Dr. Boardman is a part of a team of 'Competent People-' 'ORA' - in Moline IL is a 'CHOICE' 'class act' firm-of-doctors 'Everybody' - there knows what is going on with the human body mind 'they' are 'class act.' This man deserves 'Kindness'. He is 'Always' there to help you. He's a man of intelligence and moral 'especially his-kindness' he is 'sharp' 'whit' and 'snappy' - like that whole clinic. You go in and know what you want to know not the '2nd' - '3rd' time 'The-fist-time...' I not met a finer 'Organization' of a 'war chest' of Doctors this place is 'no-joke'

Dave and Jeri Stanford
April 22, 2025
Google

Caring, calm physician. Explains well.

Steve Goebel
April 22, 2025
Google

Dr. Boardman is precise in his diagnosis and description of what will occur in surgery, thoughtful and sympathetic in acknowledging risks and optiona, and compassionate and amiable in relating with patients and family members.

Jeffrey Koester
April 11, 2025
Google

Dr Boardman has a great bedside manner. He's very helpful and knowledgeable.. I highly recommend him.

Reviewer
March 26, 2025
Healthgrades

I fell on my knee a few months ago, and came to Dr. Boardman for a 2nd opinion after leaving my local hospital unsatisfied with the answer. Dr. Boardman took the time to explain how the knee muscles and tendons are connected, and explained using enough medical terminology to help me understand, but also not too much to where I couldn’t understand. Highly, highly recommend. If I ever have a need for an orthopedic specialist again, Dr. Boardman will be my first choice, regardless of the distance.

Courtney Ineichen Medina
March 25, 2025
Facebook

Had surgery on 3 separate occasions with 3 of the ORA doctors and each of them were amazing! If you need shoulder surgery, Suleman Hussein literally fixed mine better than it was before! Had an accident in September and Dr. Chesser put a couple pins in my broken ankle. Had super quick healing time and they were super attentive and answered all of my questions. This February, I fell and broke my wrist with a distal radial fracture, and Dr. Boardman put me together like a puzzle. Six weeks later and my progress is remarkable! Thank you all so much for your attentiveness and your pursuit of excellence!

Terri Bullock
March 25, 2025
Google

Initial visit was great with Dr. BOARDMAN was great. Didn't enjoy the hour wait time . My appointment was for 9:10 and finely got to see him , a hour later.

John Hoyt
March 22, 2025
Google

Dr. Boardman is brilliant. His added talent is being able to explain a complicated diagnosis to where you understand it. In addition, I have had two procedures done that he did not recommend for my third similar problem because he diagnosed an overlying problem. Overnight I was in much less pain, and I still have a further appointment which he recommend recommended to a rheumatologist to remedy my illness.

karlin schelker
March 20, 2025
Google

Wow what a far cry from an emergency room had a weight lifting accident and needed help immediately was in severe pain and Boyden. They come through, they have me on my road. Recovery already and everyone was professional. Friendly helpful and caring loved my experience.

Jason Caldwell
March 4, 2025
Google

I visited ORA and had Dr. Boardman as my physician. Was very happy with the service from the check in to the checkout. Everyone involved was very friendly and professional. Dr. Boardman was very friendly and very “down to earth” when it came to explaining my options for surgery, recovery and what to expect based on his past experiences. Will gladly go back for any other ailments that might arise.

DeAnna Turner
February 25, 2025
Google

He was so patient, pleasant and informative while working with my 80 year old mother. We couldn’t be happier.

Becky Strong
February 18, 2025
Google

I had a good experience and Dr. Boardman plus everyone else we’re super nice and professional!

Rick Whitsel
February 18, 2025
Google

Dr Boardman was very likable and informative for the first time meeting him. He was very good at listening to my problem and explaining what can be done to fix it.

Eric Thomsen
February 17, 2025
Google

Only waited a few minutes, then got x-rayed and immediately thereafter met with Dr. Boardman. He explained things quickly and clearly. Outstanding service by everyone at ORA

Rick Hannes
February 14, 2025
Google

Very nice, doctor very experienced knows what he's doing.I've never had any difficulties with him.

cyndi drabek
February 14, 2025
Google

Dr. Boardman is excellent. The waiting time to get seen is not acceptable.

Reviewer
February 14, 2025
Healthgrades

Dr. Boardman is an excellent doctor. He is very knowledgeable. He answers all questions and makes sure all procedures are explained very well. He puts you right at ease and makes you feel like he cares about what you may be dealing with. He puts out the options needed to help you but does not force his opinion on you. I would definitely request him if I should need care in the future.

Chris James
February 11, 2025
Google

Dr.Boardman was great and informative I was 100 percent satisfied with my visit.

Reviewer
February 8, 2025
Healthgrades

Dr Boardman is great. Gets right to the point. Explains options and stresses it is your choice and your decision.

Tennie Light
February 4, 2025
Google

Wonderful job, lets you know everything that is going to happen, also gives you options and possible outcomes. Very good doctor👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

Nina Catterton
February 2, 2025
Google

Dr Boardman is the best! He is so talented and kind.He explained what options were best for me. He did total hip replacements on both sides and I am able to walk again! We are lucky to have him..

Jeff Smith
January 31, 2025
Google

It's an awesome place.They don't mess around there You are in and out real fast.The doctor is very thorough

John Salek
January 31, 2025
Facebook

I'm in the process of really considering hip replacement surgery and decided to get their recommendations I felt very comfortable with not feeling any pressure of my decision the team was very professional and moving forward I feel confident in the doctor looking after my best interests

Sharon Vogt
January 31, 2025
Google

Dr Boardman and the staff at ORA were all very friendly and professional. I would recommend them for anyone needing orthopedic surgery.

Beth Van Zandt
January 10, 2025
Google

Love Dr. Boardman. Straight to the point. Great success with my rotator cuff surgery.

Debbie McCallister
January 10, 2025
Google

My visit was fine but the wait was way to long, 40 minutes and you could tell the other patients and staff were stressed and didn't see that there was an emergency to back everyone up but they certainly could have explained that if that was the case. The PA did apologize for the wait

Amy
January 10, 2025
Google

He is very straightforward,honest,caring and has a great personality! He listens and solves your concerns! I truly he is a real gem for a doctor and all doctors could learn from him and puts UIHC doctors to shame!

Corina Carle
January 10, 2025
Google

Dr. Boardman was very nice and friendly. He took his time. Explained everything wrong with my shoulder and what the plan was moving forward. Left his office feeling very relieved.

Amy
January 10, 2025
Google

The staff is great here! Checking in was really fast and accurate! The staff does a great job of listening and knowing how to fix issues instead of bandaid issues! The x-ray tech talks when doing X-rays doing the electrical slide at a wedding and which you have fun! Dr Boardman has a great personality and is a very caring and accurate about what his patients need and don't! This place puts UIHC to shame!

vikki cortez
January 7, 2025
Google

They were very helpful n got to see the Dr. without a long wait.Dr Boardman is going to give me the help I need .So glad my Dr. referred me to him.

Kay Flanders
January 1, 2025
Google

I am so thankful for Dr. Boardman. He is a hero in my book. I appreciate his Expert surgical skills and his wonderful bedside manner! I sustained a very serious break in my femur. He told me he was going to get those five jagged pieces of bone together with cement, hot glue, and some duct tape.😆. He did an excellent and very professional job and I appreciated the humor!

Hallee Kuecken
December 22, 2024
Google

Had a great experience. Doctor Boardman was very friendly and listened to what I was saying. The office was crazy busy and I didn’t feel rushed with my visit at all.

Morrie Unterscheidt
December 7, 2024
Google

Everything was great

Shari Draminski
December 3, 2024
Google

Extremely pleasant Doctor. Doesn’t force opinions on you. Lays out your options and explains them thoroughly.

Dale Mueller
December 2, 2024
Google

Dr. Boardman was very attentive to my concerns about my hip and went over the xrays and explained everything to me so that I could understand it.

Alan
November 16, 2024
Google

Dr Boardman and his team provide extraordinary care! I am grateful for all they have done for me!

Michael E
November 15, 2024
Google

I did not wait long to be seen for an emergency appointment; Dr. Boardman was thorough and very professional; he was on call. Surgery is in my future and I am sure the rest of my appointments will be equally as good as the initial appointment; thank you!

Jody Nightingale
November 7, 2024
Google

Very professional and polite. Greatly appreciated honesty and up front personal opinion in the matter. Highly recommended for anyone in search of this specialty for their needs.

Donalda McDuffy
November 5, 2024
Google

I want to thank doctor Boardman for how he was able to help me daughter understand her injuries. Dr. Boardman explained everything and gave my daughter a picture so that she could truly understand. It’s doctors like this then make it easy for kids to understand the severity of how their bones grow and what they need to do to help their bones heal and continue to do and grow so that they can be at the full capacity when they reach adult life.

Vitals Guest
November 5, 2024
Vitals

Received the utmost curtesy from staff and doctor

Mary Ricaurte
October 29, 2024
Google

Dr. Boardman did my wrist surgery. He is very calming and comforting to talk to. He took his time answering all my questions and was very honest with his responses, especially when speaking about any possible complications. My surgery had a wonderful outcome! He is a very skilled surgeon with a kind demeanor. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a wrist surgery in the future.

aleighia's channel
October 25, 2024
Google

Everyone was very helpful and so polite

David Lerch
October 22, 2024
Google

Always have had a good experience with ORA.

Tina Casey
October 22, 2024
Google

People always friendly and caring.

Alan Wheeler
October 14, 2024
Google

Always a good experience. Dr Boardman is always personable and attentive to my medical needs.

Grace Steckman
October 14, 2024
Google

A good experience. I was treated well in a timely manor, however, still waiting for injection to work.

Hunter West
October 14, 2024
Google

Great doctor right to the point. Fast at getting things setup for surgery and very kind to patients. Overall ORA has helped me tremendously throughout my visits. Would recommend for anyone with hip issues.

Mary Emmons
October 4, 2024
Google

Dr Boardman is the finest. He listens and cares during an office visit. He always asks for the patient' s input also. I highly recommend him for any orthopedic needs.

Cheryl Murray
September 27, 2024
Google

Very good experience. Dr. Boardman is pleasant, to the point and speaks so he is understood. 😊

Carey Fortenbacher
September 27, 2024
Google

Dr. Boardman was very helpful and had a great bedside manner.

daniel newsom
September 27, 2024
Google

Excellent people very good people skills

Josie Stenseth
September 17, 2024
Google

Very friendly and informative!

Beth Bernauer
September 12, 2024
Google

Dr. Boardman is such a caring and great guy! He listens and understands your concerns. Provides the best options without jumping to drastic measures such as surgery.

Jennifer Wasson
September 10, 2024
Google

Leg has created for drs. And it's upset

Randi Spitznogle
September 9, 2024
Google

Went to see Dr due to knee pain. I have had some abnormal blood work by general practitioner that they just blew off and wanted to put me on pain meds. Dr Boardman referd me to a specialist to try and find the root cause of my abnormal blood work and cause of my pain rather than just mask it with pain meds. He seemed to really care about getting answers for me to help me get on a path to recovery.

Red1963Nova
September 6, 2024
Google

I love this doctor even talked my sis in law to check him out for surgery. Thank you Dr B

Ken Olson
September 6, 2024
Google

Dr Boardman did a remarkable job of zeroing in on my hip problem. He was very cordial and I would recommend him to anyone having hip pain issues

Vicki Barbour
September 6, 2024
Google

I really love ORA And the staff and doctors that have treated me. They have a great team that cares about your needs first and that’s important.

James Deem
September 6, 2024
Google

5 months since my hip replacement and I could not be happier quality of life is so much better doing all of the things Dr Boardman assured me I would be able to do a special thanks to him and Brittany Rodriguez and everyone at ORA so grateful THANK YOU !

Vitals Guest
September 6, 2024
Vitals

Dr. Boardman was friendly and very knowledgeable. Had a review of my xray and gave me great news! I’m on my way to healing completely. Thank you Dr. Boardman for the good news. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Very clean office. Loved the cheerful appointment.

Vitals Guest
September 6, 2024
Vitals

Dr. Boardman was friendly and very knowledgeable. Had a review of my xray and gave me great news! I’m on my way to healing completely. Thank you Dr. Boardman for the good news. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Very clean office. Loved the cheerful appointment.

Reviewer
August 17, 2024
Healthgrades

I have used Dr Boardman for left and right elbow surgery. Having issues with rotator cuff now. I wouldn’t trust anyone else.

SugaT
August 15, 2024
Google

Very respectful person

Joshua Javeloza
August 13, 2024
Google

Dr. Boardman is a great doctor! He is very passionate about his profession, very funny, and very approachable.

Desiree Buckman
August 8, 2024
Google

Dr. Boardman and his whole team were very thorough and had great bedside manner.

Therece Richhart
August 6, 2024
Google

I like going to ORA, the Drs and staff are very helpful, nice and knowledgable.

Sally Sellers
August 2, 2024
Google

Dr. Boardman has been my knee doctor for 20+ years. I have absolute trust in him. He always explains things carefully and then listens and responds to my concerns. I heartily recommend him.

Anita Bennett
August 2, 2024
Google

I am pleased with the care I got at the ORA office Dr. Boardman explained everything so I could understand and didn't rush me but answered my questions.