Founder & CEO
Dr. Michael
K. Ackland
MD · FRCSC · FAAOS
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon · Sports Medicine & Regenerative Longevity Specialist
"Open your toolkit. Personalize the plan. Put the patient first."
Founder & CEO
MD · FRCSC · FAAOS
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon · Sports Medicine & Regenerative Longevity Specialist
"Open your toolkit. Personalize the plan. Put the patient first."
Career & Background
Dr. Michael K. Ackland is a board-certified Orthopaedic surgeon and educator with decades of experience in complex shoulder reconstruction, revision surgery, and biologics-based care. Trained in North America and board certified through both the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, he has practiced at high-volume centers while teaching fellows and trainees from leading universities. Early in his career he partnered with Yale University's PA program and other universities to provide intensive clinical rotations, and he has continued to mentor physicians internationally ever since.
A clinician first, Dr. Ackland has published in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics and The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, and contributed a chapter to a sports medicine text. His academic service includes membership on the Legislative Committee of the Massachusetts Medical Society and years on the Massachusetts Superior Court Medical Malpractice Tribunal, where he reviewed complex cases and helped define standards of care.
His patients have included professional athletes from the NHL, Olympic competitors, and global public figures, including the legendary Boston Bruins captain Bobby Orr. As founder of the Ackland Sports Medicine Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, he continues to advocate for youth sports and equitable access to quality care.
At Boston Health Longevity, Dr. Ackland leads a Western-style, evidence-guided practice that integrates advanced diagnostics, optimization, and regenerative treatments delivered by Thai-licensed physicians. He collaborates closely with Dr. Ploy, whose expertise in hormone testing, biomarkers, and conservative care complements his surgical background. Together they evaluate a full toolkit of therapies and personalize care plans around safety, clinical evidence, and patient goals.
"Do the right thing."Dr. Michael K. Ackland, Founder & CEO
Training & Certification
The Record
A chronological record of training, appointment, publication, and institutional contribution spanning five decades.
Areas of Authority
Dr. Ackland draws patients, physicians, and medical institutions from across North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. These are the cases and questions they bring him.
Decades of high-volume shoulder reconstruction and revision surgery give Dr. Ackland a depth of pattern recognition that is difficult to find elsewhere. Patients with previous failed surgeries or unusual presentations seek his assessment specifically for this reason.
Patients considering joint replacement, revision procedures, or biologics-based treatment frequently seek an independent read from a surgeon who has performed these procedures at volume and published on the outcomes.
The regenerative medicine space is crowded with claims. Dr. Ackland evaluates the evidence, separates what is clinically supported from what is not, and builds treatment plans around what is actually known to work.
At Boston Health Longevity, Dr. Ackland leads an integrated longevity program combining advanced diagnostics, optimization protocols, and regenerative treatments tailored to patients who want to function at the highest level for as long as possible.
A surgeon who recommends against surgery when the evidence does not support it is a rare asset. Dr. Ackland's philosophy is to open the full toolkit before the operative one, and to choose intervention only when it is clearly the right call.
Patients who have been given conflicting advice elsewhere come to Dr. Ackland for a clear, evidence-grounded framework. He evaluates options, explains the evidence behind each, and builds a plan around the patient's goals, not assumptions.
Boston Health Longevity
At Boston Health Longevity in Chiang Mai, Dr. Ackland serves as Founder, CEO, and clinical advisor. He establishes the clinical philosophy, sets the standard of evidence required for every treatment offered, and ensures that BHL operates to the same rigorous standards he has maintained throughout his North American career.
Direct patient care is delivered by Thai-licensed physicians, led by Dr. Ploy, whose expertise in hormone testing, biomarkers, and conservative care integrates seamlessly with the regenerative framework Dr. Ackland has designed. Together, they evaluate each patient holistically, considering the full range of available therapies and personalizing care around safety and clinical goals.
Dr. Ackland also serves as an Attending Surgeon in the Department of Sports Medicine at New England Baptist Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, in Boston, Massachusetts. This dual presence bridges world-class US surgical practice with cutting-edge longevity medicine in Chiang Mai, ensuring BHL patients benefit from both the depth of a decades-long surgical career and the precision of evidence-guided regenerative protocols.
Research & Academic Record
A record of peer-reviewed publication, faculty contribution, civic appointment, and professional recognition built across five decades of practice.
First author. "Anteversion of the acetabular cup. Measurement of angle after total hip replacement" (1986). One of two peer-reviewed publications establishing Dr. Ackland's contribution to orthopaedic surgical science at the journal level.
First author. "Idiopathic localized gigantism: a 26-year follow-up" (1986). Peer-reviewed research contribution to paediatric orthopaedic literature, published in a leading subspecialty journal.
Contributor and chapter author to a sports medicine reference text, extending his academic record beyond journal publication into the clinical education literature used by practicing physicians and trainees.
Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand. KKU physicians traveled to Boston to observe complex shoulder and knee procedures at New England Baptist Hospital. An MOU for researcher and faculty exchange was discussed at his November 2024 campus visit.
Featured speaker at "Longevity: Live Longer, Live Better," hosted by Away Chiang Mai Thapae Resort in partnership with Boston Health Longevity. Topic: Alternative Treatments to Joint Replacement. Audience of international residents, business leaders, and health professionals.
Named one of the top three Orthopaedic surgeons in the United States for hip trauma by Money Magazine, 2005. Recognized at the national level for clinical excellence at the peak of a high-volume surgical career.
Away Chiang Mai Thapae Resort, February 2026
Boston Health Longevity partnered with Away Chiang Mai Thapae Resort to host this seminar, bringing together international residents, business leaders, and health professionals for an evidence-based discussion on longevity and regenerative treatment alternatives. Boston Health Longevity is a proud member of the Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce (AustCham Thailand).
Educational Video Series
An ongoing series of educational videos covering regenerative medicine, longevity, orthopaedic health, and men's wellness.
Breakthrough Therapy: Stem Cells for Muscle Healing
Neurogenic Stem Cells and Nerve Regeneration
Stem Cells and Exosomes for Osteoarthritis
Biologics: Exploring Regenerative Treatment Methods
Testosterone Levels Are Crashing: Here's WHY and What You Can Do About It
Pathways of Health: Live Longer, Live Better
Osteoarthritis is common, but it is not one-size-fits-all
Our Patient Success Rate and Non-invasive Solutions for Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis Solutions at Boston Health Longevity Thailand
Our Integrative Approach to Pain Management and Healing
Is your pain safe or a warning sign?
Testosterone Levels Are Crashing: Here's WHY
The Global Medical Crisis No One Talks About: Men's Testosterone is Plummeting
Community & Giving Back
Boston Health Longevity is committed to the Chiang Mai community that has welcomed us. Dr. Ackland and the BHL team are proud supporters of Imjai House (บ้านอิ่มใจ), a children's home in Hang Dong, Chiang Mai dedicated to education, opportunity, and brighter futures.
This commitment to community reflects the same values Dr. Ackland has carried throughout his career: a genuine concern for the welfare of others, regardless of circumstance.
Ackland Sports Medicine Foundation: Founder and Chairman of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing financial assistance to young athletes in need and advocating for equitable access to quality sports medicine care.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters: Past Member, Board of Directors. Active Big Brother since 2004, mentoring young people in the community as part of a long-standing personal commitment to giving back.
Physician’s Perspective
After decades in Orthopaedic surgery, regenerative medicine, and longevity-focused care, I have come to believe that good medicine is rarely about finding a single solution. It is about understanding the individual sitting in front of you and selecting the most appropriate path forward based on their goals, health status, and circumstances. No single intervention is appropriate for every patient. Good medical decision-making requires judgment, experience, and a willingness to consider all reasonable options.
“If all you have is a hammer, everything starts to look like a nail. The same is true in medicine. Whether the tool is surgery, medication, physical therapy, or regenerative care, the intervention must fit the patient, not the other way around.”
Core Principles
Patient safety comes before everything else. Every treatment recommendation begins with a rigorous safety assessment. If the evidence does not support it, we do not offer it.
Regenerative medicine is an evolving field. Dr. Ackland applies the best available clinical evidence while acknowledging what we know, what we are still learning, and what remains genuinely uncertain.
A medical degree is not an endpoint. It is a licence to keep learning. Dr. Ackland returns regularly to academic environments to refine techniques and remain at the forefront of his field.
“Safety first. Then the best available evidence.”
In His Own Words
Longevity alone is not enough.
The goal should be to maintain mobility, independence, function, and quality of life for as long as possible. Throughout my career, I have become increasingly interested in helping patients extend not only their lifespan, but also their health span: the years of life spent active, capable, and engaged in the activities that matter most to them.
This philosophy influences how I think about Orthopaedic care, regenerative medicine, hormone optimization, and longevity medicine. The objective is not simply to add years to life, but to add life to those years.
No two patients are exactly alike.
The same diagnosis can affect different people in very different ways depending on their age, activity level, medical history, goals, and personal circumstances. Effective treatment requires more than a diagnosis. It requires understanding the individual behind it.
For that reason, I have never believed in a one-size-fits-all approach to medicine. Treatment recommendations should be tailored to the patient, not the other way around.
Medicine continues to evolve. Many therapies that were once considered experimental have gone on to become accepted standards of care, while others have failed to deliver on their early promise.
I believe clinicians should remain open to innovation while maintaining a healthy respect for evidence. New technologies, regenerative therapies, and emerging treatments deserve thoughtful evaluation, scientific scrutiny, and honest discussion with patients.
Curiosity is important. But so is rigor.
Knowledge is power.
Patients should understand the reasoning behind their care, the evidence supporting a treatment, and the potential benefits and limitations of any intervention being considered.
My role is not simply to recommend a treatment. It is to help patients understand their options so that decisions can be made together, with clarity and confidence. An informed patient is a better partner in their own care, and better partners lead to better outcomes.
One lesson that experience teaches is that no treatment works for everyone and no experienced clinician can promise a specific outcome.
Good medicine requires honesty. It requires acknowledging uncertainty when it exists, discussing realistic expectations, and focusing on what can reasonably be achieved. The goal is not perfection. The goal is helping patients make informed decisions and achieve the best possible outcome for their individual situation.
Medicine is a constant learning process.
Throughout my career, I have sought opportunities to learn from colleagues, researchers, and specialists around the world. New evidence continues to shape how we understand health, aging, injury, recovery, and performance.
That pursuit of knowledge remains one of the most rewarding aspects of medicine. The responsibility to keep learning never ends, and ultimately that ongoing search for better answers benefits the patients we serve.
Get Started
Dr. Ackland sees patients in Boston, Massachusetts and at Boston Health Longevity in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Both practices operate to the same rigorous clinical standards.
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm
88/25 Moo 3, Tawangtan, Saraphi, Chiang Mai 50140, Thailand
The Ackland Medical Network