Staff

Sean Andrew, PA-C


Sean Andrew was born and grew up in Westwood, Massachusetts. He completed his undergraduate degree in exercise physiology at James Madison University and received a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from MGH Institute of Health Professions. He spent several years working in general orthopedics before Joining Dr. Martin’s Team in the Massachusetts General Hospital Sports Medicine Division. Clinical interests include: Hip arthroscopy, Athletic injuries of the shoulder, knees and hips, Soft tissue injuries of the knee including ligament and meniscal injuries, Soft tissue injuries of the shoulder including rotator cuff and labrum tears.

Monica LaHair, Office Manager / Assistant


Monica has been Dr. Martin’s office coordinator since 2004. She is happy to assist with any questions concerning Dr. Martin’s practice. You can contact Monica by phone, email or fax:

Jackson G. Woodrow, BS, Research Fellow


Jack is from Phoenix, Arizona, and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in molecular biophysics and biochemistry at Yale University. In addition to his undergraduate coursework, he was selected as a Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) research scholar and worked in the Center for Green Chemistry & Green Engineering at Yale University studying the effects of e-cigarette vapor on lung tissue. He is currently taking a research gap year between his MS3 and MS4 years at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. His research interests include medical device design, studying surgical techniques, and identifying factors to improve patient outcomes. In his spare time, Jack enjoys playing tennis, cycling, and off-roading in the Arizona desert.

Brandon J. Allen, BA, Research Assistant


Brandon is from Chantilly, VA and graduated from Connecticut College with a B.A. as a biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology major and was a captain of the men’s lacrosse team. He has been conducting orthopedic spine research since the spring of 2019 at the National Spine Health Foundation under the guidance of Dr. Rita Roy and Dr. Colin Haines at the Virginia Spine Institute. Brandon’s interest in joining Dr. Martin’s research team originates from his own experiences as an athlete and overcoming injuries through proper treatment. He will be applying to medical school next year. In his free time, Brandon enjoys golfing, fishing, staying active, and watching sports.

Brandon Allen, BA

Rachel L. Poutre, BS, Research Assistant


Rachel is from Long Island, New York and graduated from Duke university with a BS in Evolutionary Anthropology and minors in chemistry and biology. She conducted orthopedic surgery research at Duke with interests in reconstruction and biomechanics. She hopes to begin medical school in 2026 and is excited to be joining the team. In her free time, Rachel enjoys reading, running, pilates, and crochet.

Rishi Earla, BA, Research Assistant 


Rishi is from Hoover, Alabama, and graduated from Emory University with a BA in Psychology and is currently completing his masters in Bioethics. He has been conducting orthopedic foot and ankle Rishi is from Hoover, Alabama, and graduated from Emory University with a BA in Psychology and is currently completing his masters in Bioethics. He has been conducting orthopedic foot and ankle research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham under the guidance of Dr. Asish Shah since 2022. Rishi’s interests lie between medicine, bioethics, and longevity. Outside of academics, Rishi enjoys Jiu Jitsu, baking, running, and playing with dogs.

Rishi Earla