My initial impression of Dr. Holtzman during my first and only exam on 10/28/24 was not an…read moreentirely positive one. I found his non-medical questions about my personal life unnecessarily intrusive. (I'd already been asked and answered a couple of those questions online as part of the required Zocdoc new patient intake by his office.) One of these was "What is your sexual orientation?" As with Zocdoc, I told him I was straight. He replied with a smile: "Maybe a straight guy who also sleeps with men?" (I believe his precise words were "Heterosexual meaning you like just women, or women and men?") Which left me slack-jawed. A couple unspoken thoughts crossed my mind in quick succession: "Huh? Wouldn't such a guy be a bisexual?" Followed by a recognition of his obvious insinuation, which I found as unprofessional as it was inaccurate. It may be appropriate for a physician to ask a patient's sexual orientation today (I'm 71), but hardly professional to suggest a different orientation to the patient. His next question was "When did you last have sex?" despite the fact that I came to this first office visit presenting no complaints, let alone symptoms, that might suggest an STD or anything else of a sexual nature. Frankly, I had to wonder what the dude's agenda was. He insisted on giving me a referal to his dermatologist colleague, despite my telling him I had seen two dermatologists ---working together--less than a year earlier as a part of the excision of a couple benign facial blemishes. Then when the results of my Qwest lab bloodwork of a week later came back, liver enzymes AST and ALT in my blood were abnormally high, so I messaged him for his interpretation. Unlike my previous PCPs, who would offer a brief interpretation via their patient portals, his terse response was: "See me." Which I interpreted as another office visit. Fortunately, I subsequnetly remembered that I had taken large doses of acetaminophen at the time of the blood draws due to cold symptoms, which temporarily elevates these enzymes' levels. (Mystery solved and money saved.) But I noted his attempt to turn my simple portal inquiry into a billable office visit, not (in fairness to him) unusual in today's profit-focused US medical industry. As physician/author Elizabeth Rosenthal has written: "The 'first do no harm' directive has been replaced with 'first leave no money on the table' ". In the year that followed, he cooperatively issued for me two gastroenterologist referrals with a recommendation for a colonoscopy, (although I should note that the first referral was for a gastroenterologist conncted to a facility from which a hospital approved post-sedated procedure ride home was unavailable to me, which limitation I had made very clear to him during the 10/2024 exam, thus the need for the second referral. In summary, I had no reason to question Dr. Holtzman's overall medical competence, but also no desire to remain in his practice.

STAY AWAY! Completely disorganized and incompetent. Allowed me to book online with zero flags and…read morethen the morning of my appointment left me a voicemail telling that me new patients can't book online and cancelled my appointment for which I needed immediate medical care. Then when I saw a PCP (SHRINKHALA SWAROOP, NP) and had made it clear which insurance I had, the PCP referred me to a specialist that was outside my network and I am in the process of dealing with the hassle of trying to not pay $500 for this. I have never had a PCP refer me to a non-network specialist. Big surprise and I'm enduring a headache and pursuing legal options. Not impressed.

Dr. Cyrus Komer is THE BEST. I have been going to the practice in Brookline for about 30 years and…read morehave received excellent care. He recently helped me through a tough and lengthy illness and he always goes above and beyond -every step of the way. I was even able to call him while in the hospital to get his advice. The communication was easy and his follow-through was amazing. He is very thoughtful and intelligent and is open to the discussion of all options. He really listens. You just don't see this kind of medial care -especially nowadays. (My husband sees Roger Komer and he is very happy with him.)

Dr. Cyrus Komer is an exceptional medical professional. He is incredibly warm, patient, and…read moreskilled at making you feel at ease. He spends an incredible amount of time during your appointment, never overbooks and rarely if ever cancels an appointment. The nursing staff are all skilled and friendly. The office in clean & bright. My mom sees his father Dr. Roger Komer and has the same to say about him. Their practice is an asset to the community.

I have been with Dr Bowman for over 25 years and I am gonna be 50 next year. She does my annual…read morephysicals and always writes a letter afterwards stating how I am doing and how much weight I have gained ( lol) She took care of my mother till the end of her life and my Mother adored her. She has given me sound recommendations for other specialists and I am blessed to have her as my PCP. She is profeesional and always returns calls and I swear to God she knows everything !!!!

I love Dr. Bowman! After my physicals, she sends me a letter summarizing the visit. It is good to…read morehave on hand, to review every year before the next physical, and it lets you know she's really listening. It can be difficult to get an appointment, but that's how it is with primary care in Massachusetts these days.

This is a truly rare physician . We found her by accident. In the many long years my family…read moremember has been ill -- bulimia involuntary acid reflux barrettes syndrome not one doctor offered in depth solutions once the bulimia was under control. This family member contracted H1N1 in 2009 almost died and could not hold food down for over 3 weeks. Brigham Women's and Mayo Clinics ER could offer no solutions at that time. Then 8 months later viral meningitis attacked this same member's digestive system -- sick another 4 months. Then we found dr Chaney who came up with the diagnosis of involuntary acid reflux . She sat down twice and provided in depth diet guidelines in great detail and taking time. Providing wonderful guidance. And just before our family member moved away, dr Chaney MADE time ( right before her vacation) to do one last endoscopy . ... NO one ever before or after has given us such excellent guidance... And it works ....... Thank you. Thank you. Dr Chaney ! Astute great. rare fine compassionate Doctor

She is a kind and very intelligent doctor who makes sure you understand your condition. I found her…read moreto be very competent and reassuring when I needed tests. My only complaint is that she is very busy, so it takes months to get an appointment to see her!

Dr. Joseph Raddazzo is the best Doctor i ever Had , i really Dislike going to the Doctor & have for…read moreyears. When i Do go there is no other Doctor i would ever want !!!

I wouldn't let there people treat a stray dog . They have…read moreleft me in 7-8 pain for weeks. I will File Suite & Win They are useless ! They gave me My Brother's Chart Mismanaged From the top to bottom. They are useless ! Don't Bring anyone to them!

Doctor Minkina is my wife's PCP. She is a fine physician who is most responsive to her patients…read more We feel very fortunate to have Dr. Minkina looking out for my wife's health.

My initial impression of Dr. Holtzman during my first and only physical exam on 10/28/24 was not an…read moreentirely positive one. I found his non-medical questions about my personal life unnecessarily intrusive. (I'd already been asked and answered a couple of those questions online as part of the required Zocdoc new patient intake by his office.) One of these was "What is your sexual orientation?" As with Zocdoc, I told him I was straight. He replied with a smile: "Maybe a straight guy who also sleeps with men?" (I believe his precise words were "Heterosexual meaning you like just women, or women and men?") Which left me slack-jawed. A couple unspoken thoughts crossed my mind in quick succession: "Huh? Wouldn't such a guy be a bisexual?" Followed by a recognition of his obvious insinuation, which I found as unprofessional as it was inaccurate. It may be appropriate for a physician to ask a patient's sexual orientation today (I'm 71), but hardly professional for that physician to suggest a different orientation to the patient. His next question was "When did you last have sex?", despite the fact that I came to this first office visit presenting no complaints, let alone symptoms, that might suggest an STD or anything else of a sexual nature. Frankly, I had to wonder what the dude's agenda was. He insisted on giving me a reference to his dermatologist colleague, despite my telling him I had seen two dermatologists working together less than a year earlier as a part of the excision of a couple benign facial blemishes. Then when the results of my Qwest lab bloodwork of a week later came back, liver enzymes AST and ALT in my blood were abnormally high, so I messaged him for his interpretation. Unlike my previous PCPs, who would offer a brief interpretation via their patient portals, his terse response was: "See me." Which I interpreted as yet another office visit a mere week after the first. Fortunately, I remembered that I had taken large doses of acetaminophen at the time of the blood draws due to cold symptoms, which had temporarily elevated these enzymes levels. (Mystery solved, money saved.) But I noted his attempt to turn my simple portal inquiry into an unnecessary billable office visit, not (in fairness to him) unusual in today's profit-focused US medical industry. As physician/author Elizabeth Rosenthal has written: "The 'first do no harm' directive has been replaced with 'leave no money on the table' ". In the year that followed, he cooperatively issued two gastroenterologist referrals with a recommendation for a colonoscopy, (although I should note that the first referral was for a facility from which a hospital approved post-sedated procedure ride home was unavailable to me, which limitation I made very clear to him during the 10/2024 exam, thus the need for second referral. In summary, I had no reason to question Dr. Holtzman's overall medical competence, but also no desire to remain in his practice.

Excellent primary care doctor. He listens to the patient. Kind and supportive. He actually…read morelistens. My last few doctors barely took the time to listen to my needs. Justin is highly competent and cares about his patients.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr. Scott Minchenberg... I'd give him 10 stars if I could!…read more I was down to a dangerous 79 pounds, due to IBS. My TEAM of doctors, at a major Boston hospital, decided "you are doing this to yourself" and "you are a nine out of 10 on my patient scale and beyond help." I took my CAT scan, from that hospital, to Dr. Scott Minchenberg at BIDMC... who immediately saw that my large intestine was completely blocked, and chose to help me. Dr. Minchenberg even calls me at home with test results! I'm not saying that doctors need to call their patients at home. I'm simply saying that this doctor made the extra effort for me. The other major Boston hospitals prescribed me a LOT of incredibly harmful prescription drugs, when there were ones without blackbox warnings available, sold me multiple unnecessary surgeries, which severely limited my follow-up options, when there was a less invasive surgery available... And then gave up on me.. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center created an environment of empathy, non-judgment and welcome for me and my medical alert, service dog, Dr. Smallz. THE DEAL: if you need a doctor that truly cares about his patients, Dr. Scott Minchenberg is the best Boston gastroenterologist!