The negative reviews on here do not accurately reflect Boston OBGYN (at least for my experience)!…read moreThis place has always been great. I saw Dr. Brenda Baker for the first time and she was fantastic - both knowledgeable and kind. The MA's are always friendly as well. I recommend this practice to all. I believe they definitely deserve a higher rating!

Dr. Baker knew that it was my first ever gyno appointment and first pap smear and she took a minute…read moreto explain the pap which I appreciated, but she did not explain the breast exam or pelvic exam. After the pap she started to remove my gown from my top half without explaining what she was doing, and also started the pelvic exam without warning or checking in with me. I found the pelvic exam to be very uncomfortable and even a little painful and I felt that she was being very rushed and rough with me. Her bedside manner was not very good and to me she came off as unfriendly. Overall, it was an unpleasant first gyno experience and I will certainly not be seeing Dr. Baker again. The front desk staff were friendly but I really couldn't leave fast enough.

love this man. choosing a doctor is a stressful process but you won't regret going to him. i have…read moreto drive a bit further to get to this location and street parking can be challenging but still worth it. i've been going to dr. ash for years and have always had a great experience. he is very calm, patient and friendly. he even have a dry sense of humor. i know doctors are always busy but i never feel rushed when i am with him. he also specializes in dermatology and have been very helpful for me. even the staffs checking you in are unbelievably nice. the man took the time to remind me to call back if i had any concerns and told me to be careful with the piece of paper they gave me with the medical information on it. i know it may seem obvious but it is just the little things and the effort that matters.

The WORST experience I've had with a doctor…read more He messed up on his medical coding which resulted in my being charged an extra ~$400. There were things that were covered by my insurance, but because he was obviously trying to get extra money out of me and billed incorrectly, these things ended up not being covered. If he billed correctly, my insurance would have covered it rather than the bill going to me instead. For example, he charged me for 2 visits rather than one because he ran over -- I did not ask for him to go so slow. And then he linked my annual blood work to that random office visit, it ended up where my insurance wouldn't cover it. I gave them a benefit of a doubt, so I called them and they were extremely rude! I even had a Steward rep call them with me, and his staff said I was wrong and hung up on both of us. It took me over 6 months to get this resolved! However, it shouldn't have required that much effort to fix something on their end. And their behavior was completely unacceptable. I would stay away from this place. He's obviously up to some shady work.

I've been a patient of Dr. Barnes for 20 years and she and the entire staff are fabulous! I've…read morenever had a bad experience here. They also have a lot of patients who speak Portuguese, Spanish, or Haitian Kreyol and the staff is mostly bi- or even multilingual.

I had to go for an urgent care visit this morning and Dr. Barnes wasn't available, so I saw Dr…read more Cocoran instead. I have to say (based on this brief interaction) that she was as great a doctor as Dr. Barnes. She made me feel comfortable and made sure all my questions were answered. I'm sticking with Dr. Barnes for my PCP but can recommend Dr. Cocoran as well if anyone is looking. Also, I've decided that part of why the visits can take so long here is that they are overbooked (as most doctors are these days) but also that the doctors and nurses really take the time to talk to you and don't rush you through your appointment. It's too bad they can't schedule less appointments in a day. In order to beat this, go as early in the day as you can. My last two appointments have been before 9am and I've gotten in and out in about 45 minutes.

It sounds very promising. They care very much for Seniors. So far I just spoke to someone on the…read morephone to make an appointment. I'm looking forward to my office visit. I'm so very happy that l found this Wonderful Medical Center. After I hung up l thanked God for watching over me after having a terrible experience with my former Primary Care Physician. I put up with it for years. It was impossible to even make an appointment, they put you on hold for over an hour and 1/2 The secretary told me that it's not their problem If l'm sick and not able to wait for that amount of time even after just being discharged from Brigham and Women's Hospital, Thoracic Surgical Floor from having a Total Gastrectomy and Jujunostomy, I'm not able to eat for the rest of my life. My Primary Care Physician says that he has nothing to do with Boston since he's not out there even though his name is all over my discharge papers. He said that they just do that. When I mentioned this to my Thoracic Surgeon on my next follow up he couldn't believe it.

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.

Very bizarre and expensive experience. ( I don't blame anyone but myself for this). I was given the…read more"I am not a doctor" before going into my appointment. However, during my appointment and after listing all my symptoms and how gynecologists have told my I have suspected endometriosis, I was told by Kristine that I don't have that during muscle testing. I was shocked at such a bold statement ONLY because it went against the "I am not a doctor" statement I was told. I convinced myself this woman had a strong intuition until my chronic pelvic pain did not subside from the tinctures I was given. Which ... they weren't supposed to. It was only something western medicine could handle. Here I am two weeks post op with all endometriosis excised from my bladder and deep from my pelvis. So, Yes. I did have that. But the point of this review is that I was told I didn't have something..... when I absolutely did. It did not align with the " I am not a doctor" which I was told twice. If you are not a doctor, then how come I am being told I don't have something? Everything was very speedy and rushed... but I am assuming that is all because routine is the same for every person. Listen to symptoms, muscle test, and send home with 2-3 tinctures/ vitamins. Waiting for the western medicine and natural path world to align and become one instead of being so separate from each other!!! Hopefully one day. I see reviews that this practice is a scam, I think it is in some ways, but for some people (especially when their symptoms are mental, body is low in vitamins, contains parasites, etc. ) it could really help but it seems to be an expensive guessing game that is for sure.

After reading so many 5 star reviews, I was desperate to give this a try, even with the high…read moreinitial price point (approximately $200 for the appointment and homeopathic drops). I have to agree with another recent reviewer that this is a scam. The entire process was strange from start to finish in terms of what she does to check the body energy. None of it makes sense and you can watch her video on Yelp to see what I mean. I have chronic gastritis and came in for help with that. What she found and the drops given did not help me. Actually a very natural remedy did recently, but nothing that was done during this appointment or following. I am not sure how what she does helps people with digestive issues and I don't think she should be advertising that she can help with that. I also don't think she should be ripping people off with such a high initial price point when there are no guarantees and what she does is pretty hard to believe as legitimate. I really wanted this to work but I warn people to not go and use your best judgement. As desperate as you might be, this is too good sounding to be true and effective.

I was all but disabled by Long Covid/Chronic Fatigue syndrome for 2 1/2 years. Dr. Philip…read moreMessineo at The Lydian Center put me back on my feet in 8 weeks. When I started I couldn't walk my dog, do errands, garden, or sweep the kitchen. I had to nap twice a day for at least an hour each time. I went to 8 sessions - very pricey - $190/each - and of course I wondered if it was worth it. But the morning after my eighth session, I woke up feeling like myself again. It was amazingly sudden. I was immediately able to do everything I couldn't do before - starting slow, but building up to almost normal. Now, 5 months after I started seeing them, I'm trying very limited aerobic activities like longer walks, and swimming. It's slow progress at this stage, but a big change from doing nothing!!! I don't pretend to understand their theory or method, but it worked for me. The whole staff is kind and caring. Spend the money if you possibly can. Don't waste your time in bed!

The practitioners at the Lydian Center have been an essential part of my family's healing from…read morevarious injuries big and small over the last decade. Their unique and gentle method is favored especially by the kids who happily come to the sessions. Positive attitude and vibe all around in this nice place, including from the front desk. Highly recommended. DJ

This practice has been the best it has ever been. They went…read morethrough some staff changes and it has greatly improved. The nurse Joe, is amazing! I have seen this practice go through many phases, but one thing for sure, all the providers have always been great. I have been with Dr. Morvai for quite awhile and would not change. I would recommend this practice!

I've been going to AFP for over 13 years. My care specialist has changed three times. Care…read moreSpecialists come and go. Its a revolving door. My newest care specialist stopped giving me my medication saying I didn't need the amount my last clinician gave me. Well I finally found a new psychiatrist and therapist that help my mental health more than this office ever did. The staff is also changing all the time. I wonder why. Usually the office staff is very nice. Currently looking for a new PCP.

So odd that there aren't any reviews for this one... Perhaps because it is quite difficult to get…read morean appointment there and get in with the practice. We were recent transplants to Boston two years ago and my daughter was running a high fever and wanted to take her in. They had Saturday office visits and we were very impressed with the physician that we saw even though we were later admonished that only patients of the practice were allowed to come into Saturday hours (oops). We did manage to get into the practice and were assigned to Dr. Day (very few doctors were accepting new patients in the practice). She was wonderful..extremely down to Earth and a young mother as well so very relatable. She is one of the reasons I really miss Boston--such great healthcare. Our daughter is only three and she's already had three different doctors with our moves but Dr. Day was easily the best. On the other plus side was location, this practice is located conveniently off of the MGH Charles T Stop and the waiting room was wonderful with a children's kitchen set and a big area for reading.

Please do not bring your child here. The front desk staff is rude and unhelpful, it's very…read moredifficult to schedule decent appointments, you will sometimes spend 30-45 minutes in the waiting room depending on what time your appointment is, dumb medical assistant/entry level staff that have absolutely no clue what they are doing, and if you need a same day urgent care visit you might as well just bring your kid to the ER because chances are they won't be able to book you. Also, if you do happen to bring your children here... do not, and I repeat DO NOT choose Dr. Diane Belder-Preston as your childrens primary care doctor. She has absolutely no sense of urgency, and is extremely passive about parents concerns regarding children's health. She can also be downright rude, snobby, and condescending. Overall DO NOT BRING YOUR KIDS HERE. You'll be sorry if you do.