Department Of Urology - Brigham and Women's Hospital
Urology • Boston, MA • Since 1980 • multiple (Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Mass General Brigham Healthcare Centers in Foxborough and Pembroke) locations
About
Summary: The Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) is a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital and a founding member of Mass General Brigham, based at 75 Francis Street, Boston. It operates as a large, research-driven institution with a Level I trauma emergency department and 793 beds. Notable leadership includes President Giles Boland, MD, and a broad executive team. BWH hosts a major hospital-based research program with over $630 million annual research funding. If you’re seeking information specific to the Department of Urology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital: - The Brigham’s Urology Department is part of the hospital’s clinical offerings, typically featuring surgical and medical urology services, clinical trials, and patient care pathways common to major academic centers. - For exact programs, physicians, clinic locations, and services within the Department of Urology at BWH, please consult the hospital’s urology page or contact the hospital directly.
Clinic Type
Urology
Address
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
Phone
617-732-6325
BWHUrologyNPRequest@partners.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
What services does the Department of Urology offer?
Expert, individualized care for a range of urologic conditions, including cancer care; robotic-assisted surgery; multidisciplinary team-based care.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Mass General Brigham official provider page: 4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 371 ratings/182 reviews) for Dr. Mark A. Preston (182 reviews)
- Mass General Brigham official provider page: 4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 253 ratings/90 reviews) for Dr. William Rutherfoord Boysen (90 reviews)
- Mass General Brigham official provider page: 4.7 out of 5 stars (based on 693 ratings/244 reviews) for Dr. Michael W. McDonald (244 reviews)
- Vitals.com: 3.7 out of 5 stars for Dr. Michael P. O'Leary (Not explicitly specified total count)
Patients praise
- High physician competence and professionalism
- Effective communication and clear explanations of medical conditions and options
- Punctuality and thorough preparation by physicians
- Successful life-saving surgical outcomes and positive long-term results
- Patients willing to travel long distances for specific specialists
Common complaints
- Perceived lack of time during appointments and feeling like a number
- Difficulty with prescription management or weekend care access
- Dissatisfaction with treatment outcomes, particularly in specialized clinics
- Allegations of falsified visit notes in isolated reports
"I want to say I appreciate the fact that Dr. Boysen actually read the information I had provided... He knew my history, and the issues I was dealing with when we sat down, so I didn't need to provide my whole history from scratch."
— Mass General Brigham provider review for Dr. William Rutherfoord Boysen"Every time I saw him, he spent no more than 5 minutes with me and there was little to no explanation of what to expect or next steps. I felt I like a number in a fast food restaurant."
— Vitals.com review for Dr. Michael P. O'LearySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Urology on a Changing Planet — Apr 3, 2026
- Dr. Youngwu Kim, MD - Waltham, MA - Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urogynecology — Apr 28, 2026
- Greater Boston Urology Expands With Addition of MetroWest Urology Team in Natick - Boston Life Sciences Times — May 5, 2026
- The Wellness Whistle: discover the latest in pelvic floor research from Boston - The Royal Gazette | Bermuda News, Business, Sports, Events, & Community | — Mar 26, 2026
- Greater Boston Urology Adds Dr. Ravi Kacker and MetroWest Urology Team, Expanding Footprint of U.S. Urology Partners Affiliate into Natik, Mass. | Morningstar — May 5, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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