Allergist & Immunologist | Greater Boston - Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Allergy and Immunology • Wellesley, MA
About
Summary: - Newton-Wellesley Hospital is a nonprofit community medical center in Newton, MA (Greater Boston area), affiliated with Mass General Brigham, offering access to major specialty care via collaborations with Mass General Hospital, MassGeneral Hospital for Children, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. - Services and facilities: emergency care, outpatient surgery, comprehensive medical care, and access to centers of excellence through its network partnerships. The hospital emphasizes high-quality, safe, and efficient patient care and community resources. - Size and structure: about 273 beds with a large affiliated physician network (1,000+), and a staff that highlights patient-focused care. The hospital operates as a community hospital with the capabilities of a major medical facility. - Location: Headquarters and primary campus at 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02462 (Greater Boston area); connected to multiple office locations in Newton. - Contact: General inquiries through listed phone numbers; official website: nwh.org. Note: The provided content contains some inconsistencies (e.g., employee counts and revenue figures). The core, reliable details emphasize Newton-Wellesley as a nonprofit community hospital in Newton, MA, affiliated with Mass General Brigham and offering emergency and surgical services, with strong links to regional specialty care.
Clinic Type
Allergy and Immunology
Address
185 Seaport Blvd, Newton, MA 02460?
Phone
617-243-6000
nwhexperience@partners.org
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Emergency Care
If you are experiencing a health emergency, call 911.
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Team
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FAQs
What services are offered by Allergy and Immunology at Newton-Wellesley Hospital?
Allergy and immunology services provide inpatient and outpatient care for traditional allergic and immunologic problems with expert allergists and immunologists tailoring care to meet patient needs.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades and WebMD: 3.0 to 4.5 out of 5 stars (based on specific doctors) (25 and 12 respectively)
- CMS HCAHPS (Momentary): 4 out of 5 stars (overall hospital rating) (617 surveys collected)
Patients praise
- positive experiences with individual physicians noted by some patients
- high marks for general hospital nurse communication and effective doctor communication at the facility level
Common complaints
- reports of difficulty with communication and being forthcoming with information
- concerns regarding office policies, billing, and scheduling procedures
- negative sentiment regarding general hospital experiences and inclusivity concerns
"I want an allergist who ... is none of those. She is the ... allergist I have used."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Lauren Handelman"The worst doctor I have seen in a long time!"
— WebMD review for Dr. Lauren HandelmanSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- GREATER BOSTON ALLERGY - Updated July 2026 - Allergists - Yelp — Jul 9, 2026
- Best Allergy & Immunology Doctors in Boston — Jan 26, 2026
- Pulmonary Critical Care in Framingham, MA | Specialists | Physicians — Dec 19, 2025
- Leaving the Hospital - Greater Boston Area — Dec 11, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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