Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute at Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Cancer Care • Wellesley, MA
About
Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute at Newton-Wellesley Hospital is part of the Mass General Brigham system, offering access to advanced cancer care through collaborations with Mass General, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Mass General Brigham for Children, and Spaulding Rehabilitation. The hospital provides community-based medicine with connections to specialty cancer centers and translational research via Tufts CTSI. If you’re seeking a specific cancer program, the site emphasizes integrated care across Mass General Brigham’s network and affiliated centers for comprehensive oncology services.
Clinic Type
Cancer Care
Address
2014 Washington Street Newton, MA 02462
Phone
617-219-1230
nwhexperience@partners.org
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours Lab Hours and Holiday Hours Vary
Emergency Care
Emergency Department
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What are the lab hours and holiday hours?
Lab Hours and Holiday Hours Vary
Is Newton-Wellesley Hospital a hospital outpatient location for some visits?
Please note, we are considered a hospital outpatient location at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. When your visit takes place in a hospital outpatient location, you will typically receive two charges which may result in you paying more for your visit than if you are seen in a physician office.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Momentary Labs / CMS HCAHPS: 4 out of 5 stars (Newton-Wellesley Hospital overall) (617 patients surveyed (CMS HCAHPS))
- Mass General Brigham Doctors directory (Medical Oncology): 4.9 out of 5 stars (71 reviews)
Patients praise
- High appreciation for the personalized, community-centered care where staff remember details about patients
- Strong coordination between specialists and seamless care transitions
- Effective and responsive nursing staff and support services (e.g., social workers, survivorship programs)
- Convenience of accessing top-tier Mass General Brigham expertise closer to home
- Helpful integrative therapies, counseling, and survivorship classes
Common complaints
- Complaints regarding delays in care and perceived lack of responsiveness to patient needs
- Frustration with limited evening and weekend appointment availability
- Outdated patient portal technology
- Occasional negative feedback about specific staff or physician demeanor
- Requirement to transfer to downtown Boston MGH for specific advanced procedures (e.g., awake brain surgery)
"We treat neighbors, not case numbers. Felt genuine when we saw them remember small details about patients."
— Newton-Wellesley Hospital Brain Tumor Program patient experience (anecdotal)"I would avoid MGB if you have other options. They really do not care about patients. They delayed care for my son for 6 days..."
— Online medical service review (localitybiz.com)"Between Dr. Kournioti and the nursing staff, I know there is a team of people who know me and understand me as an individual."
— Newton-Wellesley Hospital patient testimonial (Patch.com)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Mass General Cancer Center at Newton-Wellesley Hospital LiNAC Addition - SGH — Sep 10, 2025
- Dana-Farber and Brigham remain among nation's top cancer hospitals. — Jul 29, 2025
- Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute clinicians push for unionization vote — Jan 30, 2026
- Mass General Brigham gets $50M donation for cancer research — Mar 17, 2026
- Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Advanced Practice Providers File for NLRB Election to Join the MNA After MGBCI Declines to Recognize Union - Massachusetts Nurses Association — Jan 29, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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