Gastroenterology in Newton, MA - Primary Care | Physicians
Gastroenterology • Wellesley, MA
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
2014 Washington Street, MOB Green, Ste 563, Newton, MA 02462
Phone
617-243-6000
mghpfr@mgb.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Mass General Brigham (Dr. Lawrence S. Friedman): 5.0 out of 5 stars (43 ratings, 26 reviews)
- Mass General Brigham (Dr. Kumar Krishnan): 4.8 out of 5 stars (39 ratings, 14 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Richard Curtis): 4.5 out of 5 stars (22 ratings)
- Birdeye (Gastroenterology Healthcare Associates): 4.1 out of 5 stars (80 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Catherine P. Cheney): 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Vitals (Dr. Harry T. Anastopoulos): 4.1 out of 5 stars
- WebMD (Dr. Kenneth Falchuk): 4.0 out of 5 stars (35 ratings, 2 reviews)
- RateMDs (Dr. Sunil G. Sheth): 4.2 out of 5 stars (16 reviews)
Patients praise
- High levels of clinical knowledge and expertise
- Thorough and compassionate patient care by many providers
- Effective communication and clear explanation of diagnoses and procedures
- Strong patient satisfaction with procedural outcomes (e.g., endoscopies, colonoscopies)
- Accessible and responsive staff in some practices
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and in-office visits
- Perceived lack of empathy or bedside manner by some patients
- Difficulty dealing with administrative staff or office management policies
- Frustration with communication regarding test results or virtual visit cancellations
"He is excellent. Just what you would want in a doctor."
— Patient review of Dr. Lawrence S. Friedman"Very compassionate and competent and knowledgeable."
— Patient review of Dr. Kumar Krishnan"In my opinion, this guy is a jerk. I have had severe GI problems for decades, and all this guy can say is "are you depressed?" No."
— Patient review of Dr. Richard CurtisSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Jeffrey A Schwartz, MD - Newton, MA - Gastroenterology — Dec 18, 2025
- Dr. Richard Curtis, MD - Gastroenterologist in Newton, MA — Aug 26, 2025
- GASTROENTEROLOGY HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES - Yelp — Jul 5, 2026
- Gastroenterology in Foxboro, MA - Primary Care | Physicians — Jan 9, 2026
- Dr. Nicole M LaRue, MD, MSC - Wellesley, MA - Internal Medicine — May 26, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: Newton-Wellesley Hospital is a nonprofit community medical center near Boston with a broad range of services, including emergency care, outpatient surgery, and specialized medical care. It operates as part of the Mass General Brigham system, collaborating with Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Tufts CTSI to provide access to advanced specialty care. The hospital emphasizes high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care and maintains a large medical staff (over 1,000 affiliated physicians) and a substantial workforce. While the highlights mention general capabilities and affiliations, there is no specific detail in the provided content about a dedicated Gastroenterology and Hepatology program at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Wellesley.
Gastroenterology HealthCare Associates (Gastroenterology Health Care) is a private medical practice based in Newton, Massachusetts, offering gastroenterology services. Key details: - Location: Newton, MA (headquarters) with four U.S. offices, including Newton addresses on Washington St. - Industry: Medical Practices; specialized in gastroenterology. - Revenue and size: Approximately $4.8M annual revenue; about 3 employees (small practice; noted decline in yearly growth). - Web presence: giwebmd.com; ~8,900 monthly visits; strong U.S. audience (68%), with notable U.K. and India traffic. - Contact: Main phone numbers (617) 969-1227 / 1-617-969-1227. - Other: Private ownership; aliases include Gastroenterology Health Care Associates; SIC/NAICS codes indicate medical practice operations. If you’re looking for services specifically tied to Newton-Wellesley or Wellesley-area gastroenterology, this provider appears to be a Newton-based practice with multiple Massachusetts locations.
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