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Dr. Joel Goldberg, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Joel Goldberg, MD
3.8 (33 Ratings)

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Dr. Joel Goldberg, MD is a General Surgeon in Boston, MA.
Dr. Joel Goldberg, MD
3.8 (33 Ratings)
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Dr. Joel Goldberg, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joel Goldberg, MD is a General Surgeon in Boston, MA.

About

Dr. Joel Goldberg, MD is a General Surgeon in Boston, MA and has 32 years experience. They graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Brigham And Women's Hospital and North Shore Medical Center. Dr. Goldberg has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Goldberg received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 33 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Goldberg is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colectomy
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colectomy
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Colostomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Liver Cancer
Rectovaginal Fistula
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Splenectomy
Wound Repair
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Abdominoplasty
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Anal Cauterization
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Cystotomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Colectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Partial Nephrectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Renal Transplant
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Select
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
    Preferred Blue PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
    Maines Choice - Standard HMO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Complete HMO
    Complete PPO Plus
  • MVP Health Care PPO
    MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Tufts PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Brigham and Women's Hospital
    75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115
  2. 2 Lt Proactive Care-Chestnut Hill Medical
    300 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
  3. 3 Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
  4. 4 Brigham and Women's Rehab Services
    20 Patriot Pl, Foxboro, MA 02035

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Goldberg
3.8
Based on 33 Reviews
5 Stars (20)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (4)
1 Star (6)

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Patient Reviews
Jun 09, 2018
Dr Goldberg is the best ! He takes time to to listen to all your concerns . I cannot say enough good things about Dr Goldberg . I feel I owe my life to him because he saved me .. I feel so fortunate to have found him to do my surgery . Thank you Dr Goldberg for all you do and for your compassion to your partients ! DONNA
DONNA Gregorio in Reading , MA — Jun 09, 2018
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Goldberg, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Goldberg's profile.

Dr. Goldberg frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joel Goldberg, MD is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Brigham And Women's Hospital and North Shore Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joel Goldberg, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital

    1153 Centre St, Boston, MA

  • Brigham And Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, Boston, MA

  • North Shore Medical Center

    81 Highland Ave, Salem, MA