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Davis Square Dental - Dr. Casey Cook
Neighborhood: Davis Square
51 Holland St
Somerville,
MA
02144
B P. writes: Yeah, yeah, Dr. Cook is a great dentist and all, whatever whatever-- but no one mentioned that he is young (for a dentist) and HOT. Swoooon! Goofy hot... so my type.
Coming down from my crush induced high, I will say, my experience with Dr. Cook…
Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit Street
Boston,
MA
02114
David P. writes: OK - this is intense, but I saw them on the neighborhood map and had to say something. I spent 2 months here, mostly in a coma, at the Burn Unit. The people were awesome, they really do work miracles. Thanks to them I'm back to being an outdoor…
Mark Beal, DMD
Neighborhood: Back Bay
328 Newbury St
Boston,
MA
02115
Aretha W. writes: This office is great! The receptionists are friendly, the location is convenient, and they take my insurance (blue cross blue shield dental).
I have mostly worked with Dr. Chu there. She is FAN TASTIC! VERY charming, friendly, EXTREMELY polished, fast…
Healthworks Fitness Centers For Women - Porter Square
35 White Street
Porter Square Shopping Center
Cambridge,
MA
02138
Erica S. writes: It's expensive, but if you show up and use it, it's worth it!
Healthworks is the only gym I can find that has an eclectic selection of classes that actually fit into my 9-5 schedule. Eclectic meaning, more than just aerobics, spinning, and yoga. Sure…
Holley M Heyert, DC
Neighborhood: Back Bay
305 Newbury St
Boston,
MA
02115
Aretha W. writes: Holly is not only a fantastic chirporactor, but a wonderful person. She is relaxing, caring, attentive, professional, and concerned about getting your body right.
She takes the insurance that is offered to Berklee students - which means she's totally…
Children's Hospital
300 Longwood Ave
Boston,
MA
02115
roshni r. writes: for numerous reasons, this hospital is responsible for my being alive today. let me detail the events surrounding one such incident:
halfway through second grade, i moved from oregon to cambridge. even at 6 yrs old, i was the class nerd, and while…
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Neighborhood: Chinatown
1 Kneeland St
Boston,
MA
02111
Timmy S. writes: It's true that a student will be doing the work, but there is always a professional looking over their shoulder. For a fraction of the price of private dentistry, you'll recieve the same quality care, albeit from a younger face. Besides, you're…
Marino Center For Progressive Health
Neighborhood: North Cambridge
2500 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge,
MA
02140
laura a. writes: i recently started seeing dr. kari emsbo at the marino center and i would really recommend her. i'd recommend the whole place, actually. coming off of a highly impersonal experience at harvard vanguard (where i only got to have one visit with my…
Isis Maternity
2 Brookline Place
Brookline,
MA
02445
Kendra S. writes: Even though you don't have much of a choice in where to take your birthing class if you're delivering at Brigham and Women's, Isis is a superb default when it comes to classes and other resources. The staff are highly professional and make you feel…
Backworks
Neighborhood: Financial District
34 Batterymarch St
Boston,
MA
02110
Kirs P. writes: **updated Feb 2008: New doc! Much better than the first Dr. Pat replacement. He's really good. I had my back seize up on me again earlier this month and I needed help before I left for vacation. Mike, the new doc, got me straightened out right…
Planned Parenthood
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton
1055 Commonwealth Ave
Boston,
MA
02215
Allix T. writes: Everyonce in awhile you realize - I just should have listened to my mother.
My mom, a master of euphemism and innuendo, always stressed that to "keep your skin 'clean' when you're doing 'housework' you should always wear 'rubber gloves.'" And she's…
Healthcare Associates
330 Brookline Ave
Carl J. Shapiro Clinical Center, 1st Floor
Boston,
MA
02215
Natasha A. writes: If you are new to town and need a regular physician or are unhappy with your current one go here. This place is top notch, prefessional, takes almost every insurance known to man, and is open early in the morning so you can go before work. Beth…
Dr. Jack B. Share
Neighborhood: Financial District
31 State Sreet
Boston,
MA
02228
Shannon B. writes: I have only awesome things to say about Dr. Jack Share. I found Dr. Share's practice when I checked out Dr. Oogle for dentist reviews. I didn't have a dentist in the Boston area yet (hadn't even visited a dentist in *GASP* a year and a half) so I…
Back Bay Dental Care
21 Bay State Rd
Boston,
MA
02215
Morgan F. writes: I have been told by several doctors that I have "really sensative, prone to decay teeth" and in the process have had about 7 root canals. I am sure NONE of this had to do with the fact that I used to drink 3 cans of sprite a day, eat TONS of candy…
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Boston
330 Brookline Ave
Boston,
MA
02215
Vanilla P. writes: I woke up with stomach cramps: My water had broken and I was in full-blown labor. Panicking, I called my doctor at 2 AM and asked, "OMG -- What should I do?" She said, "Go to the hospital, and take your time. Don't get in an accident -- the good news…
The Urban Medical Group
Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain
545A Centre St
Jamaica Plain,
MA
02130
Devon W. writes: I have been going here for the past few years, and have had only good experiences, but then again, I haven't been diagnosed with any diseases or had any major health calamities either. My primary physician is here, Natal Minkina (I might be spelling…
Boston Common Podiatry
Neighborhood: Back Bay
264 Beacon St
4th Fl
Boston,
MA
02116
Brian D. writes: i agree 100% with the previous poster and with the help of the good doctor S. have been able to heal my almost always painful foot issues. and her office was very helpful too, i was out of work and uninsured when i really needed help and they were…
Sports & Physical Therapy Associates
1101 Beacon St
Brookline,
MA
02446
Julianne M. writes: Amanda is nursing me back to health so I can hit the ground running (literally). They open at 7 am and their last appointment is at 6:15 pm, so you don't have to rearrange your whole schedule to fit in a couple of appointments. Plus, they are open…
Dr. Ellen Guthrie MD
13 BRADLEE RD
Medford,
MA
02155
Lisa S. writes: If you need an ob/gyn go to Ellen! She really knows her stuff. She is one of the best doctors I have ever been to and she recommended another great doctor to me who I also reviewed. The nurses in the office are all very nice and really helpful and…
Newbury Visions
Neighborhood: Back Bay
215 Newbury St
Boston,
MA
02116
Biff B. writes: I've been going here since Dr. Ratan and Dr. Tanlamai opened their own shop on Newbury Street. Before that I knew Dr. Ratan for years when she was my eye doctor at a shop on Boylston Street.
Two of the nicest people I have met in Boston. I can't…
Parrelli Optical
Neighborhood: Porter Square
Porter Square Galleria
1 Porter Square
Cambridge,
MA
02140
Lori E. writes: I needed a yearly eye exam and had to find a place. I went here upon recommendation from a friend and was highly impressed by the friendly staff and thorough care that I received. I had a routine eye exam and was fitted for contact lenses. The…
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
243 Charles Street
Boston,
MA
02114
Tony S. writes: Let me drive a Chevy through your front teeth and into a brick wall, and you'll be right where I am on the pain scale.
I just had my tonsils removed and deviated septum fixed, so I'm in a world of hurt now, but that's only because I refuse to take the…
Bankhead & Groipen, DDS PC
Neighborhood: West Roxbury
399 Belgrade Ave
West Roxbury,
MA
02132
Bryan S. writes: I hate going to the dentist. I had a lot of dental work several years back and since then, even the thought of a cleaning makes my skin crawl. A colleague of mine recommended, Dr. Richard Bankhead, and BAM - problem solved! Dr. Bankhead has a…
International Place Dental Associates
1 International Pl Lbby 7
Boston,
MA
02110
Mischa I. writes: Love these guys. Very professional, they keep their schedule (in 2 years I have never waited), don't overcharge, and very friendly. Highly recommended.
Cohen's Fashion Optical w/ Dr. Baumal
Neighborhood: Back Bay
179 Newbury St
Boston,
MA
02116
Jessica P. writes: Yelpers, I feel led astray. I found this place through Yelp reviews. I have a fabulous eye doctor at home who I loved, but I stopped being able to read the board in class and knew I couldn't wait until Thanksgiving.for an appointment. Making an…
Massachusetts General Hospital - Back Bay
Neighborhood: Back Bay
388 Commonwealth Ave
Boston,
MA
02228
bex g. writes: I have been going here for over five years now and hopefully will never have to change offices. Dr. Andrea Reilly is my primary care physician and i just love her. She takes the time to get to know you as a patient, and you never feel rushed…
General Optical
Neighborhood: Porter Square, North Cambridge
2038 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge,
MA
02140
Peter P. writes: A++++++ in all areas of service. I have been going to them for years. One day I got sick of my contacts, and I had a vision, well, it wasn't a pair of glasses that existed, so they custom made them based on exactaly what I wanted. Great place with…
Tufts-New England Medical Center
Neighborhood: Chinatown
750 Washington St
Boston,
MA
02111
Gwen F. writes: I empathize with Jess K. - my freshman year at Tufts, I had a kidney stone. Nothing makes you want to commit sepukku more than a kidney stone. I wasn't as lucky as Jess K, as Health Services sent me over in a cab (wow, that sucked), but they did…
Sabrina Popp MD
Neighborhood: Downtown
59 Temple Pl Ste 223
Boston,
MA
02111
B P. writes: Dr. Popp, Psychiatric Goddess.
It's overwhelming even trying to write her a review, there are so, so many nice things I could say, but really, all you need to know is that if you are looking for a psychiatrist who treats you with dignity and…
Dr Peter J McDonald, DDS
Neighborhood: Harvard Square
5 Jfk St
Cambridge,
MA
02138
Rod B. writes: As people who root around in your mouth go, Dr McDonald gets five stars from me.
A big friendly bear of a man, with a great sense of humour, and an excellent team of hygenists, he does his damndest to keep your teeth alive and kicking.
North Cambridge Dental Association
Neighborhood: North Cambridge
2331 Massachusetts Ave Ste 2
Cambridge,
MA
02140
Phil D. writes: This is my dentist, randomly selected from the list of providers who take my insurance. The office is in the second story of a house, fully converted into a comfortable dental space. The dentist, Loren Wilson, is an affable fellow--a bit harried at…
Union Square Acupuncture
21 Bow St
Somerville,
MA
02143
Crystal K. writes: I just started going to Sheryl after one of my friends referred me. I'd never done acupuncture before and it's true...you don't really feel the needles. Sheryl does both Japanese (which is a bit more gentle and hands on) as well as the traditional…
Smith-Williams J E Oral Surg
Neighborhood: Back Bay
575 Boylston St
Boston,
MA
02116
Jocelyn C. writes: I agree completely with Rebecca's review. Dr Smith-Williams is DA BOMB.
I just got 3 wisdom teeth removed this past Friday, and was extremely impressed by the gentleness and professionalism she and her staff exuded. They held my hand throughout the…
Amy McGaraghan, MD
Center for Women, Mount Auburn Hospital
330 Mount Auburn St
Cambridge,
MA
02138
Michelle K. writes: Dr. McGaraghan has an amazing "beside manner" - which is exactly what matters when you're discussing your most intimate parts and practices with a stranger. First off, the Center for Women was very accomodating in squeezing in an appointment last…
Medwid William J MD
15 Railroad Ave
Hamilton,
MA
01936
Barbie T. writes: I have been a patient of Dr Medwid for about ten years.He is a friendly,caring doctor that treats you as a person not like," just another patient."He is a very personable man and I would refer him to anyone that was looking for a doctor that will go…
Dr Donald R Korb
Neighborhood: Back Bay
400 Commonwealth
Boston,
MA
02215
Alex R. writes: So a couple years ago my wife looked up my terrible eyes on the Internet and suggested that maybe I had this weird, obscure disease called keratoconus and perhaps I should get that checked out, and it just so happens that, like, the world's leading…
Custom Eyes
Neighborhood: Central Square
50 Prospect Street
Cambridge,
MA
02139
John R. writes: Custom Eyes is about as cool and useful as an eye shop can get. The owner Kevork works the shop and is one of the friendliest people I've met in the area. Dr. Kathleen Murphy is smart and very calming. I've purchased both contacts and glasses here.…
Dr. Tracy Zinner
Brookline Village OB/GYN
1 Brookline Pl Ste 521
Brookline,
MA
02445
Oli M. writes: Dr. Zinner may just be the nicest person I've ever met. I contacted her based on B.S.' yelp review, but I still feared the typical doctor-personality hiccups: a god-complex, jadedness, rushing through appointments. I couldn't have been more wrong.…
Johnson T. Wong MD
8 Hawthorne Pl
Boston,
MA
02114
Jess K. writes: I have severe food/pollen allergies and I feel very taken care of at this office. My first visit I spent over 2 hours here getting tests done/talking to Dr. Wong. He types up everything as he tells it to you (which is a bit weird) and then prints it…
AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts
Neighborhood: Downtown
294 Washington Street
5th floor
Boston,
MA
02108
Erica S. writes: AIDS Action is an amazing organization. It provides much needed programs and services (such as support groups, case management, rental and financial assistance, legal services, counseling, and many more) to people living with HIV in Massachusetts,…
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