Opinion of Dr Matthew Smith

[Dracus]

Has anyone had any experience with Dr Matthew Smith at Mass general hospital in Boston. And if so what is your opinion?

[Tall_Allen]

He has a great reputation.

[Dracus in reply to Tall_Allen]

Thanks. He is presently my MO. He is extremely busy and my visits with him are very rushed. However, I believe I am getting good treatment.

[Tall_Allen in reply to Dracus]

That's the trade-off. Everyone wants the best doctors, so they get very busy and meetings are rushed. Some patients want more hand-holding from their MO. Some want a more nerdy doctor who really knows what's on the cutting edge. Hard to find both in one MO.

[Dracus in reply to Tall_Allen]

I totally agree. Given a choice, I’ll take the nerdy option any day.

[kainasar]

I had a visit with him for a second opinion two years ago. Very surprised, that he was prepared, conversant,and answered a follow up communication.

If possible,

I suggest going to pc patient groups - easy way to trade consumer stories, and find out who is good.

[Dracus in reply to kainasar]

Thanks for your reply. I’m not sure what you’re referring to when you say “pc patient groups”. How would I locate them?

[kainasar in reply to Dracus]

There's one at Beth Israel, and one at DFCI.

[Dracus in reply to kainasar]

Thank you. I’ll look into them.

[j-o-h-n]

Want more time with him?...... Kidnap him........

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Sunday 10/17/2021 7:52 PM DST

[kainasar in reply to j-o-h-n]

I feel you are trivializing a very important concern.

[j-o-h-n in reply to kainasar]

You're correct..... I just hate being one of the sheep.....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Monday 10/18/2021 12:21 PM DST

[shueswim]

I travelled 1,500 miles to consult with him for a 2nd opinion. Very smart but seemingly ill prepared for my visit. Spend most of the time going over the history that I had forwarded in advance. After 30 minutes he walked me to the door. It was obvious that that he was very busy and didn’t have the time to answer my questions. Disappointing visit given the time and expense to travel to Boston.

[Dracus in reply to shueswim]

It’s become obvious to me that quick visits is Dr. Smith’s way of operating. I thought it might just be me but apparently not. I will have to consider whether a change is in my best interest. Thank you for taking the time to respond to me. I hope that things have turned out well for you.