Dr. Janice T. Saal, MD | Watertown, MA | Surgery

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Dr. Janice Saal is a surgeon who specializes in orthopaedic trauma with 34 years of experience treating complex bone and joint injuries. She earned her medical degree from The Robert Larner MD College of Medicine at the University of Vermont and completed her residency at Beth Israel Medical Center. Her extensive background in surgery and orthopaedic trauma allows her to handle challenging cases involving fractures, dislocations, and other serious musculoskeletal injuries.

Dr. Saal practices at Mount Auburn Hospital and serves patients in Watertown, Massachusetts. Her surgical expertise focuses on restoring function and mobility for patients who have experienced traumatic injuries to their bones and joints. She works to help patients recover from accidents, sports injuries, and other trauma that affects the musculoskeletal system. Patients have given her an average rating of 2.7 on Vitals.

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2.7

12 Ratings
34 years of experience
Beth Israel Medical Center
8 written reviews
2 specialties
2 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

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I had a completely different experience with Dr Saal. She listened, responded to my questions and was supportive and kind before and after my surgery. My surgical results were good. I cannot fathom these reviews and wonder whether several were written by the same patient with a grudge.

November 8th, 2017

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I had the misfortune of seeing Dr. Saal about five years ago, when she worked at Harvard. She interrupted me as I tried to explain the issue, told me I shouldn't question those who knew better than I did (meaning herself), and sent me on my way with some pills. Things didn't get better, however, and a few days later, I had to go to ER and undergo a surgical operation for the very problem she claimed I didn't have. She is rude, imperious, unkind, and just a terrible, terrible doctor.

July 1st, 2017

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I had the misfortune of seeing Dr. Saal about five years ago, when she worked at Harvard. She interrupted me as I tried to explain the issue, told me I shouldn't question those who knew better than I did (meaning herself), and sent me on my way with some pills. Things didn't get better, however, and a few days later, I had to go to ER and undergo a surgical operation for the very problem she claimed I didn't have. She is rude, imperious, unkind, and just a terrible, terrible doctor.

July 1st, 2017

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Exceptional

May 23rd, 2015

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Dr. Saal misdiagnosed me (a serious and life threatening diagnosis) Thank God for a second opinion. Avoid her.

April 18th, 2013

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Rude, impatient, lacking in heart and compassion. The contrast between Dr. Saal--who I encountered as the on-call physician one weekend for my surgeon's medical practice--and my primary surgeon (polite, kind, compassionate, sympathetic, non-judgemental, extremely skilled, willing to go extra miles for his patients when warranted) could not have been more stark. I would agree with other negative reviews: AVOID DR. SAAL. Seek other providers.

April 3rd, 2013

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this doctor has poor judgement and skills as a surgeon. My health got worse after her treatment. I wish I could switch to another surgeon at that time.

June 25th, 2012

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With something better at every other hospital, it is not clear why she seems to think so highly of herself. Routine evaluation was a bust and a second opinion at a better hospital a must.

January 13th, 2012

Dr. Janice Teresa Saal

35 Shattuck RdWatertown, MA 02472

Tel: (617) 868-9243


Dr. Janice Teresa Saal, MD	Dr. Ravi Kacker, MD	Dr. Karin Elisabeth Witte	Dr. Robert Tilden Osteen
Surgery	Surgery	Nuclear Medicine	Colorectal Surgery
	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
2.7 (12 Ratings)	3.9 (14 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.3 (4 Ratings)
34 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience	60 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
	Speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English
Watertown , MA	Natick , MA	Leonardtown , MD	Boston , MA
Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont	Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health	Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
Orthopaedic Trauma

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Beth Israel Medical Center

Medical School

The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of VermontGraduated in 1992

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Which hospitals is Dr. Janice Saal affiliated with?: Dr. Janice Saal is affiliated with Mount Auburn Hospital.
Where is Dr. Janice Saal's office located?: Dr. Janice Saal's office is located at 35 Shattuck Rd, Watertown, MA, 02472.
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