Dr. David W. Rattner, MD | Boston, MA | Surgery

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Dr. David Rattner is a surgeon with nearly five decades of experience in the field. They earned their medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed their residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital. With 48 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Rattner has built extensive expertise in surgical care. They provide care to patients in English.

Dr. Rattner practices at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Their surgical expertise serves patients throughout the greater Boston area. Patients have given Dr. Rattner an average rating of 4.1 on Vitals, reflecting their commitment to quality patient care.

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accepting new patients
4.1

18 Ratings
48 years of experience
speaks English
Massachusetts General Hospital
5 written reviews
1 specialty
29 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations

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Exceptional knowledge and service!! Thank you Dr Rattner!!

April 8th, 2015

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Top of his field. Completely perfect operation.

March 30th, 2015

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After 5 unsuccessful surgeries locally, I was referred to Dr Ratner. He exceeded expectations. Accurate diagnosis. Performed perfectly during surgery. Dr Rattner corrected my condition and I am feeling like a new person. I am forever grateful for his expertise. Thanks to Dr Ratner I have my life back!

March 12th, 2013

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Recently had surgery with Dr Rattner and I must say he is an exceptional physician. Funny,caring and very intelligent unlike his assistant (Ann) who had the personality of a door knob and did not seem to know what she was doing. I highly recommend this MD but be prepared to deal with a flake first.

March 2nd, 2013

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sorry, but although Dr.Rattner was touted as being an excellent Dr., he unfortunately dropped the ball on me. I found him to be pompous and aloof. He was forgot about completing a minor procedure during my surgery and when he could not figure out why I continued to have pain, he said I should maybe go and see my GP Dr. I got the feeling my case wasn't important enough and I was bothering him during my visit. From a world class hospital, I expected alot better from him.

February 28th, 2011

Massachusetts General & Gastrointestinal Surgery

15 Parkman St Ste 460Boston, MA 02114

Tel: (617) 724-0365

Mon9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri9:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Dr. David William Rattner

55 Fruit StBoston, MA 02114

Tel: (617) 724-4100


Dr. David William Rattner, MD	Dr. Ravi Kacker, MD	Dr. Jeanette Youngmi Chun, MD	Dr. Fred Cobey, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Diagnostic Radiology	Anesthesiology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.1 (18 Ratings)	3.9 (14 Ratings)	3 (2 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
48 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish
Boston , MA	Natick , MA	Burlington , MA	Boston , MA
Med School: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE	Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine	Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine
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Surgery

Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis
Ascites
Bacterial Infections
Breast Cancer (Breast Ductal Carcinoma)
Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB)
Colon Cancer
Colonoscopy
Common Bile Duct Cancer
Diverticulitis
Edema
Endoscopy (Endoscopic Surgery)
Galbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Glandular Cancer (Adenocarcinoma)
Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
Laproscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
Liver Diseases
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal)
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Cyst
Pancreatic Diseases
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Recurrence

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital

Medical School

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1978

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Is Dr. David Rattner accepting new patients?: Dr. David Rattner is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. David Rattner's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Which hospitals is Dr. David Rattner affiliated with?: Dr. David Rattner is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Where is Dr. David Rattner's office located?: Dr. David Rattner's office is located at 15 Parkman St Ste 460, Boston, MA, 02114.
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