Summary

Dr. Gerard Doherty is a highly experienced oncologist specializing in surgical oncology, with particular expertise in endocrine surgery. He earned his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and completed his general surgery residency at the University of California San Francisco in 1987. With four decades of clinical experience, Dr. Doherty holds board certification in surgery from the American Board of Surgery. He provides care in English.

Dr. Doherty practices at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, and maintains affiliations with Boston Medical Center. His clinical focus centers on treating thyroid cancer and managing thyroid nodules. He performs essential diagnostic procedures including comprehensive metabolic panels and calcium blood tests to monitor patient health. Patients have given Dr. Doherty an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 40 years of experience
  • 3 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Univ Ca Sf Med Ctr, General Surgery
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of Endocrine Surgery

75 Francis StBoston, MA 02115

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Med School: Yale University School of Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: University Of Oxford Medical Sciences Division Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Gerard Michael Doherty

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr Gerard Michael Doherty has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr Gerard Michael Doherty has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Other Specialty
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Dr Gerard Michael Doherty holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts. They are board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Univ Ca Sf Med Ctr, General Surgery and University Of California San Francisco in 1987.

Medical School

Graduated from Yale University School of Medicine in 1986.

NPI Number

Dr Doherty's NPI number is 1144320094.

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Dr Gerard Doherty speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr Gerard Doherty affiliated with?
Dr Gerard Doherty is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.

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