Dr. Marcy Behar Bolster, MD

Dr. Marcy Bolster is a rheumatologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the joints, muscles, and connective tissues. She earned her medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Medical University of South Carolina. With 38 years of clinical experience, Dr. Bolster has developed extensive expertise in managing complex rheumatic diseases. She is fluent in Spanish, German, and English.

Dr. Bolster practices at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, where she sees patients through the hospital's rheumatology associates program. She frequently treats patients experiencing joint pain, shoulder discomfort, and polymyalgia rheumatica, a condition that causes muscle pain and stiffness. Her approach to care often includes physical therapy and strength training to help patients maintain mobility and function. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 on Vitals.