Dr. Matthias B. Donelan, MD | Boston, MA | Plastic Surgeon

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Dr. Donelan graduated from the Tufts University School of Medicine in 1972. He works in Boston, MA and 5 other locations and specializes in Plastic Surgery and Surgery. Dr. Donelan is affiliated with Shriners Hospitals For Children Boston, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham And Womens Hospital, Newton Wellesley Hospital and Brigham And Womens Faulkner Hospital.

accepting new patients
4

24 Ratings
54 years of experience
speaks English
Massachusetts General Hospital
7 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
5 hospital affiliations
8 office locations
Male

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

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24 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 12 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (11) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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he does laser for burnt skin cases and its perfectly fine and he is very respectful and nice, the treatment its always better and better! he is just great

November 3rd, 2018

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I am totally in love with this man. I went to Dr. Neilson for lazer treatment about 16 years ago. He scared my face. Dr. Donelan has been my savior. He has continued to do work for me and he is GREAT! He is not only a wonderful doctor but he is a very good person. He never does work that's not necessary. He has said no to alot of my crazyness :-) His staff is the best! Can you tell ...... I really love this man! :-)

May 21st, 2015

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efficient, caring and smart!

March 6th, 2012

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I went in to correct a deviated septum 5 yrs ago and also the appearance of my nose. I can breathe less out of my nose now, than before. And aesthetically, it is EXTREMELY unnatural looking. When I had courage and told him a year ago, very nicely, that I really can't breathe out of my nose at all and if there was anything he could do. He spoke to me condescendingly and got upset that I would even question his work! I am not argumentative so I just said ok and left. I recently saw a plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills and he was amazed at what a horrible job he had done. Certainly, do not get your nose fixed by this man.. or anything for that matter!

February 4th, 2012

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I had a liposuction done by so called Doctor Donelan in 2005. Matthias Donelan basically deformed my stomach. I went back to him twice and expressed my concerns. He kept giving me all kinds of excuses insulting my intelligence. At one point he was telling me that the swelling will go down and it may take up to 9 months. Come to find out, it had nothing to do with swelling. It was just a bad surgery. He did not liposuction around my bellybutton. Just picture a stomach that the fat has been extracted with the exception of around the bellybutton area. It looks like that I have a tire implanted in the middle of my stomach. In the past 6 years every time I look at my stomach in the mirror, I curse him.

December 13th, 2011

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Had to get a breat reduction due to back problems and Dr D was wonderful, kind and caring. He explained everything prior to surgery and let me know what to expect. His bedside manner is wonderful. Office wait was ok. But he's great and his work was wonderful. I'd recommend him to anyone!

October 5th, 2011

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I would rate Dr Donelan 5 stars. He did an excellent job on my surgery and changed my life. He is a smart, caring and professional surgeon and I would recommend him to anybody

April 12th, 2010

Shriners Hospitals For Children Boston

51 Blossom StBoston, MA 02114

Tel: (617) 722-3000

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Albert Plastic Surgery

170 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116

Newton Wellesley Hospital

2014 Washington StNewton Lower Falls, MA 02462

Tel: (617) 243-6000

Massachusetts General Hospital

55 Fruit StBoston, MA 02114

Tel: (617) 726-2000

Brigham And Womens Hospital

75 Francis StBoston, MA 02115

Tel: (617) 732-5500

Mgh Division Of Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery

15 Parkman St Ste 435Boston, MA 02114

Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

The Boston Center

170 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116

Tel: (617) 267-0710

Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Brigham And Womens Faulkner Hospital

1153 Centre StBoston, MA 02130

Tel: (617) 983-7000


Dr. Matthias Bernard Donelan, MD	Rita Sadowski, MD, MBA	Dr. Mohammad Abdelhadi Salem	Dr. Christopher N Lewis
Plastic Surgery	Plastic Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (24 Ratings)	4.9 (294 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
54 Years of Experience	33 Years of Experience	23 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish, Chinese, Cantonese
Boston , MA	Chestnut Hill , MA	DORCHESTER CENTER , MA	Weymouth , MA
Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine	Med School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine	Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina	Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Burns
Cicatrix
Cosmetic Surgery
Dermabrasion
Hair Restoration
Laser Resurfacing
Laser Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery
Skin Cancer
Skin Transplantation (Dermatoplasty)
Surgery

Dr. Matthias Bernard Donelan holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1972.

NPI Number

Dr. Donelan's NPI number is 1003876384.

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