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Steven Julius Atlas

Steven Julius Atlas, MD, MPH

Internal Medicine

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Steven Julius Atlas

Dr. Atlas received his MD degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, and a master's degree from the Harvard School of Public Health. He trained in internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and completed a fellowship in general medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Atlas is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a Physician in the Division of General Internal Medicine at MGH where he is a practicing primary care physician. He is the Director of the primary care practice-based research and quality network and the Medical Director implementing population health management within primary care practices at MGH. He is a medical editor for Healthwise, a non-profit company with a mission to help people make better health decisions, and with UpToDate, a comprehensive evidence-based electronic clinical information resource for clinicians.

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Internal Medicine Associates

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1993
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1990
  • Medical Education: Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, 1987

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1990

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • MassHealth ACO
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense
  • WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

195 ratings, 89 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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  • Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    My visit was excellent. It couldn't ask for a better listener and provider thank you Dr Atlas

  • Reviewed on 3/1/2026

    Love my Dr. and MGH.

  • Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Very professional

  • Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Doctor Atlas is great!

  • Reviewed on 2/22/2026

    I have been a patient of Dr Atlas for many years as well as my late husband. He has always been respectful, professional compassionate towards the both of us. He is like family.

  • Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Dr. Atlas provides me with excellent medical care. He is very attentive, allows me to explain anything that needs to be explained. I can easily ask questions and get satisfactory responses. I am very lucky to have Dr. Atlas as my primary care physician.

  • Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Dr. Atlas and crew are awesome. I've been seeing Steven for over 25 years.

  • Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    I truly appreciate Dr. Atlas being on time for this appointment.

  • Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    I very much appreciate his evidence based approach and being involved in decision making.

  • Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    Excellent provider. Long live primary care.

  • Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Dr. Atlas is an exemplary personal physician. We have established a great rapport and mutual respect. He and his staff respect my time and always answer my questions.

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    I am completely satisfied, although the term "satisfied" doesn't really cover my experience. My PCP and the surrounding structure is second to none that I have had in the past and I have never had a PCP that was in anyway substandard. I sincerely hope this practice continues. This PCP is my second and in each case they have made a significant improvement in my health.

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Dr. Atlas is of the highest exemplary caliber of physicians. [redacted] he read my entire medical history including what was in archives. I've been a patient at Mass General Hospital for my entire life. I will be [redacted] years old. He went through my entire history and familiarized himself with my somewhat unique medical background, has been very attentive to everything that's going on with me, has explained everything well. I am just so elated to have been referred to him and that he accepted me into his patient load.

  • Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    Dr. Atlas is great!

  • Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    Always Amazing

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Dr. Atlas has been a true and trusted partner in my care for several years.

  • Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Dr. Atlas listened to everything I had to say, had all my information right.

  • Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Dr. Atlas is the best doctor in the world.

  • Reviewed on 1/4/2026

    I have the upmost respect and confidence with Dr. Atlas

  • Reviewed on 1/1/2026

    Always great experience with relevant, matter of fact, with empathy and crisp communication and education

  • Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    Always a pleasure and a learning experience to meet w Dr atlas, a scholar and a gentleman

  • Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    This was our first appointment, he did a thorough physical exam, listened carefully to my heart and lung sounds. He asked me to tell him about my medical history and asked pertinent questions during the visit. He ordered more diagnostic blood work and imaging that was needed to identify a disease entity from my symptoms. The time he allocated for my visit was above the usual MD allotted time that I had experienced in the past. I had a confident feeling after leaving his office that I was in good hands.

  • Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    Very caring, and thorough

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Excellent care.

  • Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    He knows everything about me for a long time and I am very satisfied working with him. He is great doctor and very friendly.

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Great visit - thank you Dr. Atlas and team!

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr. Atlas has been my provider for over 10 years and I wouldn't go to anybody else.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    My experience with Dr. Stephen Atlas was fantastic as usual. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Dr Atlas is a thoughtful and caring Primary Care Physcian and Mass General is lucky to have him and other providers like him.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr. Atlas is a great doctor. He listens and he's very caring.

  • Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Dr Atlas is an amazing doctor. Great follow up. Quick response. Very satisfied with care.

  • Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    Dr Atlas has been my PCP for many years. Listens well and excellent follow up. He is the best!

  • Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    I have seen Dr Atlas for 30 years now [redacted] He's amazing, caring, thoughtful and a fantastic doctor. I can't imagine managing my (basically good) health without him.

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    I switched from another non Partners doctor to doctor atlas because my previous doctor rushed my appointment. Doctor Atlas took the time to give me a thorough examination. I'm happy with my decision to go with him at MGH.

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Dr. Atlas is superb. He is compassionate, a great listener... and explains things in a thorough and simple way to understand. He always gives sound advice.

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Dr Atlas is as thoughtful and caring as always has been.

  • Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Hi is my provider in the last 20 years and I hope we go for another 20.

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Great service provider and team. Thank you Dr. Atlas!

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    no problems

  • Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    very good experience with him. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Dr.Atlas is the best doctor on Earth.

  • Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    I have the pleasure to have had Steve Julius Atlas IMA4B as my P.C.P. since 1991. He is fundamental in my health care and is beyond descriptive adjectives in his passion for medicine and his patients. I literally doubt I would be alive if not for his support through a couple of battles with cancer, and particularly his understanding of my ETOH substance abuse history and relapses. When I seemingly gave up, he kept at it. He, along with my therapist in the Social Work department are irreplaceable. Thank You

  • Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Dr. Atlas is an exceptional PCP and does an amazing job of coordinating my care. At [redacted] years old, I have had a few PCPs. do to moving and college, and there is no question that Dr. Atlas is an extremely talented physician, matches that talent with a deep and sincere caring approach to his patients and is a world class PCP. MGH is extremely lucky to have Dr. Atlas as am I to have him as my physician. I[redacted]

  • Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    I'm LUCKY to have Steve Atlas as a Primary Care Doctor!!! he is THE BEST

  • Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    Very knowledgeable and professional

  • Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    I am a 26 + year cancer fighter and survivor MGH and ME&E are my saviors Dr Atlas as a primary care physician is a Gift and Blessing. He has bee wonderful. I can not say. Enough about him, Simply the Best!

  • Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    I have full confidence in Dr Atlas.

  • Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    I've been seeing Dr Atlas for the past 35 years and I absolutely love him. I don't know what I'll do if you was to retire.

  • Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    I love my care provider I have been going to him for many years and would not want to change to anyone else

  • Reviewed on 10/12/2025

    Dr. Atlas is my PCP Angel--the best ever!

  • Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    I have been with Dr. Atlas for over 20 years. He is a great PCP. Having a great PCP is essential for good health, as health knowledge is changing so quickly today.

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Dr. Atlas has been my doctor for over 20 years, maybe 25, maybe more than that. He's great. He knows all about me. He's treated me, kept me alive for all these years. I'm very grateful to him and he's the best, as simple as that.

  • Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Dr. Atlas consistently provides the highest level of care any patient could hope for. He and his team are always professional, efficient and caring which leaves the patient feeling confident they are receiving the best care in the world.

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Always excellent care and follow up

  • Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    Dr. Atlas has been my primary care for over 10 years. I trust him as he has always been there for me when I need him. During my last hospital stay which was traumatic for me. He visited me in my room every day just to be sure I was doing OK. I feel fortunate to have him as my doctor. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Visit was well performed .my Doctor knows his job well

  • Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    Thank you, Dr. Atlas!!

  • Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    MGH and Dr Atlas are the best.

  • Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    He is very good doctor personally and caring

  • Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    My doctor is, perhaps, the most caring that I have ever had.

  • Reviewed on 9/6/2025

    Yeah, I saw Dr. Atlas. I've been with Dr. Atlas for a long time and I totally trust him. He knows me very well. He treats me kindly and professionally. Yeah, so I only have good things to say about Dr. Atlas.

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    I have been a patient of Dr Atlas for more than 30 years. He knows me, is patient, and understanding. I could not have a better primary care physician.

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    DR ATLAS IS THE EPITOME OF WHAT A DOCTOR IS / I AM THE LUCKIEST OF PATIENTS TO HAVE DR ATLAS CARING FOR ME

  • Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    I couldn't think of anyone being any better at taking everything into consideration that's for my best interest. I couldn't be more pleased.

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Very happy with him and the care provided.

  • Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Honestly, I cannot say enough about Dr. Atlas. I have been a patient of his for many years. Even though I now live in Florida full time, I continue to travel to Boston to remain under his care. His wisdom, integrity and compassion are simply unrivaled. I am beyond grateful for the time he extends to his patients and for his extraordinary talent of taking in each individual's big picture.

  • Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    The best primary provider he asks all the right questions, refers me to the best specialists for all of my issues

  • Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    I had great experience.

  • Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Dr Atlas is the best. Patient, friendly, engaging and personable.

  • Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Dr Atlas is great, well informed and practical.

  • Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    Dr. Atlas is very caring and thorough and explains things in a way that you can understand.

  • Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Dr. Atlas, is the best. He listens carefully and really shows. He understands the big picture.

  • Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    Dr Atlas and his staff were incredibly professional and knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 7/6/2025

    Always helpful to have an annual wellness exam. There is also helpful ongoing communication facilitated by the partners web.

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    I know I'm in great hands at MGH, no matter the doctor that I see.

  • Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    For more than 30 years, been enjoying Dr. Atlas professionalism.

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Dr. Atlas is an excellent doctor and I'm very glad to have him as my primary care.

  • Reviewed on 6/29/2025

    Excellent, professional care!

  • Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    If there were an adjective in the English language beyond extremely professional, I would use it for Dr.Atlas. In my [redacted] years on this earth I have been treated and cared for by many doctors for a multitude of routine and emergency medical needs and I therefore feel qualified to say there are only a few who rate even close to Dr. Atlas. I am retired and living in Florida for the past [redacted] years and I fly north to Boston each year to see my primary care physician, Dr. Atlas. He is well worth having to fly and stay one night at a hotel to make sure I get to the appointment on time. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Dr Atlas has been my primary care physician for 30+ years and I feel very lucky to have him as my doctor.

  • Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    I consider myself very fortunate to have a doctor as knowledgeable and caring as doctor Atlas.

  • Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Dr. Atlas is an awesome Doctor and takes time to explain everything to me. I really appreciate that.

  • Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    Dr. Steven is the best Primary Care Provider anybody would wish to have. He has been my PCP since 1997 and he is very competent, very caring and very supportive. He deserves a special award for excellence in clinical practice.

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    I think Dr. Atlas is absolutely wonderful. I travel from out of state to see him for my primary care and travel to the state for virtual care visits. I'm very lucky to have him and he's a consummate professional.

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    Dr. Atlas is the best doctor at MGH!!

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    Outstanding and caring professional

  • Reviewed on 5/26/2025

    Excellent staff. Pleasant and efficient. Doctor saw me on time and made sure all my questions were answered

  • Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    I had an excellent appointment, an excellent service, and they were all very courteous to me. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 5/11/2025

    Dr. Atlas is an outstanding primary care physician. He is always available for any question or concerns I may have and gives me great advice about my health. I never feel rushed when seeing him and know he has my best interests in mind when treating me.