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Allison L McDonough

Allison L McDonough, MD

Internal Medicine

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Gender

Female

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Primary Care Associates
    • 52 Second Avenue, Blue Building, Suite 2000, Waltham, MA 02451
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  2. Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Lifestyle Medicine Program at Boston
    • 55 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 9th Floor, Suite 9A, Boston, MA 02114
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Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2000
  • Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, 1997

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2000

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 RI
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

186 ratings, 93 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 3/27/2026

    Excellent provider!

  • Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    Far exceeded expectations

  • Reviewed on 3/22/2026

    My pcp is the best.

  • Reviewed on 3/19/2026

    Dr. McDonough has both a personable and warm approach, as well as a deep knowledge of her field and the most current research. She is easy to talk to and explains things well. I trust and respect her judgement.

  • Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    Superb, knowledgeable, thorough, kind

  • Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    Dr. McDonough is always prepared, always focused, and always respectful of this patient. Her way of going about practicing medicine is exemplary and commendable.

  • Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    They were very Professional and explained everything in detail

  • Reviewed on 3/8/2026

    They were fantastic treated me like a king

  • Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    Allison McDonough is the best primary care physician I've ever had. She is always timely, thoughtful, kind, respectful. Really couldn't ask for more in a primary care physician. I am so grateful to be her patient.

  • Reviewed on 3/3/2026

    She was so thorough and really listened to my concerns. She is top notch - best PCP I have ever had!

  • Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Provider listened carefully

  • Reviewed on 3/1/2026

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    This care provider has consistently been excellent over the years.

  • Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Dr. Mcdonough is outstanding.

  • Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Wonderful ,attentive and caring'

  • Reviewed on 2/15/2026

    Always delighted to see Dr McDonough. She's always a wealth of information and very encouraging. Aging ain't easy but I really trust her advice. I just wish we could clone her! We need more like her!

  • Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    She was outstanding in all ways!

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    I was treated with respect with all interactions Dr McDonough is very through and does not rush the visit Time to have questions answered Labs done following visit.

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    I am a very lucky person to have Dr Mcdonough she is wonderful

  • Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    She is very knowledgeable. She listens and explains everything.

  • Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    I'm so grateful to have Dr. McDonough as my care provider. She is fantastic, takes time and listens to my questions and concerns. She always remembers what we discussed at my last visits. I feel completely cared for physically and emotionally.

  • Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Dr. McDonough is so incredibly caring. She takes her time to listen, explains thoroughly why tests are ordered, and makes sure I understand the results. She has helped me tremendously in making a plan to improve my health. She is such an asset to MGB. I hope I will always be able to have her as my Dr.

  • Reviewed on 1/19/2026

    The best primary care physician I have ever had!

  • Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Allison McDonough, MD, Primary Care is the best physician I have had. That is not an exaggeration. She knows my health history, my family, my journey through cancer and other health issues. She has been a great survivorship and lifestyle medicine physician to me. I've lost weight. I'm more active. I am doing more prevention, especially when having had cancer and the treatments that can give you ill effects. She's wonderful.

  • Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    She is very responsive and has always treated me with great respect. Knowledgeable, explains details clearly.

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    I feel I get excellent care with my primary care provider Dr. Mcdonough

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    She has been my doctor for a long time and I feel very safe in her knowledgeable care

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    She is the best. Takes her time. Explains everything.

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Dr. McDonough is the best!!! She is thoughtful, thorough, kind and highly skilled. I know how lucky I am to have her as my PCP. Thank you-

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    As always, Dr. McDonough is well prepared for our visits by being up to date on all my medical activity since our prior visit. She actively listens to my concern and proactively addresses areas in need of attention. Her follow up is prompt and her clinical notes accurately reflect our visits.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    I had a great experience with Dr. McDonough. She is kind, experienced, and very willing to work with me to improve my health. My visit was seamless in every way. I am grateful to have her for my PCP.

  • Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    My name is [redacted]. I'm [redacted]'s husband. [redacted] has a language difficulty due to a semi-stroke, but both she and I saw Dr. McDonough. We see Dr. McDonough and we think very highly of her. She's very aware of our needs. She's always very specific with regard to blood test results and recommendations, and she's always really on top of her game. She's also given us a great deal of time when we both meet with her, and we're very pleased with that, and we look forward to always being in touch with her. That's about all I can say right now. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Dr McDonough is the best doctor I have ever had. She always listens to me and goes above and beyond to help me. I am eternally grateful to her for the care she gives me.

  • Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Dr McDonough takes the health of her patients very seriously. She listens carefully and is very compassionate.

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Dr. McDonough has been my PCP for over nine years. She is very knowledgeable, kind, and cares for my well-being. I trust her medical expertise, and consider myself very fortunate to have her as my doctor.

  • Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    Dr McDonough is exceptional!

  • Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Always a great visit when going to Dr. McDonough. Very thorough, listens to everything, and responds right away.

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Dr. McDonough is fabulous

  • Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Dr. McDonough understands my health history, is very professional, compassionate, empathetic, and tells me things in ways I can understand. So I appreciate all of that. Thanks.

  • Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    Everyone from Mass General always exceptional

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Very caring, listens to my concerns, down to earth, very knowledgeable.

  • Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    outstanding provider in every way

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    As usual, Allison McDonough was understanding, communicative, thoughtful and brilliant.

  • Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    Dr provides excellent care and advice

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Dr, McDonough listened to my symptoms, examined me thoroughly, showed me a diagram of what the issue was , prescribed exercises, medication and recommendations for my next step as well as ordering an X-ray.

  • Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    She was very professional listen to my needs and took the time to go over every detail

  • Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Dr. McDonough is wonderful. Always prepared with my medical information and explains everything with empathy. In the days of AI her personal and professional connection is priceless. Left feeling much better about my health.

  • Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Dr McDonough is the best doctor I have had. Very professional, attentive, caring Just the best

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr McDonough is the best physician pcp I have ever had . She is brilliant .

  • Reviewed on 10/13/2025

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  • Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    I appreciate the excellent care I continue to receive with this care provider

  • Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Amazing experience

  • Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Thank you for a professional and thorough appointment.

  • Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    I appreciate the time that Dr. McDonough spent with me, but she didn't seem to have a plan after my blood work came back mostly normal. She simply stated that I should call back if the symptoms continue, but I have been dealing with these symptoms for months. Dr. [redacted] saw this and is having me come in again.

  • Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    I have been a patient of Dr. Mcdonough for many years. She is superb, highly trained , kind, and extremely intelligent, and although I couldn't rate her more highly than I did, I must say that rating her as if she were a restaurant or a dry cleaner is rather demeaning both to her and to me, as well as to MGH.

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Always an extremely positive experience when I have an appointment with Doctor McDonough!

  • Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    I can't say enough about Dr. McDonough. Incredibly, incredibly, incredibly. I enjoyed my time with her. She explained everything. I just can't say enough about her. She was wonderful.

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    The Doctor is excellent and a joy to have. She is thorough and knows my chart and chart history very well. I am glad to have a great physician like Allison at my side as I experience Lung Cancer and all the issues that will come along.

  • Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Dr. McDonough has the rare combination of being extremely knowledgeable/up on the research AND having incredible bedside manner. I feel very lucky to have her as my provider.

  • Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    The best as a physician and as a person.

  • Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Dr McDonough was friendly, approachable, and curious. She gave clear explanations and recommendations. I felt well cared for.

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Dr. McDonough has been my primary care provider for several years. I am appreciative and grateful to have her in this role.

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Dr. McDonough is a truly exceptional physician in all respects. I am very fortunate to have her there for me.

  • Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Dr. McDonough is always a caring provider who gives me current information and answers all of my questions. I appreciate the care that she provides.

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    She cared very much about my health and wellbeing

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Allison is a very caring provider who really listens and offers suggestions and resources to meet my health goals. I feel so fortunate to have her as my PCP!!

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

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  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Allison was very good

  • Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    I would never see anyone else.

  • Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Dr. McDonough and her team provide excellent care on all levels- I feel extremely well taken care of-

  • Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Dr. McDonough is a brilliant internist who has outstanding patient-interaction skills and the ability to stay focused and on top of multiple moving parts during an appointment. She exude excellence in all aspects of her work with patient.

  • Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Dr McDonough is the most caring provider and extremely knowledgeable. I can't thank her enough for all the care l got from her.

  • Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    Dr McDonough was extremely personable and listened fully to my concerns. I was very pleased with my visit and follow up, especially considering she was covering for my primary care provider.

  • Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Dr. McDonough is an outstanding physician! I'm lucky to be her patient.

  • Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    My experience was excellent as it always has been with this provider.

  • Reviewed on 7/27/2025

    Allison McDonough is the best PCP of any I have had in my life.

  • Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    It was my first time with Dr. McDonough and it was a very positive experience. She was friendly, approachable, thorough and knowledgeable. I left feeling very satisfied with her recommendations.

  • Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Dr McDonough was exceptional during my visit. Even though this was the first time I saw her, she took time to get to know me and best of all she cared about my issue and the best way to treat it.

  • Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    She was helpful in informing about another therapy company

  • Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Dr. Allison McDonough is an absolutely wonderful doctor, not just professionally, but also she cares about her patients and it comes through when she does her physical with you. She looks at all your other health issues that you're treating with other specialists. She goes over their notes, she goes over has a real dialogue with the patient, asking them what they think about certain things, how they're feeling, what issues they have. She treats the whole body and the whole person, mind and body.

  • Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Dr. McDonough is amazing. She is expert in her area and so professional. She knows what is going on with my health, on with cancer survivorship and striving for wellness and healthy living. She has a positive aspect and understands my needs and how to obtain my goals for wellness and healthy living. She is an asset to MGH primary care and beyond.

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Provider is a great listener, patient with questions Feeling everything I needed to discuss was addressed

  • Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    Dr. McDonough is the most amazing physician I've ever had, and I've had a lot of physicians. I've seen a lot of doctors across the board at Mass General. She is thoughtful in her approach. She is extremely knowledgeable across a wide variety of topics, and she is an amazing listener. She's a thoughtful, provides thoughtful and informative responses, has great ideas of how to address challenges. I could not recommend her more highly.

  • Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Dr. Allison McDonough is an excellent doctor.

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Dr. McDonough is amazing. Every time I see her, I feel better about whatever is going on with my health. She is compassionate, thoughtful, authentic, and always makes me feel heard and understood.

  • Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    She's excellent

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr. Mcdonough is the best doctor I've ever had. I'm [redacted], so have had many.

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Best PCP I've ever had - by a wide margin. Only wish she could take on my wife as a patient.

  • Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    She is a wonderful primary care doctor. She listens, is knowledgeable and works hard to keep me healthy.

  • Reviewed on 5/26/2025

    All good

  • Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Hi, Dr. McDonough, I've been going to her for probably, I'm thinking 10 years at least now. She's one of my favorite doctors that I've ever had. She truly listens and cares and she's just always been, I would say, what a doctor should be, knowing your history and helping you when you need it. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    Dr. McDonough is always amazing.