
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Amy S Colwell
Dr. Colwell specializes in plastic surgery of the breast, body, and face. She completed her general surgery training at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and then finished a three year residency in plastic surgery in the Harvard combined training program and a research fellowship at Stanford University. Dr. Colwell has been named a Castle Connolly top doctor by her peers and she has been awarded the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dr. Colwell has special interests in all types of breast surgery including reconstruction after mastectomy for breast cancer, breast augmentation, breast lifts (mastopexy), and breast reduction. She has written articles on each of these procedures to improve techniques and outcomes, and she is considered a national leader in immediate implant reconstruction (single stage or direct-to-implant reconstruction) after nipple-sparing mastectomy.
Dr. Colwell also has a focused interest on abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and body contouring (arm lifts, buttock lifts, thigh lifts, labiaplasty, and facelift/eyelid lifts) after childbirth, massive weight loss, and with aging. She evaluates each person's unique body to recommend the best procedure for them considering their desires and safety considerations. Dr. Colwell has taught courses in abdominoplasty and body contouring to plastic surgeons and serves as the faculty instructor to teach these techniques to the Harvard plastic surgery residents. She has experience with ultrasonic liposuction for added enhancement. Dr. Colwell also performs fat grafting, facial fillers (Restylane and Juvederm), and Botox.
Locations
- Massachusetts General Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic
- 52 Second Avenue, Blue Building, Suite 3200, Waltham, MA 02451
- Get Directions
- phone: 877-424-5678
- Massachusetts General Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic
- 55 Fruit Street, Wang Building, 4th Floor, Suite 435, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 877-424-5678
- fax: 617-726-8327
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Plastic Surgery, 2008
- Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Surgery, 2003
- Medical Education: University of Minnesota Medical School***NSHC, 2000
Board Certifications
- Plastic Surgery: American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2009
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
- 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
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
186 ratings, 61 reviewsThe 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.
- Reviewed on 2/4/2026
Excellent care always and an excellent listener.
- Reviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr Colwell is a quintessential professional and a master at her craft.
- Reviewed on 1/30/2026
I felt comfortable and they made me feel like I didn't need to worry about the steps to come
- Reviewed on 1/18/2026
I feel lucky to be a patient of Dr. Colwell. She explained options and also provided guidance (which I needed and appreciated). I haven't had my surgery yet, but her reputation as an excellent surgeon makes me feel I'm in good hands.
- Reviewed on 1/7/2026
She was professional and explained what I should expect having my surgery.
- Reviewed on 1/5/2026
She was very nice and thorough.
- Reviewed on 1/3/2026
Felt comfortable asking questions and felt attended to
- Reviewed on 12/25/2025
Efficient, on time, clear.
- Reviewed on 12/20/2025
This provider was professional and explained the procedure thoroughly during my consult
- Reviewed on 12/12/2025
All staff, nurse & doctor were courteous, efficient and patient with all questions and provided clear easy to understand responses.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr. Amy, her bedside manners, was second to none. Very user-friendly, knowledgeable woman.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
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- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
Very knowledgeable and kind
- Reviewed on 12/1/2025
She's awesome!
- Reviewed on 11/24/2025
I was very pleased by with this visit.
- Reviewed on 11/23/2025
Amazing!
- Reviewed on 11/22/2025
Was not asked if students could be in visit....it would be nice to have been asked and not have 2 just walk in with doctor
- Reviewed on 11/19/2025
My hesitation is not so much about this provider. It is more to do with whether my options can be combined to meet all that I am looking for in this surgery. I have definite ideas and recognize that meeting them all simultaneously may not be possible. I'm not sure that the doctors involved have the time to try to think outside the box. I'm not sure that is something many patients may be hoping for.
- Reviewed on 11/18/2025
I had a great first visit experience with Dr. Colwell. I wasn't sure of the direction I wanted to go in and Dr. Colwell explained all of the options carefully to me. She drew pictures so I could easily understand what the surgery would entail. After examining me and listening to my concerns she recommended a different direction where she believes I will get a better outcome. Dr. Colwell was recommended to me by a friend who had the same planned surgery and I am very happy she is a part of my care team.
- Reviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr. Colwell was very professional, courteous, and the best experience that I have had with a surgeon.
- Reviewed on 11/10/2025
She was very understanding about my needs.
- Reviewed on 11/5/2025
Very experienced and kind.
- Reviewed on 10/31/2025
Dr. Colwell, [redacted] and everyone I have encountered at this office over the past 4-5 years, are consistently excellent in every regard. From the very first meeting to consider and discuss a surgery, all the way to needing a small cyst removed a year after a surgery, they are very responsive, caring, friendly and open their schedules to assist as soon as possible. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
Amy Colwell was very understanding and informative. I felt comfortable talking to her.
- Reviewed on 10/31/2025
I had a good experience at my visit with Dr.Colwell. She explained everything about the surgery and answered all my questions. I feel confident in her care for my surgery.
- Reviewed on 10/25/2025
I understand she is a wonderful plastic reconstruction breast surgeon and her reviews were very good I would recommend her saw her and she was informative on my concerns
- Reviewed on 10/22/2025
The doctor was thorough and professional. She explained all options and answered all of my questions
- Reviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr. Colwell is always very plump, attentive, and extremely easy to talk to. She answers all my questions and listens.
- Reviewed on 10/13/2025
Dr Colwell did ensure all my questions were reviewed and responded to.
- Reviewed on 10/13/2025
Wait for preop labs was ridiculous
- Reviewed on 10/8/2025
It felt very routine and not individualized But everything was explained.
- Reviewed on 9/27/2025
Dr. Colwell is very knowledgeable and experienced and inspires confidence!
- Reviewed on 9/22/2025
Dr Colwell is the absolute best! Her knowledge, care and kindness go above and beyond.
- Reviewed on 9/18/2025
Excellent care.
- Reviewed on 9/18/2025
Good
- Reviewed on 9/18/2025
Dr. Colwell was great during my visit. She was efficient with her time, but also very thorough, very knowledgeable, very approachable, made me very comfortable. I would recommend her to all of my family and friends, and I think she's been incredible thus far. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 9/13/2025
She was knowledgable, informative, and gave me confidence in the procedure
- Reviewed on 9/12/2025
Dr. Colwell was vey thoughtful and present during my appointment. She has a very calm demeanor which I found comforting and it made me feel heard and seen.
- Reviewed on 9/5/2025
She was fantastic
- Reviewed on 8/31/2025
I absolutely have received the best care from Dr. Amy Colwell and her entire team. She did an excellent job on my surgery and I am very happy and impressed with her skills. I would not treat anywhere else.
- Reviewed on 8/31/2025
Made me feel very comfortable-professional, caring, and thorough in explaining the surgery process. I'm very appreciative. Thank you so much!.
- Reviewed on 8/16/2025
The staff was friendly, professional, and attentive. Dr. Colwell was patient and thorough, using visuals and examples to help me understand my options and realistic expectations. I appreciated the honest and balanced advice. The consultation left me feeling informed, confident, and excited about moving forward. I highly recommend Dr. Colwell to anyone seeking a compassionate, skilled, and detail-oriented plastic surgeon.
- Reviewed on 7/28/2025
Dr and staff were excellent
- Reviewed on 7/18/2025
[redacted] I'm sure she is a fabulous surgeon, but had poor bedside manner and was not friendly at all. It made me really uncomfortable during my appointment [redacted]
- Reviewed on 7/14/2025
Dr. Colwell took time to listen and explained in detail of my upcoming surgical procedure. She also made me feel at ease about the surgery.
- Reviewed on 7/9/2025
She was very attentive and actually listened to what I said about, you know, a certain procedure that I'd like to have. And even though, you know, it wouldn't be what she would choose, she accommodated me. The surgery scheduling got done really, really fast, much quicker than I thought could ever be. So I think she kind of jumped through hoops to make me be happy. So I'm very, very pleased. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 7/7/2025
Very good experience. I appreciate Dr. Colwell and her staff!! Very professional and pleasant!
- Reviewed on 7/2/2025
excellent! the best!
- Reviewed on 6/30/2025
She was very attentive and thorough. She listened to my concerns and answered all of my questions.
- Reviewed on 6/25/2025
Dr. Colwell was very informative.
- Reviewed on 6/24/2025
Answered questions thoughtfully
- Reviewed on 6/18/2025
Dr Colwell is very sweet and kind. She smiles a lot and makes you feel so comfortable at the appt. She understood my needs and explained everything in a simple manner. I think she is ab wonderful doctor with a great personality.
- Reviewed on 6/13/2025
Dr. Colwell and her team are in constant communication with each other and were fully up to date with my care and where I was in the process.
- Reviewed on 6/13/2025
showed empathy, was very professional, very precise, very caring, looked over all of the samples on me to take care of, and gave me some advice on my surgery. Just excellent.
- Reviewed on 6/12/2025
Dr. Colwell is incredible!
- Reviewed on 5/20/2025
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- Reviewed on 5/14/2025
I had breast cancer , required implants [redacted] years ago with Dr Colwell , she remembered me , I was pleased she will be treating me to resolve my issue
- Reviewed on 5/12/2025
I would recommend her.
- Reviewed on 5/3/2025
Dr. Colwell is very nice. She explains everything extremely well and she also answers any questions that I had. I really enjoy her. I think that she's a fabulous doctor.
- Reviewed on 5/2/2025
Dr. Colwell is fantastic. I'm seeing her for a second surgery. She's already treated me once before. I had great results the first time. She's always treating me with respect and listened to my concerns. I feel as though we have a great collaboration and I know that I'm under excellent care when I'm being treated by her. So thank you and yeah, great job.
- Reviewed on 5/1/2025
It was a very informative experience