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Arthur J Sober

Arthur J Sober, MD

Dermatology

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Arthur J Sober

Arthur J. Sober, M.D. is board-certified in dermatology and internal medicine. Dr. Sober is the former Medical Director of Dermatology at Massachusetts General Hospital and a Professor at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Sober was born in Washington, DC, earned his BA and M.D. at George Washington University, and completed his internship and residency in internal medicine and dermatology in Boston at the Harvard Combined Residency Program. He has been teaching at Harvard Medical School since 1974, earning a professorship in 1996. He has received numerous awards, including an honorary Master of Arts degree from Harvard University, and has been involved on countless scientific program committees.

In 2010, the American Academy of Dermatology honored Dr. Sober and presented him with the Astellas Award for his research that has had a profound impact on the way people monitor their skin for changes, as well as on the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. He has been active with the American Cancer Society, the American Joint Commission on Cancer, the National Cancer Center Network, and the WHO Melanoma Programme.

His clinical research interests center around melanoma. Publications include the Year Book of Dermatology series (1983-1997), chapters in eight editions of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, and more than 200 papers, as well as several books on melanoma and pigmented lesions, including the editorship of four editions of Balch's Cutaneous Melanoma.

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Dermatology Clinic
  2. Massachusetts General Melanoma and Pigmented Lesion Center

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, 1976
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Dermatology, 1974
  • Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Medicine, 1970
  • Internship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Medicine, 1969
  • Medical Education: George Washington University School of Medicine, 1968

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1974

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
  • Medicaid CT
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense
  • WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

274 ratings, 111 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 4/3/2026

    My wife has been a patient of Dr. Sober for I believe at least 20 years. I've been a patient for the last [reacted]. We consider him one of the best specialists at Mass General and certainly the best in dermatology. [reacted]

  • Reviewed on 4/1/2026

    Dr Sober has been my doctor since [redacted]. He has followed me through the years and kept an eye on my skin. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 4/1/2026

    Always professional and answered any questions I had

  • Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    My doctor, Arthur Sober is an excellent doctor [redacted]. I feel very blessed to have had him as my caregiver.

  • Reviewed on 3/24/2026

    I have been coming twice a year to the Pigmented Lesion Clinic for 46 or 47 years. Dr. Sober and the staff there have always been incredible.

  • Reviewed on 3/27/2026

    Dr. Sober is great. [redacted] he has given us consistent, excellent service for many, many years. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    I have been seeing Dr Sober for about 50 years. I told him my wife says, keep your appointments for Dr Sober and the MGH has been keeping you alive for all these years. Dr Sober is easy to talk to and follows up on my concerns. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    Dr. Sober is a wonderful doctor.

  • Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    I have been seeing Dr. Sober for almost 40 years. I can't say enough about his amazing care and help through my life. I know he's retiring and I wish him all the best. I hope I receive a care from a doctor as good as he is.

  • Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Great clinician great surgeon .

  • Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    Dr Sober is an outstanding physician and person. He cares about you as a person , very caring and knowledgeable. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Excellent doctor and excellent practice.

  • Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    Very good

  • Reviewed on 12/28/2025

    Dr. Sober has been a wonderful provider. I have seen him for years and years and years. And I would be happy to see him for one more time before he decides to move on with his family. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 12/25/2025

    A good experience

  • Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    [redacted] I've seen this doctor for at least 35 years and he's always been great.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr. Sober is the most extraordinary doctor and has become a friend as a result of this relationship. I trust him with my life and I would recommend him to anyone. I consider myself very lucky to have encountered him in my treatment of melanoma.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    The care at this office from the reception to the doctor are outstanding

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    It seemed like there was some minor communication issue about handoff from doctor #1 to doctor #2 on the followup. I was sitting in a cold examining room for over 20 minutes Every thing else was great

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr Sober will be missed. He was a constant for many years.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    He has treated me for 35 years. Always was thorough, patiently responded to any questions I had. Gave me wonderful care. He's the best!

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    I have been seeing Dr. Arthur Sober for 27 years. He treated me for melanoma in [redacted]. He was wonderful. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr. Sober and his team are thoroughly experienced. He is retiring and helping with the transition to another dermatologist ?

  • Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    He doesn't spend enough time with you. You see mostly all the residents.

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr. ARTHUR SOBER has Always been Knowledgeable, Courteous, Kind and Focused on my concerns and Treatment. I've been Blessed to have Doctor Sober for Many, Many Years Now! He has Also treated my Wife, Children, along with other Family members and Friends as well! He is Simply, Without Question "The Best Physician" I've ever Had! Of Course He's A True Professional Doctor and a Tremendous Asset to MGB!! Thank You for Everything over all these Years Doctors Sober! Keep Smiling and Stay Healthy! We love You! Rich McDonough and Family??????

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr. Sober is the best. I have seen him for 35 years. He has saved my life. So grateful for him. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr. Sober has been a caring, thorough and very supportive Doctor. He will be missed.

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    I wish Dr. Sober all the best in his retirement and I thank him for all the wonderful care over the past several years.

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    I was seen by a resident who was amazing!

  • Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Dr Sober has provided me with excellent care for decades. I'?m sure I'm not the only patient who will miss him when he retires.

  • Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Dr Sober provided excellent, expert and compassionate care during my visit. He's truly a role model for other physicians.

  • Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    This team is the best of the best

  • Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    Top notch care for a very scary situation for me

  • Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    Great care

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Dr. Sober is the best doctor I have ever been seen by.

  • Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    I've seen Dr. Sober several times, and he's always been very professional, but at the same time, he's been very friendly and welcoming. I feel like with Dr. Sober, I'm seeing someone who has the potential professional abilities of a doctor, but has the caring of a friend.

  • Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    I've been seeing Dr. Sober for about 26 years and he's been a wonderful doctor. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    I have been seeing Dr Sober for 28 years after I was diagnosed and had surgery for melanoma. [redacted] I am grateful for having had his help during these years. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Dr. Sober examed me completly and felt very confident in his analysis and his final evaluation. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    Professional !,,

  • Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Dr Sober is such a professional. [redacted] I respect and admire him tremendously.

  • Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Explained everything

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Exceptional care provider - very grateful!

  • Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    excellent

  • Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    As always wonderful to have Dr Sober as my doctor.

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr Sober is great, MGB is lucky to have a professional like him.

  • Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Excellent appointment

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Dr. Sober is one of the best specialists I've ever seen, and in the aftermath of melanoma that was critical. He's exceedingly competent and kind and endangering trust in the process. Have always highly recommended Dr Sober.

  • Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Great caring doctor

  • Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Dr. Sober and his team were exceptional. [redacted] I am so grateful for their medical care.

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Great in all areas. We need more of you. Thanks

  • Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    excellent, high quality experience

  • Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    This practice is really wonderful. Dr. Sober has been a fantastic doctor for me for many years. He has always been a great listener and very informative and friendly. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    Everything was done timely, professional & thorough manor

  • Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    Great Thorough Doctor

  • Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Dr sober has been instrumental in helping me with my skin care, both preventaly and interventionally. He is amazing in all regards

  • Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    I want to say thank you to Dr. Sober for his many years of caring for me and about me. He has always been kind, warm, responsive and attentive. He is "the best" [redacted].

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Great professional visit with all 3 Dr's I met, including the resident physician

  • Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Dr Sober is an excellent, caring physician who is extremely knowledgeable. I am fortunate to be his patient.

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    He had a great experience with my physician and he was mentoring a dermatology physician. Great experience, highly recommend.

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Over the years, It has always been a great experience with Dr sober and his staff of nurses.

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Dr. Sober has been a wonderful and competent caregiver for the past 30 years. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Dr Sober is a wonderful doctor. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Everyone was outstanding but I was a little concerned regarding Dr. Sober's attendance.

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    This provider is very experienced and knowledgeable.

  • Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Dr. Sober is always incredibly professional and thorough in his examination period. He has been my doctor for over 25 years, and I have immense amount of trust in him, period. I would highly recommend him to any patient, [redacted].

  • Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Great except for driving in Boston!

  • Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    The visit was a 6-month scheduled appointment and seemed very routine.

  • Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    OUTSTANDING! I've been a patient of Dr. Sober for many years. Dr. Sober and his entire staff are outstanding. They answered my communication within hours. I was seen the next morning - good thing indeed. I could not ask for better care.

  • Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    I have been seeing Dr. Sober for years. I could not be more impressed by him. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Always kind and helpful. Good capable doc

  • Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Dr Sober has been my dermatologist for decades. He is the best [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    I feel so good after my early skin check. It lets me know I have another year

  • Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Dr Sober has been my dermatologist for over 40 years. I credit him with saving my life twice. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Dr. Sober is the best!! Professionally and in every other respect!

  • Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    I can't imagine a care provider that could offer all the necessary things that Dr. Sober brings to the Doctor patient relationship. My relationship with Dr. Sober began in the mid 1980's. I consider myself extremely lucky to have been in his care.

  • Reviewed on 7/24/2025

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  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr. Sober is one of the most qualified providers I have seen over the years as his patient. He is both very qualified in his chosen profession and a true professional in all aspects.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Very concerned of my condition and examined every inch of my body. very attenative .

  • Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    Dr. Sober has been absolutely wonderful for all of the many years that I have seen him. I appreciate the excellent care that he has provided.

  • Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Dr. Sober is an amazing dermatologist. He's respectful, kind and thorough. He's the best! It's always a good experience!

  • Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Dr. Sober has been an excellent caregiver. He views a patient as a person rather than a collection of parts and diseases. There are not many doctors who seem capable or interested in this. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    It's always a pleasant experience.

  • Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Dr Sober is fantastic.Not only is he one of the best in his field,but he has a fantastic bed side manner. He is like having a best friend as a dr.Best Dr. I have ever had.I would like to thank him for everything he has done for me over the years.

  • Reviewed on 7/13/2025

    This visit marked the [redacted] year of being blessed with the outstanding care that Dr. Sober has given to me. On several earlier appointments with Dr. Sober I would travel from [redacted], Hi. this reflects my appreciation for all he has done for me. [redacted] "God Bless You Dr. Sober"

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Dr. Sober is the best!

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Very helpful with instructions

  • Reviewed on 7/4/2025

    Dr Sober is a kind, caring physician

  • Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Dr Sober is very thorough, listens to your issues. Always on time. Personable.

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Dr Sober is a most caring doctor. He is aware of everything in my dermatological medical history. He makes the patient feel at ease.

  • Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    He could not be any nicer. Dr. Sober was one of the nicest men and nicest doctors that I have ever met. And my experience with him was wonderful. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 7/5/2025

    For the many, many years I have been treated by Dr.Sober, he has always been diligent in discovering and treating any dangerous changes to my skin and referring me for MOHS when necessary. He is always pleasant, professional and attentive.

  • Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    My daughter has been seeing Dr. Sober for years. Always kind, personable,and caring. They don't make them like that any more !!!.

  • Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    This experience was above a 10. Everyone I spoke with was extremely courteous & respectful. It made me feel at ease the entire time. Everyone was very knowledgeable about who knew what and what the next step was. They were in sync.

  • Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    great care and very personable.

  • Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Dr. Sober was wonderful. He listens and takes the time to address any concerns. I would definitely recommend him.

  • Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Great!

  • Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    Always professional and answers any questions or concerns. Very respectful.

  • Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    BEST OF THE BEST!!

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    I am grateful for the wonderful care I have received for 32 years. I would not go anywhere else. Thank you so much.

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    I love this unit. Melanoma. They are absolutely wonderful!

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    Dr Sober is consistently professional and efficient in providing care to me. I completely trust his experience and knowledge in determining how to proceed with every aspect of my skin care. He is a gem!

  • Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Feel very comfortable with Dr Sober. I've been going to him for nearly 45 years He's the best!!

  • Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Dr. Sober is the best.

  • Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Dr Sober is a remarkable professional. He listens to my concerns and is able to let me know if something is serious or not. Besides being a great doctor, he is able to describe things accurately. I appreciate his knowledge and manner and feel so lucky that he built this Melanoma practice to what it is.

  • Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Professional and knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Top notch

  • Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    It has been a good long-term relationship.

  • Reviewed on 5/18/2025

    I love Dr. Sober. Period. Full stop.