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Barrett W Newsome

Barrett W Newsome, DO

Medical Oncology

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Hematology Oncology Clinic at Cooley Dickinson
  2. Mass General Cancer Center at Cooley Dickinson

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Hematology/Oncology, 2007
  • Residency: Baystate Medical Center*, Internal Medicine, 2005
  • Internship: Baystate Medical Center*, Internal Medicine, 2003
  • Medical Education: New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2002

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2007
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2005

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Public Health Plan
  • Unicare
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

250 ratings, 75 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 4/1/2026

    As usual, a very professional experience.

  • Reviewed on 4/2/2026

    All good. Very pleased with the medical attention I have gotten over these past years. It's been wonderful. It's saved my life. Thank you very much.

  • Reviewed on 3/30/2026

    Very informative and always answers all of my questions in a manner that is easily understood.

  • Reviewed on 3/28/2026

    Caring and instructive support

  • Reviewed on 3/27/2026

    Very professional.

  • Reviewed on 3/22/2026

    Awesome!

  • Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Very satisfied

  • Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    It was fine

  • Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    She was very nice. Informed about my history and encouraging. She tried new P/T TX's and encouraged my to exercise on my own.

  • Reviewed on 3/15/2026

    Good listener and ecxplains things clearly

  • Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    Good doctor

  • Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    I have much respect for and confidence in Dr. Newsome and his colleagues. Our overall treatment and experience with oncology at Cooley Dickensen has been handled in a compassionate, timely, and professional manner. I am happy with the overall care I am receiving.

  • Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    I am very comfortable with Dr Newsome.

  • Reviewed on 3/3/2026

    As always, Dr Newsome is excellent.

  • Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    Dr. Newsom is a very caring doctor and he listens to anything I have to say and I'm very pleased to have him as my cancer doctor. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 2/12/2026

    We had a discussion of ongoing treatment. I agree with future treatment.

  • Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Dr. Newsome is fantastic! He is empathetic, caring, professional, honest, and competent. He is thorough. He always answers every question.

  • Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    He's fine

  • Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Excellent visit, very professional, very skilled, very good experience. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 1/31/2026

    I really can't tell you what goes on between the nurse and the doctors, I'm not the In same space when they communicate so I can't say what it was or what they were saying.

  • Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    Dr Newsome is a perfect doctor!

  • Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    He has a calm, pleasant, informative and reassuring manner.

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Dr. Newsome was kind, patient and informative

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Dr. Newsome is a warm, caring informed physician who is not an alarmist.

  • Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    It was my last visit with Dr. Newsome based on 7 years since breast cancer diagnosis, history of surgery, radiation, hormones. "Cancer free" at this point. Will cont. with annual mammos/breast exam by PCP. Shook hands, pleasant goodbye. Come back if I need him.

  • Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Very professional, caring and explains issues so you can understand everything.

  • Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Dr. Newsome is an amazing doctor. Every time I see him, I have a very good experience.

  • Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    Very good!

  • Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    This is [redacted]. I really like Dr. Newsome's positive orientation and he answered questions and he clarified a lot of things and went over, you know, a lot of, you know, the history of my medical situation.

  • Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    I've always been treated with courtesy and respect whenever I've been treated and or dealt with the hospitals personnel.

  • Reviewed on 1/1/2026

    it has made my cancer experience easer and i am thankful to have this team through these tough times.

  • Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    Dr Newsome listened to my concerns and spent time going over my treatment plan. I felt respected and listened to and was not rushed.

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Dr. Newsome really cares a out his patients, even one he is only doing once a year follow up on.

  • Reviewed on 12/20/2025

    He listens, explains and answers any and all questions.

  • Reviewed on 12/20/2025

    Everything's great!

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Dr. Newsome is a top notch physician. Every visit I have with him he listens to all my complaints about aches and pains, suggests alternatives, gives me positive feedback, and is always ready to give me his sound medical advice for any complaints that I have. I have numerous doctors (5) and Dr. Newsome is the most attentive doctor that I have. He will never know just how much he is appreciated. ?

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr Newsome is an ideal doctor. Superbly competent and manages to be both efficient, honest, and totally empathetic in his communication, whether he's giving good news or bad. His recommendations can always be trusted. So glad we had him for the three years of my illness.

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    I was okay with the person that I was there and I asked questions, they answered it, so I was quite content.

  • Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    FIRST visit. Excellent overall experience and we will be using it as a touchstone for future relationships.

  • Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Consistently helpful & on top of my health situation.

  • Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Perfect

  • Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    Dr. Newsome has been my doctor for more than a decade. He is an excellent provider and I trust him implicitly. He saw me through chemo and cancer treatment and continues to monitor my health. I'm grateful to be in his care.

  • Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    He was polite, clear with information, &direct

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    He was open and honest about what I'm going through and what my future might look like.

  • Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Dr.Newsome is a polite,caring doctor.He treated me with respect and common desceny. I like him very much. This whole ordeal was not fun being my second cancer but he did put me at ease and explained everything.

  • Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Very professional

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Dr. Newsome is always thorough and answers all questions.

  • Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    It's always nice to see my doc.

  • Reviewed on 9/19/2025

    We were treated with courtesy, respect & patience by everyone representing Cooley Dickinson Oncology.

  • Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    Dr. Newsome is terrific. I am concerned about the wait for the biopsy and pet scan to be scheduled.

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    I have been working with Dr. Newsome for over six years. During our first visit I immediately knew that he was was an outstanding doctor. My respect and admiration have continually grown during this time. I sing his praises to family and friends, and recommend him to everyone I know who needs an oncologist. Thank you, Dr. Newsome.

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    no problems

  • Reviewed on 8/31/2025

    Dr. Newsome reviewed the test results and we are moving forward from there.

  • Reviewed on 8/30/2025

    Very happy thorough.

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Dr Newsome took over for Dr [redacted] and knew my history and was attentive. I am glad to have him.

  • Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Dr. Newsome was very thorough in his explanation about my concerns and I am delighted to be under his care.

  • Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    My experience with a care provider was very good. Thank you very much.

  • Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    I feel very comfortable and confident in Dr. Newsome's care of me.

  • Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    I was impressed by his manner and professionalism

  • Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    This was really the first time I had seen Dr. Newsome in a few months. I was trying to decide between him and the doctor. I was very nervous and had fears.

  • Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Excellent service throughout, very impressed, and it's long been true with the personnel there. Thank you very much.

  • Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Dr Newsome clearly reviewed options and his recommendations without being judgemental. I felt very comfortable talking with him. I left the consultation believing that I have chosen the correct treatment for my particular situation.

  • Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    Felt it was a good visit...

  • Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Dr Newsome listens, is supportive and follows through. His bedside manner is what one would hope for in an MD.

  • Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    Dr. Newsome is a very caring person. He listens carefully to what I have to say. And we even chitchat, you know, for a minute. But he is wonderful.

  • Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Very comforting, concern for my well being. Made sure that i was comfortable with everything I was being told

  • Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Calm, focused and forthcoming.

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Happy to see this provider in our area

  • Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    My provider went over my lab work and explained the results. I was satisfied with the explanation and the care that I received.

  • Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Dr. Newsome is an excellent physician. He's knowledgeable, friendly, and seems to have common sense.

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr. Newsome clearly discussed my diagnosis and the treatment options. He answered my questions so I could understand my situation.

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Excellent, Knowledgeable provider

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    He could have elaborated on the significance of the low risk of cancer from my condition in relation to frequency of visits.

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    I've been Dr. Newsome's patient for several years. I like and trust him a lot. The treatments he's prescribed and the advice he's given me have served me very well.

  • Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Excellent service.