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Caroline M Apovian

Caroline M Apovian, MD

Endocrinology

Mass General Brigham

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Video

Locations

  1. Brigham and Women's Center for Weight Management and Wellness
  2. Brigham and Women's Center for Weight Management and Wellness

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: New England Deaconess Hospital, Nutrition Support, 1990
  • Residency: New England Deaconess Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1988
  • Internship: VA Boston - Brockton Campus, Internal Medicine, 1986
  • Medical Education: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Medicine, 1985

Board Certifications

  • Obesity Medicine: American Board of Obesity Medicine, 2013
  • 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
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

4.3 out of 5

122 ratings, 36 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 5/3/2026

    The best in the country!

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2026

    Dr Apovian did not really make an effort to understand my situation, but she was VERY QUICK to recommend surgery none the less. She also spent some time explaining how she pioneered this kind of treatment. But she hadn't reviewed the notes that my office had sent her, and didn't know basic things about my medical history like my diagnosis of [redacted]. She also prescribed an injectable without discussing the mechanics of it in any way. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 4/27/2026

    Good program. Lost a ton of weight. Very pleased. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 4/26/2026

    This provider is extremely knowledgeable and has a good bedside manner. One of the best doctors I've ever had.

  • Reviewed on 4/26/2026

    Dr Caroline Apovian is brilliant. The best doctor I've seen. Extremely knowledgeable and up to date and most importantly so caring. Since my first visit, she was available to listen carefully and provided me many options and guidance. I am very happy with the results achieved that have exceeded my expectations. I can't thank her enough. I really have no words to express my gratitude.

  • Reviewed on 4/26/2026

    She was very welcoming.

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2026

    Dr. Apovian was wonderful....i have been working with her for many years.....and, honestly, I feel as though she has saved my life! In the last 14 years, she has helped me lose almost 100 pounds!

  • Reviewed on 4/20/2026

    Although this was a virtual appointment, I felt the provider did not look at me. She was looking somewhere to the bottom left of the screen. She said that patients usually don't see her first, before a dietician, but she was who I was scheduled with. I had no idea of the order. I felt she had an attitude, had no "bedside" manner and was unrealistic in her expectations. At one point, she made me feel stupid for saying something. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 4/12/2026

    Dr. Apovian has changed my life and I am healthier than in decades. She knew how to treat me and motivate me to follow her instructions.

  • Reviewed on 4/5/2026

    The doctor's expertise has contributed significantly me to my successful weight loss.

  • Reviewed on 3/29/2026

    Caring,friendly & sincere.

  • Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    I could not ask for a more compassionate provider than Dr. Apovian. She listens, she cares.

  • Reviewed on 3/15/2026

    She knows her stuff but not very empathetic

  • Reviewed on 3/15/2026

    Dr Apovian is very knowledgeable. She helped me in my weight loss journey. I was grateful to be able to work with her.

  • Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    I want to thank Dr. Apovian for her time, her expertise, her knowledge answering my questions and giving me guidance in improving my health, along with the staff and the people in the office who have also guided and helped establishing appointments and telling me where to go, what to do. So far, so good. I'm a new patient and I greatly appreciate everybody's help. Thank you. Bye.

  • Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    Great experience professional, helpful Advice,

  • Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    She is very smart and caring.

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    This doctor was very understanding and listened very well and was very, very nice and informative.

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    This provider is knowledgeable, but is very rude and has no bedside manner. I know that doctors are just people too, so I don't expect perfection, but I expect kindness and consideration. During most of the visit I felt like she was talking down to me and she was talking very loudly, as if she was talking at me instead of to me. I have a history of disordered eating and my weight is a tough subject for me to talk about, as I'm sure it is for a lot of people, and it was very hard for me to have a conversation with her. [redacted] I do acknowledge that I am sensitive about this topic, and this physician is probably like this with all of her patients so I'm trying not to take it personally. She clearly is very smart and knowledgeable and does want to help her patients. I know she has written many books and has done tons of research. I'm sure a lot of patients appreciate her very direct approach. I appreciate directness too, but most of the conversation I felt like she was upset with me. I understand she wants to create a "safe" household for me in terms of the foods that are in it, but my goal is to not be so triggered by these foods.

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    I thought she was great. We discussed my treatment and dietitian.

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    She was very detailed and informative

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    I'm sure this provider is very good at what she does. But both times I've seen her. She seems rushed and does not listen. Well to what I have to say or take the time to listen to what I have to say. I felt so rushed that I had no time to ask any of the questions that I wanted to, or even given the opportunity to think for a moment Given the information that was provided.

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Dr. Apovian is a superb, caring physician.

  • Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Hi, this is [redacted], a patient of Dr. Apovian's. I want to express my gratitude to Dr. Apovian and her outstanding team for their communication, their care, the nutrition programming, the responses on patient gateway, the completing the task, the time with Dr. Apovian, the clarity. I've just had the best experience. I'm so grateful to be in the practice. I want to continue to be a patient. I just feel so healthy and I'm just so grateful. So you're making a huge difference in the lives of people, including me, and thank you for the work that you're doing. It is, you're just changing, you've changed my life, and I'm so grateful. I just want everybody on the team to know. Thank you for everything. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    My experience with the office as a whole was great! [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 9/21/2025

    Excellent positive knowledge and feedback during my care. The emphasis on doctor and patient input was vital in the success of the weight loss program.

  • Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    Dr. Apovian was direct, professional, and personable. I appreciate her straight forward approach and the hope she has given that I can become much healthier.

  • Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    The virtual consultation was not as comprehensive as I believe an in-person consultation would be.

  • Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    [redacted] the visit felt rushed and dismissive. The provider didn't seem very interested, didn't give much information, and didn't allow enough time for questions or deeper discussion. I had hoped for a more thorough and engaged appointment.

  • Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    The Best staff and not long wait time! Doctors and nurses were fantastic!!

  • Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    She appeared very distracted typing rather than listening to me. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 7/26/2025

    I was very pleased and as I am with all my providers throughout BWH

  • Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    Wonderfull experience. Actually, it is life changing

  • Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Dr Apovian is an excellent physician. I always feel seen and heard by her. She responds with caring and thoughtful advice.

  • Reviewed on 7/13/2025

    I thought she was excellent. Knowledgeable and we had good communication. Would recommend highly

  • Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Very helpful. Answered all questions