
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Pediatrics
- Teenagers
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Christopher J Keary
Dr. Keary is a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist with a specific interest in the care for individuals with developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Williams Syndrome and Angelman Syndrome. His educational work and research focus is on improving the understanding of developmental disorders and their quality of care.
Dr. Keary works full time caring for patients with autism and other developmental disabilities across the age range and severity of impairment. He is the Behavioral Director of the MGH Angelman Syndrome Clinic and the psychiatric consultant for various specialty clinics at MGH providing care for patients with chromosomal disorders. He has expertise in the treatment of psychiatric disorders in and behavioral complications of pervasive developmental disorders.
In addition to clinical work, Dr. Keary teaches medical students, residents, and fellows in programs associated with Harvard Medical School to understand and provide excellent care for individuals with developmental disorders. His educational responsibilities also include lectures directed to patients, families and treaters regarding mental health care for persons with disabilities. He’s been involved in committee activities developing guidelines for the evaluation and treatment of mental illness in Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Locations
- Massachusetts General Mental Health Clinic at the Lurie Center for Autism
- 1 Maguire Road, Lexington, MA 02421
- Get Directions
- phone: 781-860-1700
- fax: 781-860-1766
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2017
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Adult Psychiatry, 2015
- Medical Education: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 2009
Board Certifications
- Psychiatry: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2015
- Psychiatry: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2013
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Evernorth Behavioral Health
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- MassHealth
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid NY
- Medicaid RI
- Medicare
- Multiplan
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Behavioral Health
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
53 ratings, 23 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 2/16/2026
Thank you to Dr. Keary.
- Reviewed on 2/14/2026
Dr Keary is amazing!
- Reviewed on 1/31/2026
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Christopher Keary for the exceptional care and professionalism he has shown as [redacted]'s neurology physician. Dr. Keary demonstrates outstanding knowledge, patience, and compassion, along with a deep understanding of [redacted] autism and COD. His ability to communicate clearly, listen attentively, and provide thoughtful individualized neurology care has made a meaningful difference in [redacted]'s health.
- Reviewed on 1/25/2026
I felt that my concerns were heard
- Reviewed on 12/14/2025
My Psychiatrist Dr. Keary listened very carefully to my concerns.
- Reviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr. Keary is a very professional provider for my son, [redacted], who's profoundly autistic. He's very respectful, he listens, he's fair, and he follows up. So I couldn't be happier. I'm just very, very encouraged with the care that I get. So thank you for asking.
- Reviewed on 11/19/2025
She was generally polite and professional and handled my concerns fairly promptly and clarified anything that I needed to know, including a bunch of random questions about the medication. So that was overall good.
- Reviewed on 11/3/2025
Excellent
- Reviewed on 10/21/2025
Time constraints are uncomfortable and make me feel rushed and anxious about communicating all my concerns.
- Reviewed on 10/12/2025
Dr.Keary is a true diamond in the health care world. His compassion, warmth, support, listening ears, professionalism, and knowledge are the best we have ever had. He is what every family needs and deserves caring for their loved one with a disability. We are so very grateful and blessed to have Dr. Keary in our lives. He is always there for us and no question is ever too stupid. His ability to make you feel heard, and then help ease your heartache is priceless and very special, and then tries to make a plan to try and solve your issues. We love him very much!! Thank you, Dr. Keary for choosing this profession.....you are right where you need to be and are very valuable to many families.
- Reviewed on 10/9/2025
Attentive, through, kind and amazing care from out first appt. And every appointment since!
- Reviewed on 10/1/2025
Dr Keary is very thorough and compassionate. I get the best care from him
- Reviewed on 9/28/2025
Dr. Keary is an exceptional provider. Smart, thoughtful, kind and excellent engagement.
- Reviewed on 9/22/2025
Outstanding provider who is an expert in his field and always interacts well with patient and his family.
- Reviewed on 9/18/2025
Dr. Keary is very friendly, warm, caring, empathetic and respectful. He listens with an openmind, does not judge or dismiss what you are saying. His expertise in his field is unquestionable. I value his opinion and recommendations.
- Reviewed on 9/8/2025
[redacted] is a complex patient and Dr. Keary is patient and thoughtful, and very supportive, and always searching for appropriate medication for her needs.
- Reviewed on 9/5/2025
Very attentive and listens well of concerns of parents w adult son w disabilities .
- Reviewed on 8/31/2025
Dr Keary has been a savior for us in managing my daughter's care. He is always available through the portal. He is understanding and so knowledgeable. We feel very fortunate that he is our daughter's doctor.
- Reviewed on 8/4/2025
Dr Keary and Lurie staff alway provide [redacted] with excellent care. They are very understanding of his disability.
- Reviewed on 8/2/2025
Interests very well w/the patient.
- Reviewed on 7/2/2025
My daughter, [redacted], has been seeing Dr. Keary for about nine years, and he is really the best technician. He's a great psychiatrist. He's very responsive. He cares very much. And he runs his appointments on time, and he always gets back to us. And [redacted] had some problems that have been complex. And he's been very good at figuring out what's best for her. So we just think he's the best. He's terrific. Thank you. Bye.
- Reviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr. Keary's always professional, prompt, he listens, he's respectful, he's kind, he's thoughtful, he comes up with solutions, he listens to, it's my son, Dr. Keary's a provider for my son, so we're very pleased with Dr. Keary, have been for many years for his, he just has a great demeanor and a manner, and very kind and thoughtful. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 6/15/2025
This psychaitrist Dr, Keary is very knowledgeable.