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Douglas M Dahl

Douglas M Dahl, MD

Urology

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Douglas M Dahl

Douglas M. Dahl, MD, FACS, is the Chief of Urologic Oncology and a urologic surgeon in the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Urology. He specializes in the treatment of cancer, minimally invasive surgery, and related research.

Dr. Dahl graduated from Princeton University with honors where he majored in molecular biology. His thesis project was to study genes related to the development of cancer. He then attended medical school at Yale University, where he graduated in the top 10% of his class as recognized by the AOA honor medical society. His internship and residency training were at Harvard. He spent two years in general surgery training at the Brigham and Women's hospital, Boston Children's hospital, and West Roxbury V.A. hospital. He then completed four years of training in Urology in the Harvard Longwood Area program in Urology. This program included training at the above mentioned hospitals and the Beth Israel Hospital of Boston. He served as a research fellow at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute where he studied the genetics of prostate cancer. He then moved to the University of Massachusetts Medical Center where he was the head of urologic laparoscopic surgery. It was there that many firsts in New England took place: The first laparoscopic kidney donor surgery for transplant, and the first laparoscopic radical prostatectomy surgery.

In 2001, he was recruited to start the program in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. His contributions have been recognized by the hospital where he serves as Director of Robotic Surgery and Chief of the Division of Urologic Oncology. He has also been honored by Harvard Medical School with the title of Associate Professor of Surgery.

Locations

  1. Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Surgical Oncology at the Claire and John Bertucci Center for Genitourinary Cancer
    • 32 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 7th Floor, Suite 7e, Boston, MA 02114
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  2. Massachusetts General Urology Clinic

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Urology, 1998
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, General Surgery, 1994
  • Internship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, General Surgery, 1993
  • Medical Education: Yale University School of Medicine, 1992

Board Certifications

  • Urology: American Board of Urology, 2000

Insurance

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  • 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
  • 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

319 ratings, 139 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    I am extremely grateful Dr.Dahl has agreed to take my case. He is incredibly knowledgeable, thorough and professional. I left feeling completely at ease and confident I will receive exceptional care.

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Very knowledgeable and explained things very simply Came up with a plan of action. Just waiting to hear from his office as to when we are to proceed

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Exceptional service provider; the doctor and staff associates were highly professional, and the quality of care was outstanding. Greatly appreciated the appointment and expertise assessment provided.

  • Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Dr. Dahl was considerate, professional and thoughtful.

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Dr. Dahl comes highly recommended and was knowledgeable and prepared for our visit. I appreciated how he spoke with me and my wife [redacted].

  • Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    The provider clearly explained the procedure and any possible side effects. I was very comfortable with minimal discomfort during the entire procedure.

  • Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    It is quite possible that the only reason I am here and able to write this comment is because Dr. Dahl and my extensive medical providers at MGH successfully diagnosed and performed prostate cancer surgery for me four years ago.

  • Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    Very professional

  • Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    Dr. Dahl was very receptive to all my questions. He listened attentively as I spoke and answered everything perfect perfectly he made me feel very relaxed as if I were talking to a longtime friend.

  • Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Dr. Dahl was exceptional. He reviewed all images with me and explained the seriousness of my condition. He answered all questions and was totally professional. His advice was assuring and I'm grateful for his professional input.

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    I was very pleased with the doctor and the nurse. I'm looking forward to see the doctor again.

  • Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Empathic, confident & reassuring.

  • Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Dr Dahl has been excellent at providing technical aspects of the entire surgery. He is calm, cool and collected and clearly brilliant as a pioneer of laparoscopic surgery. Answered all questions with brevity and detail making me feel very comfortable. He is the very best at what he does and I feel so comfortable that I may be asleep on the ride into Newton-Wellesley !!!

  • Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    I think Dr. Dahl is a very competent doctor and I was very pleased with his whole approach during the operation and certainly yesterday in our follow-up. If I were to offer any suggestions, not to him personally, but to his office when we met shortly after the operation, he said, you know, we kind of own you for the next few years, but there has been no contact from his office during the intervening two and a half year period. I think that means it.

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Good

  • Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Dr. Do was great. I really liked him. Of course, he's competent, but also had very good patient interactions skills. Thanks.

  • Reviewed on 1/19/2026

    very well handled

  • Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Dr. Douglas Dahl was an excellent physician. It was the first time I ever had to deal with him and his team. They were more than professional. They answered all my questions. It was a very nice comfort level, especially dealing with a very difficult health issue. I recommend Douglas Dahl to anyone.

  • Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Dr Dahl is a great urologist. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Very professional, respectful and kind

  • Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    Professional, knowledgable and attentive to my care.

  • Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    Excellent visit just a terrific set of doctors and nurses

  • Reviewed on 12/25/2025

    Dr. Dahl was fantastic. He was caring, supportive and provided all of the information we needed in a thoughtful and empathetic conversation. MGB is lucky to have him.

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Yes, my experience was very good. I have no complaints. Keep up the good work and God bless. Thank you. Bye-bye.

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    No nonsense. Straight forward. Knowledgeable. Easy to talk to. Reassuring. Good bedside manner. What I was looking for.

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    very satisfied with the visit

  • Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    He was very professional

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Care was great

  • Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Outstanding

  • Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Great experience with MGH.

  • Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Very professional, attentive and responsive to my questioins

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    I have been with Doug for 18 years. He is top gun!

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Happy I'm being cared for by a highly skilled, knowledgeable, respectful, and compassionate provider.

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Dr Dahl spent time with me to explain options and details. I did not feel rushed in the appointment.

  • Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    My experience with Dr Dahl has been wonderful in all respects. I appreciate his exceptional skills as a surgeon and at the same time his compassion and willingness to spend the time needed in discussion and his availability.

  • Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Dr. Dahl is the most wonderful urologist. He exemplifies perfect knowledge and patient care. All physicians at MGH and elsewhere should look up to him and emulate his practice. He is superb.

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Dr Dahl's confidence and knowledge gave me a sense of relief that I was in the best hands and would receive excellent care.

  • Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Dr Dahl explained everything in very understandable terms. When he used a more clinical term, he then explained what it was. He has a very "real" personality and is very easy to talk with.

  • Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    He was thoughtful and intelligent. He used language that was easy to understand.

  • Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Dr. Dahl was outstanding, explained everything that was happening at each step. He was very caring and executed the procedure as quickly and as. comfortable as possible for me. Most importantly he sampled the targeted area effectively and gave me reassurances on my condition. He has a great approach to his patient and ensured I was confident in him and relaxed. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Yes, the doctor and the nurses that I seen were very knowledgeable. They answered my questions that I asked in a professional manner.

  • Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Dr dahl left me with a sense I was going to get better.

  • Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    The best!

  • Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    Dr Dahl was respectful, caring , and showed compassion and concern about my concerns

  • Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    Dr. Dahl was excellent. Great care. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    I received excellent care in every aspect of my visit.

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    I was very impressed. Dr. Dahl was very personable. He took time to explain my situation and the MRI details. He wanted to reassure us of our concerns. He also was proactive in ordering a blood test and follow up appointment. Overall, a very pleasant experience.

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Appreciated the fact that there was someone remote transcribing our discussions. Dr. Dahl was very patient and treated me very well. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Dr Dahl is clearly knowledgeable and at the state of the art.

  • Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Dr Dahl was professional and approachable and was very thorough in covering my medical condition and treatment plan

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Extremely knowledgeable. Great listener and communicator. I left appointment feeling most at ease and with best understanding of my condition and treatment plan that I've had up to now.

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    very intentive and the consult team answered all my questions couteously and thoroughly

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Very pleased

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    EXCELLENT, HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL, COMFORTING

  • Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Dr. was timely, professional, and knowable. Very thorough and took his time to explain the procedure

  • Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    I feel after 13 years. He still has many concerns about my health and well-being. I cannot ask for a better Doctor and what he has done for me changed my life for the better. And no matter whatever I need from him and I asked to contact him he always returns my calls. I owe so much to this hospital and doctors like him that I experienced in your facility.

  • Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Prior to the appointment, I was very apprehensive about my options. Dr. Dahl explained all the options to me, both pros and cons, and allowed me the time to decide the best course of action. I felt all my questions were answered in a way I could understand. I elected the surgical route because it was best for me. Dr. Dahl exuded confidence, knowledge and professionalism.

  • Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    the provider was about 30 minutes late to the meeting. There was no way that I could figure to get an update on the doctor's running behind schedule. It wasn't clear to me whether the doctor was just running late or if there was a technical glitch. I understand that the schedule can run behind and it wasn't a big deal but it would be great if there was some way of communicating to the office what the reason was for the delay and how long it might be before I was going to be "seen". Maybe a chat feature within zoom or someone from the office briefly joining the call to give an update on the timing. Just waiting while staring at the computer was awkward and frustrating.

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Dr. Dahl exudes confidence and was very understanding, which gives us hope.

  • Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    I felt very comfortable talking to Dr Dahle. He seems connected and listens to patients which is refreshing.

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Awesome Doctor!!!

  • Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    As head this department, Dr. Dahl has a lot of responsibilities, yet he is one of the most caring, engaged and considerate providers I've ever seen.

  • Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    Very professional experience.

  • Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    Our MGH providers and their teams are superb. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 9/6/2025

    This doctor is very good, very effective, very patient, and very responsible. In addition to sharing his opinions with me, he also gave me good advice and recommended a doctor who is suitable for my needs. Furthermore, after my consultation, he actively contacted other relevant doctors and arranged for me to see another specialist. My experience with this doctor was extremely positive. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    A very helpful and clear visit.

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Dr Dahl has provided me with the most expert medical care for numerous problems I've had over the past 16 years. I can't imagine getting better care from someone else.

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Dr. Dahl clearly is very knowledgeable about prostate cancer and the variables involved in deciding on an appropriate treatment plan. He is personable and puts you very much at ease. Confident but not cocky, an engaging personality. Would highly recommend him.

  • Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    The Dr. appeared to be very experienced, and I felt that he carried out the surgical procedure with great care and as efficiently as possible.

  • Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    DR.Dahl was amazing he's a truly Professional after he explained the issue I have with my health I left his office feeling full of confidence and 100% relaxed about my issue the other doctor had me under the knife without needing a surgery at this time I'm grateful that I had a second opinion I'll be for sure needing some follow-up but I'm confident I'm in good hands at mass general and doctor Dahls office and staff.

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Dr.is bright, super competent and caring. He asks if I have any medical issue I would care to have him clarify. He is patient and thoughtful.

  • Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    Very professional with great insight as to the issue.

  • Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    Dr. Dahl is an excellent physician who is knowledgeable and caring. He always explains the procedure and what he's seeing and ensures patient comfort.

  • Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Dr Dahl was quite thorough and relaxing.

  • Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    He was professional. He was considerate. He was clear. He understood my wreckage, where I was exactly in the process. He made me feel comfortable.

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Dr Dahl is the BEST!

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr was só helpful and calming about me finding câncer. Luckily early drágea só it's removable and he helped my daughter and I feel good about our conditions. Surgery s felt very calling and safe. Trustes him alot !

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    It was a brief first visit. He didn't try to BS my questions. When there is no specific answer about outcomes, he said so.

  • Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Dr Dahl is the best.

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Dr Dahl was fantastic in answering all of our questions. I know he probably gets the same questions over and over but he was genuinely open and listening and very patient with me. He was not hurried at all and we were happily surprised with how much time he spent with us.

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Dr Dahl has my complete confidence

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Dr. Dahl is approachable, direct, and informative.

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Simply best of care with compassion excellence and outstanding service.

  • Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    I feel very comfortable with Dr Dahl . I know between how he treats people and his experience that I'm in the best hands

  • Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    The doctor was us feel that we were heard, was extremely patient and answered all of our questions. Very happy with the time he spent with us and explained everything thoroughly

  • Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Thank you

  • Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    I think very highly of dr Dahl

  • Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Dr Dahl is empathetic and explained the surgical plan and subsequent testing thoroughly and in a patient friendly way. He is extremely knowledgeable and exudes confidence in his ability to execute his surgical plan.

  • Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Dr Dahl is great. I very much value his expertise and knowledge I see him multiple times during the year and I am indeed extremely fortunate and thankful to have him monitoring my situation.

  • Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    He is personable and easy to talk with.

  • Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Was very impressed with the doctor at all and his staff. Felt very comfortable, relieved a lot of stress and anxiety after talking with him.

  • Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Dr. Dahl was exceptional in every way and I thank him so much.

  • Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Yes, he was a great surgeon. Very nice manner. His whole staff was great. I think the urology department at Mass General was first rate. Dr. Dahl is a superb surgeon. And extremely nice and helpful.

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    He is outstanding very caring and thoughtful. It is a pleasure to be his patient

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Dr. Douglas Dahl is the best urologist in all of New England. He always listens carefully, responds thoughtfully, and his expertise and experience give me complete trust and confidence in him. Plus the perineal biopsy he will soon give me - - the current "gold standard" for prostate cancer - - is not available from my urologist in RI. I feel extremely lucky to be Dr. Dahl's patient and grateful that he accepts my BCBSRI insurance.

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    He was caring and explained everything to me so that I could understand the procedure. He listened and spent a lot of time talking with me. He calmed my nervousness about the surgery.

  • Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    Great provider

  • Reviewed on 7/4/2025

    Outstanding doctor and nurses

  • Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Yes, I think Dr. Dahl is an outstanding physician. I trust my life with him and I'm very, very happy with his performance and the whole office, the nurses and the receptionists and everything. I really appreciate everything Dr. Dahl has done for me over the years and I appreciate his office. Thank you very much.

  • Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Provider was very easy to talk to Open. Listen well interested asked questions Shared information Reviewed charts together, explained process, and procedures Conversation was good

  • Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Yes, I was very happy with Dr. Dahl. But now, they called me back and said they didn't accept my insurance a couple days ago. So I don't know why, you know, the office is calling me right now. So I really don't understand. Okay, I have the date set for surgery and everything. Alright, thank you very much and very excellent.

  • Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    Dr douglas Dahl. Is just so kind and caring. I was very nervous and he cared. He is just. Tops

  • Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    I've been in doctor Dahl's care for about five years and I'm very happy that we connected. I can't imagine there is a better doctor in the urology department.

  • Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    I went to see Dr. Dahl for his vast experience and expertise. I was not disappointed. He gave me enormous clarity about my current condition and the best and safest ways to move forward.

  • Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Dr Dahl. Is amazing caring Dr who listens to his patients

  • Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Dr Dahl is superb - why is he not a Harvard professor. I guess because research people are favored over the real doctors. A well know disgrace

  • Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    As always, Dr Dahl with kind, professional, and understanding

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Dr Dahl was very knowledgeable and explained everything to me very carefully.He had a very reassuring manner and addressing my concerns.

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Very pleased with care provided by MGB Urology Group, and [redacted] And Dr. Dahl specifically....

  • Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    I've been fortunate to have Dr Dahl for a few medical issues for over 15 years. I have found Dr Dahl & his entire team to perform with the utmost professionalism & expertise. I brag to people I know about the treatment I have received from Dr Dahl & MGH.

  • Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    He fit me into his schedule the same afternoon that my doctor had called him & asked for a consult.

  • Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Very professional, pleasant, patient and detail oriented.

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    My Doctor is always professional, reliable and trustworthy. My doctor is one of a kind always giving thoughtful information.

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    Excellent eye contact and explanation of recommendation. Felt very "seen."

  • Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    The care was very good. The pre appointment literal stated I should be at the office 45 minutes before the procedure. Apparently the early arrival was not necessary. Between the prep, long commute and traffic it is more and more difficult to continue in Boston.

  • Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Top notch professional with fabulous bedside manner!

  • Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Great!

  • Reviewed on 5/26/2025

    Excellent physician. Knowledgeable, caring, compassionate.

  • Reviewed on 5/26/2025

    My huge gratitude to Dr.Dahl and nurses for their excellent job, for caring me with politeness and positive attitude. Dr Dahl is high professional doctor. I trust only him. He is calm, super attentive to patients , his explanations always clear and detailed Thank you doctor

  • Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    solid communicator and listener

  • Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    Dr. Dahl has been my urologist for over 21 years. He is the best. I live in Florida but come to MGH 2 to 4 times a year for follow up with Dr. Dahl.

  • Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    Of all of the physicians that I have seen at MGB in the last 29 years, Dr. Dahl is the best prepared for my visit, listens very carefully, and thinks out of the box for how to deal with my symptoms.

  • Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    I was expecting a few minutes to talk with my doctor before starting the procedure. Instead I was directed to undress and wait on the edge of the exam table until he came in after about 15 minutes and started the procedure almost immediately. I realize that the doctor is very busy with multiple patients, and I accept that his time is limited.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Professional, office was clean and stuff was very organized. Well knowledged, I felt very comfortable about the surgery.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    The Best!

  • Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    He was great. Very easy to talk to and he listened closely.

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    This was a new patient appointment. Dr Dahl had reviewed my history and tests so he was prepared. I was allowed plenty of time to tell my story during which Dr Dahl listened carefully without interruptions. He responded with care and obvious assurance that he could treat my condition.

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Knowledgeable and helpful

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    He was extremely knowledgeable, interactive, engaging, respectful & helpful. I could not have expected more!

  • Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Very understanding about my concerns and explaining his expertise on the situation

  • Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    I'm very pleased with my overall experience!

  • Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    My experience has always been Great

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    I came in for a third opinion. I was glad I did. Presents himself like a doctor should, very confident in his assessment based on knowledge and experience.

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    Frankly, Dr. Dahl's removal of a cancerous prostate may be the only reason I am around [redacted] and if that is too dramatic he nevertheless probably has at least prolonged my life.

  • Reviewed on 4/7/2025

    Excellent