
Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Douglas S Ross
Locations
- Massachusetts General Thyroid Associates
- 52 Second Avenue, Blue Building, Suite 3100, Waltham, MA 02451
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-3872
- fax: 617-724-2718
- Massachusetts General Thyroid Associates
- 15 Parkman Street, Wang Building, Suite 730S, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-3872
- fax: 617-726-5905
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Endocrinology, 1983
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Internal Medicine/Endocrinology, 1980
- Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, 1977
Board Certifications
- Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1983
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1980
Insurance
- 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 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
224 ratings, 109 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 5/30/2026
Dr Ross was terrific. He listens, is knowledgeable, and has a calming manner. He is the best
- Reviewed on 5/27/2026
Dr Ross has been following me for 20+ years. He is an excellent provider and his follow up is always consist. I will be sorry to see him retire! I wish him only the best in his next adventure!
- Reviewed on 5/26/2026
I left feeling good about my condition-learning a lot more about my condition due to the doctor's knowledge. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 5/25/2026
Dr Ross is a superior provider at Mass General. He has been my physician for years and his knowledge and integrity are excellent.
- Reviewed on 5/24/2026
Doctor Ross is an amazing and caring doctor.
- Reviewed on 5/25/2026
I have been seeing Dr Ross for over30 years. Always professional and caring.
- Reviewed on 5/23/2026
He is very professional. Answered all my questions and listened to all of my concerns. [redacted] I'm so grateful for him.
- Reviewed on 5/23/2026
Dr. Ross is a very caring and a very understanding physician. When he receives test results he immediately informs you and provides information concerning changes in medication to correct the problem. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 5/19/2026
I have been a patient of Dr. Ross for many years! He's an expert in his field! [redacted]
- Reviewed on 5/18/2026
Very knowledgeable and provided a thorough exam of my thyroid.
- Reviewed on 5/17/2026
Dr. Ross is an excellent provider. He is kind, patient and professional. He is thorough and knowledgeable. [redacted] I am fortunate to have been in his care.
- Reviewed on 5/17/2026
Dr Ross is the best. He is knowledgeable, but clear. [redacted] I always felt safe with his care.
- Reviewed on 5/17/2026
Dr Ross is very thorough, concise and understanding.
- Reviewed on 5/15/2026
wonderful doctor who listens explains and has a calming effect I am very fortunate to have him as a doctor
- Reviewed on 5/13/2026
Dr. Ross has always provided outstanding care and guidance.
- Reviewed on 5/12/2026
Office visit was performed efficiently .
- Reviewed on 5/12/2026
I have been seeing Dr. Ross for the last nineteen years. Dr. Ross is very knowledgeable, thorough, and kind and I was comfortable asking him questions or concerns I had about my condition....i trusted him completely. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 5/11/2026
Dr. Ross is a terrific provider - he listens, answers questions, is patient, thorough, knowledgeable, prompt and kind. I feel very confident in his care.
- Reviewed on 5/10/2026
He's the best doctor
- Reviewed on 5/9/2026
I liked him from my first visit him, a classy old school doctor. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 4/29/2026
I have been being followed by Dr. Ross for 13 years and he has always been prompt with my questions. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 4/25/2026
I now this doctor for more the 15 doctor. He always provides best care. He always answers all my questions and help me with my problems.
- Reviewed on 4/15/2026
Dr. Ross is a wonderful, caring and dedicated man and physician, who spends as much time as needed to care for his patients.
- Reviewed on 4/13/2026
Dr. Ross has always been the utmost professional over the years and has responded to any request I've had within 24 hours, which is extremely rare in the medical profession. So I am very pleased with my overall experience with Dr. Ross, not only during the last visit, but over the last number of years.
- Reviewed on 4/6/2026
Dr. Ross is one of the very best doctor's that I have seen in my life.
- Reviewed on 4/5/2026
He is a wonderful person, a wonderful doctor, and he's the best doctor I've ever had.
- Reviewed on 3/30/2026
Attentive, detailed explanation including taking the time to show and explain the ex-rays.
- Reviewed on 3/23/2026
Caring and listens to you
- Reviewed on 3/23/2026
Wonderful Provider, takes great personal care of me. Could not hope for better.
- Reviewed on 3/22/2026
Dr. Ross is the best I've been going to him for years
- Reviewed on 3/21/2026
I have been well cared for by Dr. Ross for twenty-six years. He and [redacted] the receptionist have always been so efficient and helpful. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 3/14/2026
Dr. Ross is a treasure [redacted]
- Reviewed on 3/11/2026
I have complete confidence in Dr. Ross.
- Reviewed on 3/9/2026
Dr. Ross is one of the best! He takes time to review my history followed by an ultra sound to compare any new findings and putting a plan in place. He takes time to explain options. Very professional and knowledgeable!
- Reviewed on 3/9/2026
Dr. Ross is one of the best doctors I've ever seen. I trust him with my life. [redacted] I owe a lot of my health to him. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 3/7/2026
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- Reviewed on 3/7/2026
Very knowledgeable and professional. He goes above and beyond for his patients.
- Reviewed on 3/2/2026
Professional, knowledgeable, organized, efficient great with explaining in lay man's terms
- Reviewed on 3/2/2026
Dr Ross was very professional and knowledgeable I would recommend him highly
- Reviewed on 2/25/2026
I have been under Dr Ross' care for many years. I completely trust Dr Ross and I am truly grateful for the care that he has provided.
- Reviewed on 2/25/2026
He's extremely knowledgeable and current with literature and standards in the field.
- Reviewed on 2/26/2026
Dr. Ross is an excellent thorough provider. I've been receiving excellent medical care and I have nothing negative to say, wonderful, positive, and outstanding. And I'm so glad that I'm part of his patients, the team. Thank you so much. Have a wonderful day. Bye-bye.
- Reviewed on 2/15/2026
Very thorough. Spent quite a bit of time looking over my medical history and medications.
- Reviewed on 2/15/2026
Dr Ross is amazing and is what all medical professionals should be.
- Reviewed on 2/28/2026
I like his detailed attention and dedication to duty.l feel confident that he knows his onions.
- Reviewed on 2/25/2026
I love dr Ross ai am devastated that he will be retiring
- Reviewed on 2/9/2026
I've had Dr Ross for all most 40 years he is top notch in his field.
- Reviewed on 2/10/2026
Dr. Ross is terrific.
- Reviewed on 1/9/2026
He is the epitome of an excellent Doctor
- Reviewed on 1/4/2026
Dr. Ross is an outstanding and exceptional physician whose knowledge is unparalleled. He always thoroughly explains everything in great detail and always responds to questions immediately.
- Reviewed on 12/22/2025
Dr. Ross is excellent.
- Reviewed on 12/22/2025
Dr. Ross is the most caring and thoughtful doctor i have ever been treated by
- Reviewed on 12/21/2025
Excellent manner, very competent and knowledgeable with the ability to transfer that knowledge very clearly to me
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr Ross is caring and competent and has guided my care for years. I am very lucky to have him as my doctor.
- Reviewed on 12/14/2025
Dr. Ross is always a good experience.
- Reviewed on 12/9/2025
Kind, considerate and thoughtful. Took time to explain things and answer all my questions.
- Reviewed on 12/8/2025
Impressive!!
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
Knowledgeable Thoughtful Caring
- Reviewed on 12/1/2025
Dr Ross allways spends time with and explains everything in a clear manner. His staff is extremely professionsl
- Reviewed on 11/30/2025
He is exceptionally thorough and clear in his explanations. He is an excellent doctor and also very nice.
- Reviewed on 11/27/2025
I have been being treated by Dr. Ross for almost 30 years. He is one of the best professionals. He's thorough, he's communicative, he is cautious and kind. I highly recommend him.
- Reviewed on 11/27/2025
Great experience. I do not like to change anything.
- Reviewed on 11/27/2025
I found Dr. Ross very informative, understood my situation, and helped me with my proper prescription and took care of it immediately. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 11/23/2025
Nothing to add. Dr. Ross is excellent.
- Reviewed on 11/19/2025
I really appreciate the time Dr. Ross spent with me. He also identified something that had not been seen before in my medical record which I greatly appreciate.
- Reviewed on 11/16/2025
He is very professional and he takes time to explain to me everything about my health situation,im very pleased with him.
- Reviewed on 11/14/2025
Dr. Douglas Ross is an exceptional doctor. He is not only knowledgeable and an expert in this area of thyroid cancer, but he is also a very compassionate doctor, a good listener. He understood my history. I was very impressed. I hadn't seen him in a couple of years, but he had full access to my previous visits and was very informative. He also took the time to explain difficult concepts to me and even drew a diagram for me. I really just think he's outstanding. Thank you for his care.
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
Dr Ross was very knowledgeable in dealing with my issue. He was very patient,empathetic and reassuring [redacted] me. I left his office with a positive outlook I am very satisfied with my care.
- Reviewed on 11/8/2025
I consider myself very fortunate to have Dr. Ross overseeing the care of my thyroid and parathyroids. He is very thorough in his examination with and without the ultrasound scans and clearly explains all of the results, carefully comparing them to previous scans. He is also very quick in relaying the results of my bloodwork and ordering other necessary tests to provide me with the best care.
- Reviewed on 11/5/2025
Dr. Ross is a rare gem. He is brilliant, accessible and cares about his patient.
- Reviewed on 11/4/2025
Dr. Ross is professional, kind, caring, spot-on, explains all really well. At each visit he shares a tidbit of interesting medical education relating to thyroid & what it's study reveals. I really like and appreciate that so much and have respect for him for bothering to do so. I see that he loves what he does in medicine, to teach it and watch the lights go on in and our heads when we hear it. He's terrific and all staff is as wonderful. "It's all good."
- Reviewed on 10/27/2025
both Dr's were excellent in every way
- Reviewed on 10/26/2025
One of my best doctors extremely attentive to my questions, but also he is not about rushing or getting to the next patient.
- Reviewed on 10/23/2025
My experience with Dr. Ross over the past 25 years, I've been going to him, has been excellent every time. He is knowledgeable, patient, extremely detailed in explaining my options, and takes his time. When you're in with him, you don't feel rushed. And I think that he is a rock star of a doctor.
- Reviewed on 10/16/2025
Yeah, Dr. Ross and his crew, especially [redacted], they are very respectful and he's really caring a lot and take care about all aspects of my health. And I've been grateful to having [redacted] and Dr. Ross for the past few years.
- Reviewed on 10/15/2025
Excellent and professional
- Reviewed on 10/11/2025
Dr D Ross is the best: knowledgeable, compassionate,always listening carefully. It's a blessing to have him as a Doctor!
- Reviewed on 10/6/2025
I have been a patient of Dr Ross for 23 years, he always runs on time, meets me in the waiting room to bring me to his office and, listens to the rare concerns that I have
- Reviewed on 10/6/2025
I have been a patient of Dr.Ross for over 20 years.... He is an extremely professional, kind Physician with a heart of gold. He reviews and discusses labs, compares past Thyroid Ultrasound results with present results and other pertinent test results aloud during the visit. Always asks if I have any questions or concerns. I have been so fortunate and am beyond grateful to have him in my care at MGH!
- Reviewed on 9/21/2025
Dr Ross was informative and listened to any concerns I expressed.
- Reviewed on 9/17/2025
Dr. Ross is an amazing physician and endocrinologist, period. I would recommend him highly to absolutely anyone, period. He is incredibly knowledgeable and kind and old school bedside manner, period.
- Reviewed on 9/14/2025
Always as helpful as usual
- Reviewed on 9/5/2025
Knowledgeable expert in the field.
- Reviewed on 9/5/2025
Dr. Ross is always very kind, considerate, professional. He's a great doctor and I'm lucky I have him.
- Reviewed on 9/4/2025
Dr. Ross is a remarkable doctor. He speaks in language one can understand and always makes me feel that he will give me the time I need. Other doctors might learn a lot from him.
- Reviewed on 8/28/2025
Always pleasant and thorough
- Reviewed on 8/25/2025
The time allotment for the appointment could/should have been greater. Dr Ross did however explain and apologize fot the apparent"hurry" and everything is fine with me. Marveloud worker!
- Reviewed on 8/24/2025
Dr. Ross is one of the best Dr. I have seeing Dr. Ross for 14 years . He explained everything in such way then makes the patient to understand and how to follow through with medication and all the lab work necessary. Thank you Dr Ross for your service and care for your patients!
- Reviewed on 8/20/2025
Thorough and knowledgeable. Felt well cared for.
- Reviewed on 8/21/2025
Doctor Ross cares about his patients. He provides full detail regarding any concerns you may have. You leave his office with complete certainity that you were effectiely diagnosed.
- Reviewed on 8/17/2025
Very caring. Knowledgeable, trying to help with my case which is rare. He is respectful and truly trying to help. He is collaborating with others to help me.
- Reviewed on 8/13/2025
Yes, the provider was very knowledgeable. I had a lot of information and told me about the situation very well, so I understood, so I was happy with the appointment.
- Reviewed on 8/11/2025
He is an excellent provider!
- Reviewed on 8/11/2025
[redacted] he's the gold standard!!
- Reviewed on 8/9/2025
Dr Ross was my doctor for over twenty years and when my insurance changed I had to go to [redacted] When I retired I came back to Mass gen and to Dr Rosswho I trust. And respect.
- Reviewed on 8/6/2025
Dr Ross is fantastic
- Reviewed on 8/6/2025
The provider was very kind and friendly, which made me feel comfortable during the visit. They also explained everything clearly, so it was easy for me to understand. I really appreciated their thoughtful care.
- Reviewed on 8/5/2025
Wonderful doctor and all the receptionist
- Reviewed on 8/3/2025
the 3 providers were very pleasant and i ws very excited to learn abiut my genetic information.
- Reviewed on 8/3/2025
Dr. Ross understands his people ,he always understood me and was always professional l appreciated that about Dr.Ross! The years l been his patient,l always said to myself " he has understanding. Below from Catholic Bible Proverbs 4:7. The beginning of wisdom is:get wisdom; whatever else you get,get understanding.
- Reviewed on 8/2/2025
He is excellent in explaining and listening to me. I have several doctors at MGH why is it that Dr Ross's office manager to see you on time, explain everything to you, go over your records and listen to your concerns all in a timely manner.
- Reviewed on 7/27/2025
Dr. Ross is very caring and professional.
- Reviewed on 7/26/2025
I couldn't ask for a better experience. Very good experience.
- Reviewed on 7/26/2025
I always feel confident, when I see Dr. Ross, that I am seeing the perfect doctor for my thyroid. I have been seeing him for many years. Back in [redacted] he was seeing me every 4 months, because he was worried about the right side. Sure enough some cancer cells showed up. He said surgery was necessary. They removed the right half. He caught it so early that I did not need radiation! I am so appreciative!
- Reviewed on 7/24/2025
Dr. Ross is an extremely intelligent, perceptive, has a good sense of humor, and understands his patients' needs and cares and wants. You couldn't ask for anybody better. God bless.
- Reviewed on 7/21/2025
I'm so grateful Dr. Ross is willing to keep me as a patient. I have tremendous trust in his judgment and really appreciate his professional and serious manner.
- Reviewed on 7/14/2025
A million stars
- Reviewed on 7/16/2025
Dr. Ross is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He always keeps on top of your information and help and will helpful when I live out of state and I have to come to see him or speak to him via phone.
- Reviewed on 7/14/2025
Super knowledgeable and took the time to listen and recommend things that he didn't need to. I felt completely taken care of and at ease.