
Eric H Holbrook, MD, MS
OtolaryngologyRhinology, Sinus, and Skull Base Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Eric H Holbrook
Dr. Eric Holbrook, the Director of the Rhinology Division at Mass Eye and Ear, is a fellowship-trained rhinologist with more than 15 years of experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of problems involving the nose and sinuses.
_x000D_At Mass Eye and Ear, Dr. Holbrook was involved in the establishment of the Sinus Center, the Smell and Taste Clinic, and the Endoscopic Skull Base surgery team. Dr. Holbrook has been an invited speaker at national and international meetings and has published more than 35 peer-reviewed papers and several textbook chapters. He has also been named “Best Doctor in Otolaryngology” by Boston Magazine and Best Doctors, Inc.
_x000D_Dr. Holbrook’s clinical interests include diseases of the nose and sinuses, endoscopic approaches to the skull base, and smell and taste disorders. He is a member of the Skull Base Center at Mass. Eye and Ear/Mass General, the Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Center at Mass General, and the Center for Thyroid Eye Disease and Orbital Surgery as Mass. Eye and Ear.
_x000D_His research interests include olfaction and chronic rhinosinusitis. His olfactory research is partly funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Locations
- Mass Eye and Ear Sinus Center
- 243 Charles Street, Floor 9, Boston, MA 02114
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- Phone: 617-573-3030
- Fax: 617-573-6593
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Rhinology, Sinus, 2003
- Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 2002
- Internship: SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital, General Surgery, 1997
- Medical Education: Norton College of Medicine at SUNY Upstate***, 1996
Board Certifications
- Otolaryngology: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2003
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Community Health Options
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- 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
- Tufts Public Health Plan
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
293 ratings, 125 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 7/7/2026
Dr Holbrook was terrific
- Reviewed on 7/5/2026
Dr. Holbrook is an excellent provider.
- Reviewed on 7/5/2026
Outstanding
- Reviewed on 7/2/2026
Highly recommended
- Reviewed on 7/2/2026
We liked Dr Holbrook very much, he was very knowledgeable
- Reviewed on 7/1/2026
Dr Holbrook, was very professional, personable w a sense of humor.
- Reviewed on 7/1/2026
Dr. Holbrook's the best. Listens, takes care of his patients, and offers the right advice and medical care.
- Reviewed on 6/28/2026
Dr. Holbrook was awesome. He took care of me, took time with me. I have no complaints. I would recommend him to anybody.
- Reviewed on 6/28/2026
Dr Holbrook & his staff are very knowledgeable & intelligent people who have been wonderful health professionals for many years. I trust them & they are responsible for my great health tody
- Reviewed on 6/28/2026
Had a really good experience, I was however waiting for a long time. I Overall thought it was worth it for the high quality visit.
- Reviewed on 6/26/2026
Hi, I found Dr. Eric Holbrook to be extremely professional, very warm, and very, very easy to deal with. I would highly recommend him to somebody else. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 6/24/2026
He was very professional, knowledgeable and listened attentively
- Reviewed on 6/15/2026
Everyone at MA. General Eye and Ear were polite , caring, and informed about my condition and I was pleased that they treated me as a patient and not like a number .
- Reviewed on 6/15/2026
Dr. Holbrook is a great doctor and a very nice guy. I am happy to have him as my doctor.
- Reviewed on 6/14/2026
Always listen to you and explain that you understand. Never in a rush. Very respectful, pleasant overall I would have him ?
- Reviewed on 6/11/2026
Dr. Holbrook was very good about understanding how life-changing the problem I have with my sinuses and nasal passages is to me. He got me a CT scan within a week and I am expecting a call from him today or tomorrow to follow up and schedule my surgery. I think he's a great guy. He seemed very caring and he understood that this was very important to me.
- Reviewed on 6/11/2026
Dr Holbrook was fantastic
- Reviewed on 6/9/2026
Wonderful
- Reviewed on 6/9/2026
Excellent Doctor. Been seeing him over 20 years now.
- Reviewed on 6/6/2026
I understand why he is so highly regarded.
- Reviewed on 6/4/2026
Kind and attentive
- Reviewed on 5/13/2026
MD and PA were professional and helpful
- Reviewed on 5/13/2026
Interested in me. Easy to talk to. Knowledgeable.
- Reviewed on 5/12/2026
It was a bumpy road to get to Dr. Holbrook (a doctor at another facility said there was nothing wrong with my sinus), but as soon as I saw Dr. Holbrook he knew just what to do. I enjoy my annual check-ups with Dr. Holbrook -- he is thorough, efficient, and always has a ready smile!
- Reviewed on 5/11/2026
The provider was very professional in every way.
- Reviewed on 5/9/2026
He is the most caring physician and explains everything in a way that I can understand.
- Reviewed on 5/7/2026
I would recommend him to a friend or family member. I liked him very much.
- Reviewed on 5/3/2026
very satisfied.
- Reviewed on 4/24/2026
Dr. Holbrook is an excellent specialist and I have great confidence in his care. He is professional, explains treatment needed, and always has follow-up from my appointments.
- Reviewed on 4/23/2026
Dr. Holbrook is the best doctor. He has vastly improved my quality of life.
- Reviewed on 4/22/2026
Dr. Eric Holbrook is very knowledgeable and helpful in diagnosing my sinus issues. He spent the time to explain and define everything so I fully understood it.
- Reviewed on 4/21/2026
Caring provider, hopefully I get the help I need
- Reviewed on 4/21/2026
Both the Fellow and doctor were exceptional. Would highly recommend to anyone. I felt at ease with both of them.
- Reviewed on 4/18/2026
I would recommend Dr.Holbrook to anybody he knows his stuff and he a great guy.
- Reviewed on 4/16/2026
Dr Holbrook is always professional and kind. His treatment has made a positive difference in my well being.
- Reviewed on 4/15/2026
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- Reviewed on 4/15/2026
Really helpful.
- Reviewed on 4/16/2026
Dr. Holbrook knew my history and has started a program of treatment which I have confidence will address my issue. I have confidence that we are on the correct path.
- Reviewed on 4/13/2026
Brief but thorough.
- Reviewed on 4/12/2026
I'm glad I found this group. I hate driving to it!
- Reviewed on 4/9/2026
Dr Holbrook is wonderful. He is kind and knowledgeable and takes the time to explain what is happening.
- Reviewed on 4/8/2026
Always listens
- Reviewed on 4/8/2026
He was wonderful. Looking forward to meeting him in person.
- Reviewed on 4/5/2026
Dr Holbrook exemplifies a caring and approachable doctor. Keep him happy!!
- Reviewed on 3/31/2026
Dr. Holbrook was thoughtful and caring. He explained the scope procedure and treatment options.
- Reviewed on 3/29/2026
Great specialist
- Reviewed on 3/23/2026
Dr. Holbrook is a caring, knowledgeable doctor, well versed in my past medical history and prescribed a path that covered all aspects and angles of my illness.
- Reviewed on 3/18/2026
professional and thorough.
- Reviewed on 3/17/2026
He was extremely caring and listen to me. He explained everything in great detail and I never felt rushed.
- Reviewed on 3/15/2026
He listens and is thorough
- Reviewed on 3/8/2026
Dr Holbrook is very knowledgeable about his specialty and ENT issues in general. I value his opinion. He is so thorough and knows your history. Hoping my sinus issues are resolved soon with his help.He gives very practical advice.
- Reviewed on 3/2/2026
Dr Holbrook was very professional and polite and kind. He understood the reasons I was referred to him and answered any questions I had. I was completely satisfied with the visit and would be happy to return if and when a need arises.
- Reviewed on 2/26/2026
Excellent Doctor & Team . Appointment schedule was off by a lot but it was worth the wait.
- Reviewed on 2/24/2026
Dr Holbrook was kind, sensitive, curious and reassuring. We had a phone consult and even through that vehicle I could feel his passion. I look forward to my in person appointment.
- Reviewed on 2/22/2026
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- Reviewed on 2/18/2026
He was very knowledgeable about the issue I was having.
- Reviewed on 2/15/2026
Dr Holbrook was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and attentive. I left feeling very confident in placing my care/surgery in his hands.
- Reviewed on 2/12/2026
Outstanding! Exceeded my expectations.It's worth flying from another state to Mass eyes and ears
- Reviewed on 2/11/2026
Dr Holbrook was extremely thorough in his exam and discussed the issues, possible prognoses, and treatment clearly.
- Reviewed on 2/11/2026
The office staff is amazing. They reach out to you when you enter, they are friendly and they seem to work together beautifully. After I left I thought about how well the resident/doctor communicated the details he and I spoke about to the doctor I was seeing. I can't tell you how impressed I am and grateful for the medical care that was provided.
- Reviewed on 2/11/2026
Dr Holbrook is thorough, professional, warm and delightful. He is the only Dr who has been able to help me with my taste and smell issues. He has an A plus bedside manner and is very knowledgeable, respectful and never rushes me. I wish all doctors were like him!
- Reviewed on 2/5/2026
Best doctor. Very knowledgeable,kind and patient.
- Reviewed on 2/4/2026
This provider was very caring, compassionate, put me at ease, and really spent a lot of time with me. I would highly recommend him to anybody. And just terrific. The whole office treated me so well, and the nurse practitioner, just unbelievable. So I highly, highly recommend this facility.
- Reviewed on 1/22/2026
Excellent, respectful, informative
- Reviewed on 1/21/2026
Dr. Holbrook was great. A very caring provider.
- Reviewed on 1/21/2026
This was my first experience with Dr Holbrook. I self referred and am impressed with his ability to glean information from my history (BILH) and with his prowess in narrowing down possible conditions. I look forward to seeing him in person and working with him soon.
- Reviewed on 1/18/2026
Dr. Holbrook was very thorough. He answered questions and reviewed the sinus CT scan. I was reassured that I did not need surgery at this point as had been recommended by a previous provider. I was relieved to try a different approach of a stronger steroid nasal irrigation as recommended by Dr. Holbrook. He was personable and informative. I would highly recommend him.
- Reviewed on 1/18/2026
Dr Eric was incredibly skilled when using the endoscop that I didn't feel any discomfort! Also he explained everything he was doing and helped me understand what my treatment options are!
- Reviewed on 1/14/2026
All positive.
- Reviewed on 1/13/2026
Dr Holbrook was thoughtful about next steps, told e he would consult with one or more of his colleagues and get back to me. I heard from him the next day with a plan of care. I was extremely pleased that he took care of things in such an expeditious manner!
- Reviewed on 1/13/2026
Always excellent.
- Reviewed on 1/12/2026
Great Doctor. Easy to talk to and skilled.
- Reviewed on 1/11/2026
Dr. Holbrook is EXCELLENT and treats me with respect. I like him very much!
- Reviewed on 1/9/2026
Professional, knowledgable, helpful, cheerful disposition!
- Reviewed on 1/4/2026
Excellent experience with this provider
- Reviewed on 12/29/2025
i felt validated and respected.
- Reviewed on 12/28/2025
Dr Holbrook was amazing, We are lucky to been able to get an appointment with him directly
- Reviewed on 12/25/2025
He was very thorough in his questions and gave me time to describe my symptoms.
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
Highly professional and extremely competent
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr Holbrook gives clear advice and answers my concerns
- Reviewed on 12/14/2025
Excellent
- Reviewed on 12/12/2025
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- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr. Holbrook was an excellent doctor. He answered all my questions, very helpful recommendations, etc. He's a great doctor representing MGB in an excellent way. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
He is personable and I have confidence in him.
- Reviewed on 12/3/2025
I had a great experience. My provider there is a wonderful doctor and I would recommend him to anyone.
- Reviewed on 12/1/2025
He is very caring and explains situation regarding the disease.
- Reviewed on 11/30/2025
Dr Holbrook is a very professional and personable physician. He is among the best physicians I have seen throughout my seven plus decades.
- Reviewed on 11/30/2025
He's very knowledgeable, professional and personable.
- Reviewed on 11/27/2025
I was very pleased
- Reviewed on 11/26/2025
It was great ?
- Reviewed on 11/26/2025
Great bedside manner
- Reviewed on 11/14/2025
Overall, I was very, very satisfied with Dr. Holbrook. I felt like he was a good listener. He understood my situation. He gave me good feedback and I liked his recommendation of coming into the office. Overall, I would give him a really high rating, but at this point, because I don't know how he'll be as a doctor, I just had a telehealth visit. It would be hard for me to give him a 10 at this point, but I'd say eight or nine-ish in terms of how the telehealth call went.
- Reviewed on 11/10/2025
Dr. Holbrook was very thorough and he listened carefully. It was my first time at that clinic and my relevant medical records from the past were not yet available from California. Dr. Holbrook has great bedside manners and he is very knowledgeable and understood the problem that I was experiencing.
- Reviewed on 11/9/2025
Provider was great.
- Reviewed on 11/2/2025
Very informative and answered all my questions.
- Reviewed on 11/1/2025
I am very satisfied with his professionalism, knowledge and willingness to listen
- Reviewed on 11/3/2025
Dr. Eric Holbrook is one of the most intelligent, compassionate doctor that I have ever had in [redacted] years. He's smart, intelligent. He knows exactly what he's doing. He tells you exactly what he's going to do in my operations. He's very confident. And that, to me, is the most important thing that I love about Dr. Eric Holbrook. [redacted] my family and I love that guy.
- Reviewed on 10/31/2025
Dr. Holbrook was a very professional and understanding person and I recommend him very highly for anything I would do. He's very professional.
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
Great place!
- Reviewed on 10/28/2025
Excellent
- Reviewed on 10/20/2025
I appreciate his competent, straightforward approach.
- Reviewed on 10/14/2025
I was very impressed with Dr. Holbrook and his team. I had an amazing experience with them for my first appointment.
- Reviewed on 10/12/2025
Friendly, knowledgeable, communicative, easy to talk to.
- Reviewed on 10/8/2025
Dr. Holbrook is an excellent doctor and a nice person.
- Reviewed on 10/8/2025
In spite of clearly being busy, the doctor and PA took time to explain and answer questions
- Reviewed on 9/26/2025
Highly professional and caring staff.
- Reviewed on 9/25/2025
The best
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
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- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
Top notch.
- Reviewed on 9/14/2025
I thought he was very professional
- Reviewed on 9/14/2025
Dr. Holbrook is an expert in his field.
- Reviewed on 9/12/2025
I had a good tele-health visit. Doc was thoughtful, calm and well informed. I will go see him in person so he can evaluate my sinuses. I will do the smell test that he recommended. It was interesting to learn the difference between taste and flavor.
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
Great doc. No simple treatment or answer for my concern
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
You know, I appreciate my visit with Mass Eye and Ear. It was, everyone was very kind and respectful. [redacted] No one really gave an explanation as to what these things I'm dealing with could be. And I would have just appreciated more explanation as to what might possibly be causing these symptoms.
- Reviewed on 9/9/2025
I love how attentive and how eager to listen to what I had to say.
- Reviewed on 9/8/2025
Could not be more satisfied
- Reviewed on 9/7/2025
Doc H is the best if the best. I KNOW he is always looking out for me
- Reviewed on 9/5/2025
My name is [redacted], and I received exceptional care from everyone in Dr. Holbrook's office. I'm very, very lucky that I was referred to Dr. Holbrook.
- Reviewed on 9/4/2025
Very caring and cognizant of my medical history
- Reviewed on 9/4/2025
He is one of my favorite Doctors!
- Reviewed on 8/20/2025
Excellent skilled doctor feel confident about him performing surgery.
- Reviewed on 8/20/2025
This doctor is very professional and moves quickly but is a clear communicator . He brings related issues which impact into this issue clearly. He provides confidence to his patients.
- Reviewed on 8/20/2025
Great
- Reviewed on 8/20/2025
He was kind, knowledgeable and listened.
- Reviewed on 8/17/2025
Would be nice if available at other locations.