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George A Alba

George A Alba, MD

Pulmonary Critical CareCritical Care Medicine

Mass General Brigham

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Gender

Male

About George A Alba

Dr. Alba studied English Literature and Biology as an undergraduate at Washington University in St. Louis, earned his MD at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and then completed both Internal Medicine and Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine training at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). As an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician at MGH, Dr. Alba is actively engaged in clinical care, research, and teaching. Dr. Alba's clinical interests include general pulmonary and critical care, pulmonary vascular diseases, dyspnea and exercise intolerance, and long-term pulmonary vascular recovery following critical illness, especially acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

Dr. Alba's research focuses on mechanisms of pulmonary vascular thrombosis and chronic thromboembolism and acute pulmonary vascular dysfunction and recovery in ARDS. Dr. Alba co-directs the MGH Program for Advancing Critical Care Translational Science (PACCTS), a comprehensive biorepository for critical illness syndromes, and he is Associate Director of the Coronavirus Recovery (CORE) clinic where he helps to care for and study the pulmonary complications of COVID-19 and ARDS. As an educator, Dr. Alba enjoys teaching and training medical students, residents, and fellows in the Medical Intensive Care Unit, teaches pulmonary physiology at Harvard Medical School, and is the recipient of accomplished teaching citations and a patient safety star related to efforts in quality improvement.

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Pulmonary Clinic
    • 55 Fruit Street, Cox Building, 2nd Floor, Suite 201, Boston, MA 02114
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, 2018
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2014
  • Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2012
  • Medical Education: Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 2011

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017
  • Critical Care Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017
  • Pulmonary Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016

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
  • 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

67 ratings, 34 reviews

The 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.

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  • Reviewed on 5/29/2026

    My first visit with my new doctor and he was very patient. [redacted] Dr Alba set aside my anxiety of seeing someone new and gained my confidence.

  • Reviewed on 5/19/2026

    Excellent professional manner!

  • Reviewed on 5/20/2026

    Dr. Alba was extremely prepared for our meeting. So he had already read my background and history as to why I was there. He spent a lot of time asking additional questions and inquiring about my symptoms, what exasperated them, how were they eased. He would go deeper into particular feedback that I provided to him. He was extremely attentive. He took many notes. He followed up with every question that I had. I had many questions at the end. And he gave me customized care for someone who is a high energy endurance athlete. I don't get that everywhere I go. And I really appreciated his attention, his time, and sharing the strategy with me, as well as communicating regularly as my test results became available.

  • Reviewed on 5/11/2026

    Dr. Alba is a very, very caring doctor. He always takes his time to explain all your health concerns.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2026

    Dr. Alba was very professional, he listened to me, and he gave me some information that I was not aware of prior to my appointment with him.

  • Reviewed on 5/4/2026

    Had a very nice visit with Dr. George Alba. He didn't rush through and answered all questions.

  • Reviewed on 5/4/2026

    Dr. Alba is a caring physician. He addressed my medical concerns and provided recommendations for my continued care.

  • Reviewed on 4/13/2026

    Dr. Alba is an excellent physician who knows his patients. I would highly recommend him.

  • Reviewed on 4/7/2026

    his is enough

  • Reviewed on 4/2/2026

    Dr. Alba was terrific. I enjoyed him immensely. He was very knowledgeable, respectful, and I would recommend him to anyone.

  • Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    I was pleasantly impressed with the care to detail , great listening skills and a kind demeanor . I left there feeling content that I would feel better and the doctor would get to the bottom of my issues . Thank you !

  • Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Dr. Alba is awesome. He was well versed in my medical history prior to my visit. He listened, reviewed along the way and then discussed a plan of action with follow-up. I am more than happy to have him as a member of my care team!

  • Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    Has a thorough knowledge of my past medical history and treats me appropriately in regard to my health record as well. Very patient .

  • Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Since this was my first visit with Dr alba I was pleasantly surprised. He was attentive and listened to my concerns and I felt he had a great bedside manner and felt I could communicate well with him.

  • Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Grateful to have a Dr. Alba as he has been most helpful in getting my health in order.

  • Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    So my experience with George was everything I hoped it would be. He was very patient, very kind. There was a lot of confusion as to what was going on with him, but he very clearly explained it to me and what my prognosis is. Obviously, I'm disappointed that it's going to take as long as it is, but I thought that he was very helpful, very courteous, and he clearly laid out next steps. So I have to rate the whole experience as nothing but wonderful. I think George was fantastic and I would happily recommend him to anybody.

  • Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    I feel very comfortable with Dr Alba

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Highly professional, very thorough and always pleasant! Great doctor!!!

  • Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Dr. Alba is wonderful. He knows my condition well. He explains everything in detail. He is considerate and compassionate. I am very fortunate to have him as my doctor.

  • Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Dr. Alba is an outstanding doctor. Went through my issues carefully ordered tests and gave great insight and very clear advice. Great "bedside" manner". Happy I got k to see him!

  • Reviewed on 1/19/2026

    I think Dr Alba is excellent!!

  • Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    What a great Dr. He has great communication skills, very patient and kind. Explains everything and never rushes me out! I feel his attention is only for me. Could not ask for a better Dr. Dr. George Alba is the whole package.

  • Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Hello, my name is [redacted]. I was very impressed with Dr. Alba and he was so informed of my situation and courteous and concerned and interested and I was quite impressed. [redacted] Thank you very much.

  • Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Happy to continue care at MGH Pulmonary and provider understood my situation.

  • Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    First time visiting with Dr. Alba. I was very impressed with his expertise and experience with the pulmonary science. He listens your concerns patiently and provides an easy to understand answers. He was prepared he read my medical history and could determine was medication will help me in the event I have future issues with my respiratory system. He in my opinion is one of the best doctors I have consulted with a MAGH.

  • Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    This was my first virtual visit. I found it very helpful in answering my questions. My husband and I did have a little difficulty with the set up.

  • Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Excellent care by provider following up on health issues and continuing treatment to cure health ailment. Thank you

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    The doctor was awesome very understanding and I felt very comfortable with him and the receptionist and the nurse and the rest of the staff were terrific. They make a great team.

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Dr. Alba was excellent, very thorough, and explained everything very carefully and very kind and compassionate. I was very, very well treated at Mass General everywhere. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Dr. Alba is a very, very good doctor. He explains things and he spends time with me [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Very thoughtful, an attentive listener & easy to talk to

  • Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    Dr. Alba is one of the kindest, knowlegeable, caring doctors I have. It is always a pleasure to go and see hiim.

  • Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Dr. Alba is one of the best MDs I have ever seen. He listens and explains your medical situation well. His PA is also very good as well as all the staff. Quite frankly I wasn't expecting such a positive experience from a gigantic medical center. You need to clone Dr. Alba and his PA. :)

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Dr Alba is always responsive to questions I have and thoughtful in his responses. I trust him deeply.