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George Velmahos

George Velmahos, MD, PhD

General SurgerySurgical Critical Care

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • Greek
  • English

Gender

Male

About George Velmahos

Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Southern California (1996-2000)
Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Southern California (2000-2004)
Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School (2004-present)
Chief, Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Massachusetts General Hospital (2004-present)

Main clinical focus:

  1. Abdominal and thoracic injuries
  2. Surgical emergencies (perforations, bleeding, obstruction, and acute inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract)
  3. Complex hernias

Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine
Author or co-author of over 250 publications, 4 books, 40 book chapters. Member of over 20 societies, including the American Surgical Association, Society of University Surgeons, Society of Clinical Surgery, American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, Society of Critical Care Medicine.
Chair, Education Committee and Member, Executive Committee, American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma.

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Churchill Surgical Clinic
    • 15 Parkman Street, Wang Building, Suite 455, Boston, MA 02114
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Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Hippokration General Hospital, General Surgery, 1991
  • Residency: Kalamata General Hospital, 1991
  • Medical Education: University of Athens School of Medicine, Surgery, 1988
  • Internship: General Army Hospital, General Surgery, 1987

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 NY
  • 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

4.8 out of 5

84 ratings, 36 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Yes, the good doctor that I met with virtually, sitting in my own kitchen there, he was extremely nice, professional, intelligent, and I asked him every question I had about my hernia, maybe plural, and he answered every single one more than satisfactory. He even talked me into doing the surgery using a robot. So that's pretty good. Yeah, so I apologize, and I'll call you Dr. V. I apologize as far as being able to pronounce your last name, but yep, no, this is the surgeon that definitely I want to

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Very professional, courteous, and just overall very insightful on what was explained to me. It was very thorough and clear.

  • Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Very good Dr explained everything I needed to know

  • Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    Dr Velmahos is a pleasant caring doctor

  • Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    Dr. Velmahos was very thorough, both in speaking with me and during the physical exam. He allayed my concerns about having abdominal surgery and explained everything in detail. I have confidence in him.

  • Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Always a great experience. I feel well taken care of. Thanks [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    Being a patient of Dr Velmahos, he is truly wonderful. Very personable and caring showing he has a genuine interest in his patients' well being. These qualities make his patients feel they can trust him and give him a great bedside manner. I truly believe is he the "BEST of the BEST" and would never go to any other surgeon and definitely recommend him to anyone.His Personality and Professional skills and ability make him a gift to humanity and an honor to the medical profession. Sincerely, [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Dr. Velmahos was excellent. He explained my diagnosis of hernia and his surgical approach very thoroughly and his knowledge of my diagnosis and the approach with his experience was very comforting and he's very kind as well. I felt completely comfortable with him. Just an excellent experience overall and he'll be proceeding with my surgery next week.

  • Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    My overall experience at MGH was wonderful. From the time I was brought in to emergency until the time I was discharged the care from the doctors and nurses were wonderful. My follow up visit either Dr Velmahos was excellent. He explained everything to my daughter and me I thank you for the care you gave me

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Excellent doctor & staff

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Dr. Velmahos goes over the top in providing first-rate care personally and in supervising his colleagues to do the same as a team. [redacted] Dr. Velmahos is a remarkable physician with unsurpassed technical abilities coupled with a deep compassion for his patients and an unparalleled ability to communicate effectively with his patients. I am so grateful to be his patient. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    What a great doctor! He knew my history, had pictures of my hernias from an unrelated ER visit, explained the possible surgeries, and gained my full confidence.

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    I am thankful for [redacted] referral to Dr. Velmahos. I have been struggling to find a Dr that could identify the abdominal pain I have had for 9 years. Finally a Dr that will listen to me!! TY TY

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    He was very direct about what care he would recommend. Surgery was not one of them.

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Dr Velmahos, was terrific in his explanation and care. Very friendly and professional.

  • Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Excellent surgeon. I had a complex surgery that comes with a lot of post operative risks. I had zero complications. My surgeon was kind and listened to my concerns.

  • Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    Did not get to speak with the Dr. I believe it was an assistant (who was great). They reviewed the Xray taken the day before at MGH/Brigham in Pembroke, MA facility. They wanted me to come to Boston, which is an excruciating ride, but decided to work with my PCP in Plymouth with whom I had an appointment that day. This worked out perfectly as the blood test in Plymouth indicated that there was no internal bleeding. Great team work.

  • Reviewed on 10/12/2025

    I love Dr. Velmahos. Not only is he a fantastic surgeon, he is so kind and caring, and empathetic. He is a real person, sincere, and does what he does SO well. I think without his skills, I would have been in a much worse situation physically and emotionally, and without his kindness, I would have had a difficult time. He is the best doctor I've ever had.

  • Reviewed on 10/12/2025

    The Doctor was one of the best I have ever seen.

  • Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    Everything is fine, thank you.

  • Reviewed on 9/21/2025

    Dr Velmahos was very helpful in explaining my current condition and offering expert advice on how to proceed with future treatment. This was very reassuring.

  • Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    Somewhat arrogant talked to me like I was stupid. I understood everything he was saying.

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Dr. Velmahos is amazing, wonderful, compassionate doctor, so intelligent, listens to everything, good eye contact, very compassionate, the finest doctor I've ever seen before. Can't recommend him highly enough.

  • Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    He was gentle and kind

  • Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    I feel extremely grateful to be a patient of Dr Velmahos

  • Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    I am very pleased so far if the service I have received.

  • Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    A joy to communicate with. Makes you feel comfortable as if you were talking to your best friend.

  • Reviewed on 7/13/2025

    He's a good doctor and I like him

  • Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Yes, I had a good experience, a great experience, really. They were considerate, very in touch about what's going on with me, and my medications, and my health, and they were overall very nice and kind, and they definitely deserve a 10 all around. And no problem, I'd recommend them to anybody that would be searching for doctors and nurses. not a problem. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    I really enjoyed meeting Dr. Velmahos, and I thought the people there were terrific, and people couldn't have treated me nicer. Thank you very much.

  • Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    Dr. Velmahos was attentive, caring, professional, helpful, friendly, and sympathetic. He listened well and used humor appropriately. His thoughts and opinions were clearly voiced and backed up with his personal medical experience as well as case studies. I would send anyone I know to see him without hesitation.

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    I liked him very much. A very nice man.

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    He and staff are perfect!

  • Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    Quality care... very open and honest about future plans.

  • Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    Excellent first encounter that provided both relief and encouragement regarding my medical issue

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    I was extremely pleased and impressed by the office, office staff, nursing and Dr Velmahos. [redacted] After my visit, which was my first meeting with him, I was glad I waited for his availability. Subsequently he determined that my surgical needs were urgent and he advocated to get me in quickly and I'm grateful for that. I think highly of him, I think he has a great team and you have an impressive operation!