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Howard L Kaufman

Howard L Kaufman, MD

OtolaryngologyCutaneous (Skin) Surgical OncologyHead and Neck Surgical Oncology

Mass General Brigham

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Howard L Kaufman

Specializing in treating patients with skin tumors, Dr. Howard Kaufman is an accomplished surgical oncologist, cancer physician, and cancer immunology researcher. His clinical interests include treating patients with melanoma and other types of advanced and high-risk skin cancers. Dr. Kaufman has been a leader in the development of new treatments for skin cancer, including oncolytic viruses and immune checkpoint inhibitors. Dr. Kaufman believes in approaching patients with kindness and empathy to help them make important decisions about their care.

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Dr. Kaufman has been involved in the Mass Eye and Ear/Mass General Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic and Program for many years. This is a multidisciplinary group focused on providing the highest level of clinical care for patients with advanced skin cancers. Additionally, it provides a foundation for important research, physician training and patient education.

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Throughout his career, Dr. Kaufman been an invited speaker at national and international meetings and has published more than 600 peer-reviewed papers, textbooks and book chapters. He has served as President of the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer and is a member of several scientific editorial boards.

Locations

  1. Mass Eye and Ear Head and Neck Cancer Program

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, General Surgery, 1995
  • Fellowship: National Cancer Institute-Bethesda, Surgery/Surgical Oncology, 1990
  • Internship: St. Francis Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1988
  • Internship: University of Illinois College of Medicine, General Surgery, 1987
  • Medical Education: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, 1986

Board Certifications

  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 1996

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Options
  • 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
  • Medicare
  • 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

4.9 out of 5

103 ratings, 44 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 7/7/2026

    Very, very professional and on time

  • Reviewed on 7/5/2026

    Drs. Kaufman and [redacted] are superb clinicians and gentle-men, the hyphen for emphasis. Thank you!

  • Reviewed on 7/1/2026

    Listen to what I had to say, and explain everything that was going on

  • Reviewed on 6/30/2026

    Most professional

  • Reviewed on 6/13/2026

    Astute observer.

  • Reviewed on 6/1/2026

    Dr. Kaufman is excellent. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 5/28/2026

    Excellent , very helpful,cordial and explained my condition and treatment thoroughly! Very pleased! Very polite

  • Reviewed on 5/17/2026

    It all went well

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2026

    Nothing he was very clear explaining my situation to me

  • Reviewed on 5/6/2026

    I appreciated the doctor's care very much and his concern over my condition. Following the MRI of my skull and looking for more problems, he didn't seem to see any and the issues need to describe it just needing to be monitored, which is good. So it's come back in six months and we'll check it out again. [redacted] he did a fine job. I feel very comfortable under his care.

  • Reviewed on 5/3/2026

    Courtesy, efficiency, and care were shown to me.Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 4/26/2026

    Dr Kaufman is a great doctor.Very caring. Makes you comfortable to ask any questions you may have. Took care of me for 5 years. I will always be great full for him

  • Reviewed on 4/19/2026

    Very professional and knowledgeable about my matter. No nonsense, Got right to the point. Made me feel like there is hope with my treatment. I am very satisfied. Thank you

  • Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    He was very, very good, very receptive, and talked to me about everything. Took into consideration, too, my high strung effort to Boston. I can't stand to him up there. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 3/21/2026

    Great listener, very knowledgeable about my past and present case history, very direct with communications. Great doctor and person.

  • Reviewed on 3/14/2026

    great staff

  • Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    He was great!

  • Reviewed on 3/8/2026

    Dr. Kaufman has been cautious and reassuring during my cancer experience, propagating wonderful results and continued confidence in my diagnosis.

  • Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    very organized and timely with tests

  • Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    Doctors were extremely knowledgeable; listened to my input; and provided a sensible action plan to address my issues

  • Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Dr. Kaufman was very, very professional, very helpful. I felt that I had the best in the field.

  • Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    Have had only positive experience this far, MD is always respectful, honest , lucky to have him.

  • Reviewed on 1/31/2026

    My son, [redacted] and I were afforded full information and opportunity to consider about the several options available to us ([redacted] is my amanuensis and health proxy). We were able to ask questions of Drs. Kaufman, [redacted], and [redacted] re the CATscan results and the various options available to me at this point. We profusely thank the MEE Head and Neck Medical Team for their attention and care.

  • Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    Dr Kaufman listens, communicates, smiles and lends his expertise.

  • Reviewed on 1/19/2026

    Very efficient

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    Enjoyed my visit with him

  • Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    Top shelf. Awesome Dr.s Kaufman and [redacted] have my highest regard and confidence.

  • Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    I was impressed that Dr. Kaufman had done his homework and was familiar with my medical history. I appreciated his openness and sincerity. I felt that I was in good medical hands.

  • Reviewed on 11/30/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    It was a great experience !

  • Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    Excellent!

  • Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    Literal years of pleasant, informative, deliberate conversation and care.

  • Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Excellent, informative and relaxing.

  • Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    I love Dr Kaufman. I feel he genuinely cares about me. He makes comfortable for me to ask any questions.

  • Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Dr [redacted] and Dr Kaufman were extremely informative and caring I look forward to my results

  • Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Everything was excellent

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Nothing really. You covered all the bases. Dr. Kaufman is fabulous.

  • Reviewed on 9/21/2025

    I was amazed about every aspect of my visit! They made me feel comfortable and not stressed at all! When they came in to talk to me it's as if they've known me forever! They did their research and knew about my case and history! I was very impressed!

  • Reviewed on 9/21/2025

    I have no problem understanding everything that matters to me all nurses and doctors were explaining to me

  • Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    The provider communicated my health issue very clearly and was easy to understand. He had a very calm demeanor and was highly professional.

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Very nice man, extremely knowledgeable, great provider.

  • Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    Dr. Kaufman was impressive! He devoted far more time than expected. I have a profound hearing loss and the doctor spoke directly to me allowing me to supplement my hearing aids with speach reading which made the appointment go smoothly. This was an outstanding experience for me. My wife accompanied me. She is a Certified Case Manager RN which aided both the doctor and me during the appointment. This appointment was an outstanding experience for me!

  • Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    Everyone in this office is so kind.

  • Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    The doctors are great. They are listen very well and inspire confidence with their knowledge and expertise.