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Irene Kuter

Irene Kuter, DPhil, MD

HematologyMedical Oncology

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Irene Kuter

Born in Scotland, educated in England, received all medical training in Boston.

Undergraduate and graduate education: St. Anne's College, Oxford University, England.
- BA Biochemistry
- D.Phil. Cell Biology - Studies on cell membranes to analyze the genetics of malignancy (Henry Harris lab, Sir
William Dunn School of Pathology)

Medical school: Harvard

Internal medicine residency: Massachusetts General Hospital

Hematology-Oncology fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital

Postgraduate research: Studies on tumor-host interactions (Jerome Gross lab - Developmental Biology, Massachusetts General Hospital)

Clinical research interests: Individualizing therapy for breast cancer patients

Locations

  1. Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Center for Breast Cancer Medical Oncology
    • 32 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 9th Floor, Suite 9a, Boston, MA 02114
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  2. Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Medical Oncology Clinic
    • 102 Endicott Street, Cancer Center Lower Level, Danvers, MA 01923
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  3. Center for Breast Cancer

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Postgraduate Fellow-Developmental Biology, 1989
  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, RESEARCH, 1983
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Medicine, 1981
  • Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Medicine, 1979
  • Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, 1978

Board Certifications

  • Hematology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1984
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1984
  • Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1983

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 ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense
  • WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

146 ratings, 73 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    She is the best and most attentive doctor that I have know all My life. There are not many doctors that take the time and truly take an interest with you. I wish all my doctors were like her.

  • Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    I am blessed to have Dr Kuter she is kind listens and explains everything so you understand. Very comfortable and grateful my wonderful care

  • Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    I've been with Dr Kuter for 20 years. Shes the best

  • Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Dr. Kuter is beyond any doctor in the state of Massachusetts and beyond that has saved my life. She is the best, the nicest, the smartest. Her whole team, I was stage three breast cancer. She saved my life. I am 20 years out and I will see her every single year until I cannot see her any longer and her team. I don't know what I would do without her. And that is 100% fact.

  • Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    My experience with Dr. Kuter was absolutely wonderful. She's an excellent provider and I've been with her for many, many years and I feel very, very honored to be her patient and I feel very well cared for. And again, Dr. Kuter is a kind, compassionate, knowledgeable provider. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    I see Irene Kuter every six months for my oncology follow-up for breast cancer. She is wonderful at North Shore, Mass General, site, and I am very happy with this facility. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    the best ever

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Dr.Kuter is very attentive and reviews all results from recent visits and tests with me. She is never rushed and does a thorough exam. What a wonderful doctor!!

  • Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Very caring and empathetic doctor.

  • Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    I greatly admire Dr. Kuter. She is up to date on the latest information. She's willing to explain things to me that I can understand. I can't give her a high enough recommendation. She's a wonderful, wonderful doctor.

  • Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Answered my questions thoughtfully and thoroughly

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    I love Dr. Kuter. I feel that she monitors me extremely well to detect any reoccurrence of my cancer. It's why I keep coming back to see her.

  • Reviewed on 1/19/2026

    Dr. Kuter is one of the great doctors out there. She is kind, smart, and thoughtful.

  • Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Dr Irene Kuter is the best dr I have ever had !!!

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Dr. Kuter is superb. Known her for years. Glad she has a Danvers office......

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Dr. Kuter is an exceptional care provider.

  • Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Dr Kuter is always very thorough explaining and professional as well as very pleasant. Have been with her many years and she has always been the same. I look forward to her appointments.

  • Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    I feel well taken care of with my care team and informed about next steps needed to maintain my overall health and wellbeing.

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Dr. Kuter is an outstanding doctor, and I feel fortunate to be one of her patients! She's extremely knowledgeable, kind, and thorough. Mass General is lucky to have her!

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    She's exceptionally good, as a physician & as a caring person. Dr. Kuter has taken care of me since 1999, and it has been a relief & pleasure to have had her care & guidance.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr Kuter has always been there for me since my diagnosis of breast cancer

  • Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    Totally satisfied

  • Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Dr. Kuter is exceptional physician

  • Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Dr. Kuter is very reliable, very courteous and qualified and gives you what you know, listens to you.

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr Kuter is fabulous. She is knowledgeable, wise, respectful, friendly, very supportive and takes the time needed to talk about aspects of patient concern. She is definitely one of the best!

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Dr Kuter is an amazing doctor. She listens and responds to questions and is never rushed during the visit.

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Dr Irene Kuter is my long time oncologist who always has so much information to impart in terms of new developments in medicine and in the field of breast cancer. She has always been a valuable and trusted physician in charge of my care. I value her and count on her wise council.

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Dr. Kuter is wonderful. She genuinely cares about her patients. I have been seeing her for over 20 years and she has always been helpful and wonderful. Thank you Dr. Kuter!

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

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  • Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Dr. Kuter is a very competent, caring, and kind physician. She's been my medical oncologist for the past 23 years, and I feel so fortunate to have her as my provider.

  • Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Dr Kuter is a great doctor with professional, compassionate & caring when dealing with me & my care

  • Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    Dr. Kuter is excellent. I put my trust in her because of her knowledge and experience and because she works with me on my questions and concerns.

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr. Kuter is one of the best doctors I have ever encountered. She is professional, compassionate, very knowledgeable, and I trust her wholeheartedly. I never feel rushed at my visits with her and she is always patient with my questions and concerns,

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Thank you Dr Irene Kuter!

  • Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    She was informed and attentive. I felt well taken care of.

  • Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    This is an annual phone visit, always a good experience, covering what is necessary and appropriate, information and friendly.

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Dr. Kuter is very professional, extremely knowledgeable and very caring. She is one of my best physicians.

  • Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    I have seen Dr. Kuter for 12 years and have always experienced her as thorough and thoughtful. She is is down to earth and direct and will spend as much time as needed.

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Dr Kuter always makes me feel comfortable and cared for. She takes the time to make sure I understand everything and that I'm ok with it. She is truly the best!

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    She's excellent. She listens closely to what I have to say about my symptoms/problems, and responds thoughtfully. Of course she has a lot of expertise in her area, and this is so valuable to her patients.

  • Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Dr. Kuter has been my physician oncologist for over [redacted] years. She's always been thoughtful, kind, considerate, informative, and an excellent doctor.

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    The best.

  • Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Dr. Kuter is very knowledgeable, very respectful, and listens carefully to your concerns and will always give you good advice. I'm very pleased to have Dr. Kuter and would always recommend her highly.

  • Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    I've been seeing Dr. Irene Kuter for 12 years. So pleased to have her as my oncologist.

  • Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    I have great confidence in this doctor's skills and experience. I would highly recommend her.

  • Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    I'd like to say that Dr. Kuter is always respectful and listens very carefully to her patients. I think she is not, I think she does some wonderful critical thinking while speaking in regard to problems that come up. And I appreciate being one of her patients And I think she's an incredible asset to MGH.

  • Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Dr. Kuter was absolutely wonderful. She treated me with respect as an individual. She was very knowledgeable about breast cancer, of course, what she does. And I came from [redacted], and I will never go back to [redacted] after her. She was amazing, just amazing.

  • Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Dr. Kuter is a doctor that has been exceptional in her guidance and support to me. Through my years of her as my doctor she has helped me to understand my cancer, what treatments are best and working with me to choose which medication is best for me considering the side effects. She has worked with me to find the right medication for my well being. I'm thankful for Dr. Kuter's care and kindness through the 7+ years that she has been my doctor. MGH is lucky to have her knowledge on staff.

  • Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Hi, Dr. Kuter is wonderful. She quite obviously took a lot of time to go through my record prior to meeting with me and talked about some items on my health record that weren't really related to her, well, weren't related to the immediate appointment, but she was very sympathetic and open and listening. It's great. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    I have had such positive experiences with Dr. Irene Kuter each time I have seen her. She is extremely knowledgeable and spends whatever time is needed. She explains things thoroughly, is warm and approachable and is exemplary of what all doctors should be.

  • Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Dr Kuter is knowledgeable, kind, willing to give you the time you need, knows who you are, snd is a fantastic care provider.

  • Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    My experience was phenomenal. I would always recommend Dr. Kuter and also Dr. [redacted] because I saw both. I definitely will recommend the hospital as a place for cancer treatment. The service is great and I cannot complain. It's much better than what I had before and I appreciate the person who made the recommendation. Thank you so much.

  • Reviewed on 7/13/2025

    Very happy with the care ice received at MGB.

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Excellent care as usual with Dr. Kuter.

  • Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Excellent, excellent care from this provider. I could not be more pleased with the way I was treated.

  • Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    I Have been a patient of Dr. Irene Kuter since 2001. Excellent Clinician. EXCELLENT "bedside manner". I know I am in good hands .

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    I've been a patient of dr Kuters for 32 years. She is caring, thorough, extremely knowledgeable. She listens to me. She makes me feel very well cared for

  • Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    Dr. Kuter is one of the best doctors I have ever encountered in my [redacted] years. She is steadfast in the continuity of care she has provided me since [redacted], and has gone beyond what was required of her to flag a problem. She is skillful, experienced, and nuanced in her care. And she is above all human in how she works with her patients. I cannot speak highly enough of her.

  • Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    She is the best and cares about her patients.

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    Dr. Kuter, I saw her 10 years ago and she got herself acquainted with all the tenure data and looked at my data over that 10 years and the most current data on my health. And she was wonderful because she not only caught herself up perfectly, but also explained it to me in a very understandable way and taught me a lot. So I really appreciate her and I feel like I'm getting fantastic care from her.

  • Reviewed on 5/26/2025

    My experience with Dr. Kuter was a 10 in all respects.

  • Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Dr Kuter is a great listener and a through professional

  • Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    Dr. Kuter is very kind and understanding and I appreciate her expertise.

  • Reviewed on 5/18/2025

    Always takes all questions seriously and works them through

  • Reviewed on 5/18/2025

    Dr Kuter is one of the best physicians I've encountered at MGH. She is clear, answers questions, kind and respectful.

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    I cannot tell you enough about Dr. Kuter. She is the most amazing person, amazing doctor, and I don't know what I would do without her. She is the best I have ever had. I've been with her for [redacted] years. [redacted] I love her. She is the greatest physician I've ever had. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    I have been seeing Irene Kuder since I was [redacted] years old. Now I am [redacted] years old. When I was [redacted], I was diagnosed with triple negative cancer. It was very aggressive and Irene Kuder helped me save my life. Years later, 17 years later, I had a recurrence and again, Irene Kuder helped me save my life. I have not met nor dealt with such a caring, wonderful, intelligent physician as I have Irene Kuder. I owe her my life.

  • Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Dr Kuter Has taken care of my LCIS for 20 years . Always kind, engaging and very caring.

  • Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Dr Kuter is absolutely wonderful. She is careful, approachable, expert and so knowledgeable. Thank you for the opportunity to see her!

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    She has been my oncologist for over 30 years and has always been prepared, given an appropriate exam, and extremely good at explaining issues!

  • Reviewed on 5/5/2025

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