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James S Bath

James S Bath, MD

Family Medicine

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Pediatrics
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Mass General Brigham Primary Care Clinic at Lexington

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Tufts University Family Medicine Residency, Family Medicine, 2007
  • Medical Education: University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine***, 2004

Board Certifications

  • Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 2007

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • MassHealth ACO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

115 ratings, 58 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    All good

  • Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Dr. Bath always did his best to advocate for the patient.

  • Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    Dr. Bath is a fantastic provider who doesn't only provides medical care for my children, but also adds a lot of support both for the kids and us as parents. We are so appreciative for all the support and care Dr. Bath and his team provides at the Center.

  • Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Dr bath is thorough and kind

  • Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Dr. Bath is the best doctor my daughter has ever had! He is understanding, knowledgeable, respectful and truly interested. We feel very fortunate to have him as a doctor.

  • Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    Dr. Bath is the best. He is well prepared already has reviewed your chart and is knowledgeable, patient, and understands autism very well. He truly cares about his patience, which unfortunately is rare these days.

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Dr. Bath is a wonderful physician. We are very thankful that we have found him to help care for our son. He's been fantastic and he's one of the main reasons why we love the Lori Center.

  • Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Excellent care

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Dr. Bath is kind and excellent caring person who listens to his clients issues and provides suggestions and diagnosis

  • Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    Dr. Bath was very attentive and listened to our concerns. He has a great demeanor and took his time with our family.

  • Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    Dr. Bath is one of the kindest, patient, caring and professional Doctor we have ever had. Dr. Bath listens to your concerns, you don't feel rushed or unheard. He is compassionate and is a huge, valuable asset to the Mass General Team of Doctors!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the wonderful, respectful care you show myself and my beautiful, loving son [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Always a very accommodating visit. Dr. Bath and his staff treat us with compassion and respect. You can tell how much they care about their patients.

  • Reviewed on 11/28/2025

    I appreciate the prompt posting of notes to Patient Gateway

  • Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    We waited a long time to become his patient because he is so in demand with the autism community He is a wonderful physician and we were very happy our son has is now able to become one of his patients.

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Unlike most primary care providers, Dr Bath and his office are welcoming to patients with profound autism and strive to provide compassionate care.

  • Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    This is [redacted]'s dad responding. [redacted] has been a patient of Dr Bath for close to 20 years. We're more than pleased with his care for [redacted].

  • Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Wonderful Doctor. I feel blessed to have him on our team

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Dr. Bath is excellent- beyond compare! He is smart, thoughtful and considerate! We love him!

  • Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    The provider was very respectful, friendly, knowledgeable, and open to questions and discussion about my health and well-being. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    Dr Bath is patient, kind, understanding and respectful.

  • Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    We are so lucky to have Dr. Bath as my son's primary care physician. He is the absolute best.

  • Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Dr. Bath is a treasure, MGH should be extremely proud to have him on staff. Thank you again to Dr. Bath and everyone at Lurie for consistently going above and beyond with every interaction.

  • Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    Dr. Bath is an excellent physician for our son who is disabled and has a complex medical profile.

  • Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    I think Dr. Bath's a wonderful doctor. He listens, he's caring. He's just overall excellent. I would recommend him, highly recommend him to others. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Dr. Bath is a responsive primary care provider.

  • Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    We saw the nurse first for vitals then the Dr Bath right after with no waiting. Both were very good with my son who is anxious at doctor appointments and makes him comfortable and agreeable for his vitals and check up.

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Very knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Dr bath is very respectful

  • Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    Very nice. Listens to my concerns. Helpful.

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    100% satisfied. Excellent care.

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Dr. Bath and I had a virtual visit and he listened carefully and his feedback was excellent and very informative!!!

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Yes, I'd like to say that visits with Dr. Bath are always very pleasant. We always feel very comfortable with all the options he gives us and all his recommendations.

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    Dr. Bath is very interested in learning about the medical needs of autistic people.

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    Thank you

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Dr bath is always patient and caring. He takes the time to listen, explain and provide feedback.

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Very caring and has a way with special needs children. He is first a great person and secondly a great doctor that listens to your concerns. Never rushes you and always answers your questions

  • Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    Dr Bath & his team were exceptionally kind compassionate courteous I'm so happy that Dr Bath is my children's PCP

  • Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Excellent doctor. Very helpful

  • Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    I deeply appreciate the care Dr. Bath provides for my son. He is so aware of his diagnosis, details about the best way to address his different needs. He kindly educates us as parents on different ways to provide care at home for my son. Thank you so much Dr. Bath for all your care.

  • Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    Excellent Dr who listens and is thorough. We went thru 4 pedi's before we found Dr. Bath and could not be happier.

  • Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Dr Bath and his assistant provide an excellent service and care for my son response in emergency situations is consistent and efficient. Would have loved to have known about him before when my son was younger.

  • Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Our experience with Dr. Bath, being only a meet and greet, was still one of the best appointments we have had with a PCP for our autistic son, [redacted].

  • Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    I appreciate all the efforts Dr. Bath and his team are providing to help my son be in a better health emotionally and physically. I know my son is in the best hands ever.

  • Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Dr. Bath is great . Going to a place like Lurie who understands Autism is so important . I feel confident , [redacted] get great care when we go there

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr. Bath was very kind to my son, who has autism. It was one of the best experiences we ever had - no need to explain everything!

  • Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    Dr. Bath is my hero

  • Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    Dr Bath is phenomenal. We are so lucky to have him as our son's doctor.

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Dr.Bath is one of the best. He has tremendous bedside manner, empathy and expertise. He is clear with what follow actions need to occur (if any) after a visit. He is available and responsive.

  • Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Dr. James Bath is excellent!

  • Reviewed on 6/29/2025

    Dr. Bath has been a consistent and compassionate presence in my family's care journey. His dedication to his patients goes beyond clinical expertise; it shows in the thoughtful attention he gives to every detail of treatment, his clear and respectful communication, and the time he takes to ensure every recommendation is fully understood. My family dynamic is complex, with a language barrier and multiple people involved in my brother's care. Dr. Bath has always treated each of us with kindness and professionalism, ensuring no one is left out of the loop. Whether he's speaking with my mom, my brother, or me, he approaches each conversation with empathy and clarity. It's evident that he genuinely cares not just about the patient's health, but also about the well-being of the family as a whole. We're incredibly grateful for the level of care and respect Dr. Bath has shown our family. His patience, cultural sensitivity, and collaborative approach have made all the difference in navigating some very difficult moments. Thank you, Dr. Bath.

  • Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Dr Bath is an excellent doctor and a core member of the Lurie team

  • Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Excellent care provider

  • Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Dr Bath is thorough, patient and empathetic.

  • Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    Appreciated that Dr. Bath thoughtfully explained things in a specific way that related to how my son learns and what his interests are.

  • Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Dr. Bath is great. We really appreciate his care.

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Wonderful first visit with Dr. Bath with my son with ASD. My son liked Dr. Bath and what typically is a difficult interaction with a health care provider, dr. Bath put him at ease.

  • Reviewed on 5/11/2025

    Dr Bath is the best Dr I have ever met & I'm [redacted]. He listens & very much trys to help us solve issues for our [redacted] yo profoundly autistic son. He is outstanding

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Thank you for caring