
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- Spanish
- German
- English
Gender
MaleAbout John H Stone
John H Stone, MD, MPH is a cardiovascular and autopsy pathologist who investigates the molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases including atherosclerosis, vasculitis, myocarditis, amyloidosis, and viral infections. Dr. Stone is a member of the RECOVER Consortium studying Long COVID. He is an associate professor of pathology at Harvard Medical School, and directs the Autopsy Service at Massachusetts General Hospital. He also directs a basic science laboratory at Charlestown Naval Yard.
Dr. Stone is world renown in the field of cardiovascular pathology having served as president for the Society for Cardiovascular Pathology and as co-chair for multiple international consensus documents in the field of cardiovascular pathology. Some of his major scientific contributions include development of a human in-vitro model of intimal hyperplasia, identifying the-long term adverse events in patients with clinically-isolated aortitis, identifying IgG4-related aortitis as a newly recognized form of aortitis, identifying pathologic features that distinguish high-grade immune checkpoint-inhibitor associated myocarditis, and identifying the cardiac pathologic effects of SARS-CoV-2 viral infection including SARS-CoV-2 involvement of the myocardium.
He has extensive experience in the pathology of rare cardiovascular diseases and in maximizing the utility of cardiovascular surgical specimens to enhance patient care.
Locations
- Massachusetts General Rheumatology Clinic
- 52 Second Avenue, Blue Building, Suite 2600, Waltham, MA 02451
- Get Directions
- Phone: 781-487-6006
- Fax: 781-487-4009
- Massachusetts General Rheumatology Clinic
- 55 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 4th Floor, Suite 4B, Boston, MA 02114
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- Phone: 617-726-7938
- Fax: 617-643-1274
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: UC San Francisco, Rheumatology, 1997
- Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital***, Medicine, 1993
- Internship: Johns Hopkins Hospital***, Medicine, 1991
- Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, 1990
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1996
- Rheumatology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1996
Insurance
- 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 RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- 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
100 ratings, 51 reviewsThe 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.
- Reviewed on 6/24/2026
Dr. Stone and his entire office are wonderful. He has helped my husband tremendously over the last few years. We are out-of-state patients that travel specifically to Mass General to see him. And I can't say enough kind words about how compassionate, intelligent, and caring that he is and his office is. He literally saved my spouse's life a few years ago. So I'm very grateful to him and I will always be. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 6/23/2026
I feel very fortunate to be under his care.
- Reviewed on 6/17/2026
I have a rare manifestation of a rare disease, of which Dr. John Stone is the leading expert in the world. He is also such a brilliant and compassionate man. I feel such a sense of comfort knowing that if I need anything -I can contact him to help me navigate through this journey. Knowing this improves my mental health and thereby quality of daily life. He is the Best of the Best (: You should clone him.
- Reviewed on 5/24/2026
I flew from out of state to see my doctor. He is such a great practitioner.
- Reviewed on 5/24/2026
Dr. Stone is an excellent physician. First saw him in 2013 when I was very ill. He has given me years of a good quality of life. Now treats my wife too. We are fortunate to have him as a physician. Very smart and personable! Excellent!
- Reviewed on 5/23/2026
Dr. Stone is the absolute best: knowledgable, with high level of focus on patient needs. Always treated in a compassionate and personable manner. Always worth the long train trip to MGH!
- Reviewed on 5/18/2026
Dr Stone is probably the best physician I ever met. He is kind, humble, caring and professional.
- Reviewed on 5/18/2026
Great specialist physician with compassion and great knowleadge.
- Reviewed on 5/14/2026
Great experience, great doctor, great service, very attentive, very knowledgeable, explained everything wonderfully to me and what the results might be from the tests I will be taking in the future. Totally 100% satisfied with everything. Absolutely the best.
- Reviewed on 5/11/2026
Dr Stone is exceptional in his knowledge as well as his interaction with patients
- Reviewed on 5/4/2026
He listens and makes sure all my questions are answered
- Reviewed on 5/3/2026
Dr. Stone is a prince and a great doctor. He has helped me immeasurably with my IgG4 disease. I have complete and total confidence in him.
- Reviewed on 5/3/2026
Dr. Stone is a very caring and thoughtful doctor. He listened to all of my concerns and then talk to me about next steps.
- Reviewed on 4/29/2026
He had some news that was not easy to deliver and did it with compassion. Although I have never met him, he put us at ease and was very receptive to questions
- Reviewed on 4/28/2026
He's great!
- Reviewed on 4/26/2026
Dr Stone is best doctor in MGH period !
- Reviewed on 4/19/2026
I'm very grateful with Dr. Stone for taking the time to see me.
- Reviewed on 4/19/2026
My only criticism of the provider is that there was no mention or justification for some of the blood tests that were ordered. Other than that, he was excellent.
- Reviewed on 4/18/2026
Dr. John Stone and his staff are extremely helpful. I drive 6 hours to get care because of the high quality specialty care. I think Dr. Stone is amazing and inspires our family. He has given myself and our family a second chance at a quality life treating my IgG4-RD.
- Reviewed on 4/13/2026
Dr Stone is a superb diagnostician and provider. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 3/20/2026
I think it's important to know that John Sun's bedside manner is incredible. And yeah, he always talks to me in a way that I understand. And I certainly appreciate his expertise and advice. Yeah, I would highly recommend him.
- Reviewed on 3/12/2026
From the beginning of my experience of meeting Dr. Stone, it was helpful, in fact helped my treatment immensely, and I'm very appreciative and I've always had a consistently good relationship.
- Reviewed on 2/25/2026
He is a great doctor, great with the patient
- Reviewed on 2/23/2026
Dr. Stone is the world-wide expert in his field regarding IgG4 RD. This expertise has my situation under control, which had minimized my symptoms.
- Reviewed on 1/26/2026
Beyond excellent care from Dr. Stone.
- Reviewed on 1/18/2026
Excellent knowledge of my issue
- Reviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr. Stone is a friendly and caring doctor who was able to get my Pseudogout under control. He is very pleasant to deal with.
- Reviewed on 12/22/2025
Dr Stone is always professional with a genuine manner. From the first visit I had with him I knew I was in competent hands
- Reviewed on 12/21/2025
I travel from Florida to see Dr. Stone. He always explains everything clearly and makes me feel comfortable and I am so much calmer when I leave the office then when I arrived.
- Reviewed on 12/17/2025
Excellent care. I have nothing else to say.
- Reviewed on 12/14/2025
Dr. Stone is a Wonderfull person and great DR.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
I would rate my experience with Dr. Stone as excellent.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
I feel very fortunate to see Dr. Stone. He provides exceptional care, expertly addresses all aspects of my very rare condition, explains everything thoroughly, and gives me very clear instructions. Dr. Stone's care and recommendations have vastly improved my overall health and quality of life, and his obvious concern for my general well-being is very helpful and comforting.
- Reviewed on 12/9/2025
Dr Stone was excellent. He spent a lot of time with me, listened intently to me, and explained everything to me in layman's term. By far, my experience with Dr Stone was the best I have ever had with a doctor.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
I would highly recommend Dr. Stone to anybody. He's done a lot for me and I'm honored that I got to work with him and study.
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
Absolutely wonderful physician and human being.
- Reviewed on 12/3/2025
Dr. Stone is great. He is a terrific listener, is very responsive and always gives good advice.
- Reviewed on 12/3/2025
I feel very fortunate that he is my consultant physician. He is professional and knowledgeable, a good listener, kind and considerate.
- Reviewed on 12/1/2025
Consistency - My experience with the department has always been thorough, kind, and efficient
- Reviewed on 12/3/2025
Dr Stone immediately suspected the solution to a chronic and very painful problem that was misdiagnosed by many other providers most of my life. He focused in on the problem in a skilled and caring way with an immediate diagnostic plan . Dr Stone made me feel comfortable and relaxed, even partway through my first visit I felt like I had known him for years. I can't say enough positive things about Dr Stone, he has changed my life and I feel privileged to have been treated by him!
- Reviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr. Stone is the world expert on the particular ailment which I possess. I saw him promptly. He was well informed for my particular case. He explained the details very thoroughly. He came up with a novel and useful treatment plan. I am always satisfied with his manner and kindliness and solicitous attitude as well as his expertise.
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. Stone was over the top competent, understanding, knew and followed my medical record very deeply, gave me very understandable advice. I had flown in from across the country in California to make this appointment. Everything went smoothly. Dr. Stone was extremely gracious, competent, helpful, and made my visit not just good for my mental health, not just good for my physical health, but also gave me hope for the future. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 10/27/2025
Dr. Stone is the best doctor I have ever met. I am lucky to be his patient. He listens carefully and provides excellent advice.
- Reviewed on 10/25/2025
Dr stone took the time to review my extensive medical history. Clearly stated his thoughts on ny conditions. He was warm friendly ans supportive
- Reviewed on 10/19/2025
Excellent physician with superb knowledge of my medical condition. I could say he is the pioneer in this subject and I am fortunate to have him as my physician
- Reviewed on 10/19/2025
Dr.Stone is very upbeat and positive. He is doing research which is very important for my care, and the care of thousands of people worldwide.
- Reviewed on 10/19/2025
Dr.Stone is the best! I am very confident that he is giving the best care possible! He has been my doctor for 17 years!!! Wonderful man and doctor!?
- Reviewed on 10/9/2025
superior provider.
- Reviewed on 10/8/2025
Answered all questions .Always feel better when leave office because I'm in good hands
- Reviewed on 10/6/2025
Dr Stone is a very good physician. He genuinely cares and takes his time. He is extremely well versed in his field and explains things well.
- Reviewed on 10/2/2025
Blackstone is a very good provider that listens very attentively.