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John H Stone

John H Stone, MD, MPH

Rheumatology

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Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • Spanish
  • German
  • English

Gender

Male

About John H Stone

Research: I co-founded the Vasculitis Center at Johns Hopkins University and directed a multi-center, randomized clinical trial in Wegener's granulomatosis. The results of this trial were published in The New England Journal of Medicine (2005). I am currently the Co-PI of a second multi-center clinical trial in ANCA-associated vasculitis: Rituximab in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis HRAVe). The primary results of this trial were recently published in The New England Journal of Medicine (2010).

My most current research interest pertains to an emerging disease known as IgG4-related systemic disease (IgG4-RSD). My research group at the MGH made the seminal observation that rituximab therapy leads to the targeted reduction of the IgG4 subclass of immunoglobulins in this disorder.

Teaching: I gave the Sir James Cameron Lecture at the Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh) in 2003. I delivered the Dunlop-Dottridge Lecture at the Canadian Rheumatology Association (2007), and gave the Woodbury Lecture at Dalhousie University in 2010.

Locations

  1. Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Cellular Immunotherapy Program
    • 32 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 9th Floor, Suite 9a, Boston, MA 02114
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  2. Massachusetts General Rheumatology Clinic
    • 55 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 4th Floor, Suite 4B, Boston, MA 02114
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  3. Massachusetts General Rheumatology Clinic
    • 52 Second Avenue, Blue Building, Suite 2600, Waltham, MA 02451
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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

  • Rheumatology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1996
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1996

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 RI
  • Medicaid VT
  • 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

108 ratings, 59 reviews

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  • 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.

  • Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    Dr. Stone is an excellent provider and I am fortunate to benefit from his expertise

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Dr Stone is as professional as doctors come. I really appreciate his sensitivity to my health challenges and his in-depth knowledge of my disease.

  • Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Dr. Stone agreed to see me on short notice which I appreciate, as a new patient. His bedside manner is amazing put me at ease and he listed carefully to my narrative. Took time for questions. He's fabulous!

  • Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    I have been under Dr. Stone's care for [redacted] years.... [redacted] The fact that I live 250 miles away ([redacted] NY) speaks volumes. He is terrific. I am so thankful and fortunate to be his patient.

  • Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    This care provider is a very wonderful doctor. He listens. He's friendly. He has very good manners. He treats other staff there very respectfully. I appreciate all that he has done for me. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    The best. Very reassuring.

  • Reviewed on 7/27/2025

    Always friendly and thorough with my condition

  • Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    The most competent. Professional. Empathetic.

  • Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Dr. Stone is one of the finest doctors I have ever had as a personal physician. His follow-up is out of the park good.

  • Reviewed on 6/29/2025

    Dr. Stone is wonderful. He is the most caring doctor I have ever seen!

  • Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    Dr. Stone is a great doctor. Saved my life 15 years ago.

  • Reviewed on 6/22/2025

    Very involved in my care. His interaction with me was face to face, not his nose in his computer . We call Dr Stone our "guru."

  • Reviewed on 6/22/2025

    I feel like the luckiest person in the world to have Dr Stone as my provider. He is everything you could ever want in a provider. I have been patient for several years and I know I would not be alive without his excellent care and support.

  • Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Highly respected and personable.

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr. Stone is one of the most thorough and knowledgeable doctors I've ever had. He explains things very clearly and he listens very carefully.

  • Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Best Doctor Dr. Stone

  • Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    Always on time and very friendly

  • Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    Dr. Stone is honestly one of the best doctors I've ever seen-and that's not something I say lightly. Over the years, I've seen close to a hundred specialists at some of the top hospitals in the world. I've also accompanied my parents and close relatives to hundreds of medical appointments, so I've had a lot of exposure to how different doctors approach care. Even with all that experience, Dr. Stone stands out. He was actually recommended to me by a highly respected rheumatologist at one of the top health systems in the U.S.-which, in itself, speaks volumes about how well regarded he is in the field. And after seeing him myself, I fully understand why. His knowledge of IgG4-related disease is exceptional. This condition is complex and can affect almost any organ in a wide variety of ways, but Dr. Stone not only understands it inside and out-he's done leading research on the disease and has pioneered many of the treatments now used to manage it. What sets him apart even further is how he combines that expertise with compassion and clarity. He listens closely, treats patients with real respect, and explains things in a way that's both thoughtful and easy to understand. His dedication, insight, and the respect he's earned from both colleagues and patients are second to none. I consider myself truly fortunate to have him as my doctor. P.S. If you have IgG4-RD, definitely check out the foundation Dr. Stone established at IgG4wars.org-it's an incredible resource.

  • Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    Fantastic provider. Best medical experience I think I've ever had.

  • Reviewed on 5/18/2025

    Dr Stone has been instrumental in treating my unique disease [redacted] and helping me maintain very good health for many years. My good health today can be attributed to both Dr Stone and Dr [redacted] (now retired).

  • Reviewed on 5/18/2025

    I have been seeing Dr. John Stone for 15 years. He has always treated my condition and me with the utmost care and respect. He is a credit to MGH.

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    He was extremely knowledgeable, personable, and thorough

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Excellent. Kind and professional. Expertise is evident.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    My visits to MGH West are always efficient and pleasant. Everyone is very friendly and helpful and I rarely have to wait too long beyond my appointment time.

  • Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Doctor is extremely knowledgeable about my special case and provided timely and useful answers to my questions.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    I always appreciate the excellent care I receive from Dr. Stone. I appreciate his knowledge with respect to my disease.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    My wife and I saw Dr. John Stone. He is an excellent physician, personable, prepared, knowledgeable, very thoughtful and intelligent. He has a wonderful, caring "bedside manner." He likes his patients--one can tell. Dr. Stone saved my life in [redacted] when the usual treatments for my disease were not effective and physician friends, including the then CMO at MGH, arranged for me to see him. Dr. Stone proposed alternative treatment that has given me an excellent quality of life and [redacted] more good years. Within the past several years, my wife was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that proved difficult to diagnose at our excellent local hospital. Dr. Stone agreed to see her and, over several visits, made the correct diagnosis confirmed by biopsy and recommended a trial of several medications until the most effective medication was found. We are both doing well and we are big fans of Dr. Stone. We're fortunate to have him as our physician.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Dr Stone has been a very good doctor for me over the years.

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    He is the best doctor ever!!!

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Excellent!

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    Dr Stone saved my life.

  • Reviewed on 3/30/2025

    Dr. Stone is very kind. His experience and dedication are admirable.