
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Joshua P Metlay
Dr. Joshua P. Metlay, MD, PhD, is Chief, Division of General Internal Medicine
Dr. Metlay received his bachelor's degree from Yale University, his PhD in Immunology from Rockefeller University, and his MD from Cornell University Medical College. He completed residency and chief residency in internal medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and a fellowship in general internal medicine and epidemiology at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He also received a Master of Science in Health Policy and Management from the Harvard School of Public Health.
Dr. Metlay's research spans two major areas, the epidemiology of drug resistance among common bacterial respiratory pathogens, particularly S. pneumoniae and the development and evaluation of interventions to improve the quality of treatment decisions for respiratory tract infections. This research has led to numerous federal grants from NIAID, CDC, and AHRQ and roles on national advisory committees in the area of infectious diseases epidemiology.
Dr. Metlay is dedicated to education and mentorship. He has been recognized with a number of honors including the Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching in 2008 (Pen's highest teaching honor), the Mid-Career Research and Mentorship Award from the Society of General Internal Medicine in 2010, and the Arthur Asbury Outstanding Faculty Mentorship Award from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 2011.
Locations
- Massachusetts General Internal Medicine Associates
- 15 Parkman Street, Building 6, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-724-2700
- fax: 617-724-7799
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, General Internal Medicine, 1997
- Residency: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1995
- Medical Education: Weill Cornell Medical College, 1991
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1994
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- 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
- MassHealth ACO
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
50 ratings, 32 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 5/24/2026
Dr. Metlay is very compassionate and a great listener. I trust his wisdom and advice.
- Reviewed on 5/21/2026
This is [redacted] speaking. I am speaking on behalf of myself as a patient of the Mass General Hospital. As far as my primary care is concerned, Dr. Metlay and [redacted], who is his nurse practitioner, are two of the finest and nicest people that I've ever met in my life. My life has been in their hands a couple of times, and I can only say nothing but great things about both of them. Dr. Metlay is without a doubt one of the finest human beings I have ever met, and that also goes for a nurse practitioner, [redacted]. They have been nothing but nice to me, cooperative, and very, very understanding. My life has been in their hands, as I said, and I am most appreciative of the fact that I have both of them. And I cannot say enough good things about them.
- Reviewed on 5/19/2026
Dr. Metlay is an exceptional doctor/primary care doctor. He listens and is always kind as well as being wise and knowledgeable.
- Reviewed on 5/14/2026
My experience with Dr. Metlay was perfect. It was very efficient. He answered all the questions. He answered all my questions and he asked pertinent questions, which I was able to answer. And I was in and out very quickly and very pleased with the experience.
- Reviewed on 5/11/2026
Josh Metlay is a great physician who cares about his patients (as do the support members of his practice) and provides expert guidance on maintaining long-term health.
- Reviewed on 5/7/2026
As you could tell from all of my numeric ratings, I think Dr. Metlay is outstanding. I really do think that he is an extraordinary primary care physician, very attentive, very knowledgeable. I couldn't ask for anything better.
- Reviewed on 4/13/2026
Excellent care
- Reviewed on 4/8/2026
An appointment with Dr. Metlay has always been a positive experience, and this visit was no exception. I never feel I'm being rushed. His follow-up messages are greatly appreciated.
- Reviewed on 3/30/2026
Excellent
- Reviewed on 3/13/2026
Yes, I've been with Dr. Metlay for probably seven or eight years and he's provided excellent care for me and I would highly recommend him to anybody and I think he's an excellent doctor.
- Reviewed on 3/11/2026
I feel a strong sympathetic connection with Dr. Metlay, and a professional relationship of great respect.
- Reviewed on 3/9/2026
Dr Joshua metlay the best in the world
- Reviewed on 2/22/2026
Excellent care.
- Reviewed on 2/2/2026
Dr. Metlay is a superb physician.
- Reviewed on 2/4/2026
He's world class and I feel well cared for.
- Reviewed on 12/8/2025
I feel very lucky to have Doctor Metlay as my primary care physician he understands he listens and gives you great advice
- Reviewed on 11/27/2025
It was completely positive. I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Metlay, Joshua Metlay, as my primary care provider.
- Reviewed on 11/24/2025
Dr. Metlay is a very astute and caring physician. He demonstrates a sincere caring for his patients and communicates his concerns and advice clearly.
- Reviewed on 11/20/2025
I really appreciate Dr. Metlay. I find him to be very personal, affable, and thoughtful. He's always been concerned about my health, as well as my physical, emotional health. He's been mindful to always keep me abreast of any things he sees that might be going around or need to be looking out for. And finally, he always keeps me comforted with his affirmations of what they're going through. So I highly recommend him.
- Reviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr. Metlay is a spectacular primary care physician. He comes to the appointments prepared with all of the information necessary about recent labs and anything else that's transpired between the time of the appointment and last time he saw you. He's very good about looking through trends over the course of years and an excellent diagnostician and reaches out for support from specialists as needed. I couldn't speak more highly of him.
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
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- Reviewed on 10/19/2025
Excellent care and attention. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 10/15/2025
Dr Metlay is terrific.
- Reviewed on 10/13/2025
Well informed about my general health and interested in my well-being.
- Reviewed on 10/5/2025
Josh Metlay has been my PCP since [redacted] tragic, abrupt retirement. Both are world class physicians and humanitarians.
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
Josh Metlay is a pleasure to deal with. He deals open and honestly and we have mutual respect for each other ! Great person too
- Reviewed on 9/3/2025
He has a very warm manner and seems totally tuned into my Type 2 diabetes treatment plan.
- Reviewed on 8/25/2025
Always worthwhile and professional.
- Reviewed on 8/25/2025
Very good experience
- Reviewed on 8/21/2025
Dr. Metlay is thoughful, responsive and surprisingly human for a Dr.! :-)
- Reviewed on 7/24/2025
My provider Josh Metlay is at the very top of his game . He is everything and more one could want as a PCP.He is both caring and brilliant. His administrative execution is flawless. I was blessed to have begun at MGH with the great [redacted] but I had never experianced the level of Dr Metlay's performance. Thank you MGH
- Reviewed on 7/7/2025
Dr. Metlay is very knowledgeable and responsive to my questions and needs.