
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Julianne Stoughton
Julianne Stoughton, MD, is a board-certified vascular surgeon at the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, the medical director of the Venous Program and director of the Vein Care Center. She is an assistant professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. Her clinical interests focus on venous disease (e.g., pelvic veins, superficial veins, venous malformations, lymphedema and spider veins) and venous ablation.
Dr. Stoughton obtained her medical degree from Brown University Medical School. She then completed a general surgery residency and vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Rochester. She is board-certified in general and vascular surgery, and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Her research activity consists of clinical studies to improve the treatment and management of superficial venous disease and venous leg ulcers, and outcomes research on pelvic vein disorders.
Dr. Stoughton has been a speaker, moderator and course director for many national and international meetings including the Harvard Vascular Surgery courses, the American Venous Forum annual meetings, the American College of Phlebology and American Vein and Lymphatic Society annual meetings, the International Union of Phlebology, the Society of Vascular Surgeons, the Eastern Vascular Surgical Society, the Vascular Surgery Congress in Sao Paulo Brazil, the French Phlebology Society in Paris and more.
She is a member of numerous local and national committees. She was the co-chair of the 2012 American College of Phlebology Annual Congress, and she was the course director for the "In-Vein" meetings for many years. In 2015, she was the chair for annual Vein Forum conference in Washington, D.C. In 2019, she was course director for the deep vein course in Phoenix, AZ, and the non-thermal ablation course in Atlanta, GA, in 2020. She has also been elected to the executive boards of the New England Society of Vascular Surgery, the American College of Phlebology and the American Venous Forum, and is the treasurer of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine.
In addition to writing several textbook chapters on venous disease, she has reviewed and published numerous papers for peer-reviewed journals. As a pioneer in the field of venous disease, she participates in the training of students, residents, fellows and attending physicians.
In her personal life, Dr. Stoughton enjoys kayaking every day on the pond next to her home in Boston, MA.
Locations
- Massachusetts General Vein Care Center
- 21 Montvale Avenue, Stoneham, MA 02180
- Get Directions
- phone: 781-438-8117
- fax: 781-438-8116
- Massachusetts General Vascular Surgery Clinic at the Fireman Vascular Center
- 55 Fruit Street, Wang Building, 4th Floor, Suite 440, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-8278
- fax: 617-726-8700
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Strong Memorial Hospital, Vascular Surgery, 1994
- Residency: Strong Memorial Hospital, General Surgery, 1992
- Medical Education: Brown University, 1986
- Medical Education: Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine, first two years of medical school, and then transferred to Brown University program in Medicine, 1984
Board Certifications
- Vascular Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 1997
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 ME
- Medicaid NH
- 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
4.9 out of 5
159 ratings, 78 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 2/11/2026
Incredible - highly compassionate and empathetic- great communication on what was to be done and why - looped back after with equally great communication. Patient and thoughtful. Amazing experience! [redacted]
- Reviewed on 2/7/2026
Dr. Stoughton is the most knowledgeable, professional, personable and genuine care provider I have ever had the pleasure of encountering. And what I find most remarkable is that for a world renowned and respected surgeon and physician, she is the most humble, compassionate and approachable personal care provider one could hope for. I consider myself very fortunate.
- Reviewed on 1/30/2026
Dr. Stoughton is an amazing physician and I had excellent care and I am so glad that I met her. She was very thoughtful about waiting to see about my veins and then we decided to do this procedure, which I think is going to be really helpful. And I would love to recommend her to anyone that has vein issues. She's excellent and so is her staff.
- Reviewed on 1/29/2026
Dr Stoughton is an excellent vascular surgeon. I found that having her need to guide a student DR on their first day at the practice while she was doing my procedure was distracting and did not provide an ideal experience for me.
- Reviewed on 1/21/2026
It was a pleasant experience having a procedure with Dr. Stoughton and her team. I knew I was under exceptional care and would recommend this team to anyone in need of a vascular surgeon.
- Reviewed on 1/22/2026
Excellent care.
- Reviewed on 1/17/2026
I've been under Dr. Stoughton's care fora number of years and have great respect for her doctoring skills.
- Reviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr. Stoughton is the type of provider we need more of! She listens, she explains, and she answers all questions without rushing you.
- Reviewed on 1/11/2026
Very fortunate to be apart of Dr Stoughton's practice. They have given me the care that needed, and not received at another hospital.
- Reviewed on 1/11/2026
Dr. Stoughton has always been great at explaining the issues I have had and what the plan is to rectify my issues. She is thorough, kind, patient and never seems to be rushed to the next patient.
- Reviewed on 12/24/2025
An exceptionally caring and thoughtful physician. She went above and beyond to help me and made me feel truly heard. I'm so thankful for her kindness and dedication.
- Reviewed on 12/23/2025
Dr. Stoughton was very thorough. She discussed different options for my treatment.
- Reviewed on 12/20/2025
Very thorough and was very good at explaining issues.
- Reviewed on 12/17/2025
She spent time gaining knowledge about the history of my issue and explained the diagnoses thoroughly and clearly. She gave many helpful options on treating this and provided me with a plan.
- Reviewed on 12/15/2025
Honestly, one of the best doctor's office that I have ever been to. Maybe it's just because I live in the boonies, but this was a refreshing change. Very respectful and everyone in Dr Stoughton's office is great.
- Reviewed on 12/14/2025
A magnificent and wonderful doctor. So glad, honored and privileged to have her on my care time
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr Stoughton is an outstanding physician. I had not seen her in over a decade but she was as enthusiastic and engaged this week as she was ten years ago. She obviously loves what she does and has a wonderful manner with patients. She is highly experienced and knowledgeable in her field. A privilege to be her patient.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
They were very informative and caring!
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
The entire care provider team was kind, caring, knowledgeable and sensitive to my every need. Wish every provider were like they are!
- Reviewed on 11/30/2025
Everything was perfect. Loved seeing her.
- Reviewed on 11/25/2025
Caring, thoughtful, skillful and kind. Made a difference in my care.
- Reviewed on 11/22/2025
I have total trust and confidence in Dr. Stoughton.
- Reviewed on 11/17/2025
This was one of the best interactions that I've ever had with a provider. Reception, nurse and Dr were fantastic.
- Reviewed on 11/16/2025
Very caring and thorough Doctor.
- Reviewed on 11/15/2025
I thought the provider was very thorough, professional and kind. Her staff was the same. It was a very nice appointment.
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
Very patient and easy to discuss things with Very competent in her role
- Reviewed on 11/10/2025
Dr. Stoughton is professional, caring, personable and very experienced - in short THE BEST!
- Reviewed on 11/9/2025
I have an AWESOME provider and support staff
- Reviewed on 11/8/2025
Dr. Stoughton loves her profession, and it shows. Everyone, my doctor, her nurse, ultrasonographer, and her fellow, were personable, professional, and made me feel so at ease. My only regret is that I didn't get my surgery sooner! I highly recommend Dr. Stoughton!
- Reviewed on 11/7/2025
This provider was very courteous, remembered me from previous appointments, spent a lot of time with me explaining procedures and answering my questions. I felt very comfortable and confident in her approach and her skills and her knowledge and her patient attention.
- Reviewed on 10/8/2025
Excellent
- Reviewed on 10/10/2025
Dr. Stoughton is professional, thorough and personable. I am so grateful to have found her!
- Reviewed on 10/6/2025
She was very knowledgeable about my situation. She was able to explain what was going on 100 percent better than the 2 other doctors I went to
- Reviewed on 10/4/2025
Aside from waiting over an hour to be seen, my experience with the care provider was good. I was a little (or a lot) annoyed and this came across at the beginning of my visit, mainly with my frustration of waiting so long. Dr. Stoughton good, asked appropriate questions and I felt she listened to my concerns.
- Reviewed on 10/3/2025
Dr. Stoughton was great. She explained everything that was going to happen. She checked everything. And she's just really an upbeat physician. And I felt very comfortable with her. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 9/28/2025
The experience was very good everything was explai Ed well and all questions were answered
- Reviewed on 9/28/2025
Caring and intelligent doctor who spends the time to help explain his findings
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
She is wonderful.
- Reviewed on 9/21/2025
Best doctor ever. I would highly recommend her to anyone. Not only is she an excellent doctor but so kind and understanding. I trust her with my life.
- Reviewed on 9/22/2025
Dr Stoughton is a kind, pleasant, thorough and intelligent doctor. I feel very grateful to be under her care. I feel safe under her care and that is very important. [redacted] So in short, because of all of the wonderful things I have to say about Dr Stoughton, I hope to keep her as my vein care doctor for many years. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 9/21/2025
She demonstrates a lot of knowledge about the subject.
- Reviewed on 9/3/2025
It was a great experience,
- Reviewed on 9/4/2025
Great care
- Reviewed on 8/28/2025
Everyone was extremely knowledgeable, professional and caring.
- Reviewed on 8/27/2025
As always-excellent
- Reviewed on 8/6/2025
Good
- Reviewed on 8/3/2025
I had an ultrasound of my legs, and the care provider was excellent, experienced, and attentive.
- Reviewed on 7/24/2025
She was great - patient, knowledgeable, pleasant!
- Reviewed on 7/24/2025
Dr. Stoughton had a fellow see me first. He was professional, courteous, competent and very helpful.
- Reviewed on 7/25/2025
it was excellent
- Reviewed on 7/21/2025
She is excellent and her assistant was also very good. And I appreciate all the professionalism and the procedure was excellent on my part and also on, it seems like on their part too. Thanks.
- Reviewed on 7/21/2025
So glad I found this surgeon.
- Reviewed on 7/20/2025
Very professional and friendly.
- Reviewed on 7/18/2025
Dr. Stoughton is exceptional, and if you had something higher than a four, I would have rated her that.
- Reviewed on 6/28/2025
Everyone made me feel comfortable and they cared about my input
- Reviewed on 6/28/2025
She continues to be one of the best. Professional but so congenial.
- Reviewed on 6/19/2025
Took time with me to explain possible procedures and outcomes
- Reviewed on 6/16/2025
Dr Stoughton is professional and thorough! She listens and cares.
- Reviewed on 6/6/2025
I had an excellent experience with this provider and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone else that is in need of her services.
- Reviewed on 5/29/2025
She is competent and has a great bedside manner
- Reviewed on 5/26/2025
Dr. Stoughton was patient and empathic, also knowledgeable and informative. She took the time to listen to what I had to say, made excellent suggestions, explained the situation medically, presented good ideas, and was just very caring. I felt that I am in very, very good hands with Dr. Stoughton. I look forward to working with her in the future. Thank you. Bye-bye.
- Reviewed on 5/22/2025
Dr. Stoughton is kind, thorough, and patient. Period. She explained everything prior to my procedure and checked in multiple times to make sure I was doing well.
- Reviewed on 5/13/2025
Dr stoughton is a thorough and caring doctor who explains all issues re veins and ultrasounds
- Reviewed on 5/15/2025
Dr. Stoughton is the best.
- Reviewed on 5/14/2025
Dr Stoughton is thorough, truthful and extremely knowledgeable. This was an outstanding experience from my initial conversation with [redacted] over the telephone when I was originally seeking information through pre-surgery, surgery and subsequent follow up appointments.
- Reviewed on 4/24/2025
I just wanted to say that I enjoyed meeting her a few times once on Zoom and then first in the office visit and I feel like I'm in very good hands and in the doctor seemed seemed very very capable and I'm looking forward to proceeding with the procedure that we're going to she's going to operate on for me. Thank you so very much. Bye bye. This is [redacted] Bye bye.
- Reviewed on 4/23/2025
Dr Stoughton and her staff has been wonderful to me after having a [redacted] in Florida a year in half ago!! After having the veins fixed in both legs I was told that unless I have other problems they really don't need to see me again! I so enjoyed meeting them all!!
- Reviewed on 4/23/2025
Excellent service from a patient and friendly doctor!
- Reviewed on 4/22/2025
Dr S. Was very thorough. She took into account other tests that I had that could relate to my veins. She looked at the whole picture. I did not feel rushed.
- Reviewed on 4/17/2025
I have seen Dr. Stoughton two times and both times have received excellent care from her.
- Reviewed on 4/14/2025
Dr. Stoughton was extremely thorough and patient and I had full confidence that she considered my case in a very thoughtful and systematic way and she gave me plenty of time to ask questions and she answered in a frank way and a way that I could understand it and also showing her thoughtfulness and her interest in research. I highly, I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Stoughton. As well, her fellow was very thorough and her medical assistant was super kind and thorough as well and [redacted] the tech that did my ultrasound was fabulous and had me laughing the whole time and I loved him. So I just give this whole center high marks. I also appreciate that there's a cosmetic component to it as well.
- Reviewed on 4/19/2025
The provider was amazing!
- Reviewed on 4/9/2025
This provider was extremely kind, attentive, and open. She really took time to look into my medical history, discuss symptoms, and evaluate everything. She didn't force any decisions on me, but rather, shared options and respected my personal choice too. 10/10 highly recommend!!
- Reviewed on 4/9/2025
A plus very happy with result!
- Reviewed on 4/9/2025
I HAVE BEEN GOING TO DR STOUGHTION FOR YRS,I HAVE SEEN MANY DOCTORS IN MY 81YRS,DR STOUGHTON STANDS OUT TOPS IN MY BOOK.SHE IS SO KIND AND TREATS U LIKE FAMILY,ALWAYS TAKES AS MUCH TIME AS NEEDED TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS I MIGHT HAVE.JUST A LOVELY PERSON
- Reviewed on 4/8/2025
Dr. Stoughton is very down to earth and thorough with me.
- Reviewed on 4/2/2025
Dr Stoughton is an exceptional surgeon, communicator and teacher. I'm grateful she is my doctor.
- Reviewed on 3/29/2025
Dr.Stoughton is a brilliant, kind, patient and extremely understanding physician. I traveled by train and Uber to see her. The nurse who did the ultrasound was an exceptional person. The secretary was so kind, the Fellow was outstanding. The entire experience was impressive from beginning to end.