
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Kerri Palamara McGrath
Kerri Palamara, MD is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. She completed her medical degree at New York Medical College and Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital, and now practices as a primary care general internist at MGH. After 8 years as an Associate Program Director and Primary Care Program Director at MGH, Dr. Palamara was asked to lead the Center for Physician Well-being for the Department of Medicine at MGH as the inaugural director. Her academic work focuses on physician coaching, clinician well-being, and faculty development. Dr. Palamara leads the American College of Physicians “Physician Coach Training Program”, which focuses on training physicians to integrate coaching techniques into their quality improvement and well-being initiatives. For her work, Dr. Palamara has won teaching awards at MGH, Partners Healthcare, Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham, the Society of General Internal Medicine, and the American College of Physicians; and has been awarded Mastership in the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Palamara created and directs the Physician Coaching Program for trainees at MGH. This program was designed in conjunction with the Institute of Coaching at Harvard Medical School to improve physician awareness of their growth and development, reduce burnout, and improve their resilience. This coaching program has been recognized by Harvard Medical School for the Culture of Excellence in Mentoring Award, based on the organizational change inspired by this program, and was featured by the AAMC as a model program to reduce resident burnout. Dr. Palamara also directs faculty physician coaching programs at MGH and is currently involved in several randomized controlled trials locally and nationally on the impact of coaching for coachees and their coaches. The MGH Physician Coaching Program has expanded nationally to over 40 residency and fellowship programs and Dr. Palamara is actively involved in onboarding, evaluating and sustaining these programs. Dr. Palamara has developed and run faculty development workshops nationally on this topic and contributes to the dialogue on physician well-being nationally as a member of CHARM (Collaboration for Healing and Renewal in Medicine).
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Palamara was a leader in several aspects of Massachusetts General Hospital’s response, including the hospital’s response for staff well-being and clinically as co-director of MGH’s first Respiratory Illness Clinic and co-medical director of the Boston Hope field hospital at the Boston Convention & Expo Center.
Locations
- Massachusetts General Primary Care Clinic at Bulfinch Medical Group
- 50 Staniford Street, Floor 9, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-724-6610
- fax: 617-724-0802
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2009
- Medical Education: New York Medical College, 2006
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2009
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 NY
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
137 ratings, 70 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 2/4/2026
My Dr.Kerri Palamara McGrath really cares about me.That makes me feel good!
- Reviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr. Palamara is a wonderful doctor. She takes a real interest in our health, we never feel rushed at the appointment, she takes time to ensure we understand our options and she helps us make sound decisions. She has taken a personal interest in our family and always asks about our kids and is extremely helpful in all our medical needs. In an era where so much of healthcare is about how quickly the practice can churn patients, Dr. Palamara is a true professional and we never feel rushed or as if she is looking to move on to the next patient. She has been a true light in some difficult times.
- Reviewed on 1/28/2026
She is outstanding!
- Reviewed on 1/29/2026
Dr. Palamara is the most caring and thoughtful physician!
- Reviewed on 1/29/2026
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- Reviewed on 1/15/2026
The doctor is very thorough and explained everything in great detail. I am very lucky to have such an amazing doctor.
- Reviewed on 1/11/2026
Best physician I've ever had. Dr. P-M really feels like a partner with me in managing my health.
- Reviewed on 1/9/2026
Dr Palamara is great. Very happy with her being my PCP. Also, one of the questions asked if I saw a nurse. I'm not sure I saw a nurse. But there was someone who took my vitals and then came in and administered my flu shot and Covid shot.
- Reviewed on 1/5/2026
Dr Palamara genuinely cares about her patients and gives us 100% of her attention rather than the computer. She makes sure that all of my questions and concerns are answered during the appointment.
- Reviewed on 12/29/2025
Dr Palamara is an excellent, helpful and caring PCP. She helpfully addressed my concerns and provided guidance without making me feel rushed.
- Reviewed on 12/23/2025
Wonderful doctor!
- Reviewed on 12/22/2025
Excellent
- Reviewed on 12/17/2025
Kerri is an unbelievable physician. She is so thorough and goes above and beyond. I feel so lucky to call her my doc.
- Reviewed on 12/15/2025
Dr. Palamara McGrath is the best!
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
I have high respect for and proven trust and confidence in my primary care physician, dr. Kerri Palamara and all several physicians in MGH. I always advise people to enroll in MGH care.
- Reviewed on 12/3/2025
This provider is excellent and the reason we (my husband and I) are still her patients despite moving to New Jersey. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 11/27/2025
Dr Kerri Palamara McGrath is an outsanding Dr, She is always well prepared and versed in your medical conditions. She iis pleasant, kind and empathetic and attentive to any of your concerns. She is so intelligent ,thorough and meticulous in her assessment of your health needs and willing to suggest anything that may improve them or mitigate any additional problems.. She is always quick to attend to requests for referrals, and associated tests, and medication refills, it is nothing short of a miracle that she is able to lavish so much attention on each of her patients while attending to all of her other administrative, teaching responsibilities ,myriad of special programs as well as her young family. I am exceedingly grateful for all her help.
- Reviewed on 11/26/2025
The Best
- Reviewed on 11/24/2025
Very knowledgeable , Caring and helpful. Makes me feel comfortable.
- Reviewed on 11/17/2025
Everything & everyone was professional and respectful
- Reviewed on 11/19/2025
I greatly appreciate the time that Kerri takes with me to discuss my concerns. Her advice is always excellent.
- Reviewed on 11/6/2025
Dr. Palamara is an excellent PCP. She always has my best interests as far as health care and I am lucky to have her as my doctor.
- Reviewed on 11/6/2025
Dr. Palamara McGrath is warm, patient and listens. She is a problem solver and a really good diagnostician.
- Reviewed on 10/28/2025
I trust and highly respect my health care provider.
- Reviewed on 10/26/2025
Dr. Palamara McGrath is an excellent doctor. If the highest rating is a 10 she is a 12. I would and have recommended her to family and friends.
- Reviewed on 10/25/2025
I am so fortunate to have a PCP like Dr. Palamara.
- Reviewed on 10/23/2025
I am extremely pleased with this provider whom I have had for mor than two decades.
- Reviewed on 10/23/2025
Dr Palamara is passionate and i appreciate her skills as my physician.
- Reviewed on 10/20/2025
The provider is always helpful, sees me in a timely fashion, takes time to listen to my problems, works with us to find solutions, and cares very deeply about me and my health.
- Reviewed on 10/20/2025
On my request, she spoke to a family member concerning our family's history and requested the necessary blood test to determine if I should be placed on medication.
- Reviewed on 10/19/2025
I highly recommend my doctor and nurses to anyone in my family and friends. They are the best in the business. Awesome!!!
- Reviewed on 10/15/2025
Dr. McGrath is a outstanding and caring doctor and I am so grateful that she is my PCP.
- Reviewed on 10/6/2025
I love my doctor! She is amazing and listens to everything I say and has great helpful information.
- Reviewed on 10/2/2025
Kerri Palamara McGrath is a goddess.
- Reviewed on 9/29/2025
Dr. McGrath was extremely thorough and very helpful.
- Reviewed on 9/26/2025
I consistently have a great experience at Bulfinch Medical Group.
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
Very helpful and knowledgeable.
- Reviewed on 9/27/2025
The best!!!
- Reviewed on 9/22/2025
Always listens and respectful
- Reviewed on 9/15/2025
Dr. Palamara is wonderful.
- Reviewed on 9/12/2025
Dr. Palamara, I've seen a long time and she hasn't changed. She's a very good doctor.
- Reviewed on 9/12/2025
Kerri is amazing. I wish there were more physicians out there like her. I feel very lucky to have her as my PCP!
- Reviewed on 9/8/2025
Dr. Palamara-McGrath is not only kind and caring, but is thoughtful and gives exceptional care.
- Reviewed on 9/3/2025
Excellent
- Reviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr Palamara is the best doctor I have ever had...
- Reviewed on 8/24/2025
I am grateful for being a patient of Dr. Palamara McGrath's every time I reach out or have an appointment. Dr. Palamara treats me with respect, invites me to be an active participant in my health choices, and always does what she can to give me the best outcomes in a timely manner. I hear from friends about how they either can't find a PCP or have a PCP who is generally disinterested or unavailable and am reminded of how luck I am. I wish all PCPs were as awesome as Dr. Palamara McGrath!
- Reviewed on 8/26/2025
She is 100% the best care provider there is for me. She is WONDERFUL! Never lose her. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 8/13/2025
could not find a better provider. All my concerns were addressed and resolved
- Reviewed on 8/13/2025
She's the best! Excellent shared decision making. Incredible empathy. Outstanding problem-solving.
- Reviewed on 8/13/2025
Dr. Palamara is a great PCP .
- Reviewed on 8/11/2025
Dr palamara is an evidently caring person
- Reviewed on 8/10/2025
Dr. Palamara-McGrath makes me feel that she is totally invested in my health. She couldn't be more encouraging and respectful of my concerns. I only wish more physicians were like her.
- Reviewed on 7/9/2025
My provider is amazing
- Reviewed on 7/9/2025
Always a clear discussion of the issues with my PCP.
- Reviewed on 7/4/2025
Kerri Palamara Mcgrath is the best PCP that I've ever had. She is brilliant, intelligent, a fabulous listener, creative, inspirational. I can't say enough about her. I'm very grateful and happy to have her as my primary care physician.
- Reviewed on 6/29/2025
Excellent! Thank you!
- Reviewed on 6/26/2025
Yeah, Kerri's an excellent doctor and does a great job, very professional, and always get something resolved whenever I see her. So, great doctor. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 6/25/2025
Dr. McGrath is a very good listener and very thorough. She has a very pleasant personality and is very approachable. She is the best!
- Reviewed on 6/20/2025
Dr Palamara is a fantastic PCP
- Reviewed on 6/18/2025
I look forward to seeing Kerri. She's the best!
- Reviewed on 5/26/2025
Very good doctor
- Reviewed on 5/26/2025
Always a satisfying experience.
- Reviewed on 5/21/2025
The medical assistant was very courteous and efficient.
- Reviewed on 5/19/2025
She has been very, very helpful to me. She makes sure I get the best care. She has actually advocated for me on a few occasions with other doctors to make sure my care was up to par. When I first met her, I was very sick. I was battling MS, and she really helped me. And now I'm better, and she's still great. And she makes sure she really cares, and she will go above and beyond just for my care.
- Reviewed on 5/18/2025
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- Reviewed on 5/11/2025
provider is excellent
- Reviewed on 5/9/2025
Dr. Palamara is awesome. She is kind and listens to what I have to say and always has the answers. I adore her and hope she never leaves. I would recommend her to my friends and family.
- Reviewed on 4/21/2025
Love Dr. P. She is amazing.
- Reviewed on 4/16/2025
I have been seeing Dr. Palamara Mcgrath for many years now and she is quite amazing. She listens and inputs where needed and is just incredibly professional, super friendly and just a fabulous, fabulous doctor to have. I'm lucky to have her.
- Reviewed on 4/17/2025
Dr. Palamara was very pleasant and I felt extremely grateful she could see me on such short notice. Dr. Palamara was very thoughtful and thorough in her approach and carefully explaining all the options for the treatment. It was a pleasure to have her as a physician and see how concerned she was to try to help me as soon as possible. Many thanks for your kind help.