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Keyan Salari

Keyan Salari, MD, PhD

Urology

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • Persian (Farsi)
  • English

Gender

Male

About Keyan Salari

Keyan Salari, MD, PhD is a urologic oncologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He is a urologic surgeon specialized in the treatment of genitourinary cancers using open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery techniques. His research focuses on applying cancer genomics and computational biology methods to advance precision cancer medicine for genitourinary malignancies.

Dr. Salari is a faculty member of the Department of Urology and a Urologic Oncologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center. He graduated with honors from the University of California at Berkeley with a B.A. in molecular and cellular biology, where he was awarded the Spencer W. Brown Award and was a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Biology Fellow. He earned his MD and PhD in Genetics from Stanford University School of Medicine in the NIH Medical Scientist Training Program. He trained in General Surgery and Urology at the Massachusetts General Hospital and subsequently completed a fellowship in Urologic Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Dr. Salari’s clinical practice focuses on the surgical treatment of urologic cancers with a particular emphasis on prostate cancer, kidney cancer, and testicular cancer. He serves as Director of the Prostate Cancer Genetics Program, where families that may have a hereditary predisposition to prostate cancer are offered genetic testing, cancer screening, and support. His research interests focus on leveraging a variety of genomic technologies and computational biology methods to gain insight into the pathobiology of prostate cancer, with the goal of improving early detection of clinically significant prostate cancer and distinguishing indolent from aggressive disease to guide treatment decisions.

Locations

  1. Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Surgical Oncology
    • phone: 617-219-1230
    • fax: 617-831-7350
  2. Massachusetts General Urology Clinic at Newton-Wellesley
    • 2000 Washington Street, White Building, Suite 443, Newton, MA 02462
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  3. Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Surgical Oncology at the Claire and John Bertucci Center for Genitourinary Cancer
    • 32 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 7th Floor, Suite 7e, Boston, MA 02114
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  4. Massachusetts General Urology Clinic

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Urologic Oncology, 2019
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Urology, 2018
  • Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, General Surgery, 2013
  • Medical Education: Stanford University, 2012

Board Certifications

  • Urology: American Board of Urology, 2021

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
  • 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, 59 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    I saw two doctors during my visit and it was obvious they had reviewed my history and they both explained things very well.

  • Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 1/24/2026

    Highly competent

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Excellent visit, he laid out my options, answered my questions, and provided me with a look ahead at what treatment might entail.

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    I asked for an apointment to learn options for my fare and discuss what the best next step should be. this is exactly what i recieved. I am very happy with the care and profesionalisum and while I'm not thrilled to need the services I know I will recieve the BEST care possible.

  • Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Dr. Salari was wonderful in explaining everything and showing me the x-rays and detailing what had to be done during surgery. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Excellent in every way.

  • Reviewed on 1/4/2026

    Dr Salari and [redacted] are the best.

  • Reviewed on 12/25/2025

    Very courteous, informative and listened.

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    A very even presentation of choices, risks and benefits

  • Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    I enjoy how the Dr. Was direct and give me the positive and negative outcomes of my situation, basically I am aware of what might come, which I appreciate as much information I can have.

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    Dr. Salari is one of the GIANTS in Urology, world class in every way. His educational and research background is almost unmatchable. His knowledge of urological matters is hugely impressive. His patient interaction skills are very effective. I enjoy working with him. He explains things in very understandable terms and relates to the patient's anxieties and hopes. I am very grateful for Dr. Salari's time and for the opportunity to be cared for within the great Mass General healthcare system. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Dr Salari and his colleagues were outstanding... great care and understanding

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    I have complete faith in my provider that he is giving me the best of care.

  • Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    I have felt extremely well cared for during this entire process. I think the staff has been very professional and caring!

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Doctor was very helpful, shared context and put me at ease

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    He was clear and listened closely to my Questions

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Compassionate, thorough, practical and very professional. Imparted technical information in a clear and concise manner.

  • Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Sound, caring.

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    My experience with this provider was excellent. The nurse was also excellent.

  • Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Keyan Salari definitely get credit for saving my life. It was during his examination of a prostate MRI that he noticed my colon cancer and referred me back to my internist, initiating the process that led to surgery and chemo. I am alive today thanks to him. Otherwise, he is efficient, personable, and knowledgeable.

  • Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Excellent in all aspects.

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    I think the provider have all the possible care and information that I needed. The visit was primarily a consultation .

  • Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    I thought that the doctor that she spent was very patient, very thorough, and very thoughtful in receiving my questions and in answering them. It was very clear that she had reviewed my case, my medical history prior to the visit. And so she was commenting from informed position I thought that she was very friendly and approachable, and I came out of the meeting feeling very good about the care that I am receiving at Mass General.

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Top notch and had total confidence in Dr Salari.

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    We had a discussion about potential treatments and courses of action.

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    I am know patient

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Very kind and reassuring and highly skilled and respectful

  • Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Dr. Salari was very informative, a very, very caring and understanding doctor, the best. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Olympia the scheduler is a very special person. (I remember when she was brand new.) She is always so positive and encouraging and needs kudos for her approach towards people in their hour of need.

  • Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Very professinal

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Nurse and Dr. were excellent, very attentive and caring.

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    The procedure was rapid and painless but the recovery process is one that concerns me.

  • Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    I felt comfortable with both doctors I saw in terms of their experience, knowledge, and skills. The treatment options were thoroughly and clearly explained, and all my questions were answered. I definitely feel confident that both doctors will provide highest quality care.

  • Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    Very detailed review of my condition.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    very good experience

  • Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Dr. Salari was knowledgeable and serious about my condition, yet was very pleasant and easy to talk with about my concerns and questions. He explained treatment options in suitable detail and was frank in regard to their benefits and risks. As a result of our discussion we were able to decide on appropriate next steps in anticipation of a formal treatment plan in the coming weeks.

  • Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Always a very good experience

  • Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Very thorough exam. Provider did a great job describing various treatment options. I feel that I'm in good hands with this provider.

  • Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Dr. Salari and his nurse [redacted] were outstanding. I would recommend them to anybody. They were great. I was somewhat anxious [redacted] knowing what could be and they allayed my fears and were outstanding. I couldn't ask for any better. Thank you very much.

  • Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    He was great

  • Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    I had a great experience with this care provider and their team.

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Clear explanation of reasons for the visit and what we would accomplish. Receptive to my questions and gave clear answers. An excellent experience all around.

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Everyone was excellent to work with.

  • Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    Communicated everything to me in a way that was easy to understand.

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    This was a very pleasant experience

  • Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    Pleasant, thorough, caring, very nice person, impressive credentials

  • Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    He explained everything that we should do so that we understood all that was necessary

  • Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Extremely professional and courteous

  • Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Very caring and concerned Dr.

  • Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Yes, I just think he's very confident, good natured, and a good physician. Very pleased with the way he treated me.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    I feel I am getting the best of care with Dr Salari.

  • Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    very thorough, answered all my questions and made me feel reassured about my condition.

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Keyan Salari, MD seemed to be very caring and patient, was very attentive and answered all questions I asked.

  • Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    Yes, I first visit with the doctor. He was very helpful in terms of being somewhat knowledgeable about his previous history, my dad's previous history. Who's got dementia and this is why I'm his daughter. He's kind of taking over these appointments. I felt that he was familiar and had various options, which were extremely, extremely hopeful. [redacted] However, I feel the doctor was very helpful.

  • Reviewed on 4/8/2025

    Dr. Salari is top notch! Hoping he opens an office at Newton Wellesley Hospital

  • Reviewed on 4/8/2025

    Very professional, caring. Left knowing I'm in good hands.

  • Reviewed on 4/8/2025

    I wish my hospital had sent my medical information.