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Marcy B Bolster

Marcy B Bolster, MD

Rheumatology

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Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Marcy B Bolster

Dr. Marcy B. Bolster is Director, Rheumatology Fellowship Training Program at MGH. She has been a rheumatology fellowship program director since 1999, initially at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC; 1999-2012) and subsequently at MGH (2012-current).

With a strong interest in medical education, Dr. Bolster participates in the teaching and training of medical students, internal medicine residents and rheumatology fellows. She has been the recipient of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Distinguished Program Director Award (2019) and was named the Mass General Brigham Program Director of the Year (2020). Among other medical education endeavors at MGH, Dr. Bolster is a member, Women in Medicine Trainees Council, an initiative to support professional development for women trainees and young faculty members through mentorship. She is a member of several MGH education committees and has teaching roles at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Bolster has demonstrated leadership in several projects within the ACR. She served as Chair, Committee on Training and Workforce (2012-2015) and in this role contributed to the 2015 Workforce Study. She participated in the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Milestones project and the ACGME Rheumatology Milestones 2.0. She led the ACR development of the Rheumatology Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs), Rheumatology Curricular Milestones, and updated Rheumatology Fellowship Core Curriculum (2012-2015). Dr. Bolster has held leadership roles with the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) as Member, Rheumatology Board (2009-2014), followed by Chair, ABIM Rheumatology Exam Committee (2014-2018); Chair, ABIM Rheumatology Board (2014-2020); and Member, ABIM Council (2014-2020). She is committed to facing the gaps in the rheumatology workforce and is the recipient of a Rheumatology Research Foundation (RRF) Clinician Scholar Educator grant, "Extending Our Reach" providing telemedicine training to rheumatology fellows to provide care to underserved patient populations.

Her clinical interests include general rheumatology, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and scleroderma. She is the medical lead for the MGH Fracture Liaison Service, an interdisciplinary service with focus on the management of patients with osteoporosis who have had a fragility fracture.

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Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Rheumatology Clinic
    • 55 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 4th Floor, Suite 4B, Boston, MA 02114
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  2. Massachusetts General Endocrine Associates
    • 15 Parkman Street, Wang Building, Suite 730A, Boston, MA 02114
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Medical University of South Carolina, Rheumatology, 1993
  • Residency: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1991
  • Internship: Eastern Virginia Medical School, Internal Medicine, 1989
  • Medical Education: Duke University School of Medicine, 1988

Board Certifications

  • Rheumatology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1994

Insurance

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  • 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
  • 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

147 ratings, 64 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    She is respectful, examined me thoroughly, and explored all possibilities to find cause of pain

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Dr. Bolster is stellar in providing compassionate care, kindness, and expertise. I'm lucky to have her on my team.

  • Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    Wonderful care

  • Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Clearly very experienced

  • Reviewed on 1/19/2026

    She always explains and listens to me th thoroughly. Very comfortable with Dr Bolster. She's an excellent doctor.

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    Exceptional care with great attention to healthcare details. Results of the treatments have improved my quality of life, tremendously!

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    Dr Bolster is an excellent physician and I feel lucky to her patient.

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    she was patient and listened to my concerns and answered with a clear and understandable response.She also got right back to me with the results of my bloodwork.

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    Dr Bolster is EXCELLENT!!

  • Reviewed on 1/4/2026

    Good experience.

  • Reviewed on 1/3/2026

    Dr. Bolster gave me plenty of time to answer questions about my PMR. I never feel rushed!

  • Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Great

  • Reviewed on 1/1/2026

    Dr. Bolster is a wonderful, caring med doctor. She's terrific and I love her.

  • Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Dr. Bolster is such a wonderful physician. Always extremely prepared and thorough. Also very kind and caring.

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Dr. Bolster is caring and comes to each visit familiar with my personal/family history, which includes living with Spina Bifida. She listens carefully to new information and is knowledgeable about the most current ways to assess and address osteoporosis in my particular situation due to Spina Bifida.

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    My visit was excellent. The clinician is excellent. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 12/20/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    She is truly professional, but she is genuinely concerned about her patients. She sincerely tries her best to do what is right for us and we greatly appreciate her!

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Dr. Bolster is thorough and attentive and knows he stuff.

  • Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Dr Bolster provided me with all of the information necessary to make a decision about the treatment for osteopenia and made the necessary arrangements for the treatment quickly. She also adjusted my meds as well. The interaction was excellent.

  • Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Dr Bolster has been my provider for more than 7 years and I find her to be extremely professional and comprehensive in providing care. She does a complete physical exam, thorough eval of current meds and concludes with a clearly stated plan of care. As a longtime health care worker I understand that a clear plan of care is MOST important with any patient care plan!

  • Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    My doctor gave a great dal of thought to m medical issues and showed great concern.

  • Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Excellent care; listened to all my concerns. Discussed a plan for me. Knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    it was a positive experience.

  • Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    Dr. Bolster and the fellow Dr. [redacted] were very professional, knowledgeable and helpful throughout the exam and our discussion.

  • Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    Marcy bolster is an excellent physician. She is an excellent physician. She is concerned about my health, thoughtful about my treatment, takes time to explain her recommendations and is very personable.

  • Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Dr. Bolster is a knowledgeable specialist and was prepared and focused on my medical issues during this tele-visit. She is excellent at listening and on effectively communicating useful information. I am pleased to have access to her for my arthritis issues.

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    She listens and responds to questions. I feel she provides good care

  • Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    Dr. Bolster was very helpful in getting my Osteoporosis shots going. After my cancer surgery and radiation my Osteopenia had become Osteoporosis. I have been very pleased with her recommendations and will be starting a different phase of treatment.

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Dr. Bolster listened carefully to my concerns. This was my first visit with her and she made many helpful observations and suggestions and ordered the appropriate suggestions for xrays and other tests. I greatly appreciate her concern.

  • Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    Dr. Bolster is phenomenal! She used all available information in coming to a conclusion and care plan. I am delighted with my experience.

  • Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    Great doctor

  • Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    Dr. Bolster examined me, went over meds, made some suggestions, took hip xrays (because I'd fallen on 5 mon old hip replacement) and referred me to surgeon for followup. Excellent care!

  • Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    Very professional and respectful

  • Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    My experience with Dr. Bolster has always been over the years. Excellent. I love her demeanor. She seems so interested all the time and voices that she is disappointed the way things are. And she's just very real. And I feel that she truly, truly cares and that she's so knowledgeable and walking me through this path.

  • Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Dr. Bolster is a wonderful doctor. I have recommended her to my daughter.

  • Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Excellent as always.

  • Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    I respect her so much that I drive down from Maine to see her.

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr. Bolster was patient and excellent and answered any questions that I had.

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    I really appreciate the fellow/attending teaching method used during the new patient visit and learning from that interaction as well.

  • Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Dr. Bolster is the best rheumatologist I could ever hope for. She is very thorough, prepares for the appointments, is a very good listener, and problem solves with me and includes me in the planning. And I really appreciate her and very fortunate to have her.

  • Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Thank you Dr. for help me.

  • Reviewed on 9/21/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Very professional and caring

  • Reviewed on 9/6/2025

    She is very thorough and explains things very well

  • Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    The dr and office were very accommodating and professional

  • Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    There is nothing further to comment on this matter.

  • Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Efficient, compassionate, thorough, and pleasant

  • Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    well handled visit

  • Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Dr Bolster explained all the options and took time to help me with my questions

  • Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    I've been a patient of hers for a few years now. She's always very attentive, kind, professional, and has been managing my osteoporosis, and I appreciate her.

  • Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    Dr. Bolster is an excellent rheumatologist. It's been a pleasure to work with her over the last several years.

  • Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    Dr. Bolster is very knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    It was decided they would make an appointment for IV treatment but I have not heard back from anyone!

  • Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Dr. Bolster is wonderful. She is thoughtful, caring and kind, and always professional. Her attention to my health plan goals moving forward is impressive. Further, she spent a considerable amount of time with me, answering all of my questions, and addressing my concerns. It is comforting for me to know that I am in such good hands!

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    They made me very comfortable

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    Marcy is great!

  • Reviewed on 5/26/2025

    I've been very happy with my experience with Dr. Bolster. She is so knowledgeable and she takes the time to explain things to me and listen to me. So that is a wonderful experience.

  • Reviewed on 5/18/2025

    Dr Bolster is a great physician. Very thorough and very expert .

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Dr. Bolster is the best.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Dr Bolster is an excellent provider and is a fantastic Doctor

  • Reviewed on 4/8/2025

    Dr. Bolster asked to see me after I had a bone break. I did not realize that this appointment was about deciding on a treatment for my osteoporosis to be implemented right away. Dr. Bolster had lots of information about treatment options to share with me in a short period of time. She was ten minutes late to the appointment so she delivered the information fairly quickly, faster than I could digest. I was a little overwhelmed and I told her that I needed to read about the treatment that she was recommending before proceeding. She responded in a helpful manner, telling me websites to check out and saying that we could meet again if I wanted. So I have made a follow-up appointment.

  • Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    Dr. Bolster has been consistently checking in with my PMR and offering suggestions such as the new drug Kevzara which I now will finish the end of July. YIPPEE.

  • Reviewed on 4/8/2025

    Dr. Bolster's follow up is remarkable both with letters about results of all tests and even a phone call. Greatly appreciated.