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Martin N Kathrins

Martin N Kathrins, MD

Urology

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Brigham and Women's Faulkner Urology Clinic
  2. Brigham and Women's Faulkner Urology Clinic
  3. Brigham and Women's Urology Clinic
  4. Brigham and Women's Urology Clinic

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center, Urology, 2015
  • Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Urology, 2014
  • Internship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, General surgery, 2010
  • Medical Education: Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, 2009

Board Certifications

  • Urology: American Board of Urology, 2017

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
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5

322 ratings, 117 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Dr. Kathrins is the most caring qualified urologist or even Doctor I have ever met

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    I believe I am in the best possible care with Dr Martin Catherines. I trust his experience, advice, and skill. He has helped me tremendously.

  • Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Very good.

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Provider was excellent.

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Good experience

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Dr. Kathrins is great! Very professional, compassionate and very thorough.

  • Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    Dr Karthrins was cordial and very professional. I liked that he took a conservative approach in evaluating the reasons for my visit rather than recommending a more aggressive surgical approach. He advised that he will do a follow up visit with me in six months. This was my first visit. I am very pleased to be an established patient with Dr Kathrins.

  • Reviewed on 1/19/2026

    VERY GOOD DOCTOR

  • Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Yes, the doctor was very understanding, very helpful. He offered many options and he gave me good advice. I appreciate it. It was my first time seeing the doctor and he was very friendly and professional but personal. I appreciate it very much.

  • Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    He's great. He's been a great coach throughout my Prostate Cancer journey. I am better for his direction.

  • Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    He was knowledgeable and addressed my problem.

  • Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    I was very happy to get a quick appointment with such a well-educated and experienced doctor as Dr Kathrins - we are new to MA so this was critical - very happy

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Dr Kathrins is a kind and knowledgeable expert and I feel lucky to have access to someone like him. Clone him

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    My provider was on time, professional very knowledgeable as to my condition. Overall, the experience as always was excellent.

  • Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Very happy with the care

  • Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Dr Kathrins did an excellent job explaining everything to me and put my mind at ease. I feel very comfortable with him going forward.

  • Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    I felt extremely comfortable with Dr Kathrins. Amazing bedside manner, listened to my concerns, and explained all of my options. The best.

  • Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    The Dr was very patient and personable

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Very professional, knowledgeable, clean, caring on my exam

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    VERY PROFESSIONAL AND INFORMATIVE

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    The Dr was professional knowledge and decisive in his manner for further testing and care. I felt comfortable and safe. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Dr. Kathrins was wonderful: patient, thorough, skilled, and caring! He explained issues and procedures thoroughly. He listened well. He did not use AI to take notes but wrote them all himself. He answered my questions and provided helpful guidance going forward. I'm lucky to have him supporting me.

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Very impressed with the Dr and his staff. I did not speak to any nurse. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    This was a first visit. All of my concerns were addressed satisfactorily. Discussion was very responsive and informative.

  • Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    Dr Kathrin's and his staff provide excellent care

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Very thorough.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr. Kathrins can be short and brusque. This isn't the first experience I've had that he's seemingly inpatient. It's kind of a pull no punches approach. I'm sure he has the expertise and knowledge I require.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    We had an excellent visit with Dr. Kathrins who was very quick to make an appointment when we needed it urgently and spent a great deal of time with us to explain a problem that we were having. So thank you very much.

  • Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    I've been seeing this doctor for a few years and feel totally comfortable with him.

  • Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Trustworthy

  • Reviewed on 11/29/2025

    Professional all the way

  • Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    He answered my questions in a way that I could understand.

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    I would like to explore the latest medical information and advancements about helping me with my Enlarged prostate and urination frequency diagnosis. Are their new and better alternatives to the PSA test?

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    He listened to my questions during this initial intake.

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr. Kathrins is kind, patient, and gracious. He always makes sure I understand the plan and answers any questions that I have. In addition, he never makes me feel rushed or rushed out. He possesses a genuine caring attitude.

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr. Kathrins is concerned, understanding and professional. He is easy to talk to about difficult subjects which make visits with him more productive.

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    All good.

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    I would like to say that Dr Kathrins is most knowledgeable about my condition and thoroughly looked at my medical history.

  • Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    It was a very good consultation

  • Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Could have spent more time with patient.

  • Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Dr. Kathrins is terrific. Obviously expert - but also kind and listens well. Highest recommendation.

  • Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    He always explains the issue and possible options.

  • Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    The visit felt rushed.

  • Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Very professional and caring doctor

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    My doctor was very professional

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Over the past several years, I've had Dr. KATHRINS as my urologist. He's been very, very good, empathetic, understands me, and has been easily reachable. And the care has been absolutely wonderful. So five stars to Dr. KATHRINS.

  • Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    Yes, Dr. Kathrins was very attentive. I'm relatively new to him. I'm not new to the department, but I am to him. And we're working on the situation and I'm pleased to have him as my doctor. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    First time seeing this Dr. however the hospital and staff never fail to make patients feel comfortable.

  • Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Friendly Efficient

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    excellent

  • Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    This provider observed my medical problem and advised me what he intended to do and the reason this procedure was to be done. This povider immediatey began the procedure which is the first stage in solving my medical problem and explained to me the next step. I was very satisfied on what was accomplished on my first visit to this provider.

  • Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    First meeting. Seemed knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    Got all my answers I needed and how the doctor going to fixed it very happy

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    I have a high respect for Dr. Kathrins. I felt that this appointment was less rushed than in the past which I appreciated.

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Provider seemed in a hurry. I would have liked more time with him.

  • Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Dr. Kathrins was prompt, courteous, informative, and laid everything right on the line, and I believe I understand it. And we'll have a follow-up in six months and make decisions then. Appreciate it. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Obviously busy, perhaps time to add more clinicians, physicians

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Exemplary. Clarifying and reassuring. Meticulous. With just the right and most appropriate sense of humor.

  • Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    I think the doctor is qualified and certainly an expert in the area that we discussed, but he was very technical and not very optimistic and also not very sympathetic towards the mental or emotional side of the disease and what I was feeling. Felt a little bit dismissed. and sent away without really much action items or plan.

  • Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    The doctor is terrific. Dr. Kathrins, he always follows up and pays close attention to considerations whenever I have a problem. I'm thoroughly pleased with him. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Dr. Kathrins is great. Caring, professional, timely, and insightful.

  • Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Dr. Kathrins explained his reasons for limiting what services he could provide to me based on the guidelines of his particular specialty. He then immediately made an appropriate referral to a physician more aligned with my concerns. I am grateful for his candor and guidance.

  • Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Time with provider seemed (was) rushed.

  • Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Very professional and thorough

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Very professional

  • Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Great guy. He knows my situation and I will get back to him down the road

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    All staff went above and beyond for my care. Thank you all so very much.

  • Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    Dr. Kathrins is professional courteous and very knowledgeable. He is very good at explaining everything. However, because he is so busy and a little overwhelmed I always feel very rushed with our visits.

  • Reviewed on 8/30/2025

    Provider was great. He explained all aspects of the procedure.

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Very good

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Doctor Kathrins is the best urologist I've ever seen. He resolved my issue completely and satisfactorily. He is a great doctor and I recommend him.

  • Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Outstanding

  • Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Very polite, professional, and knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Urology office is very well organized- efficient, professional, thoughtful.

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Dr Kathrins is the best ! Very knowledgeable n professional. He answers all my questions n I feel I m treated like I am important

  • Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    He was nice and somewhat informative, but I didn't feel like I had a, like I didn't feel like I felt super comfortable with what I came to him for. But he wasn't a bad provider, just maybe not the right one for me.

  • Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Nothing. Every thing was good

  • Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Very comfortable with Dr Kathrins.

  • Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Dr. Kathrins always finds a solution to the health issues I am confronting. He instills total confidence and trust.

  • Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Definitely understood my situation and detailed my options.

  • Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    I've always appreciated Dr. Kathrins approach and bedside manner.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Timely, professional, and done with care.

  • Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Very knowledgeable doctor

  • Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Dr. Kathrins was very knowledgeable and had a very good way of explaining the procedure along with the risks.

  • Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Dr. Kathrins was a plate to meet with and gave excellent recommendations.

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Was not seen by Dr. Procedure was handled by nurses.

  • Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Dr Kathrins is an excellent dry, knowledgeable and a great communicator. And he has great empathy and compassion.

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Professional, Timely, efficient, and informative.

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Due to the length of my travel it was difficult to schedule an appointment with my having to reschedule on occasion. Once my dates were confirmed, the timing of my appointment was great.

  • Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    I was very nervous when I arrived. Both the nurse and doctor put me at ease. They explained everything that was about to happen and answered all of my questions. I was fair more relaxed and confident about my personal health when I left. Excellent experience.

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    I find that the medical assistants in urology alwsys check blood pressure thru rather than the bare arm. This suggests they are taught this way by the hospital. I usually insist on removing my shirt. It makes one wonder if attention to detail for this is lacking, is attention to detail of other quality issues is present

  • Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    The care provider provided any and all questions necessary with excellent answers. He was extremely professional and knew exactly what the subject matter was that he was supposed to have command for. I could not be happier with his inputs to my concerns.

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Was having issues getting seen by [redacted] and was reffered to Dr. Kathrins. Grateful Thank You!

  • Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    I had an extremely positive experience with this doctor. He was knowledgeable, explained clearly current, relevant research findings, and his bedside manner was warm, caring and professional. I would recommend him to my closest friends and family.

  • Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    I was seen much faster this time, within minutes of my appointment time.

  • Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    A very knowledgeable provider.

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr Kathrins is awesome.

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Very smooth visit. If anything I was overly amped up but the doctor's calm demeanor helped me through the awkwardness of my visit.

  • Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Dr. Kathrins is terrific. I appreciate his willingness to listen to my input and to engage in meaningful discussions with me regarding my treatment. I have complete confidence in his advice and recommendations.

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    He listens. Recommends and is very understanding

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    It was good and time saving

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    Overall a good experience. Put me at ease and answered my questions. I really appreciated him saying he would like to be a partner on my medical journey - that meant a lot and was comforting.

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    Dr. Kathrins is great!

  • Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    Professional, attentive, compassionate

  • Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    Professional & comprehensive consultation.

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Dr. Kathrins was fantastic. He took time to listen to my questions and concerns. He had thoroughly reviewed my medical records and identified some test results from a year ago that led him to order some additional testing to be sure everything was ok. He explained his plan going forward. I would highly recommend him to others.

  • Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    I had a great experience with Dr.Kathrins. He was very receptive and very helpful to my concerns and my needs for what I came looking for at the appointment and was able to, you know, prescribe me the medicine that I need and also give me good advice and point me in the direction for further steps. So I'm very satisfied.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Dr. Kathrins did the original bladder cancer surgery and has faithfully followed up with me the past five years. I like his attention to detail when we watched the screen of the cystoscope together. He is a very competent, positive, upbeat, supportive physician.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    I appreciated his time. He listened carefully

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Very informative and caring.

  • Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    Very nice staff and everything was clean. The provider explained everything very clear and gave me also some options . He listened to everything I said and my concerns.

  • Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    Dr. Kathrins was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and comfortable to speak with. He explained things clearly and immediately put me at ease. My wife and I were both very impressed.

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    I feel very fortunate to be a patient of Dr Kathrins and his team. Everyone is caring and skilled. He performed a delicate procedure on me and stopped my pain and suffering. He is instrumental in making a plan to heal me for the long term.

  • Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    Excellent specialist !

  • Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    Excellent. Respond and excellent. Everything is excellent. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 4/6/2025

    Provider is clearly best in class however he did not identify with the purpose of my visit.

  • Reviewed on 4/2/2025

    I truly could not be any more grateful and thankful for Doctor Kathrins, I am scheduled for a procedure and I have confidence that it will go well, and will be great to get this medical issue resolved