
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Matthew R Smith
Dr. Matthew R. Smith is Director of the Genitourinary Oncology Program at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He graduated summa cum laude from Canisius College with a B.A. in biochemistry. He received his MD and PhD degrees from Duke University School of Medicine. He trained in Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He completed a fellowship in Medical Oncology at Dana Farber Cancer Institute and a postdoctoral fellowship at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
He is an internationally recognized expert in prostate cancer. He has published extensively on treatment and prevention of bone metastases and prostate cancer survivorship. He has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed articles including manuscripts in New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Cancer, Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Clinical Cancer Research. His research is supported by competitive grants and awards from the National Institutes of Health, Lance Armstrong Foundation Research Award, and the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
Locations
- Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Medical Oncology Clinic
- 52 Second Avenue, Blue Building, MGH CC Suite 1110, Waltham, MA 02451
- Get Directions
- phone: 781-487-6100
- fax: 781-487-6216
- Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Medical Oncology at the Claire and John Bertucci Center for Genitourinary Cancer
- 32 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 7th Floor, Suite 7e, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-724-4000
- fax: 617-726-8685
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Dana Farber Cancer Institute*, Medical Oncology, 1997
- Internship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1994
- Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1994
- Medical Education: Duke University School of Medicine, 1992
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 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 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
314 ratings, 128 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 2/6/2026
I love Dr Smith. A tribute to his profession.
- Reviewed on 2/5/2026
Very competent, very experienced
- Reviewed on 2/4/2026
Superb. Always beyond compare. Top of his field.
- Reviewed on 2/2/2026
Unbelievable the man is brilliant
- Reviewed on 2/2/2026
Dr Smith is top of his field. Very approachable and thorough. I feel I am getting the best possible medical care with him on my side
- Reviewed on 2/2/2026
I have been under this provider's care for18 years. He's always compassionate, empathetic, and professional topped by being a good guy.
- Reviewed on 2/1/2026
The care exhibited The professionalism The positive attitude All was excellent
- Reviewed on 1/25/2026
Dr Smith is gracious, professional and expresses a sincere interest in me as a person and patient.
- Reviewed on 1/23/2026
Dr Matthew Smith is always professional, sincerely listens to me and answers my questions the best he can, and makes me feel that my good health really matters!
- Reviewed on 1/23/2026
Noon. Good visit as always
- Reviewed on 1/22/2026
Lucky to have Dr, Smith.
- Reviewed on 1/20/2026
Great professional with a big heart.
- Reviewed on 1/22/2026
Excellent service!
- Reviewed on 1/19/2026
Dr. Smith is terrific!
- Reviewed on 1/18/2026
Very professional and yet very friendly and calming and caring.
- Reviewed on 1/2/2026
This was an excellent visit. Dr. Smith looked me in the eye during the whole conversation and not at epic on his computer. He answered all my questions with clarity and empathy. I was very glad to have met him.
- Reviewed on 12/29/2025
Dr. Smith was very straightforward and clear in his answers to our questions.
- Reviewed on 12/30/2025
I think it is very good
- Reviewed on 12/29/2025
Dr. Smith was extremely helpful! He was well versed with my medical history. He was exceptionally clear and articulate about my diagnosis and answered all questions. Furthermore Dr. Smith understood at a deep level his recommendations and made them very understandable to my wife and to myself! I am so grateful for Dr. Smith's supportive demeanor and his professionalism!!!
- Reviewed on 12/30/2025
I saw three doctors and they were all terrific!
- Reviewed on 12/28/2025
Dr Smith gave me a strong positive explanation based on my history and what the future should hold for my slight increase in PSA increase from blood testing.
- Reviewed on 12/25/2025
This provider, Dr. Matthew Smith, is the best in his field and MGH is the best medical institution in the nation.
- Reviewed on 12/24/2025
Wonderful experience!
- Reviewed on 12/24/2025
Dr Smith as always made me feel comfortable and relaxed. His staff asr amazing too
- Reviewed on 12/22/2025
It was 30 second virtual call
- Reviewed on 12/22/2025
Dr. Smith has been my health care provider for over 10 years. I don't know what I would do without him.
- Reviewed on 12/21/2025
Dr. smith is giving me exceptional care and I'm delighted to be as patient
- Reviewed on 12/21/2025
Outstanding with a wealth of experience in his specialty
- Reviewed on 12/21/2025
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- Reviewed on 12/21/2025
Dr Smith continues to provide excellent care both individually and as part of the team which has managed my cancer for quite a few years now. Through the different phases of treatment and the upheavals of COVID he has always been focused and communicative.
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
The Best
- Reviewed on 11/30/2025
Great place
- Reviewed on 11/30/2025
I did not have an in-house visit; it was a phone follow up conversation with my oncologist after my blood work was completed.
- Reviewed on 11/27/2025
excellent
- Reviewed on 11/26/2025
Excellent
- Reviewed on 11/27/2025
He listened to me cause I've had a lot of side effects we had to discuss
- Reviewed on 11/17/2025
excellent
- Reviewed on 11/13/2025
He helped save my life !!
- Reviewed on 11/13/2025
He has Great knowledge about my problem and excellent bedside manner.
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
Very good care
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
I am a cancer patient since [redacted]. I have always had a pleasant experience with MGH no matter where I am in my treatments. Happy to be with the best hospital in the world!
- Reviewed on 11/10/2025
Professional, courteous.
- Reviewed on 11/10/2025
Total professionalism throughout entire appointment. Carefully listened to my questions and answered them thoroughly and thoughtfully. He eases tension and enhances understanding. Also empathy is in plat.
- Reviewed on 11/10/2025
This was my first meeting with Dr. Smith. He calmly and intelligently spoke with me about the condition of my health. He also recommended some blood testing and he addressed the reasons which he supported this testing. All of the foregoing was communicated in a professional and calm method that gave me confidence and calmness.
- Reviewed on 11/9/2025
Dr Mathew Smith is excellent, the best in his field and I feel very comfortable taking and discussing my case with him.
- Reviewed on 11/9/2025
Simply the Best!
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
I always count on Dr. Smith and his team to give me the best care possible and I'm very happy and lucky to be working with them.
- Reviewed on 10/26/2025
Dr Matthew Smith has known me since 1998. He has helped prolong my life. I explained that my care at Moffitt Cancer Ctr was becoming less desirable as the months passed. I needed Dr Smith's opinion on what was happening with my body. According to the X-rays he didn't see any changes from four years ago.
- Reviewed on 10/26/2025
Dr. Smith has been and is great.
- Reviewed on 10/22/2025
Super thoughtful.
- Reviewed on 10/21/2025
Every thing was fine, just there for a quick follow up check in visit.
- Reviewed on 10/14/2025
Excellent and comprehensive care
- Reviewed on 10/14/2025
Really, Dr. Smith is a leader in his field. In my case, his treatment and expertise saved my life. I would have died years ago if it weren't for him.
- Reviewed on 10/13/2025
They were great. Follow up for a scan appointment was good. Very satisfied
- Reviewed on 10/12/2025
Always very pleasant and takes time to answer all my concerns.
- Reviewed on 10/12/2025
Explaining the procedure very clearly
- Reviewed on 10/6/2025
Knowledgable and caring.
- Reviewed on 10/6/2025
I could not have more confidence in Dr Matt Smith. Eight years ago and all the time since then, Dr [redacted], Dr Matt Smith and Dr [redacted] have managed the removal of my prostate and and a lymph node, and radiation and medication. They have saved my life. There is another challenge now. I am blessed that these doctors are supervising everything about the new challenge.
- Reviewed on 10/1/2025
Excellent
- Reviewed on 10/1/2025
Was personable and listened. Explained well
- Reviewed on 9/28/2025
Very good explanations of care options and procedures. Very thorough....
- Reviewed on 9/25/2025
My plan was to choose active surveillance for my prostate cancer. I didn't realize that my condition was worse than I expected until Dr. Smith explained it to me. Based on his recommendation not to delay treatment I have chosen to have radiation treatments.
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
Dr smith is thoughtful. He speaks honestly and says what he would do. This is helpful since we are not doctors and none of the choices are great
- Reviewed on 9/22/2025
Always good.
- Reviewed on 9/23/2025
Good
- Reviewed on 9/18/2025
Matt Smith is extraordinarily knowledgeable about my cancer and provided great insight into its likely trajectory and treatment, given current information on my existing condition.
- Reviewed on 9/17/2025
very attentive an nice to talk to
- Reviewed on 9/14/2025
My experience was excellent.
- Reviewed on 9/5/2025
I am a longtime and very satisfied patient.
- Reviewed on 9/4/2025
He was extremely helpful
- Reviewed on 8/25/2025
Dr. Smith has a keen grasp of my medical history and test results to reach a good plan for any future treatment.
- Reviewed on 8/20/2025
a terrific doctor, knowledgeable, answers questions, in fact, tends to anticipate questions that I'm asking. And I'm very pleased with him and very grateful for his help.
- Reviewed on 8/13/2025
Excellent
- Reviewed on 8/12/2025
Good experience for me.
- Reviewed on 8/11/2025
Dr. Smith is always aware of my medical status, including any latest test results. He explains my current medical status and future plans for treatment. Really a compassionate and supportive physician.
- Reviewed on 8/7/2025
Good, as always.
- Reviewed on 8/13/2025
Frank, direct approach.
- Reviewed on 7/31/2025
Dr. Smith is a consummate professional. He was tuned into me and my situation, explained things clearly and helped us understand what we were dealing with and laid out a clear treatment plan! He was a pleasure to deal with and I went into and came out of the appointment knowing that I was in good hands!
- Reviewed on 7/29/2025
Caring and thoughtful provider
- Reviewed on 7/28/2025
He is very knowledgeable and is a good listener.
- Reviewed on 7/31/2025
Dr. Smith is a terrific physician. He takes his time, goes over things with my wife and I in great detail. And the best thing about him is he knows what he's doing. And he is very much so a calming influence over us. When it comes to dealing with cancer, your mind runs away with you. But Dr. Smith is always the calming influence. He's very good. He's an outstanding doctor.
- Reviewed on 7/27/2025
A highly skilled and dedicated health professional who has helped me survive cancer for the last 15 years.
- Reviewed on 7/19/2025
Continues to be excellent
- Reviewed on 7/16/2025
Dr. Smith is an excellent professional
- Reviewed on 7/16/2025
Excellent care provider.
- Reviewed on 7/16/2025
The care and attention that I received was excellent. Thank you
- Reviewed on 7/16/2025
Dr Smith was timely, professional, and showed care for my well-being
- Reviewed on 7/14/2025
The Best!
- Reviewed on 6/25/2025
Excellent Provider
- Reviewed on 6/25/2025
Dr. Smith was very attentive and interested me as an individual, seemed well-prepared, and had a joyful experience.
- Reviewed on 6/25/2025
Dr Smith was excellent
- Reviewed on 6/24/2025
Excellent - exceptional physician
- Reviewed on 6/23/2025
Always a pleasure to meet with a knowledgeable and competent doctor.
- Reviewed on 6/23/2025
Dr. Smith always provides the information I need to make an informed decision about my care. He truly cares about me as a patient. I believe I receive excellent care from Dr. Smith.
- Reviewed on 6/22/2025
Privileged to be his patient
- Reviewed on 6/20/2025
My experience with Dr. Smith was very positive and very informative.
- Reviewed on 6/18/2025
Dr. Smith has been a great doctor. I trust him completely.
- Reviewed on 6/18/2025
Highly recommend Dr. Smith and team. They make you feel comfortable in a tense environment. Can't say enough great things about them
- Reviewed on 6/18/2025
Dr. Smith is very knowledgeable about my case and has monitored it closely for many years.
- Reviewed on 6/18/2025
Cancer care is not simple. I have known Dr Smith for 15 years as I have tracked my cancer, its removal and return a few years ago. Dr Smith is honest, smart and kind. I enjoy knowing him
- Reviewed on 6/15/2025
Dr Smith knew my medical history and was prepared to discuss what I was doing looking forward.
- Reviewed on 6/6/2025
Hi, yes, my name is [redacted] and Dr. Smith has been great with me. He's helped me a lot to my illness, my situation. So I'm very happy with Dr. Smith and his staff and I'm very pleased to be dealing with them. I thank you.
- Reviewed on 6/6/2025
Dr. Smith is an outstanding care provider in every way.
- Reviewed on 6/6/2025
Dr. Smith provides the highest level of care possible chosen field.
- Reviewed on 6/5/2025
The team approach was extremely useful. I enjoyed the interaction with the doctors.
- Reviewed on 6/6/2025
I give Dr. Smith 10 across the board. He was excellent. Thank you very much.
- Reviewed on 6/5/2025
complete and thorough
- Reviewed on 6/4/2025
I feel the service consideration and care. that Dr Smith has provided me over the past 17 or so years to be exceptional in all respects, and resulting in my being able to continue living a long and healthy life. Having him as my special care physician is a privilege! Thank you for asking.
- Reviewed on 6/6/2025
My doctor is one of the best in the nation, if not the world, and he's just a tremendous knowledgeable man.
- Reviewed on 5/28/2025
Great provider
- Reviewed on 5/19/2025
Very intelligent and friendly. Easy to visit with
- Reviewed on 5/19/2025
Always professional!
- Reviewed on 5/19/2025
Dr Smith saved my life seven years ago & is doing it again!!!
- Reviewed on 5/18/2025
It took a few minutes for my provider to get caught up on my present medical issues.
- Reviewed on 5/17/2025
Perfect
- Reviewed on 5/11/2025
Everything was good
- Reviewed on 5/11/2025
Nurse only took weight and bp, so not a lot of dialog. The office (and doctor) know that I can tell good blood test results, so not a lot of dialog/follow-up needed there either.
- Reviewed on 4/24/2025
I think Dr. Smith is one of the leading researchers in the field, but I mostly appreciate that he's very empathetic and a very strong communicator.
- Reviewed on 4/23/2025
Dr Smith can be abrupt, but I know he is busy
- Reviewed on 4/23/2025
Dr. Matthew Smith is an outstanding physician.
- Reviewed on 4/23/2025
It was a great experience. The staff, right from the front desk all the way to the nurses and other health professionals to the doctors themselves, it was outstanding. Highly recommended. It was a pleasant experience.
- Reviewed on 4/17/2025
I am very pleased with the exceptional care that I receive from Dr. Smith and his staff. I may not have been sitting here writing this review if it was not for the amazing doctors and staff at MGH. THANK YOU!
- Reviewed on 4/14/2025
Always superb. Dr. Smith is one of the finest men and ohysicians
- Reviewed on 4/16/2025
Dr. Smith has been caring for me since at least 2000. I regard him as being everything a treating physician should be!!!!!!!!!!
- Reviewed on 4/5/2025
It was great thank you so much
- Reviewed on 3/31/2025
I appreciated his knowledge of my background, his listening, his explaining on a layman's level.
- Reviewed on 3/29/2025
they are the best!!!
- Reviewed on 3/29/2025
dr smith is calm and re assuring. great bedside manner he makes the patient comfortable. he is very knowledgeable and open to questions and dialogue