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Michael L Blute

Michael L Blute, MD

Urology

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Michael L Blute

Dr. Michael L. Blute received his BA Degree from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, and his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1982, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Subsequent to internship and residency in urology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, he remained on the staff and rose rapidly through the ranks to become the Anson L. Clark Professor and Chairman in the Department of Urology in 1999. He remained as Chairman of the Department of Urology and on the Executive Board of the Mayo Clinic until appointed Interim Chief of Urology and Director of the Cancer Center of Excellence at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center in 2010. In April 2012 Dr. Blute was appointed Chief of Urology at The Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and is the Walter S. Kerr, Jr. Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Blute has had a major interest in urologic oncology and is well-known in the field of academic urology. His major areas of interest include prostate cancer, nephron-sparing surgery for kidney masses and the management of complex renal cell and bladder neoplasms. He has been involved in phase III trials of Finasteride, chemoprevention of prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia with anti-androgens, minimally invasive surgery for BPH, biomarkers in prostate cancer, and discovery of B7 family of “Check Point Inhibitor” Biomarkers in kidney cancer.

He serves as a reviewer on 13 editorial boards. He also serves on the AUA Renal Mass Guideline Panel and the American Joint Committee on Cancer. He was the recipient of the 2010 AUA Career Contribution Award. His bibliography includes 387 peer-reviewed publications, one book and 26 book chapters.

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Urology Clinic

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Mayo Clinic, Urologic Surgery, 1987
  • Internship: Mayo Clinic, General Surgery, 1983
  • Medical Education: Creighton University School of Medicine, 1982

Board Certifications

  • Urology: American Board of Urology, 1989

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 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

123 ratings, 52 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    I had no problems with the provider. As a matter of fact, I think they're rated 10 off the scale. Everything went very well. I was very pleased and I would highly recommend it to my friends and family.

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Top notch, very caring and knowledgeable. I was very comfortable with Dr. Blute

  • Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    He he very professional and calming

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Excellent And Very Professional

  • Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    I came in not knowing what path I would take, I was hoping to get clarity on my situation with my newly discovered prostate cancer. I had seen 4 different doctors before seeing Dr. Blute. He ws very knowledgeable, very easy to talk to, cared about my input, my questions, and my feelings. I felt so at peace after our visit and it was very clear what we should do. I would highly recommend Dr. Blute to anyone.

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Excellent health care professionals!

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Outstanding experience, professional care by a great physician. The staff and nurses were great as well.

  • Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Dr. Michael Blute is very professional and strongly relational. He is very knowledgeable and insightful. I feel totally secure having Dr. Blute as my urologist!

  • Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    I am very fortunate to be a patient of Dr. Blute. He is a caring,outstanding physician.

  • Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    It was pretty straight forward as it was a discussion of a scan and all the results were positive. I also received diet recommendations.

  • Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Experienced, professional and friendly!

  • Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Not about Dr. Blute per se. But my appointment time was changed twice without his office informing me. It's only by accident I was in time for my recent (telehealth) visit.

  • Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Excellent and prompt service.

  • Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    I just really want to say that Dr. Blute is probably one of the best doctors I've ever had. He's basically kept me clean for 10 years from cancer and I'm very lucky to have him and he's always on time and I always make sure I'm on time. He's unbelievable. Best doctor I've ever had. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    The doctor has a deep experience in the field of Urology and since switching to him, because the previous doctor who provided my initial bladder surgeries and follow up care, left MGH, I've noticed that each doctor has different approaches and methods in providing examinations. Using different methods for examination both have come to the same conclusion, that I'm cancer free after 5 years, and after the next appointment I may only have checkups once a year! I thank and appreciate them both and the other doctors who provided radiation and chemical therapy!

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Has been treating me since 2015 Completely satisfied

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr. Blute is thoughtful, thorough and caring.

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Dr Blute is wonderful! We had a 9:30 appointment but we're not seen until 11:30. I think there was a mix up, not on the doctors part, and we were forgotten.

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

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  • Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    Dr. Blute is very warm and makes you feel very cared about. I am happy we are seeing him and under his care.

  • Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    excellent care and person -

  • Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    Knowledgeable and caring

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Love Dr Blute. Caring and smart on treatment

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Always helpful and willing to answer my questions. I always feel comfortable talking with the provider.

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Amazing! Amazing

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Dr. Blute, his staff and all of MGH is, in my opinion, is the absolute best for outstanding health care!

  • Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Dr. Blute is warm, caring and most importantly, extremely knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Doctor Blute is very personable as well as knowledgeable. He is easy to talk to and answers my questions.

  • Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    I enjoyed my time with Doctor Blute both from a professional and personal perspective. He understood my physical condition and recommended next steps, [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Everyone I met was totally professional

  • Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    what a remarkable Dr.I am the one that is so fortunate to have such a wonderful Dr.

  • Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Dr Blute is great. He's like family.

  • Reviewed on 7/25/2025

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  • Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    My experience with Dr. Blute was great.

  • Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Dr. Blute has provided excellent care, treating my bladder cancer and handling side effects from the BCG therapy.

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Dr Blute was on time. He asked me about my condition and how I was feeling. If I had any questions or concerns. After the exam he was happy with the results and looked forward to seeing me next year. He was professional and also pleasant. I was happy with my visit

  • Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    He did not spend enough time at the end of our appointment to clearly enough explain the next steps In my followup treatment

  • Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Wonderful travel long distance to see doctor. See you for follow up 3 months.

  • Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    I have so much respect for Dr. Blute this man saved my life with my cancer.

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    This was a very short, straightforward telehealth appointment to discuss a single test result and set up an additional lab order. i am grateful to be under Dr. Blute"s care.

  • Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    I love Dr. Blute. He saved my life and I will be forever grateful. I feel if I had gone somewhere else, the outcome wouldn't have been as good. And I love Dr. Blute.

  • Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    very informative!

  • Reviewed on 5/26/2025

    Dr. Blute is the BEST !

  • Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    Dr. Blute made me feel comfortable and was very professional and warm at the same time. He emits confidence in a warm sort of way. I liked him very much. He asked if I had any questions. Thank you Dr. Blute!

  • Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Good and enjoy talking to him

  • Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    I enjoyed seeing Dr. Blute. He seemed like a knowledgeable, wonderful man. He looked me in the eyes and talked to me like he genuinely cared about me and my medical care. He had excellent bedside manner. I just like Dr. Blute. And that's it, I guess.

  • Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    Excellent experience

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Dr Blute is an amazing doctor. His hands on approach and attention to detail is great and the fact that he is proactive is takes a lot of the anxiety out of it.

  • Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Wonderful Doctor and very supportive.

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Dr. Blute's the best! Always is available.

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    I am very comfortable with my Doctor. He is always professional and understanding

  • Reviewed on 4/3/2025

    No issues they were great