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Milton Robert Avery Gholston

Milton Robert Avery Gholston, MD, MHS

Primary Care

Mass General Brigham

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Primary Care Clinic at Revere Community Health Center

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Cambridge Health Alliance, Family Medicine, 2022
  • Medical Education: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Medicine, 2019

Board Certifications

  • Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 2022

Insurance

Search plans
  • 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
  • MassHealth ACO
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense
  • WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

159 ratings, 70 reviews

The 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.

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  • Reviewed on 7/5/2026

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 7/3/2026

    Dr. Gholston is an excellent care provider. My needs and concerns were all well addressed.

  • Reviewed on 7/4/2026

    He was very patient, kind and non-judgmental. He listened to what I had to say and my concerns. I think he's a great doctor !

  • Reviewed on 7/1/2026

    I suffer from white coat anxiety and I don't like going to the doctors.[redacted] This man is kind, he's smart, and he listens to me. He's the reason why I went to my appointment. I haven't seen a doctor in almost 10 years. Got my blood work done. I know where I stand. He's great. He follows up with me. [redacted] Yeah, he's the best. That's all I can tell you.

  • Reviewed on 7/1/2026

    I wanted to address how my health and my overcome experience with my primary care and the team that I have is very professionally makes me feel very concerned as far as I am very happy and satisfied and would love to address how much they are on top of my health. They always give the best I'm looking for the word and I'm talking on a recording which I'm not used to. I wanted to address how thankful I am to have such a great team. My primary care doctor and his team has made me feel very more than

  • Reviewed on 6/20/2026

    The appointment went well

  • Reviewed on 6/16/2026

    Always a great experience -- attentive, empathetic, knowledgeable, and caring. Just an all-around solid doctor and office. You feel seen and valued.

  • Reviewed on 6/14/2026

    He's the best and keep up the good work Doctor

  • Reviewed on 6/9/2026

    I have never had a yearly physical where the doctor actually took a full hour to go over my concerns and discuss things the way Dr. Ghoulston did. I am so blessed to have him as my primary care physician. He has a wonderful beside manner and he is very smart and thorough!!!! The best!!!!

  • Reviewed on 6/3/2026

    Very satisfied with Dr. Gholston. That's it.

  • Reviewed on 5/29/2026

    Very professional.

  • Reviewed on 5/20/2026

    Knowledgeable, well prepared and comforting Truly interested in my well-being

  • Reviewed on 5/18/2026

    I'd like to say my provider, Milton Avery Gholston, is the best doctor I've ever had. I don't even like male doctors, but I can honestly say he's the best doctor I've ever had. He's always been there for anything that I had with my health. He's always been there professional. And I recently had new coverage and I was heartbroken when I didn't have him, so I had to do a little homework to get the same doctor. So now I'm up and running. I recommend him to anybody. Very professional. We need more doctors like him.

  • Reviewed on 5/13/2026

    I think this is an excellent doctor that I have. He was very attentive, took his time, very calming, great personality,and talked in general about my concerns. I feel that he is an asset to this hospital and the medical community.

  • Reviewed on 4/29/2026

    The receptionist was busy and did not seem like she wanted to be bothered.

  • Reviewed on 4/29/2026

    He was very knowledgeable and amazing

  • Reviewed on 4/28/2026

    Dr. Gholston is thorough, knowledgeable, and caring listening to concerns and providing possible solutions. He's top-notch.

  • Reviewed on 4/23/2026

    Very professional and knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 4/22/2026

    Wonderful experience!

  • Reviewed on 4/23/2026

    Excellent doctor polite, knowledgeable and kind.

  • Reviewed on 4/20/2026

    I think he's the best doctor I've ever had. He goes out of his way to engage! He's thorough, kind, respectful, knowledgeable, interested and spends as much time with me as I need.

  • Reviewed on 4/15/2026

    Great service the dr is excellent he listens carefully to my medical concerns

  • Reviewed on 4/9/2026

    Very good experience

  • Reviewed on 4/19/2026

    First time seeing this doctor. He is amazing. Came in prepared. Knew my history. Discussed every concern and LISTENED! Very competent.

  • Reviewed on 4/1/2026

    Dr Gholston shows the utmost professionalism and respect for his patients

  • Reviewed on 4/1/2026

    I really love Dr. Gholston. He's soft-spoken, he's intelligent, he listens to everything, he goes over everything in your file, you know, really follows up on everything. I couldn't be more pleased after years with Dr. I forget her name, she was wonderful, I loved her, but she left and then when I got Dr. Gholston, I was pleasantly surprised.

  • Reviewed on 3/31/2026

    This was my first time meeting my care provider since my previous one retired, I at first requested a female and was advised there wasn't any available to take on new patients. I must say that I am extremely happy with Dr. Gholston and plan on staying with hm as my new Doctor.

  • Reviewed on 3/27/2026

    Dr. Gholston is attentive and genuinely cares about me as a patient.

  • Reviewed on 3/27/2026

    Dr. Gholston is a fantastic PCP for me. He dedicates time and interest and follows up on everything as promised. I have a complicated chronic condition that's worsened in the past year and he's been super responsive and an advocate for me on a range of things. I really appreciate him.

  • Reviewed on 3/28/2026

    provider aware of my medical issues and addressed my needs and concerns

  • Reviewed on 3/22/2026

    Kind, caring and thorough.

  • Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Very nice man and a caring person

  • Reviewed on 3/15/2026

    He was very knowledgeable about my needs. I personally felt that he really cared, in an old school way, that I haven't felt in a long time.

  • Reviewed on 3/14/2026

    Dr Gholston always listen very carefully to everything I say I feel very comfortable and very pleased with him as my primary care physician.

  • Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    I don't need a minute. This doctor is my favorite best doctor that I've had since 1998 when I started going to the MGH in Review. So he's really, he doesn't rush you. He's just super, super nice. All right.

  • Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Very compassionate and understanding about all my issues

  • Reviewed on 1/31/2026

    Great PCP - actively listens, provides supportive feedback; includes me in the decision making process as far as medications, dx test if needed; considers options and discusses them with me in a timely manner - never feel rushed or judged; we communicate well, the team is helpful and on top of gateway messages and responds in a timely manner. Appreciate the care and the professionalism; as a [redacted] year old woman, competitive athlete and World Champion I appreciate his support, encouragement; in addition as a [redacted] at MGH, we have mutual respect for each other as providers. Refreshing and appreciative...

  • Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Dr. Gholston is probably one of the best primary care providers I've had in my life. He is very thorough, very caring. He asks a lot of questions. He is very thorough and wants to get to know his patients on a personal and medical level, which is great, great, great.

  • Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Yes, Dr. Gholston is wonderful. He listens, is attentive. He knew my entire history. He was very open to conversation, really understood what I was asking, gave some excellent recommendations on what he felt was best, but really took into account sort of what I wanted and what I felt was best as well. He's very attentive, excellent, excellent practitioner, and I feel very lucky to have him.

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Hey, my doctor is really the best. One thing I like about him, he has the spirit of patience. He's very patient. He listens and then he tries to find solution.

  • Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    I can't say enough about how much I appreciate and trust my PCP at the Revere Health Center.He has my complete confidence.

  • Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    Dr. Gholston is the best doctor I've ever had. I highly recommend and I'm super satisfied with my last visit. Thanks for the great care. ???

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    My experience with my Doctor Gholston is always pleasant. Dr. Gholston answers all of my concerns so I can Understand all that I'm asking. He is kind and makes everything feel right...

  • Reviewed on 1/2/2026

    10 rating.

  • Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    The experience was good. I feel that the physician listened to what I had to say and is proactive.

  • Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Doctor Gholston gave me a thorough exam, answered all my questions and put me at ease.

  • Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Dr. Gholston always listen to what I have to say and explains things so I can understand.

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    I would recommend my PCP with no hesitation, I really am lucky to have him as my Dr.

  • Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Everything is great.

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr. Gholston is excellent. He meets all my needs. Anything I ask him for, he's always there. He's very informed and he's a very nice guy. Thank you very much.

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    I am new with this provider, and so far things have gone well

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    My care provider was very attentive and listened to me and answered every question I asked.He provided me with information on a problem I am having and explained it and printed helpful information for me to take home.

  • Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Dr. Gholston is the most caring and kind person. I have had many doctors through my life and he is the best one I have ever had. He is also sweet and good listener.

  • Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    I could not be happier with my PCP Dr. Gholston. He is very courteous and spends all the time necessary to answer my questions and concerns. I could not be happier with him. He epitomizes what a provider should be to and for a patient.

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    My doctor left the practice and I was assigned a new provider. I had been with the original provider for 25+ years. I could not have anticipated how DELIGHTED I would have been with the new provider. He was caring, thorough, knowledgeable and took a new look at my old issues. It was very refreshing!

  • Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    Perfect

  • Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    We thank heavens that our paths crossed he is wonderful!

  • Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    They have wonderful teamwork. I'm blessed to have met Dr. Gholston. He's a wonderful doctor and it's a wonderful office. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Dr. Gholston is a very great guy to have as a primary care physician and he's very knowledgeable about my health and I'm sure of others. And I would definitely recommend him to anyone that I know. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Dr. Robert is excellent. The good thing is that he speaks two languages, English and Spanish, and you can communicate freely with him. He's much better than a gynecologist. Excellent doctor, thank you.

  • Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    New doctor to me he first asked me to describe myself to him so he could get to know me not just the medical stuff And he called me to go over my test results and I was shocked that happened

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Very caring, very knowledgeable the ability to place me in a comfortable zone He was very caring and understanding His probe into the medication's I have been taken and alternatives was an experience I've never had before Arranging for me to have blood work done immediately arranging an appointment for an orthopedic person was a big plus My visit could be in any manual as a perfect doctors visit For this, I am personally grateful

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    I really lucked out finding Dr Gholston, he's great!

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    He actively listened and provided helpful information. He also noticed I was behind in lab tests and ordered them for while I was already there and didn't have to come back.

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    HE'S THE BEST DOCTOR I EVER HAD.

  • Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    Dr. Gholston is an excellent doctor. He listens attentively and speaks clearly. I can only thank him. I used to have a lot of pain, and now I'm feeling great. I have to congratulate him on this. He's excellent!!!

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Very good

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Always feel comfortable with Dr. Gholston. He is a kind and caring doctor.

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    I just say one word- Awesome ...

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    It was my first visit with this Doctor.I point this out to say 1 basic thing; the first impression he made was indeed a good one, appearing to be a good doctor therefore I hope to continue my care with him.