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Nicolette C Fontaine

Nicolette C Fontaine, MD

Internal Medicine

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • French
  • English

Gender

Female

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Medical Group

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2001
  • Medical Education: University of Massachusetts Medical School, 1998

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2001

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 RI
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5

173 ratings, 68 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    She listen very attentively. Explained things to me in a manner I could understand. And made me feel care for and more relaxed about my symptoms.

  • Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Very Nice

  • Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Doctor Fontaine is very patient, caring and trustworthy and understanding

  • Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Dr. Fontaine was thorough and gave very good explanations regarding next steps and suggestions for exercise, diet, and effective vitamin intake. I appreciated this discussion and her obvious awareness of my past medical history.

  • Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Dr. Fontaine was very concerned about resolving the discomfit I am having in my mouth and gums. I am happy she wants me to stop taking the prescribed medication and see how my pain is healed. She is a very thorough doctor and explains everything to me.

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Dr Fontaine was excellent in diagnosing and explaining to me the mysteries of this persistent cold going around.

  • Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    I am extremely, extremely happy with my primary care physician. I've had her for many years. I've traveled to two different practices to keep her as my primary care. She's very attentive, responds quickly, hears me, and works very well with sometimes my crazy recommendations. However, there is always guidance, there's always professionalism, there's always, always an academic excellence when she's explaining what maybe I may think is simple, but could be, you know, major to someone else. Overall, I'm just super happy with my doc.

  • Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    I really appreciated the time in the thoughtfulness that went into my visit

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Always very thorough

  • Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the staff in this office. I recently lost my mother and so had the nurse, and she actually offered to give me a hug which she did. What a wonderful and beautiful person. She was also a great nurse. I would like to add that the doctor was outstanding. I have never met such a kind person and so smart.

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Dr. Fontaine is an excellent doctor. I appreciate the thorough physicals and attention paid during the exam to the information in my medical records. Recommendations for improving health are given and interim followups scheduled when necessary. The exam notes are complete, accurate, and cover everything that was done.

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    First time seeing Dr Fontaine. I have been a patient for over 25 years. The practice has always provided good care.

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    I always have a good experience with this provider. We don't always agree but I know that she does what's best for me and well explains her reasoning,

  • Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Dr Fontaine was terrific! She had reviewed the questionnaire I completed before my visit and she was great in addressing my concerns and even provided me with written information that reinforced what we discussed about a specific concern I had described on the questioner.

  • Reviewed on 12/25/2025

    Did not seem to be listening to what I had to say or to understand my concerns. Questioned recommendations of specialists. Changed a medication prescribed by another provider by calling in new Rx without discussing with me during visit.

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    this was my first encounter with Dr. Fontaine and she listened carefully to my concerns and explained things to that I could easily understand. She was great!

  • Reviewed on 12/21/2025

    Dr Fontaine explained everything to me and I never felt rushed. We came up with a health plan together and she was very respectful of what I felt were health priorities for me as well. Many thanks!

  • Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    I had an exceptional experience with Dr. Nicolette Fontaine and I would highly recommend her. She is compassionate, caring, calm, and intelligent.

  • Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Dr Fontaine offered excellent suggestions to manage my medical issue.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr Fontaine & Medical Student [redacted] were thorough and helpful in assessing BP issues and creating an action plan.

  • Reviewed on 11/29/2025

    Dr, Fontaine is a very knowledgeable physician and shows interest in her patients.

  • Reviewed on 11/28/2025

    I thought Dr. Fontaine was extremely professional and explained everything and listened to me and I felt very good about the experience of the visit. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    This was the first time I'd been seen by Dr. Fonteim and I was exceptionally pleased with the appointment we had. She was very thorough. She listened patiently. I asked lots of questions and she explained them all to me and we came up with a plan that I was very happy with about going forward. So it was a completely satisfying experience.

  • Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Dr. Fontaine is always professional, attentive, and caring. [redacted] Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Dr. Fontaine is terrific.

  • Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    This provider was really patient in explaining all the details about all my concerns. So she answered all my questions. So I was really satisfied. I was really, really satisfied with all the answers and all my concerns. She explained all my questions. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    This was just my second appointment with this provider as my previous provider left the practice. She definitely read up on my profile and background so I was impressed with that. She was very attentive and I felt like she heard everything I was saying. Very helpful with suggestions as well.

  • Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Dr. Fontaine listened to my questions and address them all was not dismissive and sought to understand my concerns. She was respectful and demonstrated care for my well-being

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Dr. Fontaine is a caring and understanding physician. She listens carefully to what you need to ask and answers your questions in a clear and explanatory manner.

  • Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    I needed an appt. (zoom) that day for a paxlovid prescription and it was immediately provided.

  • Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    This was the first time she saw me and I thought she was right on with my diagnosis

  • Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    all good, good visit and everyone was great.

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    I am very pleased with my provider.

  • Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    She is an incredible, knowledgeable, and compassionate doctor

  • Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    She put me at ease right away. She was kind, yet persistent that I should take preventive measures about my high blood pressure. I understood better, after her explanation as to how the specific medication works in the body. She extremely knowledgeable and I like her a lot.

  • Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    Dr. Fontaine is a thorough and excellent physician.

  • Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    This was my first appointment with Dr. Fontaine and I found her easy to talk to as well as supportive.

  • Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Dr. Fontaine is wonderful and I am grateful to have her. She is very thorough and thoughtful.

  • Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Dr. Fontaine is very professional, thorough, kind, and pleasant. I feel as though she listens wholeheartedly to me without any reservation or preconceived notions. I appreciate her thorough explanation of things and her positive can-do nature. I really enjoy having her as my primary care physician. Her staff is very pleasant and competent as well. Keep up the great work.

  • Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    Dr. Fontaine is a great provider. She's patient, a great listener and presents solutions to my health concerns.

  • Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Very knowledgeable. Very thorough, very understanding. I felt very understood and relieved with diagnosis.

  • Reviewed on 9/21/2025

    They were very courteous and took me ON TIME which I very much appreciated. They explained the procedure and asked if I had any questions, and answered any questions I had before and after the test.

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Dr. Fontaine engaged and listened thoughtfully. Her reactions to questions presented were well received, and acted upon, as her assessment and expertise surmised the questions presented. That being said - meeting Dr, Fontaine was an experience I truly wish to continue...

  • Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    Dr. Fontaine was the best I could imagine for helping me with my 86-year-old mother, shepherded my mom through a series of choices about the right care for her, shepherded my mom and me. She was just stellar and she was not even my mom's doctor. She was stepping in for Dr. [redacted] because she was seeing my mom kind of on an urgent emergency basis. I am so grateful. We are so grateful. Thank you so much, Dr. Fontaine.

  • Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    Dr. Fontaine is very intelligent. I think she's a great doctor. The only thing I don't like about Mass General is they will never give you a new psychiatrist. I'm not happy with my psychiatrist.

  • Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    Thankful and grateful for her expertise and kindness.

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    This was my first visit with my new PCP Dr. Fontaine. I came away feeling that she was engaged and interested in my care. She spent time getting to know my concerns and made several helpful suggestions. Whew. I think she is a keepe.

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Dr. Fontaine explained everything in a clear, concise manner.

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    she was very thorough and so nice

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr Nicolette Fontaine is an excellent Doctor

  • Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    It was absolutely amazing

  • Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    She is excellant, knowledgeable, prepared and very complete

  • Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    The provider was very professional and helpful as well as very knowledgeable about my situation ??????????

  • Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Dr. Fontaine is an excellent physician. She's very caring. She was very well prepared. We had a good talk about all my medical concerns. She just hit the nail on the head right for everything. She has a nice manner about her and I enjoyed the visit. We got a lot accomplished. I felt good upon leaving. I think she understands. all my health issues and I couldn't have asked for someone who was more caring and more responsive than she was. I was very happy with the appointment and I'm glad that she is my primary care physician.

  • Reviewed on 7/27/2025

    Dr. Fontaine works in the best interests of her patients. She is very knowledgeable about her work.

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    The attention was very good.

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Best in Boston and the East Coast

  • Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    I would highly recommend the doctor to any one in my family. She was wonderful, pleasant, professional, and I couldn't say enough about my visit. So she gets a five star from me. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    This provider is so good that I followed her to MGB from her previous employer and all of my adult children has followed her as well. She is knowledgeable, provides excellent communication and is extremely supportive.

  • Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Thank you for your service. You were very helpful.

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    All ok

  • Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    I thought Dr. Fontaine did an exceptional job. She listened to what I had to say, proceeded to order the appropriate tests, and responded with timely results-both in gateway and by phone.

  • Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Professional above all

  • Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    I find Dr. Fontaine to be highly competent, respectful, and friendly.

  • Reviewed on 5/26/2025

    It was a pleasure meeting Dr. Fontaine. She was very thorough, very efficient, very involved, very in tune with my needs and in the conversation that we had. As this being our first visit for a new, as a new patient, I was very pleased with the choice of having Dr. Fontaine as my primary care. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    My visit was extremely helpful, all of my questions were answered and I felt very comfortable.

  • Reviewed on 5/10/2025

    Dr. Fontaine is kind, patient and caring. She is able to help navigate health issues and coordinate care.