
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleLocations
- Brigham and Women's Orthopaedics Clinic
- 1285 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-732-5322
- fax: 857-307-1591
- Brigham and Women's Faulkner Orthopedics at the Comprehensive Spine Center
- 1153 Centre Street, 5 South, Boston, MA 02130
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-983-7000
- Brigham and Women's Orthopedics Clinic
- 100 Brigham Way, Westwood, MA 02090
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-732-5322
- fax: 857-307-5768
- Brigham and Women's Orthopedics Clinic
- 20 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-732-5322
- fax: 508-718-4036
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: NYU / Hospital for Joint Diseases, Spine Surgery, 2021
- Residency: Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2020
- Medical Education: Boston University, 2015
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2023
Insurance
- 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
- Medicaid CT
- 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
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
190 ratings, 71 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 2/8/2026
Doctor Cronin was patient answering all our questions.
- Reviewed on 2/7/2026
Dr. Cronin has provided all necessary information that would help me understand my recovery process... No stress when I spoke with Dr. Cronin and he understood my concerns and I understood our plan for next 6 months... Dr. Cronin has given me back my life after a 50 years of suffering with spinal damage I am able to plan my new future with excitement !!!
- Reviewed on 2/2/2026
The doctor is considerate and intelligent. We had a great conversation about my progress, and what I should plan to do in the future months.
- Reviewed on 2/2/2026
Nothing, all was good
- Reviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr. Cronin always goes through all test results and explains everything in great detail. He is a great listener and answers all questions/concerns.
- Reviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr Cronin did an excellent job of explaining my MRI results and assuring me that I did not have a need for spinal surgery. He went out of his way to administer a set of cortisone shots to my hip bursas that helped alleviate my symptoms in short order and get me back on my feet.
- Reviewed on 1/13/2026
Dr Patrick Cronin is awesome!
- Reviewed on 1/12/2026
Dr. Cronin and his entire staff were outstanding. I traveled from out of state to see him. I'm so glad I did. He's a brilliant surgeon.
- Reviewed on 1/10/2026
Professional Friendly & took the time to review my expats & explained what steps should be taken to get a complete picture of what is going on
- Reviewed on 12/28/2025
I had a good experience.
- Reviewed on 12/24/2025
I felt he was thorough in his approach and explanations and acted upon referring me to another area for one of my problems.
- Reviewed on 12/20/2025
Superb - Engaging- Lucky to have them
- Reviewed on 12/14/2025
Dr Cronin is one of the best surgeons I've ever had, he is attentive personable and very professional. I would not have anyone else work on my spine.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
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- Reviewed on 11/28/2025
He was an extremely lovely, personal doctor, okay? And I would definitely want to go back and see him if I had to again. And he's very informative. And number one, he was so courteous and so nice. [redacted] So all around one to ten, he was a ten. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 11/26/2025
I had two appointments... One for an x-ray and one with the doctor... I was taking quickly for my x-ray appointment... And I was taking promptly to meet with my doctor... Everybody was polite, courteous, and kind
- Reviewed on 11/19/2025
impeccable service.
- Reviewed on 11/20/2025
Always been happy with mass
- Reviewed on 11/19/2025
Thoughtful caring and understanding wasn't very well I have no problems other than going back to Surgery
- Reviewed on 11/10/2025
Dr. Cronin was extremely helpful, professional, personable, and empathetic.
- Reviewed on 11/10/2025
The x-ray tech was amazing and my provider is wonderful
- Reviewed on 10/28/2025
I love going to Brighams because the doctors are very good in what they are doing!
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
All good.
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
This care provider and his team were very helpful, friendly, supportive, knowledgeable and informative. Two thumbs up, Great Job.
- Reviewed on 10/22/2025
Dr. Cronin is an expert surgeon and a most sympathetic physician. I feel lucky to have had him do my surgery. He also gave me excellent referrals for other orthopedic problems I have.
- Reviewed on 10/20/2025
I was very impressed with Dr. Cronin only seeing him for the first time. Extremely confident in Dr. Cronin and I feel blessed that he will be taking care of my health issue.
- Reviewed on 10/14/2025
I love this doc-always listens, questions, problem solves. Is kind, skillful, realistic. So grateful he's been my doc.
- Reviewed on 10/12/2025
Completely satisfied.
- Reviewed on 10/12/2025
I felt very positive with Dr Cronin and look forward to allowing him to provide my spinal fusion surgery. It is just after the appointment I feel as if I've been left hanging. Full opinion is not possible as of yet as this care is on going.
- Reviewed on 10/12/2025
Dr. Cronin is an awesome surgeon who through the cervical fusion has transformed my life. I walk better, with better balance and no more numbness in my hands.
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
I would trust this Dr. with my spine surgery
- Reviewed on 9/11/2025
Without doubt, Dr. Cronin is an outstanding provider who exemplifies empathy. He offers solutions and explains each one and how such decision on my behalf will improve my overall health. Bear with me here: There is a country song called "Thank God and Greyhound you're gone." I think we need one that says "Thank God and Boston you're here.")
- Reviewed on 9/12/2025
I have3 great faith in the entire department.
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr.Cronin was terrific. Wish I had seen him years ago.
- Reviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr. Cronin was very welcoming! He was kind, knowledgeable about my issues and explained everything in a way I could understand. Dr. Cronin answered my questions in great detail and listened to my concerns. He is certainly caring and wants the best for you!
- Reviewed on 8/31/2025
He was very nice.
- Reviewed on 8/30/2025
All went well, felt confident in the doctor's advice.
- Reviewed on 8/27/2025
Gave thorough explanations in simple terms.
- Reviewed on 8/27/2025
Highly very knowledgeable. Listens very carefully, very polite
- Reviewed on 8/27/2025
Exceptional. Thorough, clear, kind
- Reviewed on 8/23/2025
Everything was great
- Reviewed on 8/15/2025
Very professional and informative
- Reviewed on 8/13/2025
Excellent service in every aspect
- Reviewed on 8/12/2025
I have always been given respect and thorough imformation
- Reviewed on 8/11/2025
Yes, he was a very good doctor. He listened to everything. He had pre-reviewed the RIs that I had previously sent to him for a visit. He was very attentive, very concerned about my condition, and ordered further testing and update with it. within the time of the vaccine, not to wait too long. He's very professional, very kind and understanding and very compassionate. I like his continuity of care. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 8/10/2025
This was my first visit with him. I found him to be informative about my problem. He explained what was going on and what his recommendations were for me.
- Reviewed on 8/6/2025
This was my first visit with Dr. Cronin. It was a positive experience
- Reviewed on 7/31/2025
Extremely professional, knowledgeable and caring.
- Reviewed on 7/31/2025
Dr Cronin is very knowledgeable. He is also very kind. He made me feel at ease
- Reviewed on 7/30/2025
Great experience
- Reviewed on 7/30/2025
My provider was wonderful Dr. Cronin answered all my questions and provided me with a great service. I really appreciate it. My problem was when he referred me to the pain management clinic and now I can't get an appointment until November and so I had some relief from Dr. Cronin and I feel so much better. I wanted to keep it going and now I'm at a standstill for three months kind of unacceptable,
- Reviewed on 7/30/2025
I was very pleased with my visit with Dr. Cronin. He listened carefully to all my concerns and explained everything in an understandable manner. He was also very patient with me in answering my questions. I left with a clear understanding of my condition.
- Reviewed on 7/26/2025
Excellent
- Reviewed on 7/21/2025
Felt very comfortable. Satisfied with explanations. Feel very confident in the doctor.
- Reviewed on 7/14/2025
Dr Cronin performed spine surgery last year! His communication skills are wonderful. He's compassionate and knowledgeable and shows that he cares.
- Reviewed on 7/12/2025
Very honest and professional
- Reviewed on 7/12/2025
I was very satisfied with his explanation
- Reviewed on 6/5/2025
He was very knowledgeable and compassionate. I felt he truly cared about my problem
- Reviewed on 5/27/2025
good job
- Reviewed on 5/24/2025
He took a genuine interest and gave me two referrals for follow up care to correctly diagnose my problem.
- Reviewed on 5/22/2025
Yes, so I've had a very good experience with Brigham. I've had a number of appointments now for my back issue and from the reception to the nurses to the doctors and the administrative follow-up with the doctor's offices has been extremely good. Very, very happy. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 5/19/2025
Dr. Michael Cronin was my neurosurgeon at [redacted]. I followed him to Mass General Brigham because he is excellent. I am thankful I have been able to have his care now and in the future.
- Reviewed on 5/19/2025
I am a previous patient and am confident he will resolve my current problem as well as he did my last. I have complete faith is his knowledge, skill and ability. He's kind and thoroughly explains what needs to be done and why as well as the anticipated results. He listens, doesn't interrupt, and isn't condescending when answering questions as others providers I've seen can be.
- Reviewed on 5/12/2025
I'm extremely satisfied with this provider.
- Reviewed on 5/1/2025
I left the appointment feeling that he was genuinely concerned about me and my condition
- Reviewed on 4/23/2025
Knew my problems an address them as fixlimitef
- Reviewed on 4/21/2025
More time with the doctor.
- Reviewed on 4/14/2025
It was an overall great experience, and I was honestly explained what to expect in the future.
- Reviewed on 4/11/2025
This Dr is the best. He explained everything clearly and answered all my questions. Everything about my appointment was great.
- Reviewed on 4/9/2025
Dr Cronin was very knowledgeable and answered my questions
- Reviewed on 4/9/2025
Seemed very knowledgeable, friendly and professional