
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleLocations
- Massachusetts General Weight Center
- 50 Staniford Street, Suite 430, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-4400
- fax: 617-724-6565
- Massachusetts General Weight Center
- 104 Endicott Street, Suite 200, Danvers, MA 01923
- Get Directions
- phone: 978-882-6620
- fax: 978-882-6890
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Endocrinology, 1984
- Residency: Hospital of the U. of Pennsylvania, 1981
- Internship: Hospital of the U. of Pennsylvania, Medicine, 1979
- Medical Education: Yale University School of Medicine, 1978
Board Certifications
- Obesity Medicine: American Board of Obesity Medicine, 2012
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1983
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1981
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 ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- North Shore Health System
- NSPG CeltiCare
- NSPG Network Health
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
176 ratings, 67 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 3/4/2026
Dr Copeland is easy to talk to, explains things in a way that is easy to understand, and gives great examples!
- Reviewed on 2/19/2026
Paul Copeland, MD is a consummate physician whom I greatly respect. He has been consistently supportive and insightful and I consider myself fortunate to be in his care.
- Reviewed on 2/9/2026
Dr. Copeland is phenomenal. His expertise and kindness is unparalleled.
- Reviewed on 2/2/2026
He is very easy to talk to.
- Reviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr. Copeland and I had a wonderful first visit... [redacted] this visit was INCREDIBLE! Looking forward to working with Dr. Copeland going forward!
- Reviewed on 1/29/2026
I found Dr. Copeland to be generally approachable and thoughtful in listening to what I had to share about my experience and my concerns and inquiries and also working with me to develop strategies for going forward.
- Reviewed on 1/25/2026
Dr. Copeland is attentive, thoughtful and proactive
- Reviewed on 1/25/2026
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- Reviewed on 1/25/2026
Exceptionally attentive to information and details. Pleasant and creative with strategies and options.
- Reviewed on 1/19/2026
I was nervous initially about the visit but I am very glad I followed through
- Reviewed on 1/14/2026
I have worked with this doctor for over 5 years. In this time I have lost approximately 150 pounds. The continued attendance to the weight center and medical advice of Dr Copeland has greatly improved my overall health.
- Reviewed on 1/12/2026
This was only my 2nd appt w Dr. Copeland, but he has proven to be an excellent, kind, caring, highly knowledgeable & very thorough provider! I am very pleased to be working with him.
- Reviewed on 1/11/2026
I appreciate Dr. Copeland's kindness, knowledge, and support.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr Copeland is kind and respectful
- Reviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr Copeland was very helpful in listening and explaining. Happy he is my care provider.
- Reviewed on 11/27/2025
This provider is a very good provider, I had being seen him for over 23 years.
- Reviewed on 11/22/2025
Dr. Copeland combines excellent interpersonal skills with exemplary clinical knowledge and skills.
- Reviewed on 11/20/2025
Excellent care and communication. Will defintely miss this Doctor.
- Reviewed on 11/17/2025
He's simply fantastic and I feel lucky to work with him
- Reviewed on 11/17/2025
listens to me when I have questions
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
inspiring
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
He takes his time and listens
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
Dr. Copeland [redacted] has been a wonderful doctor!
- Reviewed on 11/8/2025
Excellent!!!!!
- Reviewed on 11/7/2025
Very knowledgeable and helpful
- Reviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr. Copeland is very professional.
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
VERY PROFESSIONAL AND INFORMATIVE
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. Copeland is the best physician I have ever had. I am going to miss him when he retires. That's all I can say. He is the best physician I've ever had. He's knowledgeable. He's also sympathetic. He listens. That's all. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr Copeland is great and very caring. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. Copeland is a phenomenal provider for the following reason: 1. 100% no doubt he cares about me as a patient and person 2. Second-to-none communicator. He can effortlessly make his complex medical information/verbiage simple so I understand exactly what is transpiring in my health care. He is patient and often asks me to reiterate what he has shared to ensure I received his intended information 3. No doubt he is competent and I trust him with all decisions and guidance 100%. Implicitly trust him with no reservations whatsoever. 4. Dr. Copeland is a phenomenal"keeper" so please do,all you can to retain him. He's my favorite provider. Thank you, Dr. Copeland! I appreciate your help and treatment very much.
- Reviewed on 10/21/2025
Dr Copeland is wonderful physician. He always takes time to clearly explain issues and to answer questions. He also promptly follows up with the results of tests and procedures.
- Reviewed on 10/21/2025
He's considerate of his patients, respectfully listens to them and addresses their concerns. Those qualities, coupled with his medical expertise, make him an exemplary physician.
- Reviewed on 10/16/2025
Excellent !
- Reviewed on 10/16/2025
I have been a patient of Dr. Copeland's for 39 years. He was my first "adult doctor". Years later becoming my Endocrinologist. Without saying much I'd like to believe that the length of our relationship speaks volumes about my experience with this provider.
- Reviewed on 9/26/2025
Hi, I received support from Dr Copeland. He's been amazing over all of the years and he was exceptional at this last visit. [redacted] we're really grateful for the care that we received.
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
Dr. Copeland is the upmost professional.
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
Yes, Dr. Copeland, he's a very good doctor. I was very happy to have him as my doctor. He explained everything to me so that I knew what he was talking about. I would recommend him to anybody. I think he's an excellent doctor.
- Reviewed on 9/23/2025
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- Reviewed on 9/21/2025
Provider is knowledgeable on the issues I am concerned with and which I am being treated for; also has a sincere understanding of my concerns and takes his time reviewing my questions, meds and advises me on best ways going forward . Always projects the positive which is encouraging .
- Reviewed on 9/22/2025
He's a very thorough and thoughtful doctor. I'm immensely grateful for his help.
- Reviewed on 9/19/2025
This care provider has been very efficient, knowledgeable, respectful, caring, and clear in discussions of my medical history. I have a few complications, and he is knowledgeable of those and makes recommendations in my interest. Also gives options if insurance might not cover something.
- Reviewed on 9/12/2025
he cares.
- Reviewed on 9/11/2025
Good but not enough time to get ti know yet
- Reviewed on 9/13/2025
Dr Copeland has been my doc for many years He always take the time to explain things. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
Good experience!
- Reviewed on 9/6/2025
It's always a pleasure dealing with the nurses and Dr. Copeland, and he is very thorough.
- Reviewed on 8/29/2025
Dr. Copeland went above and beyond. He spent time explaining changes I should make with my medications and why.
- Reviewed on 8/28/2025
Dr. Copeland is a very caring physician. He listened to all my questions and provided all the answers that I needed. I would recommend him to all my friends and family. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 8/28/2025
Very professional and understanding and very easy to talk to.
- Reviewed on 8/25/2025
I appreciate his attention to my concerns.
- Reviewed on 8/25/2025
Dr. Copeland is the best. I can always count on him
- Reviewed on 8/24/2025
I enjoy my visits with Dr. Copeland. He is thorough, asks questions about my weight loss journey and offers excellent suggestions to help me continue to lose weight. He is very pleasant and easy to talk to. Most importantly he listens to what I have to say and offers his opinion respectfully. I like him and would not hesitate to recommend him to others seeking weight loss guidance.
- Reviewed on 8/20/2025
He is excellent.
- Reviewed on 8/21/2025
10 out of 10. Dr. Copeland is the best
- Reviewed on 8/15/2025
Yes, Dr. Copeland has kept my A1C number down and stable over these years and done a great job with me. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 8/6/2025
Very efficient, friendly and thorough!
- Reviewed on 8/6/2025
Dr Copeland is a gem. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 7/30/2025
Dr. Copeland is the kindest, most professional & knowledgeable doctor ever. He is so thorough and Always takes the time to explain everything & answer all questions. Dr. Copeland is the Best and ALWAYS 10 STARS!!??
- Reviewed on 6/17/2025
Dr. Copeland addressed every aspect. He went over everything. I was so impressed. He has a special way of asking questions in answering questions. Also, very kind. He went over all my medications. What I'm eating what I can do to help myself lose weight. I give him an A+.
- Reviewed on 6/11/2025
Everyone I dealt with extremely polite and professional. The nurse and the doctor were both very prompt.
- Reviewed on 6/9/2025
Easy to talk to. Answered my questions and great followup
- Reviewed on 6/8/2025
Dr Copeland is clinically always up to date with great suggestions to improve my management of chronic diagnoses. He is also compassionate and caring. Asks about my life in a way that feels genuine.
- Reviewed on 6/5/2025
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- Reviewed on 6/6/2025
This was my first appointment with him and I am so glad to have him on my team!
- Reviewed on 6/5/2025
Dr Copeland is amazing!
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
professional, knowledgeable, very kind
- Reviewed on 5/8/2025
Dr Copeland is the best! He is professional, always very well prepared for the visit. He explains everything in a way the patient can understand the medical issues being discussed. Always allows as much time that is needed for the visit, you never feel rushed. He is a wonderful doctor and MGH is fortunate to have him on your staff!