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Peter J Fagenholz

Peter J Fagenholz, MD

Surgical Critical Care

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Peter J Fagenholz

Dr. Peter Fagenholz is a pancreatic and general surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital. He specializes in surgery of the pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts as well as hernia surgery and complex general abdominal surgery. He is a surgical member of the multidisciplinary care teams for pancreatic cancer and pancreatitis at MGH, and he co-founded and serves as the surgical director of the MGH Pancreatitis Treatment Center.

Dr. Fagenholz graduated from New York University School of Medicine and trained in surgery at MGH before joining the staff in 2011. He is an associate professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General - General & Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic
    • 52 Second Avenue, Blue Building, 3rd Floor, Suite 3200, Waltham, MA 02451
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  2. Massachusetts General Pancreatitis Clinic
  3. Massachusetts General - General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic
    • 55 Fruit Street, Wang Building, 4th Floor, Suite 460, Boston, MA 02114
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, General Surgery, 2011
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, General Surgery, 2009
  • Medical Education: New York University School of Medicine, 2002

Board Certifications

  • Surgical Critical Care: American Board of Surgery, 2011
  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2009

Insurance

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  • 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 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

114 ratings, 46 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    Keep up the great service!

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Yes, Dr. Fagenholz was extremely well prepared, very nice presentation and very thorough. [redacted] I appreciate it.

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    This physician could not have been any kinder or professional. I've been a nurse for 40 years and have pretty high standards and I couldn't be any happier, any wonderful.

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Excellent doctor that was very thorough, explained everything in detail and made me feel very comfortable.

  • Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    Top notch

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Professional and courteous

  • Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    Excellent doctor, thank you for the service to the nurses and the doctor, very professional, thank you, God bless you.

  • Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    My care provider was extremely professional, thorough, methodical, and friendly.

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Yes, my wife and I were extremely pleased with the appointment we had with Peter Fagenholz and his associate. We left there in dismay of how much he communicated with us in a mere 45 minutes. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    He and his staff were excellent.

  • Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    First time using an online visit worked out better than I expected.

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    A great experience!

  • Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    He was knowledgeable in his analysis of my condition, thorough in his description of options, what procedures were available to correct my condition and professional in his demeanor.

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr Fagenholz put me at ease with his very clear explanation of my issues.

  • Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    great doctor. patient, professional

  • Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    The service from MGH was very good. I appreciate.

  • Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    Dr Fagenholz is utterly amazing and fantastic. I have never had a dr ask with all sincerity ask "what can I do for you to make things better?" I can not recommend him high enough

  • Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    Extremely nice, very professional and took his time explaining everything

  • Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    I am a "good customer" at MGH, and see many doctors there. Dr. Fagenholz is definitely one of the best!! I was recently admitted to the Emergency Room, and he responded to their request for information at 2:30 AM! He explains everything in great detail. I cannot recommend him too highly!

  • Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    He made me very comfortable and very understanding on all my health problems

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Very good experience. The doctor, resident and intern were all very professional. Good visit.

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Dr. Fagenholz gave me an exceptional service, so I'm very happy with the appointment and all the explanations. Overall, he's probably one of the best specialists I've ever come across. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Thank You very much for seeing me

  • Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    I had a surgery with Dr. Fagenholz. He was great the whole thing. He helped me tremendously and I appreciate him doing a big surgery on me. Everything went very well.

  • Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    This provider spent time reviewing my problem and its implications. He also outlined what I should expect for my follow up tests and visits. I found this very helpful and reassuring.

  • Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    Details was attentive, open and complete in explaining my results and answering our questions.

  • Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    My doctor had a complete plan for my care.

  • Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    Dr FAGENHOLZ spent an hour with me giving me information about my test results, what the implications are for my health going forward, and allowed for a thorough discussion about optional next steps. I feel that I'm in good hands with a skilled provider.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr Fagenholz has many years of experience and knowledge about my condition. He was upfront and spoke in a way I could understand my health issue, He explained my condition with clarity and honesty. I can trust his judgment

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Dr. Fagenholz knew my history, was very knowledgeable, put my mind at ease, and explained everything in detail in a way that I could understand.

  • Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    I am grateful that Dr.Fagenholz has agreed to do my surgery, as he comes highly recommended.

  • Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    Dr. Fagenholz was absolutely the best!! He not only reviewed all past medical history but all current as well so that he could make a full assessment of next steps. He and his partner saved my life! I wouldn't trust anyone else! He listens, is kind, considerate, calming, compassionate and extremely patient and always explains every detail so that it's fully understood. He is an "angel" from heaven and I'm so very fortunate and thankful he came into my life!!!

  • Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    He was great

  • Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Outstanding,!

  • Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    I did not know what to expect, but my meeting with him exceeded my expectations

  • Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    This was my first visit to MG...i Was very comfortable and impressed with provider.

  • Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    Very knowledgeable and explained the problem and what type of surgery would address the medical problem.

  • Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    He was very much informative.

  • Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    From check-in to exit and everything in-between, the process was streamline, direct, informative and on time. The doctor and resident were professional, listened to my concerns and issues then provided direct and easy to understand solutions and options while instructing me on the next series of events. I'm extremely pleased with the care I received and fell very confident with my treatment moving forward.

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    I have very positive feelings about this experience. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    My consultation with Dr. Fagenholz was superb. He has outstanding bedside manner and communication skills. I never felt rushed during the visit. He gave me an comprehensive assessment of my hernia situation.

  • Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    Dr. Fagenholz was probably one of the best knowledgeable just down to earth and professional and just knew what he was talking about. So I just highly recommend him. Made us feel very comfortable. Answered all our questions. We were very impressed, my husband and myself. I would highly recommend him to friends, family. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    All i can say is he is one of the best doctor i have been able to trust

  • Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    He was patient and very thorough explaining my condition and surgery.

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Made me feel very confident and comfortable hearing about the surgery planned by him.

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    This provider inspires confidence and his wording is so easily understood