
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Richard Aaron Hodin
Dr. Richard Hodin has a highly specialized practice focused on (1) Colorectal Surgery, particularly patients with Crohns Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, and (2) Endocrine Surgery which involves surgery on the Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal glands.
Dr. Hodin received his medical degree at Tulane University and then came to Boston in 1984 for his post-graduate surgical training. In 2001 he moved from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center to the Massachusetts General Hospital and in 2005 was promoted to full Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Hodin's clinical areas of expertise are in colorectal and endocrine surgery. He serves as Surgical Director of the MGH Crohns and Colitis Center and has a high volume surgical practice involving the care of patients with Crohns disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
Dr. Hodin's particular areas of interest are in minimally-invasive approaches to the treatment of Crohns patients, as well as the ileo-anal J-pouch operation for patients with colitis and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Dr. Hodin also serves as the Surgical Director of the MGH Endocrine Tumor Program, the highest volume center in the country focused on surgery of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. His particular areas of clinical expertise are in the treatment of advanced thyroid cancer, minimally-invasive parathyroidectomy, and the surgical treatment of adrenal tumors.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Hodin runs a highly productive research program focused on gut mucosal defense. His research laboratory has enjoyed extensive funding from the NIH and other sources since 1993 and has made important advances to our understanding of how humans interact with the bacteria within our intestine. His research group has identified several novel treatment strategies designed to prevent and/or treat a variety of intestinal diseases.
Locations
- Massachusetts General - General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic
- 55 Fruit Street, Wang Building, 4th Floor, Suite 460, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-2000
- fax: 617-724-2924
- Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Center for Head and Neck Cancer Medical Oncology
- 32 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 7th Floor, Suite 7b, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-724-4000
- fax: 617-726-0453
- Massachusetts General - General Surgery
- 104 Endicott Street, Medical Office Building; Suite 200, Danvers, MA 01923
- Get Directions
- phone: 978-882-6883
- fax: 978-882-6890
- Surgery Department
- 15 Parkman Street, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-724-2570
- fax: 617-724-2574
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Surgery, 1990
- Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Research, 1989
- Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Surgery, 1986
- Internship: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Surgery, 1985
- Medical Education: Tulane Univ. School of Medicine, 1984
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 1991
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
- 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 NY
- 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
5 out of 5
117 ratings, 52 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 1/28/2026
I liked his manner very much, he was pleasant and unhurried and he made me feel like he was focused and intent in dealing with my medical issue.
- Reviewed on 1/28/2026
The best experience I could expect
- Reviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr. Richard Aaron Hodin exceeded my expectations as a provider.
- Reviewed on 1/25/2026
This was my first time with Dr Hodin. He was professional and courteous. This was a Zoom call so I haven't met him yet but I do seem to like him. He put me at ease about what I have going on.
- Reviewed on 1/24/2026
Dr Hodin is great, explained everything and really listened to me.
- Reviewed on 1/17/2026
very pleasant visit with excellent logistics. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 12/25/2025
Explained everything in Laymans terms of what was happening and what was going to happen to me. Very knowledgeable
- Reviewed on 12/24/2025
Thorough and caring. Easy to understand. Help with a follow-up plan.
- Reviewed on 12/21/2025
First time meeting. Empathetic. Knowledgeable. Flexible. Caring.
- Reviewed on 12/21/2025
We discussed thyroid surgery and the conversation was excellent. We are scheduling surgery within the next two months.
- Reviewed on 12/14/2025
If I could rate Dr. Hodin higher than a 10, I would. He was there for me when I had serious bouts of diverticulitis, and I literally would trust him with my life.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
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- Reviewed on 12/1/2025
Excellent
- Reviewed on 11/24/2025
Good open discussion on my hernia diagnosis.
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
I am grateful to Dr. Richard Hodin. My parathyroid condition is complex. Surgery was not the perfect fix I had hoped for. My Calcium and parathyroid numbers remain elevated but just inside normal limits. I trust my team at MGH. Should my numbers require more aggressive treatment, I am confident I have chosen the right Doctor.
- Reviewed on 11/9/2025
I am very comfortable in dealing with Dr. Hodin. Not only is he an excellent doctor he is kind and compassionate person. I respect his professional opinions and treatment
- Reviewed on 11/7/2025
Dr. Hodin is an excellent doctor. I always have a good experience. I would recommend him to anybody.
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
The first virtual visit with this provider was missed by him. It had to be rescheduled the following week. The second appointment went fine.
- Reviewed on 10/28/2025
Great care!
- Reviewed on 10/9/2025
Provider was knowledgeable and understood the desired path forward.
- Reviewed on 10/5/2025
Nothing at all, it was great and reassuring.
- Reviewed on 10/2/2025
Made me feel as though I am in good hands
- Reviewed on 9/29/2025
Richard Hodin is amazing! I would ( and have) recommended him and MGH highly to friends and family!
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
Very knowledgeable, understanding and very interested in what I had to say. Both myself and my wife were very comfortable during my appointment.
- Reviewed on 9/21/2025
Dr.Hodin was knowledgeable and professional. He listened to my concerns and we talked about them to my satisfaction. I was very impressed and very pleased by his understanding of my situation.
- Reviewed on 9/19/2025
It was a good experience. Dr. Hodin was very thorough and very pleasant.
- Reviewed on 9/23/2025
Dr. Hodin is absolutely fabulous in every way.
- Reviewed on 9/13/2025
He was very caring. I had seen him in the past for 2 different surgeries. He is very good and empathetic!
- Reviewed on 9/3/2025
Excellent
- Reviewed on 8/28/2025
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- Reviewed on 8/21/2025
Very thorough. We agreed on a treatment plan for my issue.
- Reviewed on 8/16/2025
Good experience
- Reviewed on 8/11/2025
Dr. Hodin is very knowledgeable and has excellent bed side manners.
- Reviewed on 8/6/2025
Dr. Hodin is very professional and caring and in command of deep expertise in his specialty. He communicated with me clearly, honestly and with great efficiency.
- Reviewed on 7/21/2025
Dr Hodin made me comfortable from the start, treated me as an equal and offered thoughtful commentary and options. I feel lucky to connect with him so easily, and look forward to continuing our relationship should this be the final resolution.
- Reviewed on 7/20/2025
Excellent patient experience. Dr Hodin is an outstanding physician.
- Reviewed on 7/13/2025
wonderful in all ways.
- Reviewed on 7/8/2025
The doctor understood that I needed intervention to correctly address my medical needs- that doing nothing was a dangerous path. The doctor listened carefully to me and encouraged my input along with clarification of my records and my understanding of the related risks.
- Reviewed on 6/30/2025
Dr H has operated on me previously.
- Reviewed on 6/26/2025
First time seeing this provider. Good listener and I'm hoping the confidence with which he spoke holds true for a successful surgery. Appreciate the time he took to consult with my pulmonary doctor to establish a game plan for surgery.
- Reviewed on 6/11/2025
I am confident I will be in good hands.
- Reviewed on 6/6/2025
superb. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 5/28/2025
I am very happy with Dr. Hodin and his staff and the whole experience from start to finish.
- Reviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr hodin was very courteous and helpful, explained about my up coming surgery, all the details and before and after the surgery. He answered all my questions and concerns, he listened and answered and explained everything in detail.
- Reviewed on 5/19/2025
He was very settling in his opening comment, assuring me that my situation was very curable that was very helpful
- Reviewed on 5/16/2025
Excellent surgeon. Grateful for his care.
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
Dr. Hodin is very easy to talk with and explains very thing in detail.
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
Dr Hodin was courteous, respectful and knowledgeable.
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
Very knowledgeable and extremely pleasant
- Reviewed on 5/1/2025
Amazing doctor... texted and called from his private # to check on me. Felt very safe in his hands.
- Reviewed on 4/8/2025
I really felt comfortable and assured when meeting with the provider.
- Reviewed on 3/31/2025
As always, I had a wonderful experience at MGH. This is why I travel to MGH from the southern Maine area for any healthcare beyond seeing my PCP