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Richard S Hill

Richard S Hill, MD

Otolaryngology

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Mass Eye and Ear Otolaryngology Services

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Albany Medical Center, Otolaryngology, 1987
  • Residency: Albany Medical Center, General Surgery, 1984
  • Internship: Albany Medical Center, General Surgery, 1983
  • Medical Education: University of Minnesota Medical School, 1982

Board Certifications

  • Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1988

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Options
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • Tufts Public Health Plan
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5

381 ratings, 153 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    Dr Hill is kind caring, considerate and knowledgeable . I feel like I'm in such good hands with him. Trust and compassion.

  • Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    all good

  • Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Dr Hill was courteous and highly professional and was clear in providing diagnosis and treatment.

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Dr. Hill has always taken good care of my ears and makes sure that any issues are communicated clearly. In addition, he always take any additional time to examine my throat, as well.

  • Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    The doctor made me feel comfortable and answered any questions I had before he treated me. During the treatment I had a lot of anxiety and the doctor calmed me down and told me everything he was going to do before he did it. I had a great experience and I would go to him again if needed and I would tell people to see him for any ENT needs.

  • Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    Confident that he would listen and provide proper care.

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Always goes above and beyond with my care

  • Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    The provider was very knowledgeable and excellent doctor

  • Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Dr. Hill is the best!

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Dr. Hill is very thorough and explains everything.

  • Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Dr Richard Hill is excellent

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Always professional and courteous

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    Given this visit is for a hearing assessment, I would suggest that if you're wearing a mask to speak louder. There were times I could not understand what was being said.

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    He did a very good job. My problem has cleared up. Thank you Dr Hill.

  • Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    He always listens.

  • Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Provider was respectful, prompt and thorough

  • Reviewed on 1/4/2026

    Skilled and empathetic provider. Lucky to have him and his associates.

  • Reviewed on 1/3/2026

    He certainly knows what he is doing.

  • Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    Everything was good

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Always friendly place To go to always help out with my problems

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Everyone was very knowledgeable and took care of my needs.

  • Reviewed on 12/25/2025

    Nothing more to say. He provided me with the care I needed. I had no issues while in his care

  • Reviewed on 12/25/2025

    Excellent care

  • Reviewed on 12/25/2025

    He is very good and listened

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Been seeing Dr Hill for years great doctor

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Dr. Hill is probably the finest doctor that I've interacted with in the [redacted] years of my life. I think that he is an exceptional surgeon, an exceptional person, and highly professional. I feel very fortunate to have had Dr. Hill address my medical issues. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Dr Hill was excellent as always and efficient during my appointment.

  • Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Dr. Hill expresses his caring and careful exam and care for his patients very clearly.

  • Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    It was hard to get an appointment with him, but it was worth the wait.

  • Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Kind, caring

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    i'm very impressed with Dr. Hill. He was out on sick leave but arranged for my postponed visit in a timely way. He is thoughtful , caring and articulate

  • Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    He axplained clearly what he was going to do for me ,That's was nice of him.

  • Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    Everything's Been Good

  • Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    Dr Hill is a really good ENT I have seen him for years and he is very efficient

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Very thorough

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    I've seen Dr. Hill for many years and I've always had a positive, good experience. And even after the takeover with Mass Eye and Ear, the office staff, nurses, and of course, Dr. Hill are always there whenever I need them. I've been able to talk about different aspects of my care there with ease and asking questions. He's encouraging me, he encourages me to ask questions as we move forward. Thank you so much for this opportunity.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr Richard Hill has been our son [redacted]'s doctor for 15 plus years !! He is best he has provided fantastic care to our son every time

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    I had a very good experience with this Dr. Hill and I think he is wonderful. Thank you. Have a good day.

  • Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    Excellent overall experience with these providers!

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Dr. Hill & his Staff have always been the best!

  • Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Dr. Hill was extremely thorough. He checked everything that needed to be checked. That's the reason I come to him. He does a wonderful job on me. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    I have been a patient of Dr. Hill for several years. I have total confidence in him as a physician.

  • Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    He is just the best

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr. Hill is kind and thorough and very gentle. Has helped over the many years I have seen him.

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Easy to get to his office. I am tried of traveling into Boston.

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Hill. He was very, very thorough and discovered to correct something within my own medical situation. So I'm very impressed, very impressed that he did everything in detail.

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Dr. Hill is very kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable, and professional.

  • Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    Dr. Hill is an excellent doctor. I go to him anytime, anywhere. He provides me with excellent health care. I would recommend him to any member of my family or anyone that I know. He has treated my grandchildren and he has treated them excellently. He's a very professional, excellent doctor. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Trust him completely.

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Dr Hill has been kind and helpful throughout the years I've seen him. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Dr. Hill is an asset to MGBWH

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    [redacted] Dr Hill is the best. He's everything you want in a doctor. He listens, he educates and always make you feel great when you leave

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    I thought this provider was very thorough and great listening skills and provided different scenarios on what could be happening. I thought he was excellent.

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    I felt he knew me from previous experience and he listened to what I was feeling now. I was very pleased with his answer., in the manner in which everything was handled.

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    We could not have had a worse experience with Dr. Hill for our son, [redacted]. We went in for a tube consult and I've never experienced a doctor with worse bedside manner and I work in health care, not answering any of our questions directly, seemed very irritated with our child who was the patient. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Dr. Hill provided me with the care necessary to alleviate my ear problems.

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Dr. Hill has been my ENT for many years. He is number 1 in my opinion! Always very thorough and knowledgeable about my condition. My wife also is a patient of his and is also very pleased with Dr. Hill and his kind understanding of our medical needs.

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Professional and courteous.

  • Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    I have always had a very positive experience when I see Dr. Hill. He is friendly, professional and always explains what he is doing and answers any questions I may have.

  • Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Dr. Hill is very thorough, he's very polite, he's very nice, he's kind, he's compassionate, he's a wonderful, wonderful doctor.

  • Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    Outstanding. Really cared for me.

  • Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    The visit was good.

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    No problems at all.

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Been seeing dr Hill for years. Extremely pleasant, and professional. Always listen. Always a pleasure seeing him, I wish all my doctors were as good as dr. Hill.

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    I went to Dr. Hill when I had an ear ache. I have been going to him for routine check ups and cleanings for the last 3 years.Now, my son goes to him. Dr Hill is a great doctor.

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Dr. Hill is knowledgeable and I feel like he provides the care my daughter needs. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    He performs his job well with attention to details.

  • Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    He saw me right away when he saw how important it was to me.

  • Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    DR HILL IS A TRUE PROFESSIONAL IN EACH AND EVERY WAY...HE IS CORDIAL, UNDERSTANDING AND VERY THROUGH IN MY VISIT.

  • Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    MEE is well run Dr Hill was thorough explained everything he was doing and a good guy

  • Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    He is excellent

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Always feel comfortable and well cared for while in the office.

  • Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Dr Hill is kind and compassionate. I've been a patient of his for 10 years He is very thorough.

  • Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    It was very nice. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Scheduling appts 15 minutes apart is ridiculous. That's why doctors get behind. Am seen by the doctor, then he has to go to office to write notes. Dr needs a scribe to write down information as the doctor talks to the patient, then dr can move on to next patient quicker.

  • Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Excellent doctor! It's worth the hour-long drive to see Dr. Hill!!

  • Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    did not address problem I was having.

  • Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    I have gone to Dr Hill for for many years and wouldn't go to anyone else I wouldn't go to any one else..... [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Dr Hill is knowledgeable, caring and respectful.

  • Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Friendly, efficient care.

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Dr. Hill is the BEST in every way

  • Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    Very knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Got the treatment I needed.

  • Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    Very professional and comfortable relationship with Dr. Hill and his staff

  • Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Provider had not looked at all test results prior to my appointment and did not seem invested in my care.

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Dr.Hill has helped my problem tremendously. I am very thankful for him!

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Excellent. Explains everything very well& very knowlegable.

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    they do excellent work

  • Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    Dr Hill is an extremely competent and caring provider. He is very thorough, without rushing. Fine addition to Ma Eye and Ear.

  • Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Dr. Hill is consistently helpful. He listens to my concerns and spends time explaining, I don't feel rushed. Professional, knowledgeable and courteous!

  • Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Dr Hill is a thoughtful and responsive care provider who always gives me the assurance that i need.

  • Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Dr Hill has been my doctor for at least 19 years and my sons he is awesome !!!!!

  • Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Everybody was very nice, very professional, and the overall visit was very good.

  • Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Dr Hill is always courteous and knowledgeable.

  • Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Awesome.

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    I have been seeing Dr. Hill for many years and have always been happy with his medical treatment

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    He is the best!

  • Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    Dr Hill is so knowledgeable about my ear problems that I have endured my whole life. He has helped me tremendously and I'm glad he's my ENT doctor. I don't think I could find a better doctor!

  • Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    It was the first time meeting Dr Hill and his office staff. I can honestly say they made me feel right at home. Sometimes it's hard for me because I am handicapped but they made it transparent. I looking forward to seeing them all again and almost asked Dr Hill for a hug!

  • Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Dr. Hill is a wonderful, kind, caring and very knowledgeable doctor. I feel most confident in his care.

  • Reviewed on 6/22/2025

    Dr. Hill is one of the finest physicians I know.

  • Reviewed on 6/22/2025

    Excellent care

  • Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    He is very passionate about his craft

  • Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Clear explanation

  • Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    Provider was excellent.

  • Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    He is thorough and informative

  • Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Dr Hill was very caring

  • Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Very good

  • Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Very satisfied.

  • Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    I left his office feeling heard and cared for.

  • Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    He took care my problem. Very good Dr.

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Great visit have been seeing dr hill since [redacted] was a young child

  • Reviewed on 6/7/2025

    I was deeply impressed by Dr Richard Hill. He was 100% focused on the task at hard: the removal of wax and debris from my ears. His questions were precise, and he listened attentively. He concentrated quietly during his examination of my ears. When he collected the mixture of wax and dried skin from my ears, he did so delicately and carefully - despite the narrowness of my ear canals. It was clear to me that he was an experienced and expert surgeon. It was an amazing and valuable experience to have been treated so professionally by Dr Hill.

  • Reviewed on 6/7/2025

    Expert care and problem resolved

  • Reviewed on 6/7/2025

    Nothing to say, extremely helpful.

  • Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Have been going to this practice for 5+ years, and found all aspects of care--to be professional, knowledgeable, caring & kind.

  • Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    I have been seeing Dr. Hill for about 5 yrs and find him to be helpful, knowledgeable and efficient.

  • Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    Dr Hill is amazing

  • Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Overall it was a good experience

  • Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    Very professional, supportive, smart, great communication skills

  • Reviewed on 5/18/2025

    I am very happy with this provider.

  • Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 5/10/2025

    Terrific, I already booked my next appointment

  • Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Dr. Hill was an exceptionally observant and friendly and comforting doctor. It was an excellent experience.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    This is the second time that I've shown up for my appointment and they have no record of it. The receptionist and the nurse accommodated me and had me wait awhile so that the doctor could see me. I appreciated that. They were very kind to me.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Yes, I've seen Dr. Hill numerous times in the past. He is a very, very patient doctor and I never would have gone back unless I thought that. He just has great bedside manner and he knows what he's doing compared to most of the doctors that I have seen. There's only a handful that I would ever go to and he's one of them.

  • Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    Very professional, and thorough

  • Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    Hi, Dr. Hill, I saw him probably [redacted] years ago before he was with this new practice. He was awesome. He helped me and he was very thorough on the new visit that I had. [redacted] He's a great doctor. He's awesome. Very thorough, explains himself. I give him a ten for sure. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    The receptionist I spoke with was one of the most courteous polite receptionist I've ever dealt with Extremely pleasant and professional

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    All went well with Dr. Hill. He was very attentive and answered all my questions.

  • Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    I felt that I could trust him.

  • Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Doctor Hill is great. I see him once a year after I had nasal surgery.

  • Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    I've been seeing Dr. Hill for many years. I am on a routine 6 month cleaning - which prevents ear infections!

  • Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Dr. Hill is an excellent physician, and an excellent person!

  • Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    My husband, [redacted] has been seeing Dr. Hill for many years and is the best ear doctor he's had . Dr. Hill has a nice touch when it comes to the ears and is thorough . I will be seeing Dr. Hill at least once a year in the future. It is also a nice convenience to have Mass General Doctors here in the Weymouth area instead of the hassle of going into Boston.

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    All good

  • Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    Dr. Hill has always been a caring and knowledgeable doctor.

  • Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    I've been seeing Dr. Hill for several years. He had always been very professional.

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    The doctor was knowledgeable and gave amply communication. The problem is that I have an ear infection. Sinusitis is not my primary concern, unfortunately my doctor provided a refferal for sinusitis. Therefore, that is what doctor Hill saw me for. He listened to my situation but would only address the sinusitis.

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    Yes, Dr. Hill is a wonderful doctor. Highly would recommend him. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    At Dr. Hill's office, everybody is very courteous, very efficient and friendly. Dr. Hill is very thorough and he remembers my history when I walk in, even though he's busy. He's willing to listen to anything I have an issue with. He knows to give me a follow-up visit just to make sure things are all consistently healed. All right? And thank you very much.

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    very thorough and very thoughtful and informative regarding my quesstions and concerns. he is great!!!

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    Very caring and listened to all my concerns.

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    He was very thoughtful and listened to me about my situation.

  • Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    I like Dr. Hill and he explains thing clearly.

  • Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    Pleasant

  • Reviewed on 4/7/2025

    Yes, Dr. Hill cleaned my ears, which seemed to go well. He also put oil in my ears, but I'm still not hearing well, so I may call him again next week and see. Thank you. Bye-bye.

  • Reviewed on 4/5/2025

    Very understanding about my concerns. Treated me with respect, and completely explained my condition. Also, his treatment completely helped my condition almost instantly! And he was kind enough to answer a question that had nothing to do with the concern I came in with which resulted in him recommending a visit with an audiologist. I was able to secure an appointment for the following week.

  • Reviewed on 4/3/2025

    It was great