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Richard Thomas Penson

Richard Thomas Penson, MD

HematologyMedical Oncology

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • French
  • English

Gender

Male

About Richard Thomas Penson

Dr. Penson came from St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, in 1997 and is Clinical Director of Medical Gynecologic Oncology. His practice is devoted almost exclusively to gynecologic oncology with the majority of patients having ovarian cancer. Dr. Penson attends on the Bigelow General Medical Service at Mass General, sits on the national Gynecologic Oncology Group (NRG GOG) committees for ovarian cancer, and quality of life research, and the NCCN Ovarian Committee. Dr. Penson serves as the chairman for panels C and F of the Institutional Review Board of Dana-Farber/Mass General Brigham CancerCare.

Locations

  1. Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Gillette Center for Gynecology Oncology
    • 32 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 9th Floor, Suite 9e, Boston, MA 02114
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: St Bartholomew's Hospital, Medical Oncology, 1997
  • Residency: St. Bartholomew's Hospital, House Surgeon, 1997
  • Medical Education: St. Bartholomew's Medical College, 1987

Board Certifications

  • General Internal Medicine: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 1990

Insurance

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  • 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 ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • 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

70 ratings, 28 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Always thorough, pleasant, on time, and so informative. Thank you!

  • Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Dr Penson is as attentive a doctor as I have ever had. His care through the most traumatic time of my life has been nothing short of world class. He is an integral part of my health success.

  • Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    The best care one can have. This contributes to my spirit, recovery and my quality of life. Dr. Penson is a rare person who cares deeply about his patient and providing the support needed. His best side manners are just unique, sincere, attention to details. He listens well to my questions and responds honestly. He has my best interest at all time. I just love him.

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Professional and caring staff!

  • Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    He is very thorough

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

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  • Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    This provider is always in a rush and never takes a lot of time.

  • Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    The excellent care and attention I have received from Dr. Penson is the reason I have survived Stage 4 cancer. His deep and specialized knowledge of all aspects of medicine and his common sense are superb and have benefitted me enormously. I am in the very best of hands. Thank you very much!

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Dr Penson is the best care provider

  • Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    He is very gentle and kind and always willing to listen

  • Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Dr. Penson is very intelligent, professional, easy to talk to, and very helpful.

  • Reviewed on 11/4/2025

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  • Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Kind. Caring. Respectful

  • Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    Dr. Penson is wonderful! He is extremely knowledgeable and explained a plan of care that was best for me. He is compassionate and supportive. I'm so thankful he is my provider!

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr. Penson is an exceptional oncologist and human being. He is extremely smart and capable, but also incredibly empathetic and caring. The team is also wonderful, very knowledgeable and caring. These angels on earth saved my life! Thank God for all of them!

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    He is the best! He is always accessible.

  • Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    He is THE BEST!!!!!!! Always happy to see me! Explains everything .... And he is positively Positive always!!!!!

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr Penson was awesome in listening, explaining options and making recommendations best for me.

  • Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Dr. Penson was incredibly sensitive and kind and knowledgeable and made me feel reassured. And I think he's a great doctor. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    This provider is always warm. I feel welcomed. He shows an active interest in me and is enthusiastic and upbeat, and I appreciate all that. He answers all of my questions.

  • Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Dr. Penson is friendly, caring, and takes the time to explain everything and answer all questions.

  • Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    The care and compassion of Dr Penson gave me great reassurance and confidence as I embark on this terrifying journey.

  • Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    Dr. Penson is very knowledgeable and has helped me every time I've had an appointment with him. He goes beyond any doctor I've ever had and I would give him 5 million stars. So anyway, he's just incredible.

  • Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Dr. Penson is an excellent, excellent doctor.

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Dr Penson was absolutely amazing! I am very thankful for him.

  • Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    Good provider

  • Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Dr. Penson is the best doctor imaginable. He is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, humane, and personable. You couldn't ask for anything more from a doctor, he's the best!

  • Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Dr. Penson was excellent. I am absolutely thrilled to have him as part of the team. I couldn't be happier. He explained everything well. He was kind and courteous and I can't say enough good things about him and I'm thrilled that he's part of Dr. [redacted] team and part of my team.