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Robert N Goldstone

Robert N Goldstone, MD

Colon and Rectal Surgery

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Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Robert N Goldstone

Dr. Robert Goldstone is board-certified in general surgery and completed a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University and subsequently his medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. He completed his general surgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts and his fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.

Dr. Goldstone specializes in treating benign and malignant colorectal pathology, including inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, rectal prolapse, and colon and rectal cancer. His clinical expertise is in minimally invasive surgery techniques including laparoscopic and robotic techniques, as well as organ-preserving surgery including transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEMS) and transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS). His clinical interests also focus on the treatment of perianal disease including hemorrhoids, anal fissures, anal fistulas, anal dysplasia and condyloma.

In addition to his clinical training, Dr. Goldstone completed a Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship and earned an American College of Surgeons Resident Research Scholarship to further his surgical research. He has published on the treatment of colorectal disease in academic research journals. His research interests involve the clinical outcomes of surgical therapy for colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Goldstone serves on the Massachusetts General Hospital Surgical Council on Resident Education.

Locations

  1. Newton-Wellesley Colorectal Surgery Clinic
    • 2014 Washington Street, Green Building, Suite 563, Newton, MA 02462
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  2. 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: Icahn School of Medicine @ Mount Sinai, Colon/Rectal Surgery, 2019
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, General Surgery, 2018
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, General Surgery, 2014
  • Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, General Surgery, 2012
  • Medical Education: Mount Sinai Medical Center - New York, 2011

Board Certifications

  • Colon and Rectal Surgery: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2021
  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2019

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 CT
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense
  • WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

122 ratings, 52 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 1/19/2026

    Very professional and very courteous

  • Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Every care provider I've had to work with at Mass General Hospital or Newton-Wellesley Hospital have been great. The very best out of all of them is Rob Goldstone. I would recommend him to anyone. He's spectacular.

  • Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    Dr. Goldstone is incredibly professional, knowledgeable and quite a funny person. He is incredibly down to earth and warm when getting to know you and helping you understand your issue.

  • Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    The Doctor was knowledgeable and kind. I know I am in good hands. Thank you

  • Reviewed on 1/3/2026

    He was thorough, knowledgeable and had a wonderful personality and was funny.

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Welcoming, and gave a comfort level to us

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Great listener, also studied my history before the visit. Great experience

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    For me the experience was excellent.

  • Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Think he was excellent!

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    I was treated with respect and I felt I left there feeling that I trusted the doctor very much.

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    Thank you!

  • Reviewed on 11/30/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 11/29/2025

    I would highly recommend Dr. Goldstone. He was extremely knowledge and made me feel very comfortable and confident in the plan of care we discussed.

  • Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    I have to say Dr. Goldstone is one of the best doctors, surgeons I have ever had experience to be involved with. He was prepared. He's a pleasure. He's funny. He seems to really know what's going on and listens very accurately to what I have to say. My overall experience was fantastic and I would highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Excellent care.

  • Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    This doctor was very comfortable to be with. He understood what you were going through and he made you understand what he was going to do. And he enjoys what he does. Made me and my family feel very comfortable. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Dr. Goldstone was a pleasure to chat with extremely kind and concerned about my situation. Very thorough and put my mind at ease

  • Reviewed on 11/2/2025

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  • Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    The provider was very helpful, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and kind. He explained everything in a way that was clearly understood. And I find him to be very efficient and effective.

  • Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Dr Goldstone was great- listened, knowledgeable, provided clear explanations

  • Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Dr Goldstone had been great always answering my questions and listening.

  • Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Dr. Goldstone is thoughtful, easy to talk to, and methodical in his approach to my situation. I greatly appreciate his expertise.

  • Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    I know a 100's of doctors including members of my own family- I can't express how lucky I am to have Robert goldstone - he was there at my prognosis- first person I saw when I woke up- I am overwhelmed with powerful emotions when I think of the care I have all around me- Dr. Goldstone is the Captain/ quarterback if you understand of my life. On a scale of 1-10. Please put him as a 1000 for my rating . You cannot be in better hands anywhere- theyres as good I am assuming- but he is as good as it gets / so there's no one better

  • Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Best doctor

  • Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    robert goldstone is the best says whats he is going to do and gets it done i come from maine and we dont have responce has quickely has your time does that why i go to boston

  • Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Everyone at the Newton Wellesley Colorectal Surgery Department has been wonderful, from the doctor to the nurse to the person at the front desk. They've been great.

  • Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    Despite the fact that we were late because of an accident on 128, Dr. Goldstone still spent adequate time with us to discuss my situation

  • Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    I had a very positive experience.

  • Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    Thorough, listened to my full explanation of my first visit to this practice, explained my condition carefully, patient and respectful

  • Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    Dr. Goldstone is the best. He is competent, reassuring and remembers my case history. I have seen a a lot of medical people in my seventy-nine years and he is the best.

  • Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    Dr. Goldstone is very caring and I felt very comfortable seeing him.

  • Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Both the medical assistant and Dr. Rob were great!

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Very good, thorough examination and listen to everything. Good experience.

  • Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    I have not had anything but a great experience with this Dr and team

  • Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    very knowledgeable and gave good overall advice.

  • Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Rob and his assistant Trina were excellent.

  • Reviewed on 6/29/2025

    He was very attentive to my needs and questions.

  • Reviewed on 6/29/2025

    Dr. Goldstone (aka. Rob) was personable, professional, deeply knowledgeable, thoroughly respectful, apparently trustworthy, and overall as good as a patient can get. I feel blessed and lucky, whichever is applicable.

  • Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Very happy with the doctor's explanation of all aspects of my concerns.

  • Reviewed on 6/22/2025

    Dr. Goldstone is amazing! Friendly, caring and funny! He makes a fun experience out of a horrible situation. I trust him 100%

  • Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Dr. Goldstone made me feel comfortable and put my mind at ease about the surgery. He answered my firing squad of questions clearly and with compassion.

  • Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    I've especially appreciated how thorough and reassuring Dr. Goldstone has been during each follow-up visit. His ability to explain information with clarity and patience has helped me feel informed and empowered during a very uncertain time.

  • Reviewed on 6/7/2025

    He met my expectations and exceeded them. He thoroughly answered all my questions, was respectful, transparent, and informative. His response to a patient portal question I had subsequent to the visit was almost immediate. The consultation was a comfortable exchange despite my nervousness. I felt like I was an excellent professional hands.

  • Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    very knowledgeable and easy to talk with. respectful of my concerns and considerations

  • Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    Everyone from doctor to nurse to receptionists were very polite and kind.

  • Reviewed on 5/18/2025

    All good.

  • Reviewed on 5/10/2025

    He was outstanding. He went over everything thoroughly answering questions in the same way. He was very professional and personable. He also explained upcoming tests, treatments and/or procedures and pertinent/associated information.

  • Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Dr. Goldstone put me at ease right away with his informality and sense of humor. I appreciated his approach, which helped reduce the anxiousness I was feeling before this meeting to discuss my upcoming surgery.

  • Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    I thought Dr. Goldstone was an excellent provider. He explained the surgical treatment options available for my condition in a respectful, informative, and non-pressured manner. I appreciated the amount of time he took with me and his overall professional demeanor.

  • Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    Lovely, warm. Definitely knew his stuff

  • Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Dr. Robert Goldstone was awesome. I would recommend him to anybody. He made me feel so comfortable and it's awesome. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    This provider was an excellent Dr who was very personable, respectful and made me feel at ease.