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Simon M Helfgott

Simon M Helfgott, MD

Rheumatology

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • Hebrew
  • French
  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Brigham and Women's Rheumatology Clinic at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
  2. Brigham and Women's Rheumatology Arthritis Center

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Rheumatology, 1986
  • Residency: Montreal General Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1981
  • Fellowship: McGill University, Rheumatology, 1981
  • Internship: Montreal General Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1978
  • Medical Education: McGill University Faculty of Medicine, 1977

Board Certifications

  • Rheumatology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1984
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1980

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
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid CT
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

191 ratings, 86 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Great respect for Dr. Helfgott and his staff.

  • Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    This provider and his team go above and beyond. [redacted] Dr Helfgott treats me with respect and is extremely pleasant and caring as is his nurse [redacted]. I'm very happy with the care they provide

  • Reviewed on 12/28/2025

    The Doctor always spends time discussing my overall health along with the specific issues that I see him for.

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Above and beyond past providers. Professional in every way. Highly recommendable.

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Dr. Helfgott is understanding, kind and very knowledgeable.

  • Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Has always been available to answer my questions , I have confidence in him

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Dr Helfgott has consistently provided me excellent care over the past several years.

  • Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    He is very kind and always interested in how I am and how to best care for me.

  • Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    Excellent follow up, knowledgeable, caring and compassionate

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr. Helfgott helped with a diagnosis of my swolllen foot and leg that no other medical professional was able to do. I had a fall in [redacted] flat on my back. Over these past 6 months I've had 3 sets of X-rays and no one has given me a clear explanation of why my foot has stayed swollen. Dr. Helfgott said it was not arthritis but possibly CRPS. Finally I am able to proceed with PT and a physiatrist. Thank you Dr. Helfgott!

  • Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    I have seen Dr. Helfgott for my osteoarthritis for many years now and have appreciated his care and counsel tremendously.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    He was excellent, excellent. I can't tell you how good he was. Okay? Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 11/30/2025

    excellent

  • Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    I think Dr. Helfgot is efficient, informed, and he's easy to deal with, easy to understand. Happy to be his patient.

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Well, my appointment usually goes smoothly there. This time my appointment was 11. I arrived at 11. I was, you know, greeted. I was told to go to the end of the hall and wait. I waited an hour before I saw the doctor. Apparently, his assistant or receptionist went to work at the front desk and people forgot about me. So I had to wait an hour for my appointment, which is usually not the case. Usually everything just goes fine, but the last time waiting an hour was not fun. There was nobody to ask. Nobody to ask.

  • Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    Dr. Helfgott is an outstanding physician who is unusually both brilliant and compassionate. I appreciate his positive outlook, while discussing a sometimes trying subject matter.

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    I have been a patient of Dr. Helfgott for several years and he always listens to my concerns and issues.

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Dr. Helfgott is a very good doctor. He's very professional, competent, always listens with care. And I very much appreciate his help usually and his opinion. And I would recommend him to anyone who needs rheumatology 100%. So it's a 100% satisfaction rate.

  • Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    I drove from [redacted] because the Doctor is excellent and the treatment for my condition is so much better because of his help.

  • Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    Excellent Dr. he considers all apects of your life, not just your treatment.

  • Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    Dr Helfgott has the ability to put me at ease when we meet which brings out the best info from me.

  • Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Could not have been more considerate or professional

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Dr. Helfgot is always excellent. He gets back to me, he sees me, he's saved my life many, many years ago and I will always recommend him as a 10.

  • Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    My questions are never answered thoroughly and the provider does not address my concerns. I don't ever understand what I should be looking out for or concerned about as far as My symptoms are concerned.

  • Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    He is very nice and kind. I like him a lot but am frustrated that there are so few treatments for my condition that wouldn't just disable me. I know that's not his fault but it's hard to go to who I assume is a top of the field provider for almost no treatment options

  • Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    He is my most trusted provider.

  • Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    Great physician

  • Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Dr Helfgott has been my provider for over 20 years. We have built a great rapport in that time. I appreciate that he has followed my medical history closely, stays connected with my other providers and discusses exciting new therapies (CAR-T, obinutuzumab) and their potential for my treatment. He has listened to my issues following my stroke and has supported me in greater additional care from Spaulding to improve my quality of life. He has always ben realistic, yet positive, about my condition and I dread the day he retires!!

  • Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Excellent as usual

  • Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    All good

  • Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    The experience with Dr. Helfgott was a very positive experience. It always is positive. Dr. Helfgott is efficient, he's extremely knowledgeable, he's patient, and he's a wonderful listener.

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Very thorough...reviewed all issues

  • Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Dr.Helfgott is so knowledgeable, efficient, and such an asset to his patients. I feel that he truly listens and genuinely does all he can to make our quality of life better.

  • Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Dr. Helfgott always listens to my questions and takes the time to answer all.

  • Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    I love the nurse in Dr Helfgott's office. She always greets you with a smile and has always been kind in helping me get around to the different rooms(I am in a wheelchair)

  • Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    Excellent service

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Always professional and efficient

  • Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    It's always informative

  • Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    I came to Dr Helfgott with medication to treat my Stiff Person Syndrome years into my having this rare disorder diagnosed; was recommended by a Dr, that imo really was tunneled vision on my treatment; [redacted] I'm very "lucky" to have him as my SPS doc & anything else related that this autoimmune thing might happen. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Dr. Helfgott listened carefully to what I had to say and provided me with the solution to help with the pain I was experiencing.

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    Very good experience and very caring staff. Superb !!

  • Reviewed on 8/30/2025

    Congenial attentive and responsive

  • Reviewed on 8/30/2025

    I think , this provider is the best in this field.

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    I felt very comfortable during the whole visit. My visit was extremely pleasant.

  • Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Dr Helfgott is a great doctor! He is patient,kind and is very knowledgeable.

  • Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    I feel comfortable and safe in this environment and I have THE BEST Doctor imaginable along with the most outstanding support team. Even good parking and close to home. I am blessed!

  • Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Very professional, shows concern regarding my condition. Dr. Helfgott is an excellent physician.

  • Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Just thank you Dr. Helfgott for all your help.

  • Reviewed on 7/27/2025

    Knowledgeable, patient,listens,

  • Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Dr. Helfgott is brilliant, kind, caring, and exemplary in every way.

  • Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    Dr Helfgott saw me today to cover for an associate Top notch!!!

  • Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    Always professional and friendly

  • Reviewed on 7/27/2025

    He was very good and sent me for blood work and X rays since my other provider from Fl didn't fax my records after 2 attempts

  • Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    This provider and his practice are really exemplary, cannot believe how fortunate I was to find him. The treatment provided to me has legitimately saved my life.

  • Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    As usual, very satisfied with my follow-up visit with Dr. Helfgott. He knows my history well and treats me with respect.

  • Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    Great communicator and brilliant.

  • Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    Felt confident in advice and instructions given

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    I feel extremely lucky to have Dr. Helfgott as my doctor; he listens to my input and is very through. He always speaks to me so I understand and always respectfully. He is also aware that I need to get prescriptions at the best price I can and helped me find an on-line pharmacy that is saving me significantly. Like I said, I feel extremely lucky to have him as my doctor!

  • Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Dr. Helfgott is the best, I have been coming from [redacted] for 20 yrs. That says how pleased I have been.

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    A true professional. He reviewed the result of all of the tests and checked body areas that are impacte4d by my arthritis

  • Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Dr. Helfgott is always up to date with what is going on with me medically and cares about my health.

  • Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    Very pleased with Dr. Helfgott and his expertise on RA. Always provides the best care and advice.

  • Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Dr. Helfgott is an excellent provider. I would highly recommend him to my friends and neighbors who may need the services of a rheumatologist.

  • Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Dr. Helfgott's been wonderful, really caring and shows an interest in other things other than just my health, but the health is the main thing, and especially what other doctors have diagnosed me with. He's been quite helpful and a blessing.

  • Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    Dr.Helfgott was very helpful, new my condition thoroughly extremely helpful. A great bedside manner.

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    Very nice person. Appreciate how thorough and attentive he was

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    I have always received first-rate care. I have full confidence in my provider.

  • Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Dr. Helfgott did no examination until I asked him to look at my arthritic hands. I wanted to know whether the pain and soreness is due to PsA or OA. He then said OA.

  • Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    Excellent knowledge, experience, and attention. Dr. Helfgott was helpful and inclusive in our conversation and ultimate decision.

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Professional, competent

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    EXCELLENT Caring DR

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    He is kind and encouraging. He listens carefully and made some helpful changes in my treatment.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    The young woman who checked me in was fabulous! I asked to see her supervisor because I wanted to compliment how wonderful she was at checking me in so early in the morning, started my day off right. Please recognize her. I have been seeing Dr. Helfgott for almost 30 years now. I consider him to be one of the best Physicians I have ever had. He is the Best of the Best!

  • Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    I have been a patient of Dr. Helfgott for many, many years, very happy with him and how he treats my condition.

  • Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    Dr. Helfgott is always a thoughtful, caring and extremely thorough provider. He knows my history and is prepared to discuss my treatment plan and is open to all discussions related to my well being. I fell well cared for with this provider.

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Prompt, professional and made sure I had complete understanding

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Yes, he's a marvelous provider.

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Dr. Helfgott is kind, efficient , listens attentively and explains things clearly

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    Pleased with my visit. Doctor is very knowledgable. He listened to everything and provided great feedback. Convenient location as I simply could not travel into Boston.

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    very polite, attentive and listened to all of my worries - really thought he cared and I felt good about going to him

  • Reviewed on 4/7/2025

    Doctor always with attentive and relaxed manor. Never feel rushed

  • Reviewed on 4/6/2025

    It is always a pleasant experience - very informative.

  • Reviewed on 4/7/2025

    I'm speaking on Dr. Simon Helfgott. He is very professional, courteous, kind, a good listener. He follows up and he gets results and cares about his patients.

  • Reviewed on 4/6/2025

    Dr H is great. He listens to our updates and concerns then has a go forward plan.

  • Reviewed on 3/30/2025

    Dr Helfgott is good at listening. He also has a good personality

  • Reviewed on 3/30/2025

    Always Excellent