
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Todd D Francone
Todd D. Francone, MD MPH is a board certified colorectal surgeon at MGH and an Asst Professor of Surgery at Tufts Medical School. His clinical interests include surgical treatment of colorectal malignancies, diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel diseases. He provides treatment options through robotics, endoscopic procedures and other minimally invasive techniques.
Dr. Francone earned his medical degree from Upstate Medical Univ in Syracuse, New York and completed his general surgery residency at NYP-Weill Cornell Medical Center. He completed his fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Lahey Clinic in addition to a clinical colorectal oncology research fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
Prior to joining MGH, Dr. Francone served as Asst Professor for Surgery and Oncology at the Univ of Rochester Medical Center where he also obtained a master’s degree in public health. From there, he returned to Lahey Hospital & Medical Center to serve as Director for Robotic Colorectal Surgery as well as Program Director of the Colon and Rectal Surgery Residency Program. He also served as an instructor in medicine at Tufts Medical School.
Dr. Francone has a broad experience treating benign and malignant colorectal pathology particularly inflammatory bowel disease and cancer. His clinical expertise includes organ-preserving techniques especially as they are applied to rectal cancer such as Transanal Endoscopic Surgery (TES) including Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEMS) and Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS). His expertise also includes advanced minimally invasive surgery including robotic-assisted laparoscopy, single-incision (SILS) and multi-port laparoscopic colectomy, Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (taTME) and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES). He has special interests in the geriatric population including pre-operative risk assessment and multidisciplinary care in the elderly.
Locations
- Newton-Wellesley Colorectal Surgery Clinic
- 2014 Washington Street, Green Building, Suite 563, Newton, MA 02462
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-219-1285
- fax: 617-219-1289
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, RESEARCH in colorectal oncology, 2022
- Residency: Lahey Clinic, Colon & Rectal Surgery, 2009
- Residency: New York Presbyterian-Cornell, General Surgery, 2008
- Residency: New York Medical College, General Surgery, 2006
- Internship: New York Medical College, General Surgery, 2002
- Medical Education: SUNY at Syracuse (Upstate) College of Medicine, 2001
Board Certifications
- Colon and Rectal Surgery: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2010
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2008
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
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- 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
190 ratings, 77 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 2/6/2026
Dr Francone was a rock star-confident, knowledgeable, skillful, spent the time to talk with me and I feel like I am in good hands
- Reviewed on 2/4/2026
He is perfect, he don't need any kind of changes and he's amazing.
- Reviewed on 2/4/2026
I feel very fortunate to be treated by Dr. Francone. I felt comfortable in his care and I'm glad I made that choice. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 1/31/2026
Dr Francone saved my life. He is not just an amazing Doctor but he is compassionate and caring. So happy we found him two years ago.
- Reviewed on 1/26/2026
He was fantastic. I was very impressed.
- Reviewed on 1/25/2026
Francone is the best, even reaching out to other providers during our appointment to help figure out my issues
- Reviewed on 1/25/2026
We drove for 3 hours to see Dr. Francone. He is Super! Great surgeon and very personable. Leaves no stone unturned.
- Reviewed on 1/25/2026
I'm new with this doctor but so far iam very pleased
- Reviewed on 1/21/2026
I left Doctor Francones office feeling very confident about my surgery
- Reviewed on 1/21/2026
I can't recommend Dr. Francone more. He's wonderful, considering he's a rectal surgeon, which is pretty gross. He made everything very easy and I highly recommend him.
- Reviewed on 1/21/2026
Very professsional and knowledgeable
- Reviewed on 12/21/2025
He was superb, smart, listened well, and resurrected my hope that I will get better. Dr Francone is courteous, analytical and talented. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 12/21/2025
I have great respect and admiration for Dr Francone. He is genuine, kind, has a great sense of humor and is always very welcoming. I am beyond grateful to have been referred to him for my health needs.
- Reviewed on 12/21/2025
He has always treated me courteously and listens to my concerns, and has assured me he is available to talk to if I need to.
- Reviewed on 12/20/2025
As always, I was very satisfied with the visit. I felt confident with my care and grateful for the understanding and compassionate attention I received.
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
I appreciate having both doctors present for my appointment. The oncologist and the surgeon were both present and it went very well
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr. Francone was a very good listener and he was very comfortable to talk to and it sounded like he had a good approach if I should have diverticulitis again.
- Reviewed on 12/14/2025
This doctor was very personable and professional. He listened carefully to my questions and responded in simple laymen's terms. I 100% trust this doctor and have no fear about my upcoming surgery.
- Reviewed on 12/9/2025
I really liked Dr. Francone, and his staff, in a personal way and in a professional way.
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
I appreciated his sincerity and ability to explain complex issues in a way that made sense
- Reviewed on 11/30/2025
Was able to see in a timely manner for initial appointment and to schedule surgery.
- Reviewed on 11/26/2025
He was very pleasant and explained the procedure.
- Reviewed on 11/23/2025
Dr Francone me feel very comfortable in what could be an uncomfortable situation.
- Reviewed on 11/23/2025
Dr. Francone is the best!
- Reviewed on 11/20/2025
Highly recommended. Dr. Francone fully explained the procedure and listened carefully to our questions.
- Reviewed on 11/6/2025
as always i was treated with respect and compassion.
- Reviewed on 11/5/2025
Thank you so much for taking good care of me.
- Reviewed on 11/5/2025
Dr. Francone is the best! I would highly recommend him to friends and family if ever needed!
- Reviewed on 10/27/2025
Exceedingly pleased with this initial visit and with his knowledge of my particular condition. His suggestions and possible treatment plan is something I most definitely intend to follow.
- Reviewed on 10/26/2025
Dr. Francone was extremely professional, listened to everything I said and provided outstanding input to my situation-He was courteous, knowledgeable and really cared about my input. He is the way all Dr.'s should treat their patients which is becoming more rare every day!!!!
- Reviewed on 10/26/2025
Dr Francone's kind and respect ful approach makes an uncomfortable experience tolerable. He listens carefully , responds honestly and explains options clearly.
- Reviewed on 10/15/2025
Dr. Francone always listens and responds thoughtfully to whatever concerns I voice. His explanations are thorough and clear, putting me at ease. His professionalism and caring are evident. What more could one ask for when attending a medical appointment?
- Reviewed on 10/11/2025
Very pleased with visit & discussion.
- Reviewed on 10/8/2025
Well qualified
- Reviewed on 10/6/2025
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- Reviewed on 9/30/2025
They were great
- Reviewed on 9/25/2025
My experience was great and I have nothing to add.
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
Dr Francone is one of the best doctors that I engage with. He is always patient, thorough and kind and makes you feel better for having them there.
- Reviewed on 9/21/2025
I left assuming the Rx the doctor had recommended i resume was sent to the pharmacy, but it wasn't and I had to follow up with a nurse. It was finally ready for me 4 days after my appointment. Not really a problem, but you are conducting a survey and that was a glitch.
- Reviewed on 9/19/2025
He's great. I think he's a genius. I think anyone who is lucky enough to be under his care is a very, very, very fortunate person. He's terrific. And the nurses are great. It's great.
- Reviewed on 9/17/2025
I felt very confident after talking to Dr. Francone. I was confident in him and my mind was put to ease. I was very nervous walking in there. I feel in very, very good hands going forward.
- Reviewed on 9/15/2025
I consider myself very fortunate having been a patient of Dr. Francone over the past three years. He is an expert in his field and is one of the nicest, most comforting and down to earth doctors "I" have had the pleasure of working with. He's very detailed in explaining your medical condition and gives you the time needed to answer all your questions.
- Reviewed on 9/12/2025
The care provider was very professional and thorough and I was completely satisfied with everything he told me and I'm very confident in his experiences and his professionalism.
- Reviewed on 9/8/2025
Exceptional!
- Reviewed on 9/7/2025
Very impresive as well as most knnowlegeable.
- Reviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr Francone is one of the best physicians I have ever had. He is knowledgeable, considerate, patiently listens and answers my mundane questions/comments and has an amazing bedside manner. He's the best!!
- Reviewed on 9/4/2025
I left knowing exactly what had to get done to fix my issue. Dr Francone discussed recovery and meds. I am very confident I am going I no to get well cared for.
- Reviewed on 9/4/2025
Dr Francone This guy is the best always an enjoyable visit. Takes the time to be social but asks and answers your questions Always, Thank you
- Reviewed on 8/26/2025
Dr. Francone was wonderful. He explained everything to me - showed me the CT scan and explained exactly what was happening and what I was looking at. Gave me reassurance that this was not an emergency situation and may not occur again but also assured me that he would be there should I experience another issue.
- Reviewed on 8/12/2025
Dr. Francone was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient.
- Reviewed on 8/10/2025
Fantastic
- Reviewed on 8/6/2025
Dr. Francone and all his staff were lovely. My experience there met all my expectations and more.
- Reviewed on 7/28/2025
Explain things so that I could understand.
- Reviewed on 7/27/2025
It was excellent.
- Reviewed on 7/27/2025
Dr Francone saved my life. He is an amazing DR with a caring personality. Couldn't be happier that we found DR Francone.
- Reviewed on 7/18/2025
I believe that Dr. Francone and his entire staff are superheroes. The way that they are able to care for a patient at my age and be able to put me at ease and make sure that my concerns, worries, and future is handled is very refreshing. Their bedside manner is amazing, and I don't know that I would have had the experience that I had without the team that Dr. Francone was able to provide for me.
- Reviewed on 7/14/2025
A good annual followup visit.
- Reviewed on 7/7/2025
Very knowledgeable,thorough, keen, compassionate and friendly! Told me everything I needed to know in a couple different ways. I understood everything when I left.
- Reviewed on 6/29/2025
I have complete confidence in my care under him. He explains things at a level that makes me feel comfortable. I would definitely refer others to him,
- Reviewed on 6/23/2025
Dr. Francone is professional but friendly and always takes the time to answer questions fully until he's sure I understand. He also did a phenomenal job on my surgery three years ago because I have not had any issues since.
- Reviewed on 6/20/2025
I feel lucky to have found Dr. Francone when starting my journey with cancer treatment.
- Reviewed on 6/10/2025
Thank you for the care
- Reviewed on 6/9/2025
We are extremely fortunate to have Dr. Francone. MGB is lucky to have him. Thank you!
- Reviewed on 5/19/2025
Dr. Francone was very informative, patient, and kind. I would recommend him to anyone.
- Reviewed on 5/12/2025
good doctor
- Reviewed on 5/11/2025
Dr Francone is the best. I'm lucky to have him watching my case. A nurse said they would have to bring in an observer if he needed to look at intimate places, like my butt. That's ridiculous. I don't want a stranger hanging around during sensitive medical conversations.
- Reviewed on 5/11/2025
All was fine and kept Me informed and comfortabe
- Reviewed on 5/11/2025
Dr. Francone has been part of my care team for many years and I have all the faith with him and wouldn't hesitate to reach out to him as I did recently to again assist with my on going issue with cancer and all the other "stuff "you have to deal with the disease.
- Reviewed on 5/8/2025
Every one there the doctors and nurses are so professional in what they are doing
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
Dr Francone went above and beyond in taking the time to explain and to listen. I don't want to need surgery, but since I do need it, I am so glad it will be Dr Francone. His clarity and kindness were immensely comforting.
- Reviewed on 4/23/2025
Dr. Francone is warm and caring, which is both great and extraordinary given that he's a surgeon. :)
- Reviewed on 4/21/2025
After talking with Dr. Francone I was a lot less stressed about my results.
- Reviewed on 4/21/2025
Dr Francone was very informative and patient with all my questions. He also do not push a surgery but gave me all the information I needed in case that is the route I will need to take in the future.
- Reviewed on 4/17/2025
I am completely satisfied with this provider and confident about my upcoming surgery.
- Reviewed on 4/6/2025
I could not be happier with this group of individuals at this office. From the receptionist to the nurse to the doctor all were welcoming. I have nothing but good feelings with this group. Thank you
- Reviewed on 3/31/2025
He Was Very Knowledgeable.
- Reviewed on 3/31/2025
The doctor was very professional, very precise, explained everything clearly. I would recommend him highly to anybody. Thank you very much.