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Dr. Joanne Stein, MD

Dr. Joanne Stein, MD

Pain Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Joanne Stein, MD is a pain medicine physician in Newton Center, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1984. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

159 Wells Ave Newton Center, MA 02459
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Stein specializes in the areas of Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Stein's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stein

3.8

32 ratings, 13 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Laura F – Jul 15, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sunny – May 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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May 31, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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MAK – Dec 06, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 02, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Boston , MA – Sep 14, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
LorraineW – Sep 11, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Janine Groman in Ma – Jan 08, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Pete in Norwood, MA – Dec 29, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
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Quincy, MA – Nov 12, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
18 people found this helpful
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David C. in Cambridge, MA – May 02, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joanne Stein, MD is a pain medicine physician in Newton Center, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1984. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Brigham...read more
  • Pain Medicine

  • Sports Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Pain Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Newton-Wellesley Ambulatory Care Center159 Wells Ave Newton Center, MA 02459
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Nathan R Shaller Center Inc65 Walnut St Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
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Practice

Office2014 Washington St Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St
    Boston, MA 02114
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    21% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St
    Boston, MA 02115
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital

    2014 Washington St
    Newton, MA 02462
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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