background
background
Dr. Kalpathy Krishnamoorthy, MD

Dr. Kalpathy Krishnamoorthy, MD

Pediatrics*
60+ years of experience

Dr. Kalpathy Krishnamoorthy, MD is a pediatrician in Boston, MA and has over 60 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1964. He is affiliated with medical facilities Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

55 Fruit St Boston, MA 02114
Telehealth available
(617) 726-3877

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Krishnamoorthy specializes in the areas of Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology & Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • 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
ADVERTISEMENT
healthgrades-rx

Save money with free prescription discounts

Optum Perks and Healthgrades are subsidiaries of RVO Health.

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Learn more about experience and why treatment frequency matters

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Dr. Krishnamoorthy's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Krishnamoorthy

4.2
5 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
80%
80%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
20%
20%

Your trust is our top concern.

We strive to keep reviews honest, trustworthy, and fair.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

My son, who has Sturge Webber Syndrome, was treated by Dr. Krishnamoorthy for about 17 years. He has always been and will always be the physician by whom all others are compared for us. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this doctor. He was ALWAYS available when I called him-day or night-on call or not. He even took a call from me about 5 years ago, roughly 11 years after we had to start seeing another MD because Timothy became an adult. Amazing MD-none better. Best there is by far!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
Helpful
Karen in Bradenton, FL – Mar 26, 2018
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Krishnamoorthy?
Beginning with the scheduling staff, my experience was relieving and stress free. Dr. Krish spoke to me on a level I could understand. He did testing that was beyond the call of duty. And to top things off, when we have been at the hospital for other procedures and he sees us, he always stops, says hello and ask how my son is feeling. Additionally he has called yes personally when we have questions. I have nothing but good to say about Dr. Krish and his excellent staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
Helpful
Rebecca T. in Berwick, ME – Sep 09, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Krishnamoorthy?
Dr. Krishnamoorthy is an excellent doctor. I recommend not listening to the first review. We brought our son to Dr. Krishnamoorthy for a second opinion in regards to a sleep problem. Even though our son's problem was determined not neurological, this doctor put us in touch with many other doctors to figure out the problem. He also followed up with us by calling us on the phone. This doctor cares about his patients even when the patients problem doesn't end up falling in his expertise.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Chris in Pelham, NH – Jul 11, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Krishnamoorthy?
My son who has a significant developmental delay saw this dr around age 2, the only advice given or mentioned was to read to him every night. NO recommendations, advice or anything given on where to go or be seen next.. MRI was normal and labs, but really? A child not walking or talking by age 2 and there's no other recommendations you can think of??
What went well
No results
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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
John in Canton MA – Mar 01, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Krishnamoorthy?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Krishnamoorthy?

Know Before You Go

About Me

biography

Dr. Kalpathy Krishnamoorthy, MD is a pediatrician in Boston, MA and has over 60 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1964. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Pediatrics

  • Pediatric Neurology

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

  • Dr M.g.r. Medical University / Madras Medical College

    Medical School, 1964
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
- 
Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
American Board of Pediatrics®
- 
Pediatrics
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.

Healthgrades receives board action history for physicians and physician assistants. The information displayed here is sourced from independent information providers, such as state board websites, and may not be the most up-to-date information. Healthgrades makes no representations with respect to the accuracy of any information provided here and assumes no responsibility or liability for such information.

Learn more about medical license public record check

Healthgrades Tips for Getting the Best Care for Your Child

Locations

Practice

Massachusetts General Hospital55 Fruit St Boston, MA 02114
1
MGHFC Pediatric Pain Program55 Fruit St Ste 6B Boston, MA 02114
2

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

  • 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
Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality