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Dr. Laura Crain, MD

Dr. Laura Crain, MD

Psychiatry*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Laura Crain, MD is a psychiatrist in Boston, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 1986. She is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

264 Beacon St Fl 6 Boston, MA 02116
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(617) 867-0343

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Crain specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • 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. Crain's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Crain

2.4
15 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 star
33%
33%
4 star
0%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
7%
7%
1 star
60%
60%

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One of the Worst
I am no longer able to be seen in this particular office because of her. She is an inhumane provider who dislikes her job.
What went well
  • Office environment
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
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 30, 2023
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Very knowledible and intuitive
Several years ago Dr. Crain got me through a very deep depression when I was at my lowest of lows. She is incredibly intelligent, intuitive and has good instincts. It did take me some time to establish a good rapport with her but now I value our visits. She isn't someone who is going to hold your hand and baby you but I appreciate that about her and I found that is the kind of therapist that I needed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 13, 2022
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Horrible, amazing to think this woman has this level of education and experience and is this bad at what she does. I suddenly lost my husband in an accident and her first question to me was if I would still be able to pay her fees. She couldn't have been more disinterested if she tried. Please find yourself another profession.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Marie – Jul 03, 2020
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Had an incredibly disheartening correspondence with her as gatekeeper for the Boston Psychoanalytic Institute referral service. Her message was essentially: fix your problem, then we can discuss the possibility of you entering into psychoanalysis therapy (for that problem).
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 02, 2019
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rude and unpleasant - I hope to find a different provider - I waited 5 MONTHS for the intake appointment. what a waste of time.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 24, 2019
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Horrendous. Threatened to section me just because I cried hysterically in an appointment after a devastating breakup. Also prescribed me wildly inappropriate medications.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Roslindale, MA – Feb 01, 2019
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Different to get on contact with-will schedule appointments at her MGH office only by private phone, not by email, Patient Gateway or MGH office reception. Only available at MGH a total of 8 hours a week. Has not responded to requetss from my pharmacy to clarify a prescription. Personable enough, but distant. I don't feel much of a connection.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
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Dedham, MA – Jan 06, 2019
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I agree with all of the statements left here, especially about her condescending nature. When you call her on it, she acts surprised. Too bad good doctors are so hard to come by.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Brandless – Nov 02, 2018
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I really didn’t like her.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 25, 2018
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She spoke over me, chided me, and was quite condescending. Frankly, I wouldn't recommend anyone seeing her. Perhaps she just had a few "off" days when we interacted but I'm someone in the healthcare industry myself and I expect better not only from my care providers but any colleague in patient services.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Hyde Park, MA – Nov 24, 2016
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She gets offended if you want to stop sessions and find a different provider.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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W. Dust in Brookline, MA – May 03, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Laura Crain, MD is a psychiatrist in Boston, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 1986. She is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Psychiatry

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  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Mellominds Psychiatry PLLC264 Beacon St Fl 6 Boston, MA 02116
1
Carlos Fernandez-Del Castillo MD15 Parkman St Boston, MA 02114
2
Massachusetts General Hospital55 Fruit St Boston, MA 02114
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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

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    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

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