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Dr. Steven Mentzer, MD

Dr. Steven Mentzer, MD

Surgical Oncology*

Dr. Steven Mentzer, MD is a surgical oncologist in Boston, MA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

450 Brookline Ave Boston, MA 02215

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Mentzer is affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Mentzer specializes in the areas of Critical Care Surgery & Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • 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. Mentzer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mentzer

3.8

10 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
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
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ANNARN – Oct 13, 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
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MA – Sep 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Foxboro, MA – Jun 27, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Steven J Mentzer is a thoracic surgeon at Brigham and Women&rsquos Hospital and Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center. He is a professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School. \n Dr Mentzer received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota...read more

biography

Dr. Steven J. Mentzer is a thoracic surgeon at Brigham and Women&rsquos Hospital and Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center. He is a professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School.\nDr. Mentzer received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota...read more
  • Surgical Oncology

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

  • University Toronto

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Brigham & Women's Hosp, General Surgery

    Residency Hospital
  • Harvard Medical School

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Minnesota Medical School

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
Critical Care Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute450 Brookline Ave Boston, MA 02215
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Brigham and Women's Hospital, Lung Center

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Lung Center15 Francis St # 2 Boston, MA 02115
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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
  • Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

    1153 Centre St
    Boston, MA 02130
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    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

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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