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Dr. Christopher Hartnick, MD

Dr. Christopher Hartnick, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Hartnick, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Boston, MA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

243 Charles St Boston, MA 02114
Telehealth available
(617) 573-4206

Dr. Hartnick is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Hartnick specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • 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
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Dr. Hartnick's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hartnick

3.8

16 ratings, 7 with a written review
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1 Star
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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
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Grace Kelly Marcos – Mar 31, 2025
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Telehealth
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Long waits, Cancelled calls, & Rude – May 22, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Angela Paul – Jun 18, 2023
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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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Owen’s mom – Oct 27, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 23, 2020
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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
6 people found this helpful
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Jul 31, 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
5 people found this helpful
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Auburndale, MA – Jul 07, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Christopher Hartnick is a fellowship-trained pediatric otolaryngologist (ENT doctor) at Mass. Eye and Ear. He specializes in pediatric airway & voice.

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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

  • A Einstein College M Yeshiva University

    Residency Hospital

  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Hartnick is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Massachusetts Eye and Ear243 Charles 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

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality