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Dr. Kari Emsbo, MD

Dr. Kari Emsbo, MD

Internal Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Kari Emsbo, MD is an internist in Newton Center, MA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1994. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She is not accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

714 Beacon St Newton Center, MA 02459
Telehealth available
(617) 332-1001

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Emsbo specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • 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. Emsbo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Emsbo

3.8

17 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
65%
65%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
12%
12%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
24%
24%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
May 22, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 02, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 27, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
K – Mar 31, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Robin S. – Feb 21, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 16, 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Karyl Cohen in Arlington, MA – Sep 06, 2017
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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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
C Flanagan in Milford, MA – Aug 31, 2016
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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
22 people found this helpful
Helpful
Worcester, MA – Mar 12, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Kari Emsbo, MD is an internist in Newton Center, MA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1994. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Beth Israel...read more

  • Internal Medicine

  • Allergy

  • Functional Medicine

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  • Mt Auburn Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1997

  • Mount Auburn Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Bidhc-Newton Centre714 Beacon St Newton Center, MA 02459
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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 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    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 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    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

  • Mount Auburn Hospital

    330 Mount Auburn St
    Cambridge, MA 02138
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    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.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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