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Dr. Mark Varvares, MD

Dr. Mark Varvares, MD

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

Dr. Mark Varvares, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Boston, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

243 Charles St Boston, MA 02114
Telehealth available
(617) 523-7900

Dr. Varvares 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. Varvares 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. Varvares' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Varvares

4.8

22 ratings, 11 with a written review
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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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Jake L – Jan 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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JDG – Mar 05, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Apr 17, 2021
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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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Mike A. – Dec 12, 2020
Hi Mike, your wonderful feedback and kind words...Read More
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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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Paul B. – Oct 25, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Bryna Kaufman – Aug 25, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Nancy Nienhuis – Aug 03, 2020
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Jun 04, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mar 20, 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
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Billie Jo in Orange Park, FL – Oct 04, 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
7 people found this helpful
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John Kling in Saint Louis, MO – Dec 23, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Mark Varvares is a fellowship-trained head and neck surgeon at Mass. Eye and Ear. He offers surgery for head and neck cancer and thyroid/parathyroid masses.

  • 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.

  • Harvard Medical School

    Residency Hospital, 1991

  • Saint Louis University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1988

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1987

  • Saint Louis University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
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. Varvares 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
    1

    Practice

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    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

    • 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

    • Deaconess Hospital

      600 Mary St
      Evansville, IN 47710
      Recipient of 28
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

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

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      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.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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