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Dr. Nicolas Bu-Saba, MD

Dr. Nicolas Bu-Saba, MD

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

Dr. Nicolas Bu-Saba, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Boston, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Bu-Saba has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from Amer University Beirut in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Brigham and Women's Hospital and Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

243 Charles St Boston, MA 02114
Telehealth available
(617) 573-3558

Dr. Bu-Saba is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bu-Saba specializes in the area of 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. Bu-Saba's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bu-Saba

4.1

26 ratings, 19 with a written review
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1 Star
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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
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Russ – Dec 17, 2024
Hi Russ, thank you so much for your outstanding...Read More
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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
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Joyce – Nov 02, 2024
Hi Joyce, thank you for your kind words and this...Read More
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Excellence in care – Aug 06, 2024
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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
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Peg – Oct 20, 2023
Hi Peg, thank you for sharing your experience and...Read More
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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 15, 2023
Dr. Bu-Saba's Reply –
Thank you so much for your feedback!
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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
LMT – Jul 29, 2022
Thank you for sharing your positive experience...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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Eileen b. – Jul 11, 2022
Hi Eileen, thank you for taking the time to share...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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Anthony – Apr 16, 2022
Hi Anthony, thank you for sharing your...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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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ELBERT COMSTOCK – Nov 27, 2021
Hi Elbert, we are pleased to hear about your...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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Janos Polgar – Nov 25, 2021
Hi Janos, thank you for taking the time to share...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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John S Deming – Nov 12, 2020
Dr. Bu-Saba's Reply –
Thank you for your feedback, John!
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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BUSABA – Sep 28, 2020
We are so happy that you're satisfied with your...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
Helpful
Sep 23, 2020
We're pleased to hear about your positive...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
Helpful
Cynthia Gordon – Aug 24, 2020
Thank you so much for this great recommendation,...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
Helpful
Jul 12, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
edward borash in Boston – Feb 06, 2018
Edward Borash, thanks for your praise and kind...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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Waban, MA – Oct 25, 2017
Thank you for your kind words. We really...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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Robert in Arlington, MA – May 05, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Nicolas BuSaba is a fellowship-trained ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor at Mass. Eye and Ear. He treats patients for general ENT, sinus & sleep conditions.

  • 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.

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1991

  • Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990

  • Amer University Beirut

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Dr. Bu-Saba 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

    Office243 Charles St Ste 940 Boston, MA 02114
    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

    • Martha's Vineyard Hospital

      1 Hospital Rd
      Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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

      3% higher than the national average

      87%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      5% 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
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