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Dr. Richard Bartlett, MD

Dr. Richard Bartlett, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Bartlett, MD is a plastic surgeon in Brookline, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital and Tufts Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

77 Pond Ave Ste 104C Brookline, MA 02445
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

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

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bartlett specializes in the area of Plastic 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
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Bartlett's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bartlett

4.3
27 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 star
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3 star
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1 star
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Best Plastic Surgeon
I was a difficult case because I had a severely deviated septum and a crooked nose. I searched for 5 years to find the right plastic surgeon to help me and Dr. Bartlett was absolutely the correct choice! Dr. Bartlett was the first doctor I saw that was confident that he could help me and answered all of my questions. He is a great listener, has a quiet confident demeanor about him, and made me feel extremely comfortable. The procedure went as he explained and during the recovery I didn't even need the prescribed pain killers. My nose is now straight, my breathing and sinus issues are greatly improved, and my septum no longer sticks out beyond my nose. I am thrilled with the results and it demonstrates how amazing of a surgeon Dr. Bartlett is.
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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Apr 05, 2024
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Dr Bartlett is a highly skilled surgeon. I was recommended to him from a Doctor who's wife and his patients were clients of his and all were very happy with his work. I was absolutely thrilled with my results.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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May 27, 2021
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Professional. I felt I was in good hands.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Feb 01, 2021
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Great experience overall. Dr. Bartlett and his staff were very respectful and took the time to answer my questions. Surgical experience went smoothly. I'm a little over 3 months post-op, and very happy with the choice I made.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Dom P. – Jan 22, 2021
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I went to Dr. Bartlett to get a double mastectomy 2 years ago and I couldn't be happier with the results. Super expensive though, because it's private practice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 13, 2020
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Either does not explain himself well or gave me an unfair evaluation or lack of evaluation. I paid about $200 for a chest surgery consultation female to male. Although I go without a shirt and look masculine already, crazy Dr. Bartlett, recommended a double mastectomy which leaves gigantic scars. There was a tiny bit of sagging like a typical guy with gynecomastia, but other surgeons recommended key hole later on. Dr. B's evaluation was very fast and I wonder if it was a sincere evaluation or if he sort of skipped over me doing minimal effort and not making an accurate assessment. I later called the office, asked for a second opinion, and explained that I felt "passed over," but there were not sympathetic. Thus, one star for my experience.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
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
1 other person found this helpful
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May 17, 2020
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Absolutely horrendous office with an amazingly rude staff apparently emulating an equally egotistical doctor with an amazing chip on his shoulder. Called them based on a referral from both another doctor AND my insurance company based on the need to have a modified male mastectomy; a harrowing experience for anyone but especially scary for a male where it is a less commonly performed procedure. Having had other procedures performed on my chest in the past and wanting this to be the last one and as attractive as possible once completed, I wanted a doctor who knew the male anatomy and was familiar with this procedure. Was summarily dismissed by an incredibly rude female at the desk who informed me that the doctor "does not do revision surgery". I tried to explain this wasn't revising a prior surgery but rather was the result of new growths discovered on my recent mammograms that were growing rapidly and causing concern given my family history of breast cancer and these growths.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Jake – Jun 05, 2019
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Dr Richard Bartlett proposed procedures which he was very inexperienced with. Hindsight is 20/20 and I paid the price for believing in a confused and careless man driven by greed.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Lynn, MA – Jul 11, 2017
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I underwent a rhinoplasty surgery with Dr. Bartlett. Although I was EXTREMELY nervous for this surgery, Dr. Bartlett confidently assured me he could deliver the small and precise refinements of my nose. That said, all went extremely smoothly and I am veryyyy happy with the results. It has only been a couple months and I love my nose more and more every day!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Boston, MA – Mar 17, 2017
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I had a breast reduction back in 2014 and Doctor Bartlett was AMAZING! First off every nurse in the hospital raved about how perfect he was and also be stayed longer in my surgery to make sure my breasts were perfect ( he worked on me for an extra hour)! Along with Dr Bartlett, his team out front were amazin! Everyone was so helpful and I want to go back for lipo!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Emily G in Newburyport, MA – Oct 06, 2016
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Very professional and did a great job with the surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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SKG in Marblehead, MA – Apr 08, 2016
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Previous reconstructive rhinoplasty patient of Dr. Bartlett's and I had an emergency come up several years later on a holiday weekend. Called his office, they gave his cell phone number, so I called it and told him what had happened. He returned my call 2 hours later and explained that my nose would most likely be fine the way I had just broken it, but that he wanted to take a look when I had returned from vacation. So grateful that he accommodated me the way that he did!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Sophie E – Jan 20, 2016
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After taking time off from work and stoping all medications doctor Bartlett decided to cancel my surgery because the front desk complained that the tone of my voice was irritated after I found out that the office had lost the copy of my insurance card 3 times .I would strongly recommend anyone to find a doctor that really cares about patients because doctor Bartlett doesn't and he also doesn't
What went well
  • Office environment
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
5 others found this helpful
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Oli in Brookline, MA – Jan 14, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Richard A. Bartlett, M.D. has earned a reputation as an honest, conservative, and meticulous Boston-based plastic surgeon. He is known for his personal approach to patient care and will devote as much time as necessary to ensure that you are aware of your treatment options in order to make a fully informed choice.
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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

  • New York University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991
  • The Graduate Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1988
  • University Of Heidelberg

    Internship Hospital, 1985
  • University Of Pennsylvania

    Undergraduate School, 1983
  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 1983
  • Graduate Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1983
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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  • Executive Chief Resident in Plastic Surgery, New York University, New York, NY, 1989-1990

  • Cum Laude, University of Penssylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 1978

  • Research Fellowship Award, International Institute for Microcirculation, Hiedelberg, Germany, 1985

  • Executive Chief Resident in General Surgery, The Graduate Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 1987-1988

  • Boston Magazine Top Docs: Plastic Surgeon, 2011

  • Boston Magazine Top Docs: Plastic Surgeon, 2012

  • Nemir Award, Outstanding Chief Resident, The Graduate Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 1988

  • Julian J. Pribaz Teaching Award, Harvard Combined Plastic Surgery Residency, 2007

Locations

Practice

Viola Alliegro & Erler Medical Associates P.C.77 Pond Ave Ste 104C Brookline, MA 02445
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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

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    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
  • Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St
    Boston, MA 02111
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% 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
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Ave
    Boston, MA 02215
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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