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Dr. Robert Kalish, MD

Dr. Robert Kalish, MD

Rheumatology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Kalish, MD is a rheumatologist in Boston, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kalish has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening and Vasculitides. He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1986. He is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

800 Washington St Boston, MA 02111
Telehealth available
(617) 636-5990

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kalish specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Kalish's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kalish

3.2

13 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
54%
54%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
38%
38%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Andrea – Aug 04, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
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Ryan kinton – Mar 03, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lyme warrior. – May 07, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 05, 2022
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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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Rebecca – Jan 13, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 26, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Paul in Newtonville, MA – Dec 14, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 14, 2017
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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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Boston, MA – Feb 08, 2017
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Rheumatology Spotlight

About Me

biography

Dr. Robert Kalish, MD is a rheumatologist in Boston, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kalish has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening and Vasculitides. He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College...read more

  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • New England Medical Center Hosps

    Residency Hospital

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992

  • Weill Cornell Medical College

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Rheumatology
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Locations

Practice

Tufts Medical Center800 Washington St Boston, MA 02111
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Practice

Tufts Medical Center Allergy Division860 Washington St Fl 3 Boston, MA 02111
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Practice

Tufts Medical Center Inc.750 Washington St Boston, MA 02111
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Office260 Tremont St Fl 6 Boston, MA 02116
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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

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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

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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