Glenn William Allison, MD, PhD

Glenn William Allison, MD, PhD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.79469 average rating from 226 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • West Roxbury, MA

Education & Training

  • Residency: Boston Medical Center (BMC), Internal Medicine, 1996
  • Medical Education: Boston University, Medicine and Biochemistry, 1993

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.79469 average rating from 226 reviews

  • The nurses doing the intake and blood draw are both great at their jobs and wonderful to talk to, which is generally true of all the nurses at this office. Dr. Allison is also lovely as always. Calm, attentive, responsive. Thanks.

    2026-07-01

  • Dr. Allison is a very great physician. I feel very confident about him.

    2026-06-25

  • Passionately committed to the health and wellbeing of his patients.

    2026-06-24

  • Things seem a little more rushed and scripted perhaps.

    2026-06-17

  • Dr.Allison is great. I'm so grateful that I feel completely comfortable if and when I have a need to discuss anything with him.

    2026-06-13

  • Respectful, caring, professional.

    2026-06-08

  • I felt rushed during this visit which is not usually the case. I did not have a chance to bring up all of my concerns as the visit started late. There was very limited eye contact and the provider spoke most of the time instead of giving me a chance to speak.

    2026-06-04

  • That it was very good and good communication.

    2026-06-04

  • Excellent doctor, very personable. Couldn't get a better doctor.

    2026-05-29

  • Dr. Allison, is easy to talk to and a good listener. He explains things in a way I can understand.

    2026-05-25

  • I am deeply grateful for the compassionate care and genuine support provided. Tia care provider demonstrated professionalism, empathy and respect throughout every interaction.

    2026-05-21

  • You always provide excellent service

    2026-05-20

  • Very professional and willing to explain any questions that I raised.

    2026-05-19

  • Very happy with the service

    2026-05-16

  • Great experience. This was not a regular check-up (hence no deep discussion about current medications). It was a pre-op ceck up for upcoming cataract suregery.

    2026-05-07

  • He's very caring and knowledgeable.

    2026-05-06

  • Knowledgeabale about my medical history. Listens well. I have confidence in him.

    2026-04-29

  • Dr. Allison is a knowledgeable and experienced provider. I have great respect for him and have been seeing him for many years.

    2026-04-22

  • I love Dr. Glenn Allison. He always listens to me and is willing to give me whatever I need as far as tests and great listener. The only thing is the follow-up. Anytime I do take any blood tests, they never follow up. I always have to hound the office to get somebody to call me back so they can go over the results. That's the only thing. Other than that, 10 out of 10. Thanks.

    2026-04-20

  • This was a routine check up, and Dr was patient took plenty of time, was thoughtful and all in all it was what I would hope to receive in terms of service

    2026-04-07

  • They are all awesome.

    2026-04-06

  • He is a great provider

    2026-04-02

  • Outstanding group of healthcare professionals!

    2026-03-30

  • [redacted] The best of Dr Allison is that he has experience and he's caring.

    2026-03-23

  • Very professional and friendly

    2026-03-22

  • I had a good experience with my provider.

    2026-03-06

  • Punctual, efficient, friendly.

    2026-03-05

  • Okay, I haven't seen Dr. Allison for quite a while and I'm very, very, very happy with him. Every time I got a problem, he tries to, you know, he solves it for me and he always watch out for me. And we got a good relationship as a patient and a doctor. We get a, I listen to him and he listen to me when I got anything you know. And we work very, very, very good. So, and I hope I can keep him, you know, for the rest of my life. So, because we getting along, we understand each other. And that's what I got to say about him. I appreciate him very good, very much.

    2026-03-05

  • Dr. Allison is a wonderful physician. I enjoy him and he's a very caring doctor. He listens to all my questions and answers them very nicely. Thank you very much for your help. Bye-bye.

    2026-02-27

  • My experience with Dr. Allison is always very good. He's a very caring man. [redacted]

    2026-02-27

  • Excellent

    2026-02-18

  • I am so happy that Dr Allison is my primary care doctor. I feel that he provides me with the best healthcare possible. And he is so personable.

    2026-02-17

  • I have nothing but respect for my doctor and the staff that work in the office.they are always polite and professional.i have never had a bad experience in the past.and I really don't think I ever will

    2026-02-14

  • Dr. Allison puts you at ease.

    2026-02-14

  • Dr Allison is a wonderful and caring doctor. He treats me with respect and carefully listens to everything I say. He explains everything in a way that I understand. I am more than happy to have him as my PCP.

    2026-02-07

  • There appears to be a lack of communication between doctor and patient. Multiple issues came out while reading the notes in comparison to the actual visit comments.

    2026-02-03

  • Dr Allison is an excellent doctor. Easy to talk to and very knowledgeable.

    2026-01-27

  • Keep up the good work!

    2026-01-22

  • Loved it

    2026-01-26

  • I am very, very impressed with Dr. Allison. He's pinpointed me wherever, whatever I needed. He knows exactly how to treat me. I really like him very much and would recommend him to anybody. Thank you.

    2026-01-15

  • very professional and comfortable

    2026-01-12

  • It was excellent.

    2026-01-11

  • Dr. Allison is an excellent physician. He listens to me and have great suggestions and ideas

    2026-01-03

  • Very knowledgeable.

    2025-12-31

  • Dr Allison is great, as always. He is knowledgeable, caring, and knows just what to prescribe every time.

    2025-12-24

  • Excellent

    2025-12-20

  • Dr Allison is a great care provider who cares deeply about his patients

    2025-12-16

  • Dr. Allison is very attentive to my medical history and gives me great advice

    2025-12-12

  • Dr Allison is excellent, explains everything, both my sister and brother are also his patients.

    2025-12-11

  • Dr. Allison is very caring, knowledgeable, puts you at ease. I mean, I've been his patient for quite a while, and I always feel comfortable around him, and he knows his staff, and he follows up with staff.

    2025-12-11

  • He answered all my concerns in a very clear way and added information that I found interesting

    2025-12-07

  • The care was great I am well appreciative of what the doctor and nurses do at this facility.

    2025-12-01

  • Dr. Allison listened to what I had to say about my health issues. He gave me sound advice and the options for testing and care needed going forward. Dr Allison is personable and shows an interest in my health and well being.

    2025-11-27

  • Dr. Allison is a very knowledgeable, thoughtful, and kind person, and he's a very good doctor, and I have an excellent experience with him.

    2025-11-21

  • He did a great job, very helpful and professional yet low key.

    2025-11-15

  • Great doctor Allison very friendly

    2025-11-14

  • Dr. Allison is the epitome of an excellent PCP. He listened to my concerns, explained things in a way I could understand, and was very compassionate.

    2025-11-12

  • Fast professional friendly

    2025-11-12

  • Dr. Allison is thorough and follows my health care very closely.

    2025-11-04

  • Dr Allison is a very caring professional. He explains things very nicely and always answers any questions I might have.

    2025-11-03

  • They are a great team

    2025-11-02

  • Good doctor good guy.

    2025-10-22

  • He know my previous medical history Asked me how I was feeling, we talk my health.

    2025-10-22

  • I think doctor allison is one of the best provider that i've had in a long time

    2025-10-20

  • Great experience

    2025-10-19

  • Excellent

    2025-10-16

  • Very professional and informative.

    2025-10-16

  • Hope I can stay with the practice for the rest of my living yrars

    2025-10-13

  • Very professional showed respect and kindness

    2025-10-10

  • It went very well.

    2025-10-08

  • It was great

    2025-10-06

  • Appreciate Old school ethics.

    2025-09-24

  • Dr. Allison and everyone with whom I interacted was friendly and respectful.

    2025-09-22

  • Very good visit

    2025-09-22

  • Always a great experience. From start to finish they always put me at ease and make the experience easy. Always kind and professional from the time you walk in.

    2025-09-20

  • Yes, Dr. Allison is very observant with my condition, follows up on all my questions, answers my questions, prescribes the right medication for my needs, and I highly recommend him as being an excellent physician. Thank you.

    2025-09-05

  • Dr. Allison has been my doctor for quite a few years. He has a good knowledge of medical issues and is responsive to my request for information, guidance and Referral as needed.

    2025-09-05

  • I was very satisfied with the care I received as I have been over the years.

    2025-08-28

  • Very efficient and responsive!

    2025-08-27

Accepted Insurance

  • MassHealth ACO
  • Wellpoint
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • MassHealth
  • Medicare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Multiplan
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Beech Street
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Coventry
  • WellSense
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • United Health Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • TriCare
  • Fallon Health
  • Humana