Rachel Occhiogrosso Abelman, MD

Patient Feedback

4.82268 average rating from 97 reviews

• This was my first time with Dr. Abelman. She was thorough and explained my options for care post-mastectomy for DCIS Stage 0.

  2026-06-10

• Kind, caring and trustworthy. Such important qualities for an Oncologist to have.

  2026-06-06

• Dr Abelman is kind, listens to my concerns, and gives me hope.

  2026-05-27

• I have only seen this provider 3 or 4 times at scheduled appts., so I do not have a lot of experience with her; but the times I have met with her have been fine.

  2026-05-23

• very happy with this first visit with Dr Abelman

  2026-05-18

• This was a short and informative telehealth session and I have had others with Dr. Abelman. There s always time for me to ask questions following her thoughts and questions.

  2026-05-18

• Excellent care!

  2026-05-17

• Dr Abelman is very pleasant & friendly, remembering me from previous appointments. Asked if I had any issues post surgery. I mentioned my radiation "sunburn" & areas that have been quite sore. Dr Abelman recommended I contact my radiologist for more information. She explained my future treatments & medications in an easy to understand & thorough way. I feel I am in good hands with Dr Abelman

  2026-05-13

• Very informative

  2026-05-04

• Dr Abelman is very thorough in her exam and always answers my questions fully and completely. She is awesome!

  2026-04-23

• Very capable and thorough

  2026-04-22

• This was my first visit with Dr Abelman. [redacted] The appointment had to be changed to virtual that morning, so I didn't meet my potential new oncologist in person, but the appointment went well regardless, and we will have a follow up visit shortly to meet in person and for me to experience the MGB cancer care center. Dr. Abelman was professional, personable, knowledgeable and seemed very caring so I'm hoping she is a good fit for my care. I would like to stay with MGB [redacted].

  2026-04-19

• Excellent care. Dr. Abelman fit me in on just a couple of days notice to talk about my proposal to change medications, listened carefully to what I had to say, and had a thorough knowledge of what needed to be considered in making the switch. It's great to have someone so knowledeable and also so nice as my oncologist.

  2026-04-16

• I was very happy to meet Dr. Abelman and it was very easy talk to her about continuing my chemo therapy back at MGH. No surprises, just what I can depend on for info and care.

  2026-04-14

• Thank you. I feel like I'm in good hands. And that means a lot to me.

  2026-03-29

• I was very impressed with Dr. Abelman and will be very happy to see her again.

  2026-03-25

• Everything was fine.

  2026-03-08

• I really appreciated Dr. Abelman's communication with my myeloma treatment team as well and the overall coordination of all the doctors at the Breast Center who I saw that day and who are part of my care.

  2026-03-04

• Informed kind Dr.

  2026-02-23

• Dr. Abelman is very professional and educates me on different options and is very good at listening. I appreciate it.

  2026-02-18

• Dr. Abelman came to the appointment fully prepared and she had reviewed my records.

  2026-02-16

• Dr. Abelman was great! I appreciate all she has done for me. Thank you.

  2026-02-23

• My oncologist Dr. Abelman is absolutely a gift to me. She is the best.

  2026-02-13

• Dr Abelman is so in tune with her patients. I feel so fortunate to have been in her care. Her staff is equally amazing.

  2026-02-04

• Excellent communication Caring , kind and understanding

  2026-01-21

• I had two appointments, one with a medical oncologist and the other with radiation oncology. They were both outstanding they spent time. They explained clearly listened to all of my questions and explained my options for both I could not have been happier with the two of them and really appreciate the hard work that they do

  2026-01-21

• It felt a little rushed, but I don't think that affected the care. I understand providers are under a lot of pressure to see a lot of patients.

  2026-01-22

• It could not have been better.

  2025-12-28

• Dr. Abelman is a wonderful doctor. I really enjoy her as my doctor and she's thorough and a very lucky person that you have her on staff at Mass General.

  2025-12-19

• Dr Abelman is the most caring and knowledgeable oncologist. I saw three other oncologists before meeting Dr Abelman. She is incredible as is her staff. I cannot begin to thank you for having Dr Abelman at Mass General. She is truly the best and I feel blessed to have her as my physician.

  2025-11-30

• Not enough kindness and compassion

  2025-11-24

• I love and respect all the stuff. Thank you all.

  2025-11-23

• Thank you very much for helping me in this difficult time

  2025-11-19

• Very friendly and caring .

  2025-11-16

• I appreciate her knowledge and thoughtfulness.

  2025-11-16

• I really appreciate the efficiency in everything I have experienced at Mass General since I was diagnosed with breast cancer.

  2025-11-10

• Dr. Abelman was very timely for our Zoom meeting. She listened to all my questions and she explained things very well. I would highly recommend her to anyone and I thoroughly enjoyed and felt that she respected my questions and opinion during this very stressful time of a cancer diagnosis. Thank you for providing excellent care at Mass General.

  2025-11-08

• I was very comfortable talking to the doctor and assistant.

  2025-11-01

• Good listener

  2025-10-30

• The doctor was very helpful and informative with the large amount of information she gave me. Patient with any questions.

  2025-10-29

• Every one work there was so respectful and helpful

  2025-10-02

• Dr. Abelman is caring, knowledgeable and supportive. This was my first visit with her-she came well-recommended. She spent a lot of time going over my history and options for care--it was definitely shared decision-making between us. I feel comfortable sharing my issues with her and moving forward with treatment with her guidance.

  2025-10-02

• And that was Dr. Rachel Abelman. Just one time for a consultation along with a surgeon and radiologist. She was extremely nice, listened to everything I had to say, extremely competent. She gave me great advice, medical advice. It was spot on. I'm not sure if I need to see her in the future, depending upon what pathology she's back with. after my surgery, but I would love, if I need an oncologist, she is the person I would want. And she's very capable and I feel really comfortable having her as my doctor.

  2025-09-05