Gary Jay Brenner, MD, PhD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.609524 average rating from 42 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Nantucket, MA
- Boston, MA
Gary J. Brenner currently sees patients at the Massachusetts General Hospital Pain Management Center where he is the Director of the Mass General Pain Medicine Fellowship. He is an Associate Professor in Anesthesia at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Brenner runs an NIH-funded lab focused on developing gene therapy for the often painful peripheral nervous system tumors associated with neurofibromatosis. He also conducts neuroscience research on the mechanism of action of opioids in the brain, and has authored more than 45 articles, reviews, chapters, and abstracts on gene therapy strategies for NF tumors, the pathophysiology of pain, basic pain mechanisms and immune function, and clinical approaches to chronic pain. Dr. Brenner currently has several national leadership positions related to pain medicine education/training. He completed his MD and PhD degrees at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, and completed an anesthesiology residency and a pain medicine fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, 2000
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Anesthesiology, 1999
- Internship: Highland Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1996
- Medical Education: University of Rochester, School of Medicine and Dentistry, 1995
Board Certifications
- Pain Medicine, American Board of Anesthesiology
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.609524 average rating from 42 reviews
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Everything went fine and well. Dr. Brenner is a great guy and very capable.
2026-08-20
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Dr. Brenner has an outstanding mannerism. Always kind, thoughtful and interesting.
2026-08-19
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Dr. Brenner was excellent. All of his assistants were excellent. Also, the actual injection for the SI joint was seamless, wasn't painful. They did an excellent job and I highly recommend him and his team. Thank you.
2026-07-10
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Hi, Dr. Brenner is the best. He's always on time. He talks to me in a way that on my level, [redacted]. And he understands what's going on with me more than I ever did. So, yeah, I'd recommend him 100% to anybody who asked.
2026-06-26
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In regards to Dr. Gary Brenner, I've been seeing him for many years at this point. I trust him completely. I recommend him to everyone that I know. And the pain management program that he has provided me with has an exceptionally wonderful result. And I can't say enough good things about him.
2026-06-26
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Excellent Virtual Consutation
2026-05-13
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I feel like they were kind, and considerate of my pain. I was in excruciating pain during this visit. They understood that and we're very patient with me.
2026-04-29
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Dr. Gary Brenner is truly outstanding and exemplifies excellence in patient care. From the very start of the appointment, he understood the significant pain I was under and approached my case with both clinical expertise and genuine compassion. During the appointment, I became very emotional due to the severity of my pain and the personal circumstances and challenges surrounding my life. Both Dr. Gary Brenner and Dr. [redacted] responded with great sensitivity and kindness. They carefully listened, acknowledged my distress, and even thoughtfully placed a box of tissues beside me as I cried. That simple yet meaningful gesture was a powerful example of care and compassion. [redacted] Congratulations again on maintaining such a high standard of excellence, and thank you sincerely for your compassionate and exceptional care.
2026-02-22
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He had great mannerism. He thoroughly listened to all my questions. He asked questions. He was very polite. He had a great bedside manner. And he referred me to a neurologist, which was much appreciated. He really took the time with me, which I really enjoyed.
2026-02-21
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Always great experience here. Dr Brenner is one of the best!
2026-01-25
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Awesome!
2025-11-27
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I was 100% satisfied with each and every aspect of my visit.
2025-11-27
Accepted Insurance
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- Wellpoint
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Senior Whole Health
- Medicaid CT
- Cigna
- Medicaid RI
- Medicare ACO
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- Blue Cross Blue Shield
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- Medicaid NH
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