Lawrence S Blaszkowsky, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.95 average rating from 120 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Newton, MA
- Boston, MA
Education & Training
- Fellowship: New England Med. Ctr, Hematology/Oncology, 1994
- Residency: Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1993
- Internship: Mt. Sinai Medical Ctr., Internal Medicine, 1991
- Medical Education: S.U.N.Y. UPSTATE - Syracuse, 1990
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.95 average rating from 120 reviews
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Excellent
2026-07-08
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Dr B is always timely and very professional. He comes well prepared for the appointment. He listens carefully and addresses all questions. He never seems rushed. The overall visit experience is about as pleasant as one could hope for given the nature of t he appointment.
2026-06-16
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Dr Blaszkowsky is a great Dr he has given top care to me and now my husband.
2026-06-13
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Excellent
2026-06-13
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Dr. Blaszkowsky was extremely helpful in explaining my current health problems and answered all of my questions with detailed explanations. He took extra time to diligently review my medical history and provided me his medical advise.
2026-06-11
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Doctors were considerate and kind.
2026-06-05
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Dr. Blaszkowsky has handled my cancer treatment over the last 5 years. I have come through this process successfully because of his management of my treatment.
2026-06-03
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Have been a patient for 10 years and he has been fabulous each and every visit
2026-05-24
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Always excellent
2026-05-21
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Dr.Blaszkowsky could not have been better.
2026-05-21
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I was and am very pleased with the professionalism I've seen Thank you
2026-05-16
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Fast appointments very kind
2026-05-06
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[redacted] He is the best
2026-05-04
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I have been very happy with everyone that I met at the hospital.
2026-04-29
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Dr. Blaszkowsky has been excellent for treating my cancer over the past almost four years. The whole operation there at Newton-Wellesley Cancer Center is excellent.
2026-04-20
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I always enjoy going to Dr. Blaszkowsky's office and yes, my experience was very good with him. It always has been and he got me out of a pretty serious surgery back in 2018. I had colon cancer and that man worked very hard to get me up to par and that's where I am today in good health and enjoying life. He's a wonderful man, Dr. Blaszkowsky.
2026-04-15
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The experience was of great help. I am thankful.
2026-04-09
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Dr. Blaszkowsky was very thorough during my first appointment with him. I already had surgery and was referred to him for follow up care. He confirmed what the surgeon went over with me and clearly advised of my follow up plan.
2026-04-14
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excellent
2026-04-04
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Always a positive experience
2026-04-02
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He is a brilliant, kind, honest provider and I feel blessed to have him as my physician! Dr. Blaszkowsky reassures me and discusses future treatment plans if necessary. MGH is the best!
2026-03-30
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Dr. Blaszkowsky treated me with respect. He knew my case. He offered me all the potential issues or things that I could work on into the future or we will be looking at into the future. I have a lot of respect for him and he had a lot of respect for me.
2026-03-16
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Food offerings in cancer center could be improved
2026-03-14
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Dr. B has managed my very difficult cancer for close to two years. I am blessed to have him as my oncologist. He treats me like family and is incredibly knowledgable.
2026-03-14
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I have been seeing Dr Blaszkowsky for 2-plus years and can't say enough good thinks about him and the staff at the cancer center. He has been upfront and straight forward about my healthcare and treatment.
2026-03-15
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Dr. Blaszkowsky is very knowledgeable and thorough
2026-03-09
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He explains everything clearly and in enough detail to answer all my questions and concerns. He describes all the tests and procedures we will be using. He then discusses the results of the tests and we discuss what treatments would be best. He and his staff have provided excellent care and I can't rate their service high enough.
2026-03-08
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Dr. Blaszkowsky is pleasant, highly intelligent, extremely thorough, patient, personable, and I appreciate those qualities, especially talking about my well-being, future treatments, and the status of my body recovering from or reacting to treatment. And so those are qualities I appreciate. [redacted]
2026-03-06
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Everything was fine
2026-03-01
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Dr. B is great!
2026-02-25
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Dr. B is very professional. He's got a high level of communications. He's got a great ability to understand the disease and convey all the options I have. So all in all, very good.
2026-02-20
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Lawrence did a great job. He communicated with me. He messaged me on the portal like he said he would. And at this point, I'm new with him, but I'm very happy with him.
2026-02-20
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I couldn't imagine being with with anybody else. I am so grateful for Mass General and the team taking care of me.
2026-02-18
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Top Notch! ?
2026-02-07
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The provider that I saw is very, very knowledgeable and he has a lot of expertise in his field. He takes sufficient time to explain the things, listens carefully and has the ability to suggest the next steps in the process. I greatly appreciate all his help. Thank you.
2026-02-06
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This Care provider is exceptionally well prepared for my visit.
2026-02-04
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Keep appointment on time. Return pickup is planned in advance. Do not want to shorten time with doctor.
2026-01-28
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I have always had very positive, caring, informative visits with Dr B.
2025-12-24
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Staff went out of the way to make sure that I had the appointment that I wanted. Thank you.
2025-12-16
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The doctor spent a long time with my husband and I going over my whole medical history. He was very thorough and he was very professional.
2025-12-11
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My experience was very good with the doctor. He listened very intently. He was researching all of my past history, which is very lengthy, gave me his feedback. It was very informative and easy to understand.
2025-12-11
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I love Dr. Blaszkowsky . He has been my oncologist since September 2010.
2025-12-01
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Dr. Blaszkowsky offers a great experience, very knowledgeable, and I appreciate everything he does for me.
2025-11-26
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It all went well. Very pleased.
2025-11-21
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I have been seeing Dr.B for a long time and feel lucky to have such a great Dr
2025-11-08
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Very happy with Doctor Blaszkowsky
2025-11-04
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I had a great visit with DR B I would recommend him made me feel very comfortable has a great way of talking to me Iam glad I had him Thank you very much
2025-11-01
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Very thorough, kind and caring
2025-10-18
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Dr Blaszkowsky has provided incredible care for me during a very difficult & challenging time in my life as I've dealt with esophageal cancer. He's been guiding me for a long time now & I wouldn't be here without him, Thoracic Surgeon [redacted], & all the staff at the Vernon Cancer Center (Newton-Wellesley Hospital. I'm blessed to have them in my corner. Thank you.......
2025-10-14
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Dr. B. Is an amazing doctor. He is very focused on the issues and cares about his patients
2025-10-06
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Larry is excellent - explains everything in an easy to understand manner -answers all questions and concerns very professionally
2025-09-26
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Dr. B is an amazing physician. He is kind, and really sits down to spend time with you. His presence is very comforting.
2025-09-25
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He was very informative.. pleasant and took his time explaining all my issues
2025-09-25
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quick,effecient and caring staff
2025-09-17
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Dr. Blaszkowsky is the best and the whole team is very caring.
2025-09-15
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Dr. B is an excellent doctor and the whole Cancer Center at Mass General is wonderful, very caring, empathetic, and professionals in their business. Thank you.
2025-09-12
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The doctor's and nurses all put the patient first , my well being, my concern's , my wife was also a patient of Dr.B and the Cancer center .
2025-09-11
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Intelligent
2025-09-03
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Dr B is extremely thorough and explains everything in a way that is easy to understand. Never in a rush.
2025-09-04
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[redacted] Always a good experience when I deal with this team!
2025-08-30
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Dr. B's nurse is always a ray of sunshine during my visits.
2025-08-16
Accepted Insurance
- Medicaid CT
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