Amy S Colwell, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.746032 average rating from 189 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Waltham, MA
- Boston, MA
Dr. Colwell specializes in plastic surgery of the breast, body, and face. She completed her general surgery training at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and then finished a three year residency in plastic surgery in the Harvard combined training program and a research fellowship at Stanford University. Dr. Colwell has been named a Castle Connolly top doctor by her peers and she has been awarded the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dr. Colwell has special interests in all types of breast surgery including reconstruction after mastectomy for breast cancer, breast augmentation, breast lifts (mastopexy), and breast reduction. She has written articles on each of these procedures to improve techniques and outcomes, and she is considered a national leader in immediate implant reconstruction (single stage or direct-to-implant reconstruction) after nipple-sparing mastectomy.
Dr. Colwell also has a focused interest on abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and body contouring (arm lifts, buttock lifts, thigh lifts, labiaplasty, and facelift/eyelid lifts) after childbirth, massive weight loss, and with aging. She evaluates each person's unique body to recommend the best procedure for them considering their desires and safety considerations. Dr. Colwell has taught courses in abdominoplasty and body contouring to plastic surgeons and serves as the faculty instructor to teach these techniques to the Harvard plastic surgery residents. She has experience with ultrasonic liposuction for added enhancement. Dr. Colwell also performs fat grafting, facial fillers (Restylane and Juvederm), and Botox.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Plastic Surgery, 2008
- Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Surgery, 2003
- Medical Education: University of Minnesota Medical School***NSHC, 2000
Board Certifications
- Plastic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.746032 average rating from 189 reviews
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Getting a breast reduction was my purpose for seeing the Doctor. She was booking out months for the initial appointment, which meant to me, she was busy & a great Doctor for the job. My research also told me as much. She was kind, not judgmental to my issues & made me feel confident about when, why & how this procedure would go forward.
2026-08-24
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I would have liked to have had more information about potential issues with the asthetic result. I was never told about tippling and didn't know to ask/discuss. If we had had a conversation before the surgery, I would not have been as surprised and disappointed in the result.
2026-08-10
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Dr. Colwell was absolutely amazing. The amount of care that she takes, the amount of time that she takes, the amount of energy she takes to focus in on exactly what your needs are, and her warmth and follow-up are second to none. I'm extremely pleased with the results.
2026-08-06
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It was a good experience
2026-08-03
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It was a first-time office visit.
2026-08-02
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Knowledgeable, warm and friendly, allowed plenty of time for questions and sharing of information; definitely someone I would trust and feel good about working with in the future.
2026-07-29
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Amy Colwell was very professional, has a very good bedside manner, and I'm excited for her to perform my breast surgery.
2026-07-23
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Dr. Colwell is knowledgeable and nice.
2026-07-19
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Dr. Colwell spent a lot of time explaining the whole procedure extensively and drew diagrams to help. She is very welcoming and professional. Dr. Colwell even took time to answer questions about aftercare and I am booked for follow up appointments!
2026-07-09
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She was very understanding about my concerns
2026-07-06
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Very pleasant and assuring me that they were experienced and that surgery would be tolerable.
2026-06-22
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I love Dr Colwell's calm approach. She informed me of what to expect during consultation, procedure and follow up. She's straightforward, clear and understanding which I appreciate in a provider. Made me feel comfortable from start to finish. Addressed all my concerns.
2026-06-22
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Dr Colwell was punctual, knowledgeable and friendly as always. I really trust her opinion and have confidence in her. I have referred many people to her.
2026-06-22
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Dr. Colwell is amazing ! She's very caring , sweet and easy to talk to . She listened carefully to what I wanted and followed through with the utmost respect and professionalism .
2026-06-20
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Seemed to be disinterested and not attentive Did not ask what i was looking for as far as the procedure would go, did not ask about medical and or surgical history, med list, spent about 5 minutes briefly going over the procedure and the after care, very rushed
2026-06-17
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Dr. Colwell was very knowledgeable (of course) and clear.
2026-06-09
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She was very pleasant and personable. I know she's a great surgeon as it took a while to get an appointment, but I know in the end it will be well worth it!
2026-06-08
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I'm very pleased with my results 2 weeks post op
2026-06-08
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The MD is an expert in her field. [redacted]
2026-06-04
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Dr. Colwell and [redacted] were great I was very worried thinking about surgery before I came in and they both completely made me feel comfortable and at ease I'm actually looking forward to it.
2026-04-28
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I love Dr. Amy Colwell, [redacted], [redacted] and [redacted]! I am very fortunate to have all these talented, dedicated women as my care provider team. I always get the best care from all of them.
2026-04-28
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Yes, I look forward to having Dr. Colwell help me with my health care matter. She was excellent in attending to my questions and I really appreciate both her skill, knowledge, and bedside manner. Excellent. Thank you very much.
2026-04-23
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She made me feel very comfortable and did a great job explaining the procedure, recovery, and took the time to answer all of my questions.
2026-04-22
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I really enjoyed my experience with Dr. Colwell. She provided great suggestions to me regarding surgery and I am looking forward to the surgery
2026-04-04
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I felt that Dr. Colwell was very warm, very kind, very intelligent, and very good at listening and answering questions that I asked. I did, however, find that the education in general was a little bit lacking and that if I didn't ask the question, I felt like I might miss some pertinent information that wasn't otherwise going to be told to me or given to me. However, like I said, whatever I did ask was answered thoroughly and kindly and respectfully. So that was never an issue. I just felt like perhaps there might have been some more robust education in general at all the different steps.
2026-03-19
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Courteous and capable professional
2026-03-17
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Very warm, very professional and explained everything in detail and set my mind at ease. She laid out all of my options and I am happy to have her as my plastic surgeon
2026-03-15
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I could not have had this high level of care from anyone else. I am completely satisfied with Dr. Colwell. She is intelligent in her field, has had a wealth of experience in her field, and she is a compassionate doctor.
2026-03-10
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Highly satisfied.
2026-03-09
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She took her time to listen to me and I did not feel rushed.
2026-03-05
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I feel like I'm in great hands, and I'm thankful for Dr. Colwell and her team.
2026-03-04
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I was very happy with the consultation I had with Dr. Colwell. I have met with several other providers, but none of them made me feel as comfortable. She answered every question I had and never made me feel rushed. In fact, she made me feel like she truly cared about me and my result as much as I do. Top-notch provider! I immediately booked with her.
2026-03-02
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Office visit was great, [redacted]
2026-02-24
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Very professional and kind
2026-02-23
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Dr. Colwell was awesome. She throughly explained what she would do the day of surgery and what to expect after surgery. She answered all my questions. She was very kind and compassionate.
2026-02-23
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Excellent care always and an excellent listener.
2026-02-04
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Dr Colwell is a quintessential professional and a master at her craft.
2026-01-28
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I felt comfortable and they made me feel like I didn't need to worry about the steps to come
2026-01-30
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I feel lucky to be a patient of Dr. Colwell. She explained options and also provided guidance (which I needed and appreciated). I haven't had my surgery yet, but her reputation as an excellent surgeon makes me feel I'm in good hands.
2026-01-18
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She was professional and explained what I should expect having my surgery.
2026-01-07
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She was very nice and thorough.
2026-01-05
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Felt comfortable asking questions and felt attended to
2026-01-03
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Efficient, on time, clear.
2025-12-25
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This provider was professional and explained the procedure thoroughly during my consult
2025-12-20
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All staff, nurse & doctor were courteous, efficient and patient with all questions and provided clear easy to understand responses.
2025-12-12
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Dr. Amy, her bedside manners, was second to none. Very user-friendly, knowledgeable woman.
2025-12-11
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I saw Dr. Amy. She was wonderful doctor. She knows what she is talking about. [redacted]
2025-12-11
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Very knowledgeable and kind
2025-12-07
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She's awesome!
2025-12-01
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I was very pleased by with this visit.
2025-11-24
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Amazing!
2025-11-23
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Was not asked if students could be in visit....it would be nice to have been asked and not have 2 just walk in with doctor
2025-11-22
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My hesitation is not so much about this provider. It is more to do with whether my options can be combined to meet all that I am looking for in this surgery. I have definite ideas and recognize that meeting them all simultaneously may not be possible. I'm not sure that the doctors involved have the time to try to think outside the box. I'm not sure that is something many patients may be hoping for.
2025-11-19
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I had a great first visit experience with Dr. Colwell. I wasn't sure of the direction I wanted to go in and Dr. Colwell explained all of the options carefully to me. She drew pictures so I could easily understand what the surgery would entail. After examining me and listening to my concerns she recommended a different direction where she believes I will get a better outcome. Dr. Colwell was recommended to me by a friend who had the same planned surgery and I am very happy she is a part of my care team.
2025-11-18
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Dr. Colwell was very professional, courteous, and the best experience that I have had with a surgeon.
2025-11-13
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She was very understanding about my needs.
2025-11-10
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Very experienced and kind.
2025-11-05
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Dr. Colwell, [redacted] and everyone I have encountered at this office over the past 4-5 years, are consistently excellent in every regard. From the very first meeting to consider and discuss a surgery, all the way to needing a small cyst removed a year after a surgery, they are very responsive, caring, friendly and open their schedules to assist as soon as possible. [redacted]
2025-10-31
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Amy Colwell was very understanding and informative. I felt comfortable talking to her.
2025-10-29
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I had a good experience at my visit with Dr.Colwell. She explained everything about the surgery and answered all my questions. I feel confident in her care for my surgery.
2025-10-31
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I understand she is a wonderful plastic reconstruction breast surgeon and her reviews were very good I would recommend her saw her and she was informative on my concerns
2025-10-25
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The doctor was thorough and professional. She explained all options and answered all of my questions
2025-10-22
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Dr. Colwell is always very plump, attentive, and extremely easy to talk to. She answers all my questions and listens.
2025-10-16
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Dr Colwell did ensure all my questions were reviewed and responded to.
2025-10-13
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Wait for preop labs was ridiculous
2025-10-13
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