Christy E Cauley, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.897436 average rating from 39 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Waltham, MA
- Boston, MA
Christy Cauley, MD, MPH, is a board-certified general and colorectal surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. She received her Medical Degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and her Master’s in Public Health degree from Harvard University. She completed residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital and a colorectal surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic before joining the faculty at the Massachusetts General Hospital. She is an Associate Faculty member at Ariadne Labs, a joint health system innovation center at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health as part of the Safe Surgery / Safe Systems team.
Dr. Cauley clinical expertise is in treating patients with colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and diverticulitis. She provides treatment options through minimally invasive techniques with advanced training in robotic and laparoscopic colorectal resections, transanal minimally invasive surgery, and endoscopic procedures.
Dr. Cauley is dedicated to improving the surgical care of older adults. Her research focuses on understanding recovery outcomes of older adults and improving the identification and management of unmet needs of older adults and their caregivers. Her work in patient centered outcomes and surgical quality improvement has led to several original publications and invited national talks. She serves as a reviewer for the Diseases of the Colon & Rectum and Annals of Surgery and is an active member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons, and the Surgical Society of the Alimentary Tract.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2019
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, General Surgery, 2018
- Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, General Surgery, 2012
- Medical Education: Indiana University School of Medicine, medicine, 2011
Board Certifications
- Colon and Rectal Surgery, American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Surgery (General Surgery), American Board of Surgery
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.897436 average rating from 39 reviews
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She was very good. She was very thorough. She explained everything very, very well. I'd recommend her. I'd go see her again.
2026-05-22
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Dr. Cauley is just great and I feel lucky to have her as a provider.
2026-05-12
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Dr. Christy Cauley was wonderful during my appointment. She was very comforting on the procedure and explained all concerns fully.
2026-04-22
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Dr. Cauley was a love! Kind, Knowledgeable and gentle. It was such a pleasure to meet with her.
2026-03-19
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Dr Cauley is an excellent surgeon
2026-03-18
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Excellent! She was very kind and caring. Took time to listen and validate what Ive been going through and reassured me she could help me regain my quality of life. PRICELSS!
2026-03-11
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I had an excellent experience with Dr. Cauley. I would definitely refer her to a friend. I appreciate the great care that they are giving me at MGH.
2026-02-20
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Dr. Cauley is an excellent doctor. Always on time and always prepared. Answers any questions I may have. Very satisfied.
2025-12-16
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Dr. Cauley is a very understanding and takes her time and listens and very sweet provider. I love her. I wish lots of, I mean, I wish other providers were like that. And she helped me a lot with my issue and the surgery and everything. And I really appreciate what she's done and the type of provider she is.
2025-12-11
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She's extremely capable and understands the seriousness of the pain involved with the condition. Couldn't be a better doctor.
2025-12-11
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Dr. Cauley was very professional, courteous, and thorough.
2025-12-09
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I was just so impressed with how well she listened to me and addressed my anxieties about my upcoming procedure. It was very calming for me.
2025-11-20
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Dr. Cauley was stuck in surgery at my appt. time. Her assistant tried to call me to let me know but I didn't have my phone on me. Staff kept me up to date as to the status of her availability and I was eventually seen. I had no problem with it since she is ordinarily very punctual and is a surgeon so there must be times when something occurs in the OR requiring her attention.
2025-11-12
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Dr. Cauley listened carefully and respectfully to everything that I asked. She answered my questions clearly and she provided excellent care.
2025-10-17
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Dr. Cauley and her staff are amazing. My father received amazing care. He told me to let everybody know that he is extremely happy and was well cared for during his experience with Dr. Cauley and the MGH hospital team.
2025-10-17
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Dr Cauley, Has always acted professionally and very understanding. She talks with you so you understand she does not talk down to you.
2025-10-16
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Dr. Cauley is wonderful in every way. I'm grateful she is my doctor!
2025-10-15
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The DR. has always been very good about my care. I really trust her.
2025-09-25
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Dr Cauley was excellent in every respect. I would recommend her to a friend or relative without hesitation.
2025-09-24
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Perfect service.
2025-09-10
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Christy Cauley had a very calming demeanor and put my mind at ease prior to this upcoming surgery. She also provided a number of options that other surgeons were unable, or unwilling, to explore, which made the experience more acceptable.
2025-08-25
Accepted Insurance
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- Wellpoint
- TriCare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Medicaid ME
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- MassHealth
- Medicare
- Multiplan
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