Paul M Copeland, MD

Paul M Copeland, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.908 average rating from 200 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA
  • Danvers, MA

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Endocrinology, 1984
  • Residency: Hospital of the U. of Pennsylvania, 1981
  • Internship: Hospital of the U. of Pennsylvania, Medicine, 1979
  • Medical Education: Yale University School of Medicine, 1978

Board Certifications

  • Obesity Medicine, American Board of Obesity Medicine
  • Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.908 average rating from 200 reviews

  • I've been working with Dr. Copeland since 2020 and have benefited from his expertise, support, and commitment to my health. I feel blessed to be working with him, and the MGH Weight Management Center.

    2026-07-05

  • Very knowledgeable and kind physician who really cares about his patients.

    2026-07-03

  • Dr. Copeland actually seemed to care about the whole me, not just the part he was treating. i really liked that!

    2026-07-01

  • I think Dr. Copeland is great. He and his staff are attentive and prompt in their responses. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a friend.

    2026-07-02

  • I feel very lucky to have meet Dr Copeland. He gives great advice and listens to me and I trust him

    2026-06-26

  • Dr. Copeland is always thorough with the visits, and exams , spends the time to listen and explain any labs, issues and medications. I never feel rushed or ignored.

    2026-06-04

  • I've been seeing Dr. Copeland for a while now. I got very, very good advice and very good information about what was good for my weight loss procedure and program and I succeeded in my goals and he knows what he's doing and I'm on my way to success and I like Dr. Copeland very much. He's very professional and he's very, very intelligent about what he's doing. I like him very much. Thank you.

    2026-05-21

  • Dr. Copeland is the best! I say this because he knows my medical history, ensures I understand information important to my care and health, and effortlessly makes the complex simple in a way I (!) understand. I especially appreciate his f/up questions where he confirms I understand information exchanged and how it is important to my overall well being moving forward. Seriously, Dr. Copeland sets the high bar for others to follow in delivering extraordinary care and second to none communication skills. I am very grateful to have him as my provider. [redacted] Thank you, Dr. Copeland and staff. You are the BEST! Appreciatively and much gratitude, [redacted]

    2026-05-18

  • Am always confident in the care I receive - even in this day where our healthcare system is so compromised.

    2026-05-14

  • Dr Copeland is the most caring, thoughtful doctor who has ever treated me, and I have had a few other caring thoughtful doctors in the last 4 decades!

    2026-05-14

  • Dr. Copeland is the best.

    2026-05-13

  • Dr. Copeland is friendly, thorough and professional. He is respectful of my questions and answers them completely and in an easy to understand manner. It's a pleasure speaking with him and I feel comfortable doing so. He's a good doctor and I look forward toone day meeting him in person as all my visits with him so far have been virtual.

    2026-05-07

  • I am extremely satisfied with Dr. Copeland. He's been my doctor for years. He takes very, very good care of me and is always available to speak with me, to fill prescriptions, and he's very in tune and very, very, very up to date with all my things, blood tests, blood pressures, everything. I'm extremely happy with him and his staff is incredible.

    2026-05-07

  • doctor copeland is the best

    2026-05-04

  • Dr Copeland is kind and supportive. He is easy to talk with about my condition and is thoughtful and informative in his approach. I have been successful in my weight loss journey because of him and the program which has helped me understand my challenges and behaviors and work towards weight loss goals.

    2026-04-29

  • He was very nice

    2026-04-27

  • Dr. Copeland is one of the best doctors that I have seen...always courteous and friendly who cares about you and trys to meet your concerns with accuracy and informative advice. A true dinosaur in today's Healthcare system.

    2026-03-25

  • Dr. Copeland is wonderful. He gives as much time that is needed. Dr. Copeland always addresses any concerns I might have. He is professional and very kind. On a scale of 0-10 he is a 10 plus!

    2026-03-23

  • I see Dr. Copeland for a long period of time. He's a very kind, caring doctor. Thank you.

    2026-03-19

  • excellent service and really good doctor.

    2026-03-25

  • very caring and understanding. he is also extremely thorough.

    2026-03-18

  • Dr. Copeland is an excellent provider.

    2026-03-15

  • Dr Copeland is easy to talk to, explains things in a way that is easy to understand, and gives great examples!

    2026-03-04

  • Excellent visit

    2026-03-17

  • Paul Copeland, MD is a consummate physician whom I greatly respect. He has been consistently supportive and insightful and I consider myself fortunate to be in his care.

    2026-02-19

  • Dr. Copeland is phenomenal. His expertise and kindness is unparalleled.

    2026-02-09

  • He is very easy to talk to.

    2026-02-02

  • Dr. Copeland and I had a wonderful first visit... [redacted] this visit was INCREDIBLE! Looking forward to working with Dr. Copeland going forward!

    2026-01-28

  • I found Dr. Copeland to be generally approachable and thoughtful in listening to what I had to share about my experience and my concerns and inquiries and also working with me to develop strategies for going forward.

    2026-01-29

  • Dr. Copeland is attentive, thoughtful and proactive

    2026-01-25

  • I've had a great experience with Dr Copeland. [redacted]

    2026-01-25

  • Exceptionally attentive to information and details. Pleasant and creative with strategies and options.

    2026-01-25

  • I was nervous initially about the visit but I am very glad I followed through

    2026-01-19

  • I have worked with this doctor for over 5 years. In this time I have lost approximately 150 pounds. The continued attendance to the weight center and medical advice of Dr Copeland has greatly improved my overall health.

    2026-01-14

  • This was only my 2nd appt w Dr. Copeland, but he has proven to be an excellent, kind, caring, highly knowledgeable & very thorough provider! I am very pleased to be working with him.

    2026-01-12

  • I appreciate Dr. Copeland's kindness, knowledge, and support.

    2026-01-11

  • Dr Copeland is kind and respectful

    2025-12-11

  • Dr Copeland was very helpful in listening and explaining. Happy he is my care provider.

    2025-12-08

  • This provider is a very good provider, I had being seen him for over 23 years.

    2025-11-27

  • Dr. Copeland combines excellent interpersonal skills with exemplary clinical knowledge and skills.

    2025-11-22

  • Excellent care and communication. Will defintely miss this Doctor.

    2025-11-20

  • He's simply fantastic and I feel lucky to work with him

    2025-11-17

  • listens to me when I have questions

    2025-11-17

  • inspiring

    2025-11-12

  • He takes his time and listens

    2025-11-12

  • Dr. Copeland [redacted] has been a wonderful doctor!

    2025-11-12

  • Excellent!!!!!

    2025-11-08

  • Very knowledgeable and helpful

    2025-11-07

  • Dr. Copeland is very professional.

    2025-10-30

  • VERY PROFESSIONAL AND INFORMATIVE

    2025-10-29

  • Dr. Copeland is the best physician I have ever had. I am going to miss him when he retires. That's all I can say. He is the best physician I've ever had. He's knowledgeable. He's also sympathetic. He listens. That's all. [redacted]

    2025-10-29

  • Dr Copeland is great and very caring. [redacted]

    2025-10-29

  • Dr. Copeland is a phenomenal provider for the following reason: 1. 100% no doubt he cares about me as a patient and person 2. Second-to-none communicator. He can effortlessly make his complex medical information/verbiage simple so I understand exactly what is transpiring in my health care. He is patient and often asks me to reiterate what he has shared to ensure I received his intended information 3. No doubt he is competent and I trust him with all decisions and guidance 100%. Implicitly trust him with no reservations whatsoever. 4. Dr. Copeland is a phenomenal"keeper" so please do,all you can to retain him. He's my favorite provider. Thank you, Dr. Copeland! I appreciate your help and treatment very much.

    2025-10-29

  • Dr Copeland is wonderful physician. He always takes time to clearly explain issues and to answer questions. He also promptly follows up with the results of tests and procedures.

    2025-10-21

  • He's considerate of his patients, respectfully listens to them and addresses their concerns. Those qualities, coupled with his medical expertise, make him an exemplary physician.

    2025-10-21

  • Excellent !

    2025-10-16

  • I have been a patient of Dr. Copeland's for 39 years. He was my first "adult doctor". Years later becoming my Endocrinologist. Without saying much I'd like to believe that the length of our relationship speaks volumes about my experience with this provider.

    2025-10-16

  • Hi, I received support from Dr Copeland. He's been amazing over all of the years and he was exceptional at this last visit. [redacted] we're really grateful for the care that we received.

    2025-09-26

  • Dr. Copeland is the upmost professional.

    2025-09-24

  • Yes, Dr. Copeland, he's a very good doctor. I was very happy to have him as my doctor. He explained everything to me so that I knew what he was talking about. I would recommend him to anybody. I think he's an excellent doctor.

    2025-09-24

  • He is knowledgable, caring [redacted].

    2025-09-23

  • Provider is knowledgeable on the issues I am concerned with and which I am being treated for; also has a sincere understanding of my concerns and takes his time reviewing my questions, meds and advises me on best ways going forward . Always projects the positive which is encouraging .

    2025-09-21

  • He's a very thorough and thoughtful doctor. I'm immensely grateful for his help.

    2025-09-22

  • This care provider has been very efficient, knowledgeable, respectful, caring, and clear in discussions of my medical history. I have a few complications, and he is knowledgeable of those and makes recommendations in my interest. Also gives options if insurance might not cover something.

    2025-09-19

  • he cares.

    2025-09-12

  • Good but not enough time to get ti know yet

    2025-09-11

  • Dr Copeland has been my doc for many years He always take the time to explain things. [redacted]

    2025-09-13

  • Good experience!

    2025-09-10

  • It's always a pleasure dealing with the nurses and Dr. Copeland, and he is very thorough.

    2025-09-06

  • Dr. Copeland went above and beyond. He spent time explaining changes I should make with my medications and why.

    2025-08-29

  • Dr. Copeland is a very caring physician. He listened to all my questions and provided all the answers that I needed. I would recommend him to all my friends and family. Thank you.

    2025-08-28

  • Very professional and understanding and very easy to talk to.

    2025-08-28

  • I appreciate his attention to my concerns.

    2025-08-25

  • Dr. Copeland is the best. I can always count on him

    2025-08-25

  • I enjoy my visits with Dr. Copeland. He is thorough, asks questions about my weight loss journey and offers excellent suggestions to help me continue to lose weight. He is very pleasant and easy to talk to. Most importantly he listens to what I have to say and offers his opinion respectfully. I like him and would not hesitate to recommend him to others seeking weight loss guidance.

    2025-08-24

Accepted Insurance

  • Wellpoint
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Aetna
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Medicaid RI
  • United Health Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • WellSense NH
  • Medicaid VT
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid NH
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Medicare ACO
  • Medicaid ME
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • TriCare
  • Fallon Health
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • Beech Street
  • Humana
  • WellSense
  • Coventry