Richard Joseph Ehrlichman, MD

Richard Joseph Ehrlichman, MD

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4.847059 average rating from 68 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA
  • Danvers, MA

Richard Ehrlichman, MD completed his undergraduate education at Emory University, receiving a BS with High Honors in Biology and being elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He received his MD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Dr. Ehrlichman completed a full general surgery residency training at Brigham and Women's Hospital and his plastic surgery training at Massachusetts General Hospital. He achieved board certification in both General Surgery and Plastic Surgery.

Following his residencies, he went on to become a staff surgeon in the department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at The Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington, Massachusetts. There he was the director of the residency program and head of the melanoma clinic.

Dr. Ehrlichman specializes in plastic surgery of the breast, body and face, especially the eyelids. He has extensive experience in adult and pediatric burn reconstruction and scar treatment with the laser. His practice includes breast reconstruction after mastectomy as well as complex facial reconstruction after removal of skin cancers. In addition, he has extensive experience in cosmetic surgery of the body, breast and face.

Dr. Ehrlichman is on staff at Massachusetts General Hospital, Shriners Hospital for Children Boston, and Southern New Hampshire Medical Center where he works in conjunction with other MGH surgeons. He is an Instructor in Surgery at Harvard Medical School

Dr. Ehrlichman is a member of multiple medical and surgical societies and is active in many national committees. Presently, he serves as president of the Boston Surgical Society. He has participated in multiple international global outreach missions to South America.

Dr. Ehrlichman is a Colonel in the United States Army Medical Corps and is the Senior State Physician for the Massachusetts National Guard. He is also the flight surgeon for the 3/126 Aviation Battalion of Massachusetts. He has deployed to Afghanistan as well as the Balkans.

Dr. Ehrlichman has given research and clinical presentations at national and international plastic surgery meetings. His present research interest involves the use of the laser in helping to heal chronic nonhealing wounds.

Education & Training

  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Plastic Surgery, 1987
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Surgery, 1985
  • Medical Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1980

Board Certifications

  • Plastic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.847059 average rating from 68 reviews

  • They explained everything thoroughly and I felt very comfortable

    2026-06-04

  • A wonderful experience! I can only thank everyone for their care; they were all great.

    2026-06-03

  • My experience over the years has always been excellent.

    2026-05-27

  • [redacted] He has carried me through my cancer healing journey since 2013 with the utmost respect, professionalism, and skilled surgical expertise caring for me with bilateral breast reconstruction. [redacted]

    2026-05-22

  • Dr. Ehrlichman is the absolute, absolute best physician I have met. Thank God he is here. [redacted]

    2026-05-08

  • Dr. Ehrlichman was very understanding, straightforward, and thorough.

    2026-04-29

  • Dr. Ehrlichman is extremely talented and he does excellent work!!

    2026-03-27

  • I walked in extremely stressed, left mych more relaxed.

    2026-03-26

  • Very professional and understanding MD. He cares about the patient!

    2026-03-26

  • I appreciated his feedback and recommendation.

    2026-03-19

  • I was really please d with the nurse and doctor! Very professional and make me feel very comfortable.

    2026-02-26

  • Both the surgeon and the nurses were wonderful. Highly recommended!!

    2026-02-05

  • Very professional and a very good doctor. I'm very satisfied with the work he did for me, the way he treated me, and how he treats me when I go for checkups.

    2026-01-29

  • Excellent experience overall

    2026-01-29

  • My experience was excellent as always.

    2026-01-28

  • Great

    2025-12-16

  • He appeared to be very knowledgeable. He seemed to ease my concerns about my situation.

    2025-12-16

  • Wonderful experience. Dr. Ehrlichman was very informative and considerate of my concerns

    2025-12-09

  • I have complete confidence in the ability of this practitioner, and he is very familiar with my history and the appropriate treatment.

    2025-10-30

  • Dr Ehrlichman is great - listens, explains well, is patient, and cares a lot about making sure I am happy with the results.

    2025-10-22

  • The doctor was totally awesome!!!!

    2025-10-14

  • He is a great doctor, talked to me me with kindness and patience

    2025-10-16

  • Thank you for your kindness and understanding during this difficult time. I appreciate all that you do!

    2025-10-15

  • Very calming personality

    2025-10-08

  • This provider is very knowledgeable and kind. Would highly recommend to anyone.

    2025-10-06

  • We are very lucky to have Doctor EHRLICHMAN!

    2025-10-02

  • Dr Ehrlichman is great! He takes the time to listen to you and answer any questions you may have. His staff are awesome as well.

    2025-09-24

  • All staff in this office, including doctors, nurses, and receptionists, were extremely kind and respectful. They all listened to my questions and all were answered. I feel like I am in really good hands moving forward with my treatment.

    2025-09-17

  • The np shared a LOT of information and it was very overwhelming. I expect we will get information about post op after surgery too, but it wss a lot to digest and remember 3 weeks before surgery. She was lovely and compassionate and answered all of our questions too. You could tell she is good at and loves her job.

    2025-09-17

  • I felt very respected during my visit and left their confident about my decision because of the professionalism of the staff and the follow up they immediately provided. everyone made sure my questions were addressed and answered in my overall experience was fantastic!

    2025-08-21

  • I wish all my doctors were as good as Dr Ehrlichman.

    2025-08-19

Accepted Insurance

  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • Wellpoint
  • Multiplan
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