Sarah Eby, MD, PhD

Sarah Eby, MD, PhD

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4.965 average rating from 160 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Charlestown, MA
  • Foxborough, MA

Sarah Eby, MD, PhD is an assistant professor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School and a physician-scientist with Mass General Brigham and the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network who specializes in the prevention and treatment of both chronic and acute musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries. Her patient-centered treatment practice utilizes non-operative care involving exercise therapies, ultrasound-guided procedures, and orthobiologics (such as platelet rich plasma). She received her MD and PhD from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, and completed her physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at the University of Utah, where she also served as a chief resident. She subsequently completed a multidisciplinary primary care sports medicine fellowship at the University of Utah Orthopaedic Center. She has experience caring for athletes in a variety of sports, skill levels, and abilities, including University of Utah Athletics, Snowbird Ski Clinic, Boston Renegades, USA Para Climbing, and the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. She is currently the head team physician for the USA Para Alpine Ski Team. Her research interests include predicting and preventing tendon injury.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: University of Utah Medical Center, Primary Care Sports Medicine, 2022
  • Residency: University of Utah Medical Center, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2021
  • Internship: University of Utah Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2018
  • Medical Education: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine***, Sports / Family Medicine, 2017

Board Certifications

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Sports Medicine, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Patient Feedback

4.965 average rating from 160 reviews

  • I would consider MGB the pinnacle!! Physicians, providers, nursing, everyone I encountered was amazing. The MGB hospital is the largest most efficient facility I have ever been treated at. I cannot say enough good things. Thank you and everyone I was fortunate enough to meet, [redacted]

    2026-05-27

  • Dr Eby was wonderful. She was down to earth, fully explained my issue to me. We started a plan for pain relief and pt. I felt completely comfortable with her. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone needing a physiatrist.

    2026-05-25

  • The provider answered all my questions I had

    2026-05-22

  • Thoughtful, caring, and helpful, she is one of the best doctors I have ever had.

    2026-05-17

  • Dr was very knowledgeable and courteous with a great personality. Overall great experience.

    2026-05-06

  • [redacted] Overall my experience was the best I have ever had. Thank you

    2026-05-04

  • I thought Dr. Eby was very thorough and she listened to what I had to say and she showed me my x-rays and explained different things that was going on in my hips and back area and I thought she was very thorough and very timely and I liked her very much and I would definitely recommend her to others.

    2026-05-01

  • Dr. Eby was highly knowledgeable, professional, and efficiently assessed my ailment while providing actionable steps for management and improvement of symptoms. Very impressed with care provided.

    2026-04-29

  • The doctor was very nice and told me exactly what I needed to know. And I've had a cortisone shot before and it actually killed me and it was totally different. It was actually very nice. Okay, thank you.

    2026-04-24

  • Awesome to get x-rays and review the results during the visit rather than having to do that separately

    2026-04-20

  • Dr Eby was excellent!!

    2026-04-15

  • great repore

    2026-04-15

  • Excellent

    2026-04-15

  • Incredible program. Everyone was professional and and extremely helpful

    2026-04-15

  • Having met Sarah for the first time, I was extremely comfortable with her. I was very pleased with how she listened to my symptoms, made suggestions, and I would absolutely recommend her again.

    2026-04-10

  • Homebase set up appointments, overall great experience.

    2026-04-18

  • Dr. Eby was thorough and explains everything in words that I can understand

    2026-03-30

  • Eby cared and took the time to listen for what I had to say, then explained the results of the X-ray, and treatments going forward.very easy to speak with.

    2026-03-30

  • It was a positive experience in every way. Including being seen early!

    2026-03-22

  • Professional, listened carefully, answered my questions and explained my treatment options.

    2026-03-16

  • Dr Eby was very informative and had a great bedside manner. I felt like we were working together to figure out what was going on with me, which was very refreshing.

    2026-03-15

  • Awesome professional who explained things so I would understand, asked thoughtful questions, showed concern for my issue. I learned more about potential reasons for my current issue in 10 minutes, reviewing all my images with Dr Eby, than I did in 6 months with my previous provider.

    2026-03-08

  • She was thorough and took time to listen to the patient and spend time to get an overall good picture.

    2026-03-06

  • Dr. Eby is a great doctor!

    2026-03-01

  • Dr Sarah Eby and her team were exceptional. I would recommend this practice and provider without hesitation. Her warmth and listening skills are a rare find, and I hope she and her team receive this praise directly.

    2026-02-25

  • I had a very thorough and comprehensive discussion with Dr. Eby.

    2026-02-24

  • Dr. Eby is knowledgable, caring, thorough, and inquisitive. This is the 2nd time she has treated me and, as before, she instills a sense of confidence knowing you are in good hands.

    2026-02-27

  • Dr Eby asked me good questions and listen to my answers. I think that she had a good grasp of what I have been experiencing. She also addressed questions that I had about my condition. All in all, I thought she listened very well, was thoughtful in her answers and helped me.

    2026-02-23

  • Dr. Eby was thorough in her descriptions and listened to my questions. She made recommendations that seem prudent and explained all options clearly.

    2026-02-19

  • My mother was so very pleased and impressed with the thorough care and attention provided by both practitioners at her visit. She felt that they knew her history, explained in clear detail what was happening with her hip and thus overall orthopedic health. Explained how to use the prescription cream and next steps. My brother concurred who was with her at visit. She relayed this with great enthusiasm to us as caregivers

    2026-02-12

  • This is my first time with Dr. Eby and she was very, very thorough. I was very impressed with her and definitely glad that I had the opportunity to have an appointment with her.

    2026-02-04

  • Excellent provider, she was thorough and answered all of my concerns.

    2026-02-02

  • Dr. Eby is knowledgable, kind, caring and respectful.

    2026-01-27

  • Dr. Eby is excellent at what she does. She always precisely locates the needle for my knee injection and without any discomfort at all. She is very encouraging and genuinely concerned about positive outcomes. I love her.

    2026-01-25

  • Under standing and empathetic , but being realistic about my physical goals going forward.

    2026-01-25

  • Dr eby is number 1.a in my books she is amazing dr very helpful answers all questions and really cares about her patience she sees she the best

    2026-01-24

  • Home Base is the best health care program I have ever participated in. MGB is world class!

    2026-01-19

  • Dr. Eby was amazing. She listened to me. She was very efficient. She got the x-ray done right there. She suggested a treatment. I was able to get the injection a couple of days after my visit. So I was very pleased. I really like her a lot. Very caring, very competent. Wonderful. Thanks.

    2026-01-16

  • She was very concerned about my issues and explained everything so i could understand and talked about a plan of action Looking forward to my next appointment

    2026-01-14

  • I could not have had a better experience with Dr. Eby. She was the ultimate professional, who explained the details of my shoulder injury, each and every step of my treatment, the choices available to me. I could not have been happier with my visit and the kindness shown to me as a patient.[redacted]

    2025-12-17

  • Very pleased with my appointment with Dr. Eby.

    2025-12-14

  • Dr Eby listens attentively and patiently She reviews X-rays and explains the areas of concern. She is honest and poliely listens to my concerns and asks how she can help. She is truly respected and I trust her judgement

    2025-12-11

  • Excellent experience

    2025-12-11

  • Dr Eby is an excellent doctor. She is knowledgeable and compassionate. She explains test results, develops plans of action, and answers all questions. She truly is a credit to her profession

    2025-12-11

  • Dr. Eby was courteous and listened and was very informative and I look forward to seeing her again if I have another problem with my knee or any other orthopedic problem.

    2025-11-28

  • Dr. Eby was caring, thoughtful and extremely knowledgeable. She listened and demonstrated her empathy and understanding for my preferences and needs. The team at Sports Medicine was professional and helpful from start to finish!

    2025-11-23

  • Excellent visit with Dr. Eby - knowledgeable, professional and practical. Outstanding.

    2025-11-17

  • I will write a copy of the email I sent to Dr. Eby. I want to thank you for the time and care you showed during my last appointment with you. I would like to share my sincere appreciation for the excellent care you provided. Your thorough explanations and time you spent addressing my concerns was exceptional. You pointed out details on my e-rays that no other Doctor has explained before. Thank you again for your professionalism and kindness. Its clear you truly care about your patients and have a great passion for your medical profession. Best ,have

    2025-11-17

  • Dr. Eby provided informative, compassionate care. She made sure my questions were answered and that I understood the answers. I left the office with a clear plan designed to address the problem with my right knee. [redacted]

    2025-11-16

  • Always good experience

    2025-11-12

  • Sarah Eby was fabulous at soliciting my perspective & explains how she worked & options for improving my health & mobility. I have already recommended her to 2 people who have muscular skeletal problems.

    2025-11-09

  • She was very thorough, competent, and approachable. I couldn't have asked for anyone better.

    2025-11-07

  • Dr. Sarah Eby was Excellent.. She listened to me. Reviewed my X-ray and Ultrasound with me. Explained everything in detail. The Procedure she performed was done very gently. She was kind, caring and compassionate. She told me to reach out to her with any questions or concerns. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs an Orthopedic Physician. Also I will definitely reach out to her again with any issues as she made me feel Safe and comfortable. Dr. Sarah Eby in my opinion is a Perfect Professional. Mass General Brigham is lucky to have Dr. Eby caring for their patients. Thank you for the opportunity to share this information with you. Sincerely, [redacted]

    2025-11-05

  • I was impressed with how thorough she was as well as friendly. She made me feel very comfortable.

    2025-11-02

  • [redacted] Had an appt with a different provider who cancelled an hour an 15 minutes into my 60 mile ride there. [redacted] The supervisor of the desk staff jumped right in and got us an appt with Dr. Eby within an hour. He was amazing, as was Dr Eby. I am grateful for all the help we received once we got there. [redacted]

    2025-10-19

  • Dr. Sarah Eby was efficient, very personal, and easy to talk to, answered all my questions.

    2025-10-15

  • all good!

    2025-10-15

  • Very professional and so was her assistant.

    2025-09-25

  • Extremely efficient, knowledgeable, and caring.

    2025-09-17

  • She seemed to understand the complications of my hamstring/calf pain and ordered further testing (MRI, EMG) to try and pinpoint the cause of my pain

    2025-09-17

  • Dr. Eby was so easy to speak with. I felt at ease throughout the entire appointment. She took so much care and time with me during my exam and explained everything in great detail. I was aso given every opportunity to ask questions and felt that she listened so well. I am extremely grateful for her expertise, professionalism, respect, kindness and compassion in the setting of my complex years long history.

    2025-09-07

  • Ms. Eby was very professional and knowledgeable about my issues & listened intently to my questions & concerns.

    2025-08-21

  • I am extremely happy with my visit with Dr Eby.

    2025-08-14

  • Dr. Sarah Eby broke down the medical terms on my MRI report so I could more clearly understand what is going on. She also brought up the MRI on her screen to illustrate where the problem is. She has excellent communication skills. I feel confident when I have an appointment with her. As she ended the exam she told me that if I thought of any more questions, then to contact her through the Gateway.

    2025-08-11

  • She has a Kind, Empathetic, curious, person centered, holistic approach. She fostered a safe space and met me where I was at.

    2025-08-10

Accepted Insurance

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