Rajshri M Gartland, MD, MPH
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4.930435 average rating from 46 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Newton, MA
- Waltham, MA
- Boston, MA
Rajshri M. Gartland, MD, MPH, FACS is a board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeon with expertise in the surgical treatment of benign and malignant thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal diseases. She commits to excellent and personalized care for every patient. Dr. Gartland's clinical and research interests focus on the practice and advancement of endocrine surgery, particularly through innovative and minimally-invasive techniques. She co-founded and leads the MGH Thyroid Ablation Program and serves as Surgical Director of the NWH Thyroid Biopsy Clinic. As Chief Quality Officer for the MGH Department of Surgery, Dr. Gartland also works with clinical teams to optimize patient outcomes, make care safer for patients and providers, and improve the way patients experience their diseases, treatment, and interactions with healthcare.
Dr. Gartland earned her medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine where she was a Canby Robinson Scholar and was awarded both the Kaufman Prize in Medicine and the H. William Scott, Jr. Society Prize in Surgery. She completed general surgery training at the MGH, where she served as Surgical Education Chief Resident, and then finished comprehensive specialty training focused on thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal surgery at MGH and BWH as a graduate of the Harvard Combined Endocrine Surgery Fellowship Program. During her training she earned a Master of Public Health degree from Harvard.
Dr. Gartland teaches courses at Harvard Medical School and has received national and international recognition for her work. She holds leadership positions in the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, the American Thyroid Association, and serves on the American Board of Surgery/American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery Focused Practice Designation Examination Committee. She is co-editor of the Springer book entitled Endocrine Surgery Clerkship: A Guide for Senior Medical Students.
MGH Thyroid Ablation Program Grand Rounds 2024
MGH Department of Surgery Quality & Safety Grand Rounds 2024, Early Warning & Response System
NWH Thyroid Biopsy Clinic Launch 2021
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Endocrine Surgery, 2021
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Surgery, 2020
- Medical Education: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2013
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery), American Board of Surgery
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.930435 average rating from 46 reviews
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She answered all of my question and had a diagram explaining what she would do.
2026-06-10
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Dr. Gartland was a very kind, thoughtful, and thorough doctor who anticipated all questions, was very informative, and very lovely to work with. All of the nurses during the procedure were also lovely. Thank you.
2026-06-03
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She was very knowledgeable about my health history and had evidently spent time going through my records before our visit. She gave me confidence about my care and the decisions we made. I was very impressed overall.
2026-05-27
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Caring, comprehensive explanations. Asked good questions and answered questions well. [redacted]
2026-05-20
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She was very pleasant, very informative. I felt at ease with her. Fabulous. Just fabulous.
2026-05-15
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Dr. Gartland is great, conscientious, knowledgeable, and helpful.
2026-04-30
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Dr. Gartland was very patient and kind. She made me feel very good about the decision I made and that she'll be the one taking care of me.
2026-04-17
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The doctor who treated me is wonderful, patient, explains everything very well, everything is great. I understood everything she said and she helped me make the best decision. I thought she was wonderful, perfect.
2026-04-17
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I found Dr. Gartland very professional, knowledgeable, calm, and inspired a lot of confidence.
2026-04-13
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Good listener, respectful, courteous and provided a thorough explanation of options and procedures.
2026-04-09
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I thought Dr. Gartland was absolutely wonderful. I thought she was fantastic. She was very kind. She was very clear. She was very empathetic and warm and very sympathetic and I just absolutely love my experience with her. I trust her completely and I wish I was able to be part of her program in terms of her alternates to surgery for my cancer because I think she's absolutely wonderful.
2026-03-20
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Dr. Gartland is wonderful. [redacted].
2026-03-19
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She was outstanding. [redacted]
2026-03-12
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She was able to explain my condition in an easy to understand manner.
2026-02-11
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Provided good education and explained my condition in lay man's terms
2026-01-28
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Nice, compassionate and knowledgeable provider
2026-01-07
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She was very thorough and knowledgeable.
2025-12-22
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Dr. Gartland was so knowledgeable and respectful. She spent time getting all my history and listening to and responding to my specific concerns.
2025-11-20
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Dr. Gartland took the time and explained the options I have for my treatment. Her depth of knowledge of the situation is appreciated. I left with a good idea of the decisions I have going forward.
2025-11-14
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Dr. Gartland provided the highest level of care. My thyroid ablation went as well as it could have and there was a great reduction in size and very significant reduction in symptoms. Couldn't ask for a better result.
2025-11-07
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Extremaly good.
2025-10-29
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DR Gartland is excellent! She listens carefully, explains herself well and thoroughly answers questions.
2025-10-29
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It was satisfactory. Dr. G. was kind, caring, knowledgeable, and informative.
2025-10-08
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Very pleasant and knowledgeable
2025-09-18
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Very thorough and informative.
2025-08-20
Accepted Insurance
- Railroad Medicare
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- MassHealth
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