Robert N Goldstone, MD

Robert N Goldstone, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.89037 average rating from 135 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Newton, MA
  • Boston, MA

Dr. Robert Goldstone is board-certified in general surgery and completed a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University and subsequently his medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. He completed his general surgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts and his fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.

Dr. Goldstone specializes in treating benign and malignant colorectal pathology, including inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, rectal prolapse, and colon and rectal cancer. His clinical expertise is in minimally invasive surgery techniques including laparoscopic and robotic techniques, as well as organ-preserving surgery including transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEMS) and transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS). His clinical interests also focus on the treatment of perianal disease including hemorrhoids, anal fissures, anal fistulas, anal dysplasia and condyloma.

In addition to his clinical training, Dr. Goldstone completed a Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship and earned an American College of Surgeons Resident Research Scholarship to further his surgical research. He has published on the treatment of colorectal disease in academic research journals. His research interests involve the clinical outcomes of surgical therapy for colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Goldstone serves on the Massachusetts General Hospital Surgical Council on Resident Education.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Icahn School of Medicine @ Mount Sinai, Colon/Rectal Surgery, 2019
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, General Surgery, 2018
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, General Surgery, 2014
  • Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, General Surgery, 2012
  • Medical Education: Mount Sinai Medical Center - New York, 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

4.89037 average rating from 135 reviews

  • He was outstanding and knowledgeable.

    2026-07-08

  • Incredibly thorough and thoughtful. Although he did not have all the answers to my problem he was as helpful and reassuring as possible.

    2026-07-04

  • Professional. Knowledgeable. Pleasant

    2026-06-22

  • Dr Goldstone was excellent. I left being very impressed with the doctor and his team. Felt like my lucky day.

    2026-06-20

  • Dr. Goldstone was highly knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. He answered my questions authentically and clearly.

    2026-06-20

  • Dr Goldstone is fantastic. Great personality.

    2026-06-13

  • Dr Goldstone was kind, professional and thorough. He listened and explained everything thoroughly. During the procedure asked about my comfort level many times and talked me through the entire procedure. I would highly recommend Dr Goldstone to anyone who asked.

    2026-06-13

  • Very thorough, professional and put me at ease regarding forthcoming surgery.

    2026-06-06

  • Very professional and caring

    2026-06-06

  • The visit was excellent. The Dr. listened to everything I had to say and answered everything I asked about throughly

    2026-06-04

  • A very positive experience

    2026-06-03

  • very knowledgeable, in my situation.

    2026-06-03

  • Dr. Goldstone has an impressive bedside manner. He explained the proposed course of treatment in detail. I felt heard and all questions answered. He presented my case to the Tumor Board and communicated the results the very next day. I am confident entrusting my ongoing care to him.

    2026-05-24

  • Thank you very much!

    2026-05-16

  • On time, pleasant, professional, good communication, inspired confidence.

    2026-05-12

  • The office staff was kind and helpful. The doctor was wonderful! Explained everything very thoroughly. Answered all my questions and concerns. I am very grateful he was able to see me so quickly. Surgery is pending. Thank you.

    2026-04-11

  • I was very impressed with Dr Goldstone's knowledge and understanding of my situation. I believe he has the right plan for dealing with my Cancer. I am very confident that I picked the right surgeon.

    2026-04-06

  • Dr Goldstone is incredible. He was so informative, clearly dedicated to his profession and so able and experienced. He patiently explained what he does for an operation like mine. Listening to him was an eye opener. His nurse by comparison...meh. Nice but no helpful info from her. Conversely my consult with the B.I. doc and her nurse was very different. Almost 45 mins w nurse after doc consult where she went over in detail how I would prep for surgery and what to expect post op...etc etc. Having said that Dr. Goldstone covered the some of the same ground. Finally, I had never been a patient at Newton Wellesley. Its the craziest quagmire I've ever experienced so no thank you. Ill be doing my surgery at B.I. downtown.

    2026-03-26

  • Dr. Goldstone was very caring and simply great - he put me at ease immediately. He listened intently. He took the time to explain my condition in detail while patiently and thoroughly answering all my questions. I really cannot say enough how positive my visit (which I'd been a bit nervous about) was.

    2026-03-22

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    2026-03-18

  • Dr Goldstone was excellent and explained things very very very thoroughly. He was a pleasure to meet with and I'm glad he has taken me on as one of his patients.

    2026-03-02

  • Very happy!

    2026-02-28

  • Dr. Goldstone has a calming affect, important when discussing these difficult issues.

    2026-02-15

  • Visit was as I expected

    2026-02-20

  • I feel very comfortable with Dr. Goldstone even during uncomfortable procedures.

    2026-02-13

  • Very professional and very courteous

    2026-01-19

  • Every care provider I've had to work with at Mass General Hospital or Newton-Wellesley Hospital have been great. The very best out of all of them is Rob Goldstone. I would recommend him to anyone. He's spectacular.

    2026-01-12

  • Dr. Goldstone is incredibly professional, knowledgeable and quite a funny person. He is incredibly down to earth and warm when getting to know you and helping you understand your issue.

    2026-01-09

  • The Doctor was knowledgeable and kind. I know I am in good hands. Thank you

    2026-01-05

  • He was thorough, knowledgeable and had a wonderful personality and was funny.

    2026-01-03

  • Welcoming, and gave a comfort level to us

    2025-12-22

  • Great listener, also studied my history before the visit. Great experience

    2025-12-22

  • For me the experience was excellent.

    2025-12-16

  • Think he was excellent!

    2025-12-09

  • I was treated with respect and I felt I left there feeling that I trusted the doctor very much.

    2025-12-11

  • Thank you!

    2025-12-07

  • Excellent

    2025-11-30

  • I would highly recommend Dr. Goldstone. He was extremely knowledge and made me feel very comfortable and confident in the plan of care we discussed.

    2025-11-29

  • I have to say Dr. Goldstone is one of the best doctors, surgeons I have ever had experience to be involved with. He was prepared. He's a pleasure. He's funny. He seems to really know what's going on and listens very accurately to what I have to say. My overall experience was fantastic and I would highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you.

    2025-11-27

  • Excellent care.

    2025-11-19

  • This doctor was very comfortable to be with. He understood what you were going through and he made you understand what he was going to do. And he enjoys what he does. Made me and my family feel very comfortable. Thank you.

    2025-11-15

  • Dr. Goldstone was a pleasure to chat with extremely kind and concerned about my situation. Very thorough and put my mind at ease

    2025-11-04

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    2025-11-02

  • The provider was very helpful, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and kind. He explained everything in a way that was clearly understood. And I find him to be very efficient and effective.

    2025-11-03

  • Dr Goldstone was great- listened, knowledgeable, provided clear explanations

    2025-10-11

  • Dr Goldstone had been great always answering my questions and listening.

    2025-10-11

  • Dr. Goldstone is thoughtful, easy to talk to, and methodical in his approach to my situation. I greatly appreciate his expertise.

    2025-10-11

  • I know a 100's of doctors including members of my own family- I can't express how lucky I am to have Robert goldstone - he was there at my prognosis- first person I saw when I woke up- I am overwhelmed with powerful emotions when I think of the care I have all around me- Dr. Goldstone is the Captain/ quarterback if you understand of my life. On a scale of 1-10. Please put him as a 1000 for my rating . You cannot be in better hands anywhere- theyres as good I am assuming- but he is as good as it gets / so there's no one better

    2025-10-04

  • Best doctor

    2025-09-29

  • robert goldstone is the best says whats he is going to do and gets it done i come from maine and we dont have responce has quickely has your time does that why i go to boston

    2025-09-22

  • Everyone at the Newton Wellesley Colorectal Surgery Department has been wonderful, from the doctor to the nurse to the person at the front desk. They've been great.

    2025-10-03

  • Despite the fact that we were late because of an accident on 128, Dr. Goldstone still spent adequate time with us to discuss my situation

    2025-08-24

  • I had a very positive experience.

    2025-08-22

  • Thorough, listened to my full explanation of my first visit to this practice, explained my condition carefully, patient and respectful

    2025-08-18

  • Dr. Goldstone is the best. He is competent, reassuring and remembers my case history. I have seen a a lot of medical people in my seventy-nine years and he is the best.

    2025-08-17

  • Dr. Goldstone is very caring and I felt very comfortable seeing him.

    2025-08-17

Accepted Insurance

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