Samuel Zachary Goldhaber, MD

Samuel Zachary Goldhaber, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.851429 average rating from 245 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA

Samuel Z. Goldhaber, MD is the section head for Vascular Medicine and director of the Thrombosis Research Group within the Cardiovascular Medicine Division of Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). He is a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS).

He received his medical degree from HMS. He completed his internal medicine residency at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital (now BWH) and was appointed as chief medical resident at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in West Roxbury (now VA Boston Healthcare System). He then completed his cardiology fellowship at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital (now BWH). Dr. Goldhaber is board certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine.

Dr. Goldhaber’s clinical interests include general cardiology as well as novel oral anticoagulants, stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation, reduction of inflammation to prevent myocardial infarction, and the epidemiology, management, and prevention of pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). He directs several Continuing Medical Education courses for BWH and HMS, including a 5-day update in cardiology for the practitioner and a 2-day course on Thrombosis and Thromboembolism. Dr. Goldhaber is committed to community outreach. He helped found the North American Thrombosis Forum (www.NATFonline.org), a nonprofit organization which educates healthcare practitioners and patients, and he serves as NATF’s president.

His extensive research and publications focus on PE, DVT, and stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation. He chairs the steering committee of the ATTRACT Trial, which is studying the optimal method to manage massive DVT. He is principal investigator of clinical and observational trials of PE and DVT prevention and treatment as well as of stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation. His research has received funding from the National Institutes of Health.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Cardiology, 1982
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1979
  • Residency: West Roxbury Veterans Administration Medical Center, BWH Chief Medical Resident- Internal Medicine, 1979
  • Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, 1976

Board Certifications

  • Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.851429 average rating from 245 reviews

  • Very professional and very knowledgeable.

    2026-08-07

  • He has great experience about my case.He made me understand more about my case and has given to me good recommendations.

    2026-08-06

  • Dr Goldhaber is a consummate professional with wide knowledge. I am lucky to have him!!

    2026-08-06

  • Very competent and a pleasure to be with

    2026-07-30

  • Dr Goldhaber spent as much time as I needed to get my care updated to include a new diagnosis.

    2026-07-29

  • Outstanding dr

    2026-07-21

  • Visit went well,

    2026-07-22

  • Dr Goldhaber is the best . I trust him and believe in him . He is the reason I belong to Brigham Mass Gen.

    2026-07-15

  • Dr Goldhaber is the quintessential wise, senior, gentleman physician. I am lucky to be under his care

    2026-07-15

  • He is wonderful. [redacted]

    2026-07-13

  • Dr. Goldhaber is excellent.

    2026-07-12

  • I always consider myself blessed to be under the care of Dr. Goldhaber. I've known him for many years and trust his guidance without question. Thank you!

    2026-07-12

  • I thought the doctor was thorough and outstanding and I was very happy that I had come into Boston for this appointment. As far as everything else, it went smooth. I was treated very well. My appointment was on time and it was a very good experience for me. Have a good day.

    2026-07-08

  • Yes, Dr. GOLDHABER is the best. I think he's a wonderful doctor, very caring, very knowledgeable. I think he's terrific. Thank you.

    2026-07-08

  • Extremely thorough competent. Always a quality visit.

    2026-07-02

  • Dr. Goldhaber is the best. He is responsive, clinically excellent, informative, and kind. He has been there for me in times of crisis. He is a model of excellence. I wish he could be cloned!

    2026-06-30

  • My experience with the team was AWSOM!

    2026-07-01

  • Sam is the best!

    2026-07-01

  • He is a great Doctor

    2026-06-27

  • He seemed to care and and listen to my concerns

    2026-06-24

  • Everything was fine

    2026-06-22

  • He is a wonder. So careful and thorough. An incredible listener.

    2026-06-17

  • A+ experience

    2026-06-17

  • Dr. Goldhaber is nothing short of incredible. He saw me in a timely manner after I had been remiss, talked to me about my wins and challenges as well as other concerns out of his realm to address, and my PCP has already followed up with me around those concerns. He booked future appointments for check ins with his PAC and then Him at 10 and 20 months, and addressed what path I should be on. He walked me out to make sure I got a copy of my appointments and the notes on the day. He is, and always has been, AMAZING! BWH is so lucky to have him and I am lucky to call him a provider.

    2026-06-15

  • Dr. Goldhaber has been my cardiologist for 30 years, I've had challenging heart issues, and he has always been there for me. He is the best and I have no interest in seeing anyone else.

    2026-06-15

  • This doctor is on time, knowledgeable, respectful, and informative

    2026-06-14

  • Excellent doctor

    2026-06-14

  • Dr Goldhaber is nothing short of excellent.

    2026-06-14

  • He is competent, caring, and skilled.

    2026-06-11

  • I feel blessed and lucky that Dr. Goldhaber is my cardiologist. He is thorough, professional and knowledgable in his field. I am delighted that my cardiac health is in his care.

    2026-06-10

  • Dr. Goldhaber was exceptional in every respect. He is a nationally known cardiologist who treats me with wonderful care and thorouness.

    2026-05-24

  • Dr. Goldhaber is a most impressive man. My sole concern is that he not retire anytime soon.

    2026-05-21

  • He knows my medical history well and we had a very good conversation about my health. I feel he knows me well and cares a lot about keeping me healthy.

    2026-05-18

  • Dr. GOLDHABER was very thorough. He had examined by record before I attended and gave a detailed description of how he evaluated my clinical status and decisions that I would like that I could make.

    2026-05-15

  • Extremely professional, extremely knowledgeable about my situation, and helped me to understand what was happening. And he also explained extremely well what we needed to do to take care of the situation. Dr. Goldhaber is absolutely one of the most valuable doctors that I've ever had. He's an amazing individual and extremely talented, and I respect him very much.

    2026-05-13

  • I felt very supported and cared for.

    2026-05-08

  • Dr. Goldhaber took the time to learn about me and my medical history and the challenges I've had post surgery. He clearly described a proposed course of action and provided significant documentation to learn more about how to move forward. He manner was very reassuring. He also took the time to reach out to me and my wife post visit with some concerns he had with tests which we acted upon immediately.

    2026-05-03

  • Knowledgeable, professional and kind.

    2026-04-22

  • I am a retired health care provider myself. I'm a pediatric dentist. Dr. Goldhaber is my cardiologist and has been for some years. I would rate him at the very, very top of professionals that I've ever known. He listens so carefully. He's so thorough. He's so warm. You could not find a finer and more expert cardiologist. So he's just the very, very best and I feel very blessed that he is my cardiologist and I let him know that every time I see him. Thank you.

    2026-04-22

  • Excellent provider. Had an order to obtaining information from me. Sometimes, he would cut me off in mid sentence. Other than that, he is excellent and shows he has a plan to get to the bottom of my particular issue. Was thorough and direct

    2026-04-16

  • Very pleased with my appointment and Dr. Sam.

    2026-04-13

  • He's very caring,attentive,respectful and overall cool guy.

    2026-04-11

  • Knowledge. Very inquisitive of diet and exercise. Wanted to know of any stress I could be under and also recommended several doctors to address some of my issues. Outstanding and caring.

    2026-04-08

  • Dr. Goldhaber is a fantastic doctor.

    2026-04-05

  • My experience with Dr.Goldhaber was outstanding. He addressed all of my problems and resolved them fully.

    2026-04-01

  • Hello, I had a most satisfying experience with this provider, Dr. Goldhaber. A most professional, outstanding, kind, fine gentleman with sophistication and refinement. And I know he has to be excellent in his field. And I also read his testimony. He came highly recommended through an excellent source. And I am more than pleased that I had the opportunity to meet him. I'm also happy to know that I don't need to have him as my physician, but I am so happy that I had the pleasure to meet him. And I would recommend him most highly. Thank you.

    2026-04-02

  • He was very thorough and I could understand him he explained everything to me and my wife

    2026-03-24

  • 11 plus years as a patient and DR Goldhaber has been an amazing provider and a compassionate man who goes above and beyond.

    2026-03-25

  • I thought that he spent an amazing amount of time with me. I was shocked and also pleased. He never seemed like he was eager to get through the appointment or too busy to talk to me. He was attentive and not condescending in any way and seemed genuinely interested in what I had to say. And the timeliness of the entire office was amazing.

    2026-03-19

  • very good provider visit ptl

    2026-03-17

  • An excellent communicator Easy to talk with and respect

    2026-03-14

  • Dr. Goldhaber is the most knowledgeable, compassionate, and patient doctor I've ever had.

    2026-03-13

  • Dr. Goldhaber was excellent. Very thorough

    2026-03-11

  • professional

    2026-03-11

  • I had a wonderful experience with the doctor. He is a kind, well-prepared, and highly skilled professional. I believe he is the only one I have ever met with such a high level of human compassion, above all. I was completely satisfied.

    2026-03-08

  • I am proud to say that my care provider is Dr. Goldhaber, who consistently provides the highest standard of care for me. I have complete confidence and I would recommend him highly to anybody. And I thank him and I feel thankful for his care to me. He's also a great person.

    2026-03-04

  • I feel this provider cares deeply about my welfare and wants to provide good medical care. [redacted]

    2026-03-01

  • I feel fortunate to have this doctor as my cardiologist

    2026-02-18

  • My doctor is a very excellent doctor. I listen to him, [redacted]. He makes me focus to improve myself and my ability to be a stronger person. And the staff there is wonderful. And with the combination with my nurse practitioner, [redacted], they're both wonderful teams that connect very well [redacted] Thank you.

    2026-02-19

  • Dr. Goldhaber has been caring for me for 25 years. He spends as much time with you as you, the patient needs. He answers all questions and is honest and sincere.

    2026-02-18

  • Dr Goldhaber was fantastic ....took time explaining everything to me in a manner which I could understand. He was. Rey pleasant and we had nice conversation before & after my exam.

    2026-02-16

  • Dr. Goldhaber is the best cardiologist that we have ever had. He is the best cardiologist in the country. He is smart, he is knowledgeable, and he is extremely caring. He listened to everything that we did and everything that we said, and he has given us the best possible care that anyone could ever expect from a doctor. He is the best. We'll rate him all tens. If there was a higher number, we rate him higher. I would strongly, strongly recommend him to anybody and everybody we know who needs a cardiologist. He is the very, very, very best that the world has to offer and we are very, very grateful that he is our doctor. Thank you.

    2026-02-18

  • Dr. Goldhaber is the greatest.

    2026-02-17

  • Dr. Goldhaber is an outstanding doctor. He's the best!

    2026-02-15

  • He always listens and responds to any concerns and questions that I may have.

    2026-02-13

  • Dr Goldhaber is very knowledgeable and personable. He took his time and the visit wasn't rushed.

    2026-02-11

  • Professional, wise.

    2026-02-11

  • Thank so much for everything, All the team care to my perfectly and profession,you are the Best.

    2026-02-10

  • Dr Goldhaber is very courteous and knowledgeable and takes the time to answer all questions and concerns

    2026-02-08

  • Dr Goldhaber is profession, thorough and everything I expect from my clinical provider.

    2026-02-05

  • Dr Goldhaber is a wonderful, empathic Doctor. I feel I am getting the very best care.

    2026-02-03

  • Dr. Goldhaber is the best. He was super attentive, thoughtful, patient, and articulate. His knowledge of the related field is impressive. Highest marks possible.

    2026-01-31

  • Dr. Goldhaber has been my cardiologist now for over 20 years and he knows me very well and we stay on top of everything and I feel free to call him whenever I have an issue and he always gets back to me and we have a good relationship in that respect and he certainly has a lot of background, a lot of knowledge in the cardiology field and I have a lot of respect for him and I enjoy meeting with him because I think that he's very helpful with managing whatever he thinks that I need to do.

    2026-01-31

  • Dr Goldhaber is so knowledge and kind I am so fortunate to have him as my physician.

    2026-01-27

  • Excellent MD

    2026-01-27

  • He was extremely thorough and explained everything very well. He was patient and kind. I was very impressed with the visit and how organized he was. I will be looking forward to Dr Goldhaber treatment plan.

    2026-01-25

  • Dr Goldhaber is certainly one if the finest. He listened, explained his ideas and together we came up with a plan and then he reviewed the plan. There aren't many who exhibit this behaviour. He has the bedside manner of a traditional physician yet he is well versed on current research and issues. I Am thoroughly impressed.

    2026-01-21

  • care provided was excellent

    2026-01-21

  • Sam Goldhaber is the most compassionate and knowledgeable cardiologist that I have ever seen.

    2026-01-14

  • Dr. Goldhaber is an outstanding cardiologist

    2026-01-14

  • Dr Goldhaber was great and answered all my questions.

    2026-01-09

  • Dr. Goldhaber is an exceptional doctor, I trust my life with him.

    2026-01-08

  • The best doctor experience I've had in many many years. Thorough and attentive.

    2026-01-08

  • Good experience

    2026-01-07

  • I've been seeing Dr. Goldhaber for many years. He is an excellent doctor and I highly recommend him. He is very thorough, very thoughtful, very careful and a great person to work with. Really enjoy seeing him, really enjoy speaking with him. He is a great, excellent provider.

    2026-01-01

  • Great doctor

    2025-12-29

  • He was excellent!

    2025-12-25

  • Dr Goldhaber is loved by me and all the staff who work with him. He is special!!!!!!!

    2025-12-21

  • Dr. Goldhaber has great experience and knowledge. He provides wonderful care. I've been a patient of Dr. Goldhaber's for many years and appreciate all of his help and care providing positive outcomes.

    2025-12-19

  • ABSO;UTELY THE BEST !

    2025-12-17

  • Waiting to see this provider.

    2025-12-16

  • Excellent care and communication.

    2025-12-16

  • Dr. Goldhaber is one of the most empathetic, personable and knowledgeable medical professionals I have ever met.

    2025-12-14

  • Dr Goldhaber was incredible. After seeing hematology, pulmonology, three different cardiologists and numerous other providers, Dr Goldhaber gave me some answers I had been looking for all along. He even said he would look into some things for me to give me a more definite answer. He was amazing and so kind!

    2025-12-09

  • Best MD ever-kind and caring!

    2025-12-11

  • Dr. Goldhaber was extremely personable and reassuring as well as extremely knowledgeable about my case. I felt fortunate to have been assigned to him.

    2025-12-07

  • Yes, hi, I know Dr. Samuel Goldhaber for 20 years. He's a very wonderful, caring, compassionate doctor who understands my medical issues and is very sympathetic. So yes, definitely I would recommend him.

    2025-12-07

  • I have seen many, many, many, doctors over the 10 past years and have specialists. This is probably one of the best doctors I have seen. He was caring, he was thorough, he made sure I understood everything. Above all, he was a gentleman who showed respect for his patience which is difficult to find especially in this maze of a "Modern" healthcare system.

    2025-12-02

  • He is a remarkable physician and I am blessed to have him as my doctor.

    2025-11-30

  • Dr Goldhaber considers the whole patient, not just the heart. He takes time to understand the patient. I asked him very direct questions about my health and he answered carefully and I believe completely. His prescriptions have improved my test results significantly and hopefully my long term health.

    2025-11-26

  • Although it took a long time to get an appointment, it was worth the wait. The doctor was excellent!! I'm so happy that we have a game plan for next steps. I really appreciated the time he spent with me and he explained everything perfectly. He even printed out helpful articles for me. Doctor G. was great

    2025-11-26

  • He has been an advocate for my care for over 10 years. He integrated the cardiac aspect of my care with those of my oncology and shared his notes with my other doctors so everyone would be well aware of my total care.

    2025-11-23

  • Hi, Dr. Goldhaber has been my doctor since I met him in the emergency room of Brigham's and Women's in 2005 due to a pulmonary embolism. I have seen him ever since then. I could not have a better cardiopulmonary doctor on this planet. We have grown 22 years together and he is exemplary and I want to state that he is thorough and even during treatment at Dana-Farber, he picked up things that needed to be addressed and he was, it was him that I got the call to come back to Brigham's and Women's Hospital because I was sent home from the emergency room with a pulmonary embolism. So I want to state that he is an exemplary doctor. Thank you.

    2025-11-20

  • Dr. Goldhaber is world class. So thankful to have had him as my attending cardiologist when I had my first cardiac event in [redacted]. 11 years of beyond exceptional care for me and my family. Thank you Dr. Goldhaber!

    2025-11-17

  • Thoroughly prepared, read my medical file in detail, strong commitment to help me with my medical issues. Great communicator.

    2025-11-17

  • always excellent

    2025-11-09

  • Everyone I interacted with was exceptional. You are very well represented by dr Goldhaber and his nurse [redacted]

    2025-10-27

  • As always my experience was very professional and satisfactory.

    2025-10-21

  • He is the best! He kept my Mom alive until [redacted] years old!! He is our family doctor and we consider him a friend. We are so thankful for Dr. Goldhaber for his expert care.

    2025-10-19

  • A rating of 10 is still not high enough for Dr. Goldhaber. He is an amazing physician and I am grateful to have him as my doctor.

    2025-10-16

  • Dr Goldhaber is an outstanding clinician and his humanity and kindness match his medical expertise.

    2025-10-16

  • The doctor was extremely thorough and knowledgeable.

    2025-10-12

  • Dr. Goldhaber is clearly an expert in the field of DVTs. I've been seeing him for years. I hear from others that he is the probably world expert in it, but given that, he still takes the time and has a thorough exam. It does not feel rushed, and I appreciate that. He listens, talks to you about everything, speaks in general terms, so a very good provider as far as all the doctors that I see.

    2025-10-10

  • Dr. Goldhaber was there before I was. Started appointment immediately and was polite and professional.

    2025-10-08

  • He was the most prepared, kind, caring, thorough provider I have ever met with! None like him around anymore...

    2025-10-06

  • Outstanding

    2025-10-06

  • Great experience

    2025-10-05

  • Dr Goldhaber is an excellent practitioner! I am very fortunate to have him as my physician.

    2025-10-05

  • The doctor was so great at speaking directly to me and my daughter. He covered all of the prescriptions that I take making sure the doctor and myself were on the same needs

    2025-10-02

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