Eric H Holbrook, MD, MS

Eric H Holbrook, MD, MS

Not currently accepting new patients

4.802048 average rating from 293 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA

Dr. Eric Holbrook, the Director of the Rhinology Division at Mass Eye and Ear, is a fellowship-trained rhinologist with more than 15 years of experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of problems involving the nose and sinuses.

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At Mass Eye and Ear, Dr. Holbrook was involved in the establishment of the Sinus Center, the Smell and Taste Clinic, and the Endoscopic Skull Base surgery team. Dr. Holbrook has been an invited speaker at national and international meetings and has published more than 35 peer-reviewed papers and several textbook chapters. He has also been named “Best Doctor in Otolaryngology” by Boston Magazine and Best Doctors, Inc.

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Dr. Holbrook’s clinical interests include diseases of the nose and sinuses, endoscopic approaches to the skull base, and smell and taste disorders. He is a member of the Skull Base Center at Mass. Eye and Ear/Mass General, the Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Center at Mass General, and the Center for Thyroid Eye Disease and Orbital Surgery as Mass. Eye and Ear.

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His research interests include olfaction and chronic rhinosinusitis. His olfactory research is partly funded by the National Institutes of Health.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Rhinology, Sinus, 2003
  • Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 2002
  • Internship: SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital, General Surgery, 1997
  • Medical Education: Norton College of Medicine at SUNY Upstate***, 1996

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.802048 average rating from 293 reviews

  • Dr Holbrook was terrific

    2026-07-07

  • Dr. Holbrook is an excellent provider.

    2026-07-05

  • Outstanding

    2026-07-05

  • Highly recommended

    2026-07-02

  • We liked Dr Holbrook very much, he was very knowledgeable

    2026-07-02

  • Dr Holbrook, was very professional, personable w a sense of humor.

    2026-07-01

  • Dr. Holbrook's the best. Listens, takes care of his patients, and offers the right advice and medical care.

    2026-07-01

  • Dr. Holbrook was awesome. He took care of me, took time with me. I have no complaints. I would recommend him to anybody.

    2026-06-28

  • Dr Holbrook & his staff are very knowledgeable & intelligent people who have been wonderful health professionals for many years. I trust them & they are responsible for my great health tody

    2026-06-28

  • Had a really good experience, I was however waiting for a long time. I Overall thought it was worth it for the high quality visit.

    2026-06-28

  • Hi, I found Dr. Eric Holbrook to be extremely professional, very warm, and very, very easy to deal with. I would highly recommend him to somebody else. Thank you.

    2026-06-26

  • He was very professional, knowledgeable and listened attentively

    2026-06-24

  • Everyone at MA. General Eye and Ear were polite , caring, and informed about my condition and I was pleased that they treated me as a patient and not like a number .

    2026-06-15

  • Dr. Holbrook is a great doctor and a very nice guy. I am happy to have him as my doctor.

    2026-06-15

  • Always listen to you and explain that you understand. Never in a rush. Very respectful, pleasant overall I would have him ?

    2026-06-14

  • Dr. Holbrook was very good about understanding how life-changing the problem I have with my sinuses and nasal passages is to me. He got me a CT scan within a week and I am expecting a call from him today or tomorrow to follow up and schedule my surgery. I think he's a great guy. He seemed very caring and he understood that this was very important to me.

    2026-06-11

  • Dr Holbrook was fantastic

    2026-06-11

  • Wonderful

    2026-06-09

  • Excellent Doctor. Been seeing him over 20 years now.

    2026-06-09

  • I understand why he is so highly regarded.

    2026-06-06

  • Kind and attentive

    2026-06-04

  • MD and PA were professional and helpful

    2026-05-13

  • Interested in me. Easy to talk to. Knowledgeable.

    2026-05-13

  • It was a bumpy road to get to Dr. Holbrook (a doctor at another facility said there was nothing wrong with my sinus), but as soon as I saw Dr. Holbrook he knew just what to do. I enjoy my annual check-ups with Dr. Holbrook -- he is thorough, efficient, and always has a ready smile!

    2026-05-12

  • The provider was very professional in every way.

    2026-05-11

  • He is the most caring physician and explains everything in a way that I can understand.

    2026-05-09

  • I would recommend him to a friend or family member. I liked him very much.

    2026-05-07

  • very satisfied.

    2026-05-03

  • Dr. Holbrook is an excellent specialist and I have great confidence in his care. He is professional, explains treatment needed, and always has follow-up from my appointments.

    2026-04-24

  • Dr. Holbrook is the best doctor. He has vastly improved my quality of life.

    2026-04-23

  • Dr. Eric Holbrook is very knowledgeable and helpful in diagnosing my sinus issues. He spent the time to explain and define everything so I fully understood it.

    2026-04-22

  • Caring provider, hopefully I get the help I need

    2026-04-21

  • Both the Fellow and doctor were exceptional. Would highly recommend to anyone. I felt at ease with both of them.

    2026-04-21

  • I would recommend Dr.Holbrook to anybody he knows his stuff and he a great guy.

    2026-04-18

  • Dr Holbrook is always professional and kind. His treatment has made a positive difference in my well being.

    2026-04-16

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    2026-04-15

  • Really helpful.

    2026-04-15

  • Dr. Holbrook knew my history and has started a program of treatment which I have confidence will address my issue. I have confidence that we are on the correct path.

    2026-04-16

  • Brief but thorough.

    2026-04-13

  • I'm glad I found this group. I hate driving to it!

    2026-04-12

  • Dr Holbrook is wonderful. He is kind and knowledgeable and takes the time to explain what is happening.

    2026-04-09

  • Always listens

    2026-04-08

  • He was wonderful. Looking forward to meeting him in person.

    2026-04-08

  • Dr Holbrook exemplifies a caring and approachable doctor. Keep him happy!!

    2026-04-05

  • Dr. Holbrook was thoughtful and caring. He explained the scope procedure and treatment options.

    2026-03-31

  • Great specialist

    2026-03-29

  • Dr. Holbrook is a caring, knowledgeable doctor, well versed in my past medical history and prescribed a path that covered all aspects and angles of my illness.

    2026-03-23

  • professional and thorough.

    2026-03-18

  • He was extremely caring and listen to me. He explained everything in great detail and I never felt rushed.

    2026-03-17

  • He listens and is thorough

    2026-03-15

  • Dr Holbrook is very knowledgeable about his specialty and ENT issues in general. I value his opinion. He is so thorough and knows your history. Hoping my sinus issues are resolved soon with his help.He gives very practical advice.

    2026-03-08

  • Dr Holbrook was very professional and polite and kind. He understood the reasons I was referred to him and answered any questions I had. I was completely satisfied with the visit and would be happy to return if and when a need arises.

    2026-03-02

  • Excellent Doctor & Team . Appointment schedule was off by a lot but it was worth the wait.

    2026-02-26

  • Dr Holbrook was kind, sensitive, curious and reassuring. We had a phone consult and even through that vehicle I could feel his passion. I look forward to my in person appointment.

    2026-02-24

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    2026-02-22

  • He was very knowledgeable about the issue I was having.

    2026-02-18

  • Dr Holbrook was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and attentive. I left feeling very confident in placing my care/surgery in his hands.

    2026-02-15

  • Outstanding! Exceeded my expectations.It's worth flying from another state to Mass eyes and ears

    2026-02-12

  • Dr Holbrook was extremely thorough in his exam and discussed the issues, possible prognoses, and treatment clearly.

    2026-02-11

  • The office staff is amazing. They reach out to you when you enter, they are friendly and they seem to work together beautifully. After I left I thought about how well the resident/doctor communicated the details he and I spoke about to the doctor I was seeing. I can't tell you how impressed I am and grateful for the medical care that was provided.

    2026-02-11

  • Dr Holbrook is thorough, professional, warm and delightful. He is the only Dr who has been able to help me with my taste and smell issues. He has an A plus bedside manner and is very knowledgeable, respectful and never rushes me. I wish all doctors were like him!

    2026-02-11

  • Best doctor. Very knowledgeable,kind and patient.

    2026-02-05

  • This provider was very caring, compassionate, put me at ease, and really spent a lot of time with me. I would highly recommend him to anybody. And just terrific. The whole office treated me so well, and the nurse practitioner, just unbelievable. So I highly, highly recommend this facility.

    2026-02-04

  • Excellent, respectful, informative

    2026-01-22

  • Dr. Holbrook was great. A very caring provider.

    2026-01-21

  • This was my first experience with Dr Holbrook. I self referred and am impressed with his ability to glean information from my history (BILH) and with his prowess in narrowing down possible conditions. I look forward to seeing him in person and working with him soon.

    2026-01-21

  • Dr. Holbrook was very thorough. He answered questions and reviewed the sinus CT scan. I was reassured that I did not need surgery at this point as had been recommended by a previous provider. I was relieved to try a different approach of a stronger steroid nasal irrigation as recommended by Dr. Holbrook. He was personable and informative. I would highly recommend him.

    2026-01-18

  • Dr Eric was incredibly skilled when using the endoscop that I didn't feel any discomfort! Also he explained everything he was doing and helped me understand what my treatment options are!

    2026-01-18

  • All positive.

    2026-01-14

  • Dr Holbrook was thoughtful about next steps, told e he would consult with one or more of his colleagues and get back to me. I heard from him the next day with a plan of care. I was extremely pleased that he took care of things in such an expeditious manner!

    2026-01-13

  • Always excellent.

    2026-01-13

  • Great Doctor. Easy to talk to and skilled.

    2026-01-12

  • Dr. Holbrook is EXCELLENT and treats me with respect. I like him very much!

    2026-01-11

  • Professional, knowledgable, helpful, cheerful disposition!

    2026-01-09

  • Excellent experience with this provider

    2026-01-04

  • i felt validated and respected.

    2025-12-29

  • Dr Holbrook was amazing, We are lucky to been able to get an appointment with him directly

    2025-12-28

  • He was very thorough in his questions and gave me time to describe my symptoms.

    2025-12-25

  • Highly professional and extremely competent

    2025-12-16

  • Dr Holbrook gives clear advice and answers my concerns

    2025-12-16

  • Excellent

    2025-12-14

  • Hi, Dr. Holbrook was very easy to understand and patient, [redacted]

    2025-12-12

  • Dr. Holbrook was an excellent doctor. He answered all my questions, very helpful recommendations, etc. He's a great doctor representing MGB in an excellent way. Thank you.

    2025-12-11

  • He is personable and I have confidence in him.

    2025-12-07

  • I had a great experience. My provider there is a wonderful doctor and I would recommend him to anyone.

    2025-12-03

  • He is very caring and explains situation regarding the disease.

    2025-12-01

  • Dr Holbrook is a very professional and personable physician. He is among the best physicians I have seen throughout my seven plus decades.

    2025-11-30

  • He's very knowledgeable, professional and personable.

    2025-11-30

  • I was very pleased

    2025-11-27

  • It was great ?

    2025-11-26

  • Great bedside manner

    2025-11-26

  • Overall, I was very, very satisfied with Dr. Holbrook. I felt like he was a good listener. He understood my situation. He gave me good feedback and I liked his recommendation of coming into the office. Overall, I would give him a really high rating, but at this point, because I don't know how he'll be as a doctor, I just had a telehealth visit. It would be hard for me to give him a 10 at this point, but I'd say eight or nine-ish in terms of how the telehealth call went.

    2025-11-14

  • Dr. Holbrook was very thorough and he listened carefully. It was my first time at that clinic and my relevant medical records from the past were not yet available from California. Dr. Holbrook has great bedside manners and he is very knowledgeable and understood the problem that I was experiencing.

    2025-11-10

  • Provider was great.

    2025-11-09

  • Very informative and answered all my questions.

    2025-11-02

  • I am very satisfied with his professionalism, knowledge and willingness to listen

    2025-11-01

  • Dr. Eric Holbrook is one of the most intelligent, compassionate doctor that I have ever had in [redacted] years. He's smart, intelligent. He knows exactly what he's doing. He tells you exactly what he's going to do in my operations. He's very confident. And that, to me, is the most important thing that I love about Dr. Eric Holbrook. [redacted] my family and I love that guy.

    2025-11-03

  • Dr. Holbrook was a very professional and understanding person and I recommend him very highly for anything I would do. He's very professional.

    2025-10-31

  • Great place!

    2025-10-29

  • Excellent

    2025-10-28

  • I appreciate his competent, straightforward approach.

    2025-10-20

  • I was very impressed with Dr. Holbrook and his team. I had an amazing experience with them for my first appointment.

    2025-10-14

  • Friendly, knowledgeable, communicative, easy to talk to.

    2025-10-12

  • Dr. Holbrook is an excellent doctor and a nice person.

    2025-10-08

  • In spite of clearly being busy, the doctor and PA took time to explain and answer questions

    2025-10-08

  • Highly professional and caring staff.

    2025-09-26

  • The best

    2025-09-25

  • The experience was great [redacted]

    2025-09-24

  • Top notch.

    2025-09-24

  • I thought he was very professional

    2025-09-14

  • Dr. Holbrook is an expert in his field.

    2025-09-14

  • I had a good tele-health visit. Doc was thoughtful, calm and well informed. I will go see him in person so he can evaluate my sinuses. I will do the smell test that he recommended. It was interesting to learn the difference between taste and flavor.

    2025-09-12

  • Great doc. No simple treatment or answer for my concern

    2025-09-10

  • You know, I appreciate my visit with Mass Eye and Ear. It was, everyone was very kind and respectful. [redacted] No one really gave an explanation as to what these things I'm dealing with could be. And I would have just appreciated more explanation as to what might possibly be causing these symptoms.

    2025-09-10

  • I love how attentive and how eager to listen to what I had to say.

    2025-09-09

  • Could not be more satisfied

    2025-09-08

  • Doc H is the best if the best. I KNOW he is always looking out for me

    2025-09-07

  • My name is [redacted], and I received exceptional care from everyone in Dr. Holbrook's office. I'm very, very lucky that I was referred to Dr. Holbrook.

    2025-09-05

  • Very caring and cognizant of my medical history

    2025-09-04

  • He is one of my favorite Doctors!

    2025-09-04

  • Excellent skilled doctor feel confident about him performing surgery.

    2025-08-20

  • This doctor is very professional and moves quickly but is a clear communicator . He brings related issues which impact into this issue clearly. He provides confidence to his patients.

    2025-08-20

  • Great

    2025-08-20

  • He was kind, knowledgeable and listened.

    2025-08-20

  • Would be nice if available at other locations.

    2025-08-17

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