Lydia A Helliwell, MD, MMSC
Not currently accepting new patients
4.720482 average rating from 83 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
Dr. Lydia Helliwell is an Associate Surgeon in the Division of Plastic Surgery and is the Associate Program Director for the Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency Program. She holds a subspecialty certificate in Hand Surgery. Her clinical interests include treating nerve, tendon and bony injuries of the hand and wrist, peripheral nerve injuries and compression, complex upper and lower extremity reconstruction, and the management of sarcoma and other oncologic defects. Dr. Helliwell became a plastic surgeon because she enjoys the long-term relationships that she develops with patients when treating upper and lower extremity problems and the complex problem solving involved in reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Helliwell’s research focuses on assessment in graduate medical education, microsurgical simulation and orthoplastic reconstruction of the upper and lower extremity after trauma and oncologic resection.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2017
- Residency: Mass General Brigham Combined Training Program, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2016
- Medical Education: University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, 2010
Board Certifications
- Surgery of the Hand, American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Plastic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.720482 average rating from 83 reviews
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Gave me the info that i needed, treatment that will get. And met all the doctors invoved. Felt like i came to the right place..finally
2026-09-25
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Dr. Lydia Helliwell is the best surgeon! Brigham is lucky to have her. We are so fortunate to have her care for my daughter. She provided the best care and we are so thankful for her expertise and empathy. I will recommend her to everyone I know!
2026-09-15
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Dr. Helliwell was very kind and understanding of my issue. She didn't rush and was patient.
2026-09-10
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Clearly knows her stuff, could work on friendliness
2026-09-10
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Everything was great [redacted]
2026-09-09
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They were timely and explained things so I could understand them. Answered all questions.
2026-08-31
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Excellent first meeting with doctor and reception clerks were also delightful
2026-08-20
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She's very competent and confident and explains everything well. Very happy to be in her care
2026-08-19
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She was great!
2026-08-05
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She and her assistant explained things so that I understood exactly why I was concerned.
2026-07-27
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TERRIFIC!
2026-07-26
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She was did an excellent job. Clear and concise.
2026-07-16
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I was relieved and thankful about my hand cyst and her recommendations.
2026-07-08
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Probably the nicest, most professional staff that I have ever encountered; from front desk, MA, PA and Doc... I've been in the Healthcare field for 40+ years, I've never seen such incredible staff
2026-07-06
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EXCCELLENT
2026-06-22
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All my experiences with The Brigham have been great.
2026-06-08
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All good...
2026-05-14
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I was very happy and very pleasant with the provider. Make me feel at ease and everything was explained. I have no words to thank. Thank you.
2026-05-14
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She is Great, respectful, knowledgeable, an excellent doctor and person.
2026-05-01
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It was my first appointment with Dr Helliwell, and I found her and her PA to be very thorough and courteous. Excellent communication throughout the office.
2026-04-27
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Prompt, Courteous and Knowledgeable
2026-04-20
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Flexibility given for care and treatment for my condition, which was wellbeing understood
2026-04-20
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Everyone was great
2026-03-24
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She was very knowledgeable
2026-03-22
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She's very easy to talk to and shares information in a straightforward manner. [redacted]
2026-03-16
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Clear, intelligent, very specific to my ailment conversation generated a feeling of confidence and great competence.
2026-03-16
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The provider was everything you would want in a doctor. She was kind, caring, knowledgeable and explained everything. Also, answered all my questions.
2026-03-13
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The doctor was very knowledgeable and explained the risks involved.
2026-03-09
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I felt very rushed in my appointment
2026-02-22
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This office from front desk staff to Dr Helliwell is amazing. [redacted] Dr Helliwell is wonderful. I feel I'm in great hands and Dr Helliwell has listened to my concerns and explains things thoroughly. I would recommend her to anyone I know!
2026-02-18
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Thanks very much grateful for the care.
2026-02-16
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Dr Helliwell has been seeing me for 2 years reconstructing my face from skin cancer. She was amazing to work with and helped me tremendously
2026-01-28
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Everything was fine with her, and she was very professional, and she explained things in a way that I understood.
2026-01-19
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I thought Dr. Helliwell was very easy to talk to. I think she was very professional and knowledgeable.
2025-12-25
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Very efficient and pleasant
2025-12-22
Accepted Insurance
- Tufts Health Plan
- Coventry
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Cigna
- Senior Whole Health
- Medicare
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- United Health Care
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fallon Health
- Multiplan
- Aetna
- MassHealth
- WellSense
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- TriCare
- Beech Street
- Medicaid VT
- Humana
- Railroad Medicare
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid ME
- Wellpoint