Michael J Healey, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.858278 average rating from 302 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA

Education & Training

  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2002
  • Medical Education: Duke University School of Medicine, 1999

Board Certifications

  • Clinical Informatics, American Board of Preventive Medicine
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.858278 average rating from 302 reviews

  • I am so grateful to have Dr. Healey as my primary care physician. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience and so caring. I couldn't ask for a better doctor.

    2026-07-08

  • Dr Healey and his nurse ...[redacted] are The Best !!! I am so fortunate to have them looking after me !!!

    2026-07-01

  • Everything is okay. No problem.

    2026-07-03

  • I felt listened to and very satisfied with my care

    2026-07-01

  • I'm very happy with the care that Dr.Healey provides to me.

    2026-07-01

  • Thoughtful and informative.

    2026-06-28

  • I am grateful that I have Dr. Healey as my primary care physician.

    2026-06-27

  • Dr Healey is an outstanding physician

    2026-06-27

  • Awesome

    2026-06-24

  • good listener and respectfull

    2026-06-23

  • I love my physician. He cares about my overall health and well-being.

    2026-06-24

  • Dr. Healey was professional, attentive, and exceptionally thorough. He carefully listened to all of my concerns, reviewed my medical history in detail, consulted with other specialties when appropriate, and provided thoughtful recommendations for next steps. He is truly a phenomenal primary care physician, and I couldn't be happier with the care he provides. Dr. Healey took the time to ensure all of my questions were addressed and never made me feel rushed. His communication was excellent, and he fostered a genuinely collaborative approach to determining what was best for my health, both in the short term and the long term. I greatly appreciate his dedication, expertise, and patient-centered care.

    2026-06-18

  • Great guy and Dr .

    2026-06-15

  • He was very concerned about met problems and shone a keen interest

    2026-06-15

  • Dr. Michael Healey was excellent. He was thoughtful, thorough, and proactive. He seemed genuinely interested in my well-being and took all the time necessary to address my questions and concerns.

    2026-06-18

  • I'm very appreciative of Dr. Healey's visit with me. He was thorough. He was caring. He was well informed and he provided excellent advice in a supportive way. So thank you, Dr. Healey. Much appreciated.

    2026-06-11

  • Very personable and understanding. Helpful and compassionate. Great knowledge of my concerns and his recommendations are extremely helpful. I have seen Dr. Healey for many years and feel blessed to have him as my Dr. [redacted]

    2026-06-08

  • Dr. Healey was thoughtful and listened to my health concerns and suggested appropriate strategies for dealing with them and I would highly recommend him.

    2026-06-08

  • Dr. Healey provides well thought out solutions based on the information provided and he listens intently to provide the best outcome.

    2026-06-04

  • Love Dr. Healey. He's wise, informative, kind, courteous and he also listens. His head nurse was wonderful irrigating my ear for wax removal too.

    2026-06-03

  • He's wonderful!

    2026-06-02

  • It was my first time seeing this doctor and I was completely satisfied with the level of care that he provided.

    2026-05-31

  • I did not even have an appointment with my primary doctor, but I had a bad eye infection and just showed up at the office. The receptionist was kind enough to look through cancellations and placed me with Doctor Healey immediately, I think. Not sure of his name, but his treatment was extraordinary, and I thank you all for a wonderful service. [redacted]

    2026-05-28

  • Dr. Healey is professional, personable, and caring. He listens, is patient and attentive to me as a patient.

    2026-05-24

  • He is extremely efficient and when he promises to do something, in my case consult my physiatrist, he does it. My husband [redacted] and I are new to Dr. Healey, but both feel he is fabulous since we left the care of Dr. [redacted]. Dr. Healey also responds quickly to us via messaging!

    2026-05-24

  • Finally feel settled with Dr Healey.

    2026-05-23

  • Capable, caring, good decision maker.

    2026-05-21

  • My provider is very caring, very thorough, very professional and caring for his patients and making sure his patient gets the attention and the help that they need. I appreciate that about my provider.

    2026-05-21

  • I'm very grateful to have Dr. Healey as my primary care physician.

    2026-05-18

  • Dr Healey is the best. I trust his judgement and he always gets me to the right specialist when needed.

    2026-05-13

  • Very caring and compassionate. He listens and ask questions. and is very respectful.

    2026-05-16

  • I've been fortunate to have had a number of excellent doctors at MGB over many years and Dr Healey is among the best. I believe he is knowledgeable and thorough. He has an open mind, is easy to communicate with, and totally trustworthy. I also appreciate how quickly he responds to my emails.

    2026-05-13

  • I felt he understood my issues and took the time to try to reassure me.

    2026-05-12

  • Dr. Healey is my new PCP. He was very nice and knowledgeable. I'm glad he is my new doctor.

    2026-05-11

  • Could it be happier, my primary care physician does an amazing job and is always available to answer any questions

    2026-05-11

  • Dr Healey was very easy to communicate with.

    2026-05-15

  • Dr Healey as well as all staff I came in contact with were knowledgeable courteous. I was made to feel that my questions and concerns were very important to them as we went through the process.

    2026-05-12

  • GREAT !

    2026-05-12

  • Dr. Healey is a fine doctor who is very thorough and has a great manner.

    2026-05-08

  • He took the time to listen to what I had to say and then provide beneficial feedback.

    2026-05-06

  • Dr. Healey and [redacted] RN are always respectful, always considerate in respect to privacy, and always explain things in a way that I can understand.

    2026-05-04

  • Very knowledgeable, attentive, responsive and personable.

    2026-05-01

  • always excellent

    2026-04-21

  • Very happy to have Dr Healey as my doctor

    2026-04-20

  • I am very pleased I have Dr. Healey as my primary care provider. I am 100% satisfied with the care I receive from him.

    2026-04-20

  • Thoughtful, listens well, reviews my medication's extremely well all in all a very good experience

    2026-04-19

  • He was thorough and listened to me and answered all my questions patiently.

    2026-04-19

  • Patient oriented. Comprehensive in diagnosis and providing care

    2026-04-18

  • Very clear and kind. Addressed my concerns thoughtfully and with kindness.

    2026-04-16

  • Dr. Healy is extremely thorough and he's a good listener. He answers questions. He's very proactive in my care and responsive to any concerns or questions that I have. He's just, he's the curb and Brigham is really lucky to have him as a primary care physician, but I am particularly lucky to have him.

    2026-04-16

  • My overall visit and checkup with this care provider went well.

    2026-04-14

  • Professional and brilliant

    2026-04-13

  • My PCP has always provided me with the best of health care for the last 17 years.

    2026-04-12

  • Appropriate care

    2026-04-05

  • Dr Healey has been apart of my life for many years as well as his nurse claudette. Words cannot express my gratitude and Respect for this team!

    2026-04-05

  • He is very respectful and listens to you very carefully

    2026-04-05

  • Dr. Healey is a very attentive and thorough PCP. He make sure to answer all of my questions, fill in any issues that I'm not aware of, and explains all healthcare needs that I may need with the upmost detail. He is a wonderful PCP.

    2026-04-04

  • Everybody at the office was very friendly and professional and I had no problems at all. Everything worked out great and I would like to thank them immensely, all of them.

    2026-04-02

  • He was kind and set up all my appointments with his computer for me. That was very helpful.

    2026-03-31

  • I appreciate my doctor and the nurse they both treat me with respect I would recommend them to my family thank you very much

    2026-03-30

  • Just that I think he's excellent

    2026-03-30

  • I was very pleased

    2026-03-28

  • Dr. Healey is one of the finest physicians I have ever known!! I rely implicitly on his medical judgement and diagnostic acumen...

    2026-04-06

  • re dr. followup • was good re all except blood test (perhaps they thought i'd visit Gateway)

    2026-04-01

  • Very nice appt.

    2026-03-28

  • He thoroughly discussed the issues with me and had me select from a number of options that he said were available to me. He also ordered other tests that were related to my problem which were relevant. I appreciated all the unhurried time he spent with me and his expertise and caring was obvious

    2026-03-26

  • Great

    2026-04-04

  • Great job overall

    2026-03-26

  • Dr. Healey is a marvelous PCP. He, and his staff, always provide excellent advice and I have recommended him to associates that needed a PCP.

    2026-03-24

  • Good service.

    2026-03-20

  • This is my first visit w Dr Healey as my PCP due to my previous PCP left. Dr Healey was very personable n patiently listened to my medical questions. He explained all my prior n current concerns in detail n what steps I can follow up with. I connected w Dr H n I'm looking forward to a long relationship w him as my PCP. [redacted]

    2026-03-19

  • I have been with this PCP for years. We have developed a relationship over that time. He is very knowledgeable and effective.

    2026-03-17

  • I salute all my care team. I thank you for the patients we have to do this work. Keep up the good work.

    2026-03-16

  • I saw my PCP Dr Michael Healey who is a very thoughtful and helpful doctor. [redacted] I feel fortunate to have Dr. Healy who is very compassionate and excellent doctor. He is very patient and communicates very effectively to enable me to understand my symptoms and treatments.

    2026-03-15

  • Dr Healey has been my PCP for a couple yrs. Can't say enough about getting GOOD care from him. Highly recommend !!!

    2026-03-16

  • Dr. Healey listens well to my concerns and is exceedingly knowledgeable about issues I raise about my health.

    2026-03-14

  • Very competent

    2026-03-13

  • Hi, everything when well with this appointment overall. Thanks

    2026-03-12

  • Dr Healey is an excellent internist and diagnostician. I am so thankful he is my primary care physician. I always look forward to seeing him even when not feeling well. Thank you

    2026-03-11

  • [redacted] Great Doctor can't day enough nice things about him !!

    2026-03-09

  • Dr Healey is very caring and listens attentively to my concerns. I had an excellent experience with my visit.

    2026-03-09

  • Very efficient

    2026-03-08

  • DR.HEALEY is very professional, listen to what i ask or say

    2026-03-04

  • Excellent service.

    2026-02-20

  • I am grateful that I was able to get an appointment so quickly and also get an X-ray just after seeing Dr. Healey. All of my concerns about my wrist injury were taken care of.

    2026-02-15

  • Nothing to add, it was a pleasant meeting.

    2026-02-15

  • first face to face with Dr. Healey. He was aware of my history, very personable and thorough. I felt confic-=dent that I was in competent hands.

    2026-02-14

  • I left the office feeling good about my health going forward.

    2026-02-14

  • Dr. Healey was exceptional in my opinion. He not only listened, he responded on so many issues so quickly and I could even chat with him in the portal after. He's more than a 10.

    2026-02-13

  • Dr. Healey did a remarkable job in understanding and synthesizing my complicated medical history and making thoughtful and personal recommendations

    2026-02-08

  • Dr. Healey had a very warm and kind demeanor. He was engaged and listened very well to what I asked and answered my questions in a way that I could easily understand his reasoning. He did not rush the appointment and I could tell he had taken the time prior to meeting me to know my past history. I was pleasantly surprised by his kindness and caring attitude. I think he's a top notch primary care doctor and I'm grateful he's my primary care Doc!

    2026-02-05

  • I was impress by dr Michael Healey, I made the right choice.

    2026-02-05

  • Professional, listened to me and explained in a manner that I understood

    2026-02-06

  • Dr. Healey was friendly, professional, patient, and gave thoughtful answers to my questions. He took time to engage in conversation and that made me feel valued as a patient. He was thorough in his physical assessment and kind in his treatment of me as a patient in a johnny. Further the exam room was delightfully warm! The intake staff and the MA who took my vital signs, height, and weight were all warm, professional, and friendly. This is a great practice!

    2026-02-01

  • I like my doctor because he's knowledgeable, polite, friendly, and he's always treated me with respect and he is very, very smart and very professional as well. Thank you.

    2026-02-04

  • I am extremely fortunate to have Dr. Healey as my primary care doctor. He is a competent and highly effective. He listens carefully and is totally focused in every visit.

    2026-02-03

  • I've been a long time patient of Dr. Healey and appreciate his manner and professionalism.

    2026-01-26

  • The doctor and nurse I have known since the 1990's... they are very professional in their profession..Always Besides the hospital changing names I still get the best care from Faulkner/Brigham/Mass Hospital

    2026-01-25

  • I have been seeing Dr. Healey for many years. I can not imagine seeing anyone else. He is my Dr. and my friend.

    2026-01-21

  • A peaceful, organized practice.

    2026-01-17

  • He is the best, always leaves office feeling good never worried.

    2026-01-14

  • This was my first appointment with Dr. Healey, and it was a pleasure to meet with him. He was kind, caring and took the time to get to know me and to discuss all of my medical conditions. He is patient and a great listener. I came away from the visit having a better understanding of how to care for myself and what next steps I should take. I am most grateful that Dr. Healey took me on as a patient.

    2026-01-13

  • Attentive care, thank you!

    2026-01-11

  • Dr. Healey was very effective and efficient and provide all the time I needed to raise all my issues

    2025-12-31

  • He listens and makes good recommendations.

    2025-12-30

  • Dr. Healey is especially good at providing patient education. He is attentive, encourages a collaborative doctor patient relationship, and is genuinely engaged in my visits with him. He's an exemplary doctor.

    2026-01-01

  • Dr. Healey has been my PCP for the past 20 years. He is consistently professional, well versed on my history and excellent on prompt follow up communication.

    2025-12-27

  • Dr. Healey is outstanding!

    2025-12-17

  • Highly professional and well prepared to discuss my complex condition.

    2025-12-16

  • A pleasure working with them

    2025-12-16

  • Dr. Healey was thorough & focused. He made me aware of my other overdue check ups. He listened to my concerns & understood my worries.

    2025-12-11

  • I respect and admire Dr. Healey. He understands me and listens to and answers questions about my health. I trust his decisions. I would hate to lose him as my primary care Doctor. He cannot be replaced.

    2025-12-11

  • Dr Healey is knowledgeable and caring. He spends more time on my health than I would expect from any primary care physician. I can't say enough how pleased I am with him.

    2025-12-11

  • I have no complaints.

    2025-12-07

  • Dr. Healey is a wonderful primary care doctor. His breadth and depth of knowledge is truly incredible. He knows so much about each medication, each test, and he does a great job of explaining it all in a very understandable and digestible format. And it's clear that he really cares about my health and is listening very closely to what I am saying. I feel very lucky to have him as my primary care doctor.

    2025-12-05

  • Yes, Dr. Healy was a very generous doctor. He was very helpful and understanding and answered any questions that I had. He seemed like a very good doctor.

    2025-12-03

  • Had a very good overall experience.

    2025-12-01

  • This was the first time I saw Dr. Healey because my PCP was not available. Dr. Healey was thorough, respectful and resourceful. I highly recommend him and felt very comfortable with his assessment and plan for my injured arm.

    2025-11-17

  • Dr Healey is a great Doctor. He listens to everything you have to say and treats you with respect. He follows up immediately on any test results.

    2025-11-15

  • The BEST MEDICAL EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE

    2025-11-16

  • Dr Healey, as usual, was fully prepared and engaged during my appointment. He listened carefully to all my questions and responded thoughtfully. [redacted]

    2025-11-13

  • Dr. Healey is an outstanding doctor. He is brilliant and an excellent communicator and listener. He genuinely cares about his patients. I trust him completely.

    2025-11-13

  • A very learned, experienced and caring provider.

    2025-11-12

  • he spent enough time with me that i felt confident he understands my concerns

    2025-11-04

  • My wife and I are fortunate to have Dr Healey as our physician.

    2025-10-31

  • very pleasant, knowledgeable

    2025-10-31

  • All positive experiences with the office and the provider as I am a new patient.

    2025-10-30

  • Was good and informed with a wide medical knowledge and did relevant medical tests.

    2025-10-27

  • All good! Just my first talk to my new PCP

    2025-10-27

  • My provider is excellent, never rushed me. Always listens to my question, assessed then educated me and provided me with options. I will continue to follow up with this provider

    2025-10-15

  • Dr. Healey is very responsive, respectful, thorough and competent. I would rate him very highly.

    2025-10-15

  • Excellent, smart, competent.

    2025-10-15

  • Dr. Healey is very responsive, aware, and capable. I very much enjoy working with him and appreciate his conscientious approach to dealing with my concern.

    2025-10-15

  • I have complete confidence in my doctor. I feel not only do I get good healthcare , but also good explanations on my physical well-being and mental well-being.

    2025-10-12

  • Just keep treating your other patients with the same care.

    2025-10-08

  • Everyone in the entire hospital couldn't have been nicer. Dr Healey was amazing - it was my first appointment with him as my new pcp and I couldn't be more happy. I feel as though I am in such good hands . . . finally!! [redacted] I cannot say enough about my experience - it was beyond anything I could have imagined. I feel such a sense of relief that I have finally found this doctor and these three people especially.

    2025-10-06

  • Dr Healey was empathetic about my vertigo, and ordered extensive testing which found that I had left side vestibular damage. Vestibular therapy worked and now I can drive 2 hours consistently, for the first time in 10 years.

    2025-10-07

  • I was disappointed. [redacted] During the appointment, he seems like he's in a rush and brushes over a lot of concerns. He is also quite insensitive - you can be factual and direct in addition to being sensitive. [redacted]

    2025-09-28

  • Dr. Healey is an excellent PCP. He is cordial, listens and is very knowledgeable. I have great confidence in him. His follow-up letter after studying my test results was very informative.

    2025-09-24

  • Dr. Healey is excellent. I feel lucky to have him as my primary care doctor.

    2025-09-22

  • I feel fortunate to have Dr. Healy as my provider after my long term provider left BWH for Beth Israel Deaconess. Dr. Healy was thorough and answered all my questions and thoughtfully addressed my concerns.

    2025-09-22

  • Covered everything about my history and present

    2025-09-21

  • I appreciated the the doctor's comprehensive approach to my overall health.

    2025-09-22

  • Excellent

    2025-09-17

  • Excelent

    2025-09-24

  • Very good Dr , listen to everything attentively and answered everything in a very ordered manner

    2025-09-17

  • Dr Healey is extremely professional and attentive. Highly recommend !!!

    2025-09-19

  • It was a pleasant experience as always. I have been with Dr. Healey for years.

    2025-09-15

  • This was my 1st visit & I will continue to see him

    2025-09-14

  • emotional, engaged, and very caring.

    2025-09-11

  • He put me at ease quickly and was very easy to talk to...i highly recommend him

    2025-09-08

  • I am fortunate to have Dr. Healy as my PCP. He is a patient and skillful communicator and listener. Also, he is very empathetic and a first rate physician. He focuses on his patients' issues and is very in tune with their concerns. [redacted], I am now very glad I am under the care of Dr. Healy. He is also my husband's doctor.

    2025-09-08

  • Dr. Healey was courteous, and a good listener.

    2025-09-05

  • All I can say, everything went well. They listened to what I had to say, and they gave me great information about what I need to do, what I need to get onto, and everything was straight, and that was good. Thank you.

    2025-09-04

  • Thorough and receptive. Explained his thoughts very well

    2025-08-27

  • She was very patient while listening to me. Very caring and humble.

    2025-09-01

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