Michael Thomas Jaklitsch, MD

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4.914094 average rating from 149 reviews

• Dr. Jaklitsch is a very caring and compassionate doctor.

  2026-06-22

• I had a very good experience with this provider. Would definitely recommend.

  2026-06-22

• We are so grateful to have been taken on as a patient with this provider and team. They were amazing, so knowledgeable, so down to our level for explanation without being condescending. We appreciate everyone and everything so far. Thank you.

  2026-06-15

• Very good and helpful

  2026-06-12

• Easy to talk too. Very satisfied with pointing out options to me.

  2026-06-09

• Good experience Very knowledgeable

  2026-06-08

• I love B&W. My thoracic surgeon is great and saved my life plus answers any concerns I have.

  2026-06-07

• The best

  2026-06-07

• Saved my life twice now. Can't get better than that!

  2026-06-06

• Dr. Michael Jaklitsch was Highly recommended by Dr. [redacted]. I can't begin to explain how Extodinary Dr. Jaklitsch Professional Manner was with me. He was So Calm, explained everything to me with Extreme Knowledge, I am Incredibly Lucky that my life will be in his hands. He told me to call him anytime, night or day if I have any questions for me. I left His office Truly Blessed. I am Truly So Grateful that Dr. Jaklitsch will be my Surgeon!

  2026-05-25

• Dr. Jaklitsch is great. He explains things really well and he's a very good surgeon. We're really thankful to find him and have him.

  2026-05-21

• I feel so lucky to have found Dr. Jaklitsch. I had been to the emergency room in April and told I needed an urgent surgical consult at MGH. I have lost hand function. They did not listen to me and would only schedule me for August. Dr. Jaklitsch's office listened, supported me, and got me an appt 2 weeks later. The appointment was smooth, efficient, and informed, and everyone was kind and respectful. I'm so glad I can get the care I need in time.

  2026-05-19

• Dr. J is the best! I believe I have been seeing him for about 27 years.

  2026-05-18

• I felt extremely comfortable, he explained everything and listened to my concerns.

  2026-05-18

• I felt like the doctor and the nurses took my concerns seriously at this location. They stood apart in their listening skills and attention to detail from other providers I have seen in the city. I'd be much more likely to enlist the services of Brigham and Women's for other problems in the future because of the care they showed.

  2026-05-15

• Dr. Jakowicz has been my doctor for 15 years. He's been caring for me at my lung problem. He also, in that time period, I had surgery. He is a thoracic surgeon and I think very highly of Dr. Jakowicz.

  2026-05-13

• Dr Jaklitsch performed my surgery 9 years ago. Before and after the surgery he has always been thoughtful, considerate and of course knowledgeable with wonderful skills in communicating my status at the time.

  2026-05-11

• The doctors I saw were confident, scholarly, and in control.

  2026-05-11

• I'm thankful for my surgeon and staff

  2026-05-05

• I respect his knowledge and am most comfortable in his care

  2026-04-16

• Dr. Jaklitsch and the Fellow that work with him are top notch. Dr. Jaklitsch is very down to earth and easy to talk with.

  2026-04-15

• Dr. Jaklitsch is very knowledgeable and compassionate. He explains everything thoroughly and answers any questions and concerns related to my health journey.

  2026-04-15

• Amazing appt. Just waiting for the scheduler to call to book my surgery.

  2026-04-13

• Dr JAKLITSCH is the best Dr with his knowledge and care for patients.. I am his pt for 20 years and very lucky to know him..

  2026-04-08

• He is the BEST. We love him

  2026-04-06

• wonderful

  2026-03-22

• Dr. Jaklitsch is an amazing surgeon. I think he really saved my life. He is an incredible medical provider and I'm so privileged to have him have made such a difference in my life. I would strongly recommend him to anyone needing thoracic surgery.

  2026-02-19

• He's the best lung dr in the world .I had lung cancer 6 years ago and had lobe removed and still cancer free and living the dream

  2026-02-16

• Dr. Jaklitsch is a very kind and person. He treats the person, makes you feel like you are his only patient! He explains everything clearly and lets you know not to hesitate to call with any concerns. He listens and most of all he HEARS what you say. He saved me from excruciating and debilitating pain that I was having in my chest. I am so grateful to him for helping me through this with my surgery, which healed perfectly.

  2026-02-15

• Excellent

  2026-02-25

• excellent, professional, and thoughtful 2nd opinion for potential upcoming surgery

  2026-01-19

• Dr Jaklitsch was polite, to the point and informative about how he reached his decision about surgery not being an option. We appreciated his details and directness.

  2026-01-19

• Great service. Would highly recommend. Very caring.

  2026-01-19

• He was straight forward told me of the next steps. I understood everything he said.

  2026-01-12

• He answered all my questions

  2025-12-22

• Respectful, knowledgeable, compassionate A wonderful,warm person,

  2025-12-22

• Yes, he came in, we talked, he was very thorough, we talked about what we needed to, he got right to the point and very personable. I liked him a lot. I think that I can't really give an over because it's my first time with him, but I like him and I think he's a good doctor. So yeah, it was a good experience. Thank you.

  2025-12-17

• I had an awesome experience with Dr. Michael Jakalich and his entire staff, including the physician assistant nurses and admission personnel at his office. I would recommend anyone in my family to his care or any friend of mine or anyone I care for should they be my physician. He was excellent and very engaged with me on a one-to-one basis. I couldn't ask for better. That's all I have to say and I definitely recommend him to anyone and his entire staff in his office. They were all excellent and I look forward to being cared for and treated by him again. Thank you.

  2025-12-11

• There were great

  2025-12-09

• Dr. J is the best! Not only is he expert in his field, he has great empathetic communication with his patients. I tell everyone he saved my life, as he did (and if course his teams).

  2025-12-07

• The best care anyone can hope for Thank you.

  2025-11-26

• He was easy to talk with and very knowledgeable to my needs

  2025-11-19

• Dr always explains results using analogies that make it clear and easy to understand for a non medical patient!

  2025-11-12

• Very good experience. They called me back quickly. They were organized and efficient.

  2025-11-02

• Excellent

  2025-10-25

• Highly regarded doctor, answered all questions , i never felt rushed,and he explained things in simple terms.

  2025-10-24

• Dr. Jaklitsch is an awesome doctor who takes the time to listen to you and helps you.

  2025-10-23

• Dr Jaklitsch is an incredible surgeon. He is courteous, kind, approachable, professional and above all an incredible human. He is what makes the Brigham the only place to receive care. We would travel the world to see Dr Jaklitsch, there are no words to fully describe this amazing surgeon with a demeanor like no other. I have been a nurse for over 40 years and a nursing administrator for 23 for a large multi specialty group and I have never witnessed such an amazing humanitarian and a highly professional and humble surgeon. He has cared for my husband for 3 years, performed a 9 hour surgery, cared for him 9 days post surgery, have had countless follow up visits and he stays true to to all I've said. I have recommended him to countless people and will continue to do so. May god keep him well so that he can continue to care for patients.

  2025-10-20

• This was a follow up visit after my annual CT Scan. Dr. Jaklitsch, after reviewing the scan, assured me that everything looked good. So it was a great visit.

  2025-10-19

• Dr. Jaklitsch, she's an exceptional doctor. She's always very sympathetic to any questions I might have, explains things thoroughly. I could not be more happier than having this doctor to care for me.

  2025-10-16

• I liked Dr. Jaklitsch very much! He showed concern and listened to everything I provided to him so he could try to provide me with what he thinks or where my problems may be coming from. This was my first visit with him and was impressed with him. I have an appointment coming up on [redacted] and hope to hear about my lab results and moving forward with him for my care. Thank you for having wonderful service!!!

  2025-10-14

• Provider was very personable and professional. Made sure that I understood what the diagnosis was and how he was going to try to fix it.

  2025-10-14

• Professional yet gentle. Instilled confidence A good listener. The best!

  2025-10-14

• Thorough , very kind and asset to your hosp

  2025-10-14

• My first visit with a new doctor since Dr [redacted] retired. He was not familiar with my case. Resident said don't worry about nodule, Dr came in and suggested surgery???? Felt weird. I drove 2 hours in and 2 hours back, no physical exam. [redacted]

  2025-10-12

• He is an excellent doctor and one of the best. I would recommend him to anyone. I believe that I am not the only one to agree that he is the best. While I was asking for directions to his office the person said that was her doctor and that he was the best. I am very grateful that he is my doctor. I can't say enough about how great he is.

  2025-10-15

• Excellent doctor Took the time to talk with me and answer my questions

  2025-10-08

• Dr. Jaklitsch provided information I needed, answered my questions, and was very kind. I feel very confident in this Dr.

  2025-10-06

• Sllwsy informative and to the point

  2025-10-06

• Very knowledgeable about my condition and how to go about accessing the site in question to both remove the growth and ability to collect tissue for the biopsy. Also recommended follow-up treatment after surgery to minimize recurrence.

  2025-10-04

• Top Notch

  2025-10-01

• He is the very best of all doctors. I will always be grateful to have him taking care of me.

  2025-09-30

• Most professional office, from reception to surgeon!! What a wonderful caring group, happy I have them to help with my health journey!

  2025-09-25

• It is definitely worth the 2-3 hour drive to get to Boston. I very much appreciate the doctors and nurses that cared for me.

  2025-09-19

• Everyone I interacted with was professional and knowledgeable

  2025-09-18

• Everything thing was great

  2025-09-17

• I have been extremely fortunate to be a patient of Dr. Jaklitsch. My experience and resulting surgery by Dr. Jaklitsch saved my life and I shared my feelings with him last visit. He is a brilliant Doctor and a huge asset to Brigham in my opinion.

  2025-09-10

• The PA spent more time with me. Would like the doctor to ask pertinent questions

  2025-09-10

• An amazing and caring physician

  2025-09-08

• My phone visit with Dr. Jaklitsch was timely, efficient, productive and very helpful and useful to me. He is an outstanding member of your staff and I appreciate his follow up and care.

  2025-08-16