Minna J Kohler, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.906441 average rating from 295 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Waltham, MA
- Boston, MA
Minna Kohler, M.D. RhMSUS is the founder and Director of the Rheumatology Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSKUS) Program at MGH. She completed a clinical/research rheumatology fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine. Prior training includes 3 years of general surgery residency, 2 years of the NIH-sponsored fellowship in Image-Guided Therapy in the Department of Radiology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and internal medicine residency at Lahey Clinic. Dr. Kohler received diagnostic/ interventional MSKUS training in the Yale MSKUS program for surgeons in the Department of Orthopaedics/Rehabilitation. She developed the MGH rheum ultrasound training curriculum and actively teaches MSKUS to MGH Rheumatology, IM, & Emergency Departments, Spaulding PM&R residents, and Harvard medical students. Dr. Kohler serves as key faculty for MGH rheumatology and the Spaulding PM&R residency programs (rotation director for rheumatology and ultrasound). She also serves as adjunct faculty to the MGH CURE (Center for Ultrasound Research Education) in the Department of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Kohler is a graduate of the USSONAR (Ultrasound School of North American Rheumatologists) program and serves as a faculty mentor for training ultrasound to rheumatologists nationally. She is the lead co-director for the Harvard MSKUS CME course and has been a pioneer in promoting ultrasound training through the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) (MSKUS Education and RhMSUS certification exam subcommittees). She has been an invited speaker and instructor for numerous courses nationally and internationally. Dr. Kohler has educational/research interests in point-of-care ultrasound related to arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, vasculitis, and other rheumatic diseases. Other clinical and research interests include osteoarthritis, crystal arthritis (gout, pseudogout), psoriatic arthritis, seronegative spondyloarthropathies, rheumatoid arthritis, and immunotherapy related or cancer-related inflammatory arthritis. Her book: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Rheumatology Review is rated among one of the top rheumatology books per Book Authority.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Yale New Haven Hospital, Rheumatology, 2011
- Residency: Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2008
- Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Interventional Radiology, 2005
- Residency: Southern Illinois Univ. School of Medicine, General Surgery, 2003
- Medical Education: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, 2000
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.906441 average rating from 295 reviews
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Dr. Minna has taken care of my health for quite a few years now. She is very knowledgeable and always has good advice and great care. She has solved various health problems for me. She's a great doctor and I am very grateful I have been able to continue to be her patient.
2026-09-07
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Dr. Kohler is wonderful!!!
2026-09-06
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Dr. Kohler is very professional. She knows what she's talking about and she is very on top of things and I really appreciate the hard work that she does.
2026-08-21
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Dr. Minna Kohler has been my RA physician for 10 years and she has been very concerned about my RA progression. She has a good sense of humor and very thorough with my treatment plan. I highly recommend her for anyone who has RA.
2026-08-19
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The best ispital ever!
2026-08-15
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She's a wonderful doctor. I would highly recommend her.
2026-08-17
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Dr. Kohler is a remarkable physician who knows her patience well and is extremely knowledgeable as a clinical immunologist. I would recommend her to anyone with an autoimmune illness.
2026-08-12
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Everything was pleasant and efficient.
2026-08-09
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The. Best
2026-07-27
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Dr. Minna Kohler is a superb physician. She listens carefully,is empathic and compassinate. MGH is fortunate to have her on staff.
2026-07-26
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Very professional. Every step was pre- cise.
2026-07-28
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Dr Kohler is very caring and so good at her job it makes it much easier for me with the treatment Which can be painful at times.
2026-07-27
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wonderful care
2026-07-29
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The team handling my Ct were very attentive and reassuring.
2026-07-25
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Dr Kohler is the BEST [redacted]
2026-07-20
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Dr. kohler is an excellent physician, very caring and helpful.
2026-07-06
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Great doc
2026-07-01
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Dr Kohler and her entire staff. Are the best !!!
2026-07-01
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Dr Minna kohler is an excellent doctor, always treat me with kindness and respect and always on time I really appreciate everything she does for me
2026-06-29
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Very knowledgable.respectful and informative
2026-06-26
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I think she is wonderful and very grateful I have her
2026-06-22
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Dr Kohler and her staff are fantastic. They are efficient, informed, courteous and thoughtful.
2026-06-27
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Dr. Kohler listened to me and answered all my questions.
2026-06-14
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My wonderful Dr., is very professional, compassionate, caring, genuinely kind, and most respectful! She's "simply the best"!!
2026-06-14
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Dr. Kohler is very efficient using ultrasound.
2026-06-03
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Excellent professional!
2026-05-29
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Wonderful and caring
2026-05-27
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She is very kind and an excellent clinician.
2026-05-28
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I wish every provider was like her. She is smart, focused, listened carefully to me, came up with solutions (like always), she is one of your best providers. I can't say enough good things about her.
2026-05-27
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Dr. Kohler is very knowledgeable, very thoughtful, explains things thoroughly, and answers questions that are understandable. I'd recommend her to anyone.
2026-05-24
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Great doctor
2026-05-23
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Dr. Kohler is very good wouldn't trade her for anything, she listen and discuss any problems.
2026-05-23
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A very thorough physician who cares greatly for her patients
2026-05-21
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Dr. Kohler is very knowledgeable, very efficient, a good listener, compassionate, and a very pleasant person. We would highly recommend her.
2026-05-18
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Caring, through, and listens well! She knows my history and treats all of me.
2026-05-18
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Dr Kohler was excellent with me. She sat and took the time to explain every single detail about my problems to me and how to resolve them or treat them she was absolutely wonderful I was very very satisfied when I left there and it was a pleasure to know that she's going to be my doctor for this problem with my legs I was really happy when I left.
2026-05-17
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Dr. Kohler is wonderful. So knowledgeable, concerned about how I feel, and has helped me greatly. My hands pain is greatly reduced which has improved my quality of life.
2026-05-17
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Dr. Meena Kohler is a highly trusted clinician, and someone who I have the utmost faith in.
2026-05-15
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Dr. Kohler is the most caring and interested in me and my health concerns as well as my overall quality of life of any doctor that I have ever had. She listens carefully, asks questions and is patient with my questions. And I am doing better with her counsel and recommendations. I can not speak highly enough of her. And the fruit does not fall far from the tree as her team is always great to work with too!
2026-05-03
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The doctor listened to me talk about my need for my health insurance to cover my medicine costs. She is going to work with me to help me get a medicine that will provide relief from the pain I am experiencing on a daily basis.
2026-04-29
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Dr. Kohler performed the musculoskeletal ultrasound treatment of my arthritic finger extremely skillfully. First, she diagnosed it carefully on the screen so she could see exactly where the arthritis was the worst. Then she froze my finger with a whole finger with a topical cream and then injected painkiller into the two places, one on the finger, one on the knuck, and then injected the cortisone. And she also prescribed some acetametophene Tylenol to take for a week to help further reduce.
2026-04-30
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I am grateful to have Dr Kohler as my Rheumatologist... she is direct and always takes the time to answer my questions and explain my concerns. I feel comfortable accepting her diagnosis & her suggested medications & treatments.
2026-04-29
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Dr Kohler is amazing. She diagnosed what was a painful affliction for me (pseudo gout); prescribed medication that relieved my pain entirely; and continues to monitor my health. I am most grateful for her care.
2026-04-26
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Dr Kohler is very caring, she's always finding ways to try and make me not have so much pain, I've already recommended Dr Kohler to a family member.
2026-04-20
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I love Dr. Kohler. I have been going to her for cortison injections for a few years now. She's always cheerful and friendly; she listens to me. She frequently has residents with her that she is teaching, but when the resident cannot do the procedure quickly, she steps in and takes over, in a friendly, confident way.
2026-04-19
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Dr. Kohler is an exceptional physician. She is highly knowledgeable, thorough, caring, and remarkably patient. She listens attentively and explains everything with clarity. I am grateful to be under her care!
2026-04-21
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Dr. Kohler is amazing!
2026-04-15
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This was my first meeting with Dr. Kohler and her warm and informative manner put me immediately at ease. She supplied me with a substantial amount of very helpful and relevant information and suggested a way to go forward that I found both sensible and reassuring.
2026-04-10
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Dr. Kohler was thorough, informative, and followed up in an appropriate way.
2026-04-10
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Always positive appointmentb
2026-04-08
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Professional, courteous, knowledgeable, excellent...
2026-04-06
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Cares immensely about me and my situation
2026-04-06
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Dr Kohler the best of the best! Would like to see her every appointment as I started with her decades ago & recommended many people to her. Incredible doctor!!
2026-04-05
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Listens to all my concerns and answers all questions asked
2026-03-17
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Love the people at rheumatology.
2026-03-16
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Dr. Kohler is very knowledgeable and informed. She is attentive and seeks solutions when the answers are not clear.
2026-03-14
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Dr. Kohler is an excellent physician. I trust her clinical knowledge and advice. She is a great listener. I'm very happy to be in her care.
2026-03-10
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Dr. Kohler, for me, as a new patient, spent an ample, more than an ample amount of time with me, was very thorough, was very thoughtful, was very, I can tell by just what we discussed, very experienced and competent. I had great trust in her. I had great faith in her. She made me feel so much better, not just for what my possible outcome would be with my treatment that I would need, but much more encouraged because I was feeling very discouraged about what I was dealing with, [redacted]. So I'm looking very forward to continuing being her patient and being treated by her and on the road to recovery and to better health because of the medical interventions.
2026-03-10
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Dr. Kohler is one of my favorite doctors. She's always professional, efficient, and always takes time to listen to my needs and talk about the future of my situation so that we can proceed accordingly.
2026-03-06
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Well, having RA it is better to actually see somebody in person versus Zoom because they need to fill your joints
2026-03-04
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Dr Kohler has been amazing over the past several years. Alongside her medical care, she has great bedside manner for very complicated conditions. Tkaing the time to make sure I am relaxed prior to any procedure
2026-03-03
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Dr Kohler is wonderful. She is very knowledgeable, kind, and very skilled with her US guided injections.
2026-03-02
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Dr Kohler is wonderful! She greatly appreciates the patients input and is very knowledgeable and helpful!!
2026-02-25
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Visit was fine [redacted]
2026-02-25
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I greatly appreciate the care that I received from Dr. Kohler at Mass General Hospital. She's an excellent rheumatologist and has helped guide my disease for many years. I feel very fortunate to be being treated by Dr. Kohler and the staff at Mass General.
2026-02-26
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Dr Kohler was outstanding. She took the appropriate amount of time to ask detailed questions about the pain I was experiencing.
2026-02-25
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She was incredibly thorough in checking every concern I had about how I was feeling, which was that I was exhausted and frequently feeling ill.
2026-02-24
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My provider urged me to go to the emergency room as I did on a friday. My called back and asked that I get feedback from my bloodwork in the visit. It wasn't until five days later that someone called me to set up a follow up. I don't know if it's the sign of the times with healthcare.But I don't understand why a physician cannot call you back when asked by the patient. Dr. Kohler is excellent, however, I think more can be done in one to one communication when in need like this situation.
2026-02-23
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Dr Kohler always takes time to listen to my concerns and although this last visit was overwhelming with information she took a moment to listen about my recent struggles and she took one step at a time in explaining things. She showed empathy and is an excellent doctor with great bedside manners. I appreciated that she understands and was willing to work with me on a plan. She explained things step by step allowing me time to write my notes. During the procedure for the injection she explained things step by step and we spoke off topic to keep my mind off of what she needed to accomplish. It was very thoughtful and mindful of her to do that and was very much appreciated. Dr Kohler, thank you for all the wonderful care you provide me.
2026-03-04
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Dr. Kohler is always prepared. She reads all test results in advance, and provides her recommendations.
2026-02-18
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Yes, Dr. Kohler is a fantastic doctor. Every time I have a question, she answers it. And when I need to see her in time, it's very timely. And I definitely give her a 10 plus. She's awesome.
2026-02-19
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Excellent care listened to all my questions
2026-02-15
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Can't say enough good things...
2026-02-14
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Love this doctor! I have been a patient for many years & she always knows how to treat my pain from bursitis & arthritis, etc. She is very caring, listens & never over treats with meds or xrays. [redacted]
2026-02-14
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Dr Minna Kohler is so capable, pleasant and right on top of my facts. You would think I was her only patient. Wouldn't trade her ever. Thanks doctor.
2026-02-27
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Yes, I was very happy with my visit with Dr. Kohler. She listened and provided a lot of information that I was unaware of and I feel with all the tests she's ordered that hopefully she will be able to help me get along with my issues.
2026-02-27
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I've been a patient of Dr. Kohler for 11 years now and every time I see her, she's absolutely amazing. She actually picked up a tear in my meniscus that MRI didn't pick up this last visit. I don't know what I would do without her. She's amazing.
2026-02-27
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Dr Kohler is a fantastic clinician. So knowledgeable skilled at her specialty and caring. I completely trust her.
2026-02-27
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Excellent provider. Would highly recommend to family and friends.
2026-02-25
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I am grateful to be in the hands of Dr Kohler . She is above & beyond when it comes to discussing my RA and providing her expertise to chart my journey ahead... she is a fantastic asset to MGH in my opinion
2026-02-11
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Excellent. Excellent. Keep it up like this.
2026-02-11
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Dr. Kohler and her team inspire great confidence.
2026-02-04
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Many thanks to Dr. Kohler. I was really disabled by my arthritic pain and she helped me out greatly.
2026-01-23
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The provider is consistently professional and reliable. She is always present and attentive, taking the time to truly listen and understand concerns. Her compassionate approach, patience, and clear communication make every interaction feel supportive and reassuring. She makes you feel heard, respected, and confident in the care you're receiving.
2026-01-22
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I am so very fortunate to have Dr. Kohler as my doctor. Her expertise, depth of knowledge, advice, and empathic demeanor are invaluable.
2026-01-14
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I had an excellent visit with Dr. Kohler. I have been seeing her for 10 years [redacted] Dr. Kohler has provided stability to me about my care and often provides answers to my other problems that others do not. I appreciate this, especially about a horrible face disease that I have been struggling with for over 3 years. Dr. Kohler is [redacted] always happy and upbeat. She enjoys humor with me about what comes up during my visits. I appreciate this because psoriatic arthritis is an awful disease. Dr. Kohler is extremely intelligent and manages her patients with close monitoring, dignity, respect and amazing attention to critical details. [redacted]
2026-01-14
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As usual Dr K is professional. For me, she is the perfect Dr.
2026-01-14
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She explained a lot to me ab9ut the different types of arthritis. Very attentive and forthcoming
2026-01-11
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Love Dr kohler
2026-01-11
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Dr. Kohler is an outstanding care provider. She provides me excellent medical care, explains my medical issue & answers my questions. She is very nice.
2026-01-11
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Dr. Kohler is an excellent physician. I'm very satisfied with her.
2025-12-31
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I value her advise.
2025-12-28
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I was pleasantly surprised that the provider and her office were familiar with my information and very helpful.
2025-12-17
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Dr. Kohler is very approachable and willing to answer and discuss all of my questions and lend her guidance which I appreciate.
2025-12-17
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very easy to talk to and she actually listens and cares
2025-12-18
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I have been to Dr Kohler for many years and think the world of her and her staff.
2025-12-15
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Excellent doctor, she has been extremely helpful for me with my illnesses.
2025-12-25
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Anyone who has experience teaching cortisones injections will tell you that Dr. Kohler is the Best Rheumatologist!!! I'd rather wait for 9 months if she is not available. Not only she cares about the patients. She also explains to me where the problems are and offers suggestions how to improve our health. [redacted] I've been recommending her to all my family and friends. Thank you MGH for having Dr. Kohler!
2025-12-23
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Professional, caring and communicates well
2025-12-11
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The doctor listens. It is a big deal in today's medicine . feel that she genuinely cares for her patients it was a good visit
2025-12-08
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Dr Kohler is very thorough with explaining what procedures she was doing and explaining how I might feel after injections.
2025-12-07
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Dr. Kohler is at the top of her profession. I trust her.
2025-11-30
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Dr. Kohler is an internationally recognized content expert in the field of rheumatology and immunology ...I am thankful to her for providing excellent care to me.
2025-11-28
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Dr. Kohler was very patient, attentive and took her time with me. She was very knowledgeable and explained everything in detail which made it easy for me to understand. I was expressly impressed with her bedside manner and expertise in her field. I feel very confident in her care.
2025-11-27
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I feel very comfortable with and very confident about Dr. Kohler's care.
2025-11-27
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Dr. Kohler is an exceptional doctor. She is so knowledgeable, caring, and good at what she does. I feel so fortunate to have her as my doctor.
2025-11-26
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Good visit
2025-11-25
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Dr. Kohler is an amazing physician; the best I've been fortunate enough to have as a resource at MGH. I have several mgh physicians and she is by far the best; staff, across to in an emergency, knowledge, patience and kindness!!
2025-11-19
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Dr Kohler is an excellent physician who is thorough and knowledgeable. She explains things well and does not rush. She performs excellent bedside procedures.
2025-11-17
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Dr. Kohler is always very thorough. She takes the time to really find out what's going on with me.
2025-11-19
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I'm very comfortable with Dr. Kohler and her assistant, [redacted]. I have no complaints. I wouldn't let anybody else prepare my knee or any other aspects. Thank you.
2025-11-19
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Dr. Kohler is a very smart thoughtful professional. She knows my history thoroughly. She always offers additional thoughts as to what I might be doing to improve my condition. I know, I can always trust her, or rely on her, and would recommend her to anybody.
2025-11-17
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Dr. Kohler has been my rhumatolgist for several years now. She is always professional. She is always straight forward and answer's any questions I might have. I'm please with t h e care that Dr. Kohler provides.
2025-11-16
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The most caring professional and kind Dr that I see
2025-11-16
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My medical issues were treated extremely well snd my medical history was well known by the MD.
2025-11-15
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Dr. Kohler is a phenomenal caretaker. She comes to appointments very prepared, reviewing everything that is going on. She has been fabulous and a lifesaver to me.
2025-11-13
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Dr Kohler, Is wonderful she explains everything to you and very helpful .
2025-11-13
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Dr Kohler is an amazing clinician. She succinctly focuses on my primary medical problems, assesses contributing factors and involves me in the care plan. She listens attentively & addresses my concerns. I love her creative and practical suggestions for incorporating exercise into my daily routine. Such a kind and caring provider!!
2025-11-11
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Dr. Kohler was amazing and thorough with me and explained the scans to me in the most appropriate way to the level of my understanding, which is I have a nursing degree and a biology degree, so she explained them to me in a very scientific way. I really appreciated her humor that she used with me. I appreciate a provider with a sense of humor. [redacted] I love dealing with this office. They are fantastic. [redacted]
2025-11-12
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Very courteous and thorough
2025-11-09
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Dr. Kohler was everything you would want in a doctor. Asked great questions, listened intently, and explained very well why I am having the symptoms I am. Very happy to have found Dr. Kohler
2025-11-07
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She was amazing very pleased
2025-11-05
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Very positive experience
2025-10-29
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She's great!
2025-10-29
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Dr. Kohler is an integral part of my care team. I have not had one incident of gout since she took over my care.
2025-10-21
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Very caring and listens to everything I say.
2025-10-24
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We are on a great level of respect knowing she is doing everything she can to help
2025-10-21
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Dr Kohler is the best physician I have ever seen at MGH or any other place. She is always punctual and takes as much time as we need to treat my physical problem. I highly recommend her.
2025-10-20
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Dr.Kohler shows empathy for my condition and takes the time to ask good questions and listen closely to what I'm saying. Unlike many physicians who didn't take my pain seriously aka you're old- she explained why I was in pain and offered solutions.
2025-10-20
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Dr. Kohler is great!
2025-10-18
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