Rebecca S Karp, MD

Rebecca S Karp, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.97 average rating from 160 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Waltham, MA
  • Boston, MA

Dr. Rebecca Karp is a hematologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital and an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School. She treats a broad range of hematologic disorders and has a particular interest in antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, hematologic complications of pregnancy, and porphyria. She is Co-Founder and Co-Director of the multidisciplinary Mass General Porphyria Center, the largest porphyria center in New England. Dr. Karp received her medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and completed her residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Dr. Karp is highly involved in medical education, and spends much of her time teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Hematology & Medical Oncology, 2016
  • Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2012
  • Medical Education: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2009

Board Certifications

  • Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.97 average rating from 160 reviews

  • Dr Karp was very caring.

    2026-07-07

  • Dr. Karp is always pleasant, she always listens to me, she makes eye contact, and I feel she actually really cares about me as a person not just a medical record number. She doesn't rush through the appointments. She is very smart and I am grateful to have her as my doctor. I'm in very good hands with Dr. Karp.

    2026-07-06

  • Thank you.

    2026-07-06

  • Dr Karp is amazing! She's knowledgeable, attentive and accessible. She really knows her specialty but treats you as a whole person and takes interest in all aspects of a patient She is THE best!!

    2026-07-05

  • Dr. Karp is a superb and caring care giver. She is thorough and follows up on my condition. She is always available for support with other physicians.

    2026-06-17

  • she was very easy to talk to down to earth wrote out on paper two columns to explain two different types of of clotting disorders so i could understand better. she put herself in my shoes for a moment and understood my questioning about certain things she offered a compromise solution that my referring dr hadn't thought of and she found a depleted vitamin in my body that could be exasperating some of my other illnesses Iron and my primary only offered me supplements which caused me constipation and i have obstructed defication syndrome and constipation is not my friend i have been on several medication s for constipation and they wanted to give me iron supplements i said no this dr Karp said they could do an iron infusion that would not cause constipation and get my levels back where they belong and i would feel better not be falling asleep constantly and other side affects from low iron that i blamed on my other disorders and diagnosis's just that alone was worth the trip finally having an understanding of why surely need to be taking a blood thinner and finding the right one the one i was on was not the right one for me my quality of life will be much better now that i have seen her. I am grateful.

    2026-06-16

  • It's always a good experience with Dr Karp and her staff

    2026-06-15

  • Yes, the visit was wonderful. The provider was extremely knowledgeable and receptive to communicating. I was very, very satisfied. Thank you.

    2026-06-11

  • I felt Dr. Karp was very professional and knowledgeable about me and what her suggestions were for me.

    2026-06-10

  • I see many doctors; Dr Karp is the most caring!

    2026-06-10

  • Dr. Karp is wonderful and provides the best care. Answers all questions and spends time breaking down my questions and concerns, explaining the answers and providing options when appropriate. She also loops in my other care providers.

    2026-06-08

  • Dr Karp showed respect to me.

    2026-06-07

  • Dr. Karp is absolutely an asset to the Mass General Brigham Hospital. I can't tell you how much I appreciate what she has done for me and comforted me and helped me and offered different ideas. She's just been terrific. Not only do I appreciate how smart she is, but also how kind she is.

    2026-06-05

  • Dr. Karp was extremely competent, professional, and kind. She made me feel welcome and answered all my questions in a patient little manner. She has been a wonderful disposition. I am fortunate to be one of her patients.

    2026-06-05

  • Dr Karp is an excellent dr. She is knowledgeable and skilled AND is so kind, compassionate and empathetic. She has superior communication skills.

    2026-05-31

  • Dr. Karp is a very special Doctor who I have had for a number of years. She is caring, listens to all my concerns, answers all my questions, and I feel very fortunate to have her as one of my Doctors.

    2026-05-18

  • The most pleasant zoom visit. Dr. Rebecca Karp and her staff are amazing. I would highly recommend to all my family and friends. Great experience every time.

    2026-05-18

  • Dr. Karp is caring and knowledgeable

    2026-05-11

  • Excellent, caring, knowledgeable MD

    2026-05-10

  • Dr. Karp sent me a message as soon as my lab results were posted and in advance of our scheduled appointment. Her attention to detail and her communication skills are the best I've ever experienced in my healthcare.

    2026-05-09

  • Dr Karp is a gem - I am always happy to see her and feel confident being in her care. She is smart, kind, knowledgeable and knows me well - this translates to top-notch care. I'm grateful she is an integral part of my care team!

    2026-05-06

  • Dr Karp is an excellent physician and her bedside manners is impeccable.

    2026-05-04

  • She was very kind and thoughtful in talking to me. She never used medical terms I did not understand.

    2026-05-04

  • It was very courteous and respectful and explain things to me that I will understand very personal

    2026-05-04

  • Compassionate, professional, easy to speak to

    2026-05-02

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, informative, compassionate, interested in dialogue.

    2026-04-19

  • Thorough and knowledgeable. Easy to talk to and understand. Friendly, helpful.

    2026-04-18

  • Dr. Rebecca Karp is a wonderful physician. She was knowledgeable. She was compassionate. She was kind. She was welcoming. I would highly rate her and recommend her.

    2026-04-16

  • Dr. Karp is extremely caring. She is always up to date on my medical info and provides any information to me so that it is clear. In addition, she always answers any messages in a timely manner.

    2026-04-16

  • My yearly visit with Dr. Karp is always helpful and informative. She is very kind and thorough. She followed up with a phone call with test results. She is a wonderful physician.

    2026-04-16

  • I was made very comfortable with her knowledge of my issue and the care needed.

    2026-04-13

  • FRIENDLY, CLEAN, PROFESSIONAL CARE, WHICH ALWAYS SEEMS TO EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS.

    2026-04-13

  • Dr Rebecca Karp is an excellent doctor.

    2026-04-11

  • Dr. Karp was incredibly thorough, caring, and engaged. She included me and my wife in the discussion and my case review. She was outstanding exclamation point. Thank you.

    2026-04-09

  • Dr. Karp is wonderful. She is thorough, kind, and follows through with all that is necessary. She contacted several of my other doctors about an issue, and made good suggestions to me. She looks at the whole person, not just in a narrow area.

    2026-04-06

  • She was very knowledgeable about my medical condition. I felt that I was in extremely good hands and it was a really reliable visit. I felt that the information I was given was good information and I felt comfortable with the advice.

    2026-04-07

  • Dr. Karp is very good at explaining the results of my test and the meanings behind the results.

    2026-04-07

  • She spent a lot of time with me. Was very pleasant and professional. She answered all my questions.

    2026-04-01

  • Dr. Karp was great. I was very happy to have her as my doctor.

    2026-03-30

  • Dr Karp is the BEST doctor. Shows tremendous empathy and listens carefully. Her guidance is exceptional!!

    2026-03-30

  • Hello, this Dr. Karp has been my, I guess, hematologist or person in charge of possible cancer and nail iron overload and so forth. And she is about the best doctor I could imagine having. And so I thank you very much for her working there. Thank you. Bye-bye.

    2026-03-26

  • Dr. Karp was exceptionally attentive, thorough and kind. She had clearly gone over my medical history before my visit, explained what my previous testing indicated and ordered additional testing . I left feeling confident that if there was anything to be concerned about, she would find it. Any patient would be fortunate to be in her care.

    2026-03-24

  • Dr. Karp is exceptional, both in her clinical knowledge and her compassionate, supportive approach.

    2026-03-23

  • Dr. Karp has a way about her that sets her patients at ease. I consider that very beneficial for my well being.

    2026-03-04

  • Dr. Karp was very pleasant, very professional, and was willing to spend time with me and explain everything that she possibly could so I could understand.

    2026-03-05

  • Dr. Karp was amazing, extremely professional, extremely kind, very thorough and easy to understand. I did not feel rushed at all. I felt that she really took all of my concerns into consideration and was exceedingly understanding in our visit. And I would not hesitate to recommend her to anybody dealing with similar conditions or otherwise that she treats. She was just phenomenal.

    2026-02-19

  • She was very accessible and had remembered my issues which she last saw in June.

    2026-02-18

  • Unbelievable appointment they went up and beyond for me I'm so grateful ? for them

    2026-02-16

  • Not only professional but a special human being .

    2026-02-09

  • The Md extremely knowledgeable and able to communicate to me in a way that I can understand. The provider listened very carefully to any questions that I had, and gave me answers. The provider encouraged collaboration with other doctors

    2026-02-02

  • Dr. Karp is very thorough. She has a lot of empathy. She understands how difficult it is to come to the cancer center and she's a very good listener and gives very, very good clear feedback.

    2026-02-04

  • Dr. Karp is amazing.

    2026-01-28

  • She was very nice like her a lot

    2026-01-25

  • Wonderful, meaningful, encouraging atmosphere always!

    2026-01-21

  • She responded promptly and adjusted to my schedule.

    2026-01-21

  • Dr. Karp is very professional, knowledgeable, and gives excellent, excellent care. And her bedside manner, of course, is very good. Thank you.

    2026-01-14

  • She is professional, warm, helpful, and knowledgable about her specialty.

    2025-12-31

  • She is knowledgeable and caring

    2025-12-21

  • Dr. Karp is perhaps the top one most impressive provider I have seen throughout my life.

    2025-12-17

  • I love Dr. Karp. She's great. She understands my condition. She explains things very simply and the basis for why she's doing it and she truly cares. I could not ask for a better doctor. And while I see a lot of doctors, I look forward to seeing Dr. Karp. And I don't look forward to seeing all my doctors. I wish all of them were just like her.

    2025-12-17

  • One of the most caring and kind doctors I have ever met! :)

    2025-12-11

  • As my first time in this department Dr. Karp treated me with respect and compassion. She even explained to me all the different type of testing she was going to order when thru my history. Dr. Karp made me feel in peace and sure and clear with everything. I appreciate the time she took with me to treat me .

    2025-12-11

  • She is a favorite of mine. I recommend her all the time.

    2025-12-03

  • Dr Karp is the first Dr I have seen since my medical emergency in [redacted] that actually took the time to explain things in a way I understood and in a way that I felt reassured about my course of treatment.

    2025-11-12

  • We have had the best experience at Mass General

    2025-11-12

  • Dr. Karp is one of favorite doctors. She goes in depth regarding my health at each visit. I feel extremely secure under her care.

    2025-11-10

  • Great experience!

    2025-11-04

  • Despite some confusion about the ordering of lab tests my visit with Dr Karp was timely, thoughtful, on target, and informative. I will visit her again in eight months

    2025-11-04

  • I trust and rely on Dr. Karp's expertise and opinions about my health care. Her judgement and knowledge has helped me to make and think through some tricky aspects of my health and health care. She is measured and compassionate. very knowledgeable and kind. I appreciate her and I am glad she is my MD.

    2025-10-28

  • Everything went well and as expected.

    2025-10-27

  • I respect her service that she provides to me but I wish that l never had to visit the Hospital that is my prayer ? ,Thanks Dr Karp for you attending to me Thanks [redacted]

    2025-10-26

  • Dr. Karp is the best ! I love her so much she's so sweet caring and kind and always asked about my health and my family!

    2025-10-20

  • She was very good

    2025-10-13

  • With this providers help , we managed to put back my health in good shape

    2025-10-03

  • Dr Karp is a wonderful caring professional!

    2025-10-01

  • Dr Karp is the MOST Exceptional, Professional, Understanding , Physician I have EVER met and I am a Retired MGH RN !!

    2025-09-29

  • Dr. Karp provides exceptional care! She is knowledgable, compassionate, collaborative and very responsive to questions and providing additional information or clarification as needed.

    2025-09-17

  • The provider and her team were very responsive when I asked questions on patient gateways messaging system. They were prompt and knowledgeable.

    2025-09-18

  • Dr Karp is so caring. Excellent!!

    2025-09-10

  • Very thorough, thoughtful and very knowledgeable about my medical issues. In addition, Dr. Karp is a very pleasant person by nature.

    2025-09-09

  • Very proficient

    2025-09-09

  • I couldn't be more pleased regarding my experience with Dr. Karp. She had researched beforehand all my medical history, she asked many questions and listened carefully to all I had to say. I have had many health issues in the past few years and in my opinion Dr. Karp is at the top of the list not only as a dedicated physician but also a caring person as well.

    2025-09-03

  • Dr Karp is amazing. She is so good at explaining things in a way that is easy to understand. She is compassionate and kind and so knowledgeable. I am so grateful for her care in such a challenging time.

    2025-08-27

  • Dr, Karp is always interested in my overall health! She has made it clear that I could contact her at any time with any questions. I am getting the best care possible from Dr. Karp. I am very fortunate to be in her care.

    2025-08-27

  • She is very thorough and very personable.

    2025-08-25

  • Dr. Karp was thorough, asked lots of questions, explained things thoroughly and completely, and created a plan that seemed appropriate. She also let me ask any questions that I had.

    2025-08-26

  • Dr. Karp has been wonderful since I became her patient after having a pulmonary embolism. Empathetic, concise, and precise in her explanations of my health, medications and recommendations, she has also been kind and engaging. I am very grateful to have such good and supportive medical care.

    2025-08-24

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