Rebecca Mary Kwait, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.933702 average rating from 181 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Danvers, MA
Rebecca M. Kwait, MD, is a surgeon in the Division of Gastrointestinal and Surgical Oncology at the Massachusetts General Hospital, specializing in breast surgery. She is also the breast surgery program director at the Mass General/North Shore Center for Outpatient Care and Salem Hospital. She is a part-time lecturer in surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kwait received her undergraduate training at Queen’s University and her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine. She completed her surgical training at the University of Massachusetts followed by a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at the Program in Women’s Oncology at Brown University’s Women & Infants Hospital in Rhode Island.
Dr. Kwait’s interests are focused on optimizing surgical treatment of breast cancer. She is particularly interested in improving cosmetic outcomes after breast cancer surgery, and reducing the anxiety surrounding breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Women & Infants Hospital/Brown University Fellowship in Breast Diseases, The Breast Health Center Program in Women's Oncology/Women & Infants Hospital, 2016
- Residency: UMASS Medical Center, General Surgery PGY4-PGY5, 2015
- Residency: Maimonides Medical Center, General Surgery PGY2-PGY3, 2013
- Internship: Maimonides medical center, General Surgery PGY-1, 2011
- Medical Education: St. George University, Grenada WI, 2010
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery), American Board of Surgery
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.933702 average rating from 181 reviews
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Provider was excellent and explained as much as possable.
2026-06-23
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She made me comfortable
2026-06-14
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Very nice to deal with
2026-06-13
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Dr. Kwait is wonderful. Repeat customer. She is very knowledgeable & caring.
2026-06-11
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Dr Kwait was through, clear and very responsive to my needs!
2026-06-04
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The three doctors I saw were wonderful and kind. Explained everything. Made me feel hopeful
2026-06-03
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She is a pleasure to see. She is always smiling. She truly cares about her patients. She takes her time to explain everything so you can understand what she is saying.
2026-05-25
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Friendly, kind and thorough
2026-05-20
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All were very wonderful??They all treat me like family. Any question i had they answered thoroughly?? I put my life in their hands and they saved me. I tell everyone this??At this scary time in my life i feel protected??????Thank you ?
2026-05-18
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Great care!
2026-05-16
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Dr Kwait carefully explained all aspects of my diagnosis and answered all of my questions clearly.
2026-05-15
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Excellent provider, answered all questions , thorough exam, pleasant and positive attitude.
2026-05-11
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Dr Kwait was very thorough and knowledgable. I feel extremely comfortable with my upcoming surgery.
2026-05-11
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Excellent
2026-05-10
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Was quick and friendly and very informative
2026-05-07
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Very informative... I understood her explanations of my situation...
2026-05-07
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I trust her with my care and feel very comfortable with her.
2026-05-04
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I am very happy to have Dr Kwait as a surgeon. I am very comfortable in discussing my health with her
2026-04-29
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Dr. Kwait was knowledgeable, thorough, patient, and kind.
2026-04-30
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She listened to what I had to say without rushing. Spent enough time with me.
2026-04-29
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Very professional, knowledgeable and Pleasant.
2026-04-22
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Dr. Kwait was extraordinary....very knowledgeable, kind, competent, comprehensive and reassuring. She spent a lot of time explaining everything thoroughly without overwhelming me with too many details or possibilities of what happens next. I felt as though she will provide excellent care!! Grateful for her kindness!
2026-04-20
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She took her time with me and explained everything she will be doing during my surgery. I felt very comfortable and confident with Dr Kwait
2026-04-20
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Always excellent care!
2026-04-17
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Dr Kwait's examination was very thorough and her explanations, review of my symptoms, and my options was clear and well presented. Dr. Kwait acknowledged and understood my concerns. I have a great deal of confidence and trust in Dr. Kwait and I am pleased that she part of my team. [redacted]
2026-04-15
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Very satisfied with everything.
2026-04-13
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Dr is very professional and good at her job
2026-04-13
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Dr. Kwait is always courteous and kind. I like her. She is a brilliant surgeon.
2026-04-09
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Dr. Kwait was awesome! I received great care of me when I had me surgery & after.
2026-04-01
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Dr. Kwait is not only an outstanding doctor but also has an incredible amount of compassion for her patients.
2026-04-01
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Actually, I really liked this care provider and I like all the people who work in that office. I just want to say I did not understand why this is coming through this telephone number because this is my cell phone, but it's not the telephone number that I've given your office to call me. And I rarely don't keep this phone.
2026-03-19
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I am very impressed with Dr Kwait's knowledge, compassion and patient communication skills [redacted].
2026-03-16
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My provider was very kind and concern about my situation. She offered different solutions and explain each one clearly.
2026-03-16
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It was a pleasure to meet and talk with Dr. Kwait. She was personable and professional,
2026-03-13
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Excellent
2026-03-09
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Always a positive experience.
2026-03-08
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Excellent experience from start to finish. [redacted]
2026-03-08
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Excellent experience with entire office- o was comfortable talking about my needs and concerns
2026-03-08
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As always very professional and friendly
2026-03-06
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She was very through and pleasant.
2026-03-04
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all went well
2026-03-04
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She was wonderful. Both professional and compassionate, not to mention a fantastic surgeon!
2026-03-02
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thorough
2026-02-17
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Dr. Kwait was very, very knowledgeable, made me feel very comfortable, answered all my questions with knowledge and experience and compassion, and I would recommend her for anybody that asked me for a breast surgeon. She would be the one that I would say. I appreciate all the great care that she gave me.
2026-02-11
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I feel 100% confident in the professionalism and courteous demeanor of Dr Kwait
2026-02-09
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Dr. Kwait was great, l was very nervous. She took her time and answered all questions my daughter and l had. She took her time explaining and going into detail . She was warm and friendly and made me feel very comfortable. My daughter and l liked her very much! [redacted]
2026-02-04
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Dr Kwait was kind, considerate, respectful of me and my family before she initiated the examination. She was tactful, to the point. Non threatening, exact. An approach I much appreciate. She listened, answered all our questions and never made us feel rushed. Very professional.
2026-02-04
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Dr Kwait was very professional, warm, caring and full on knowledge and information. She answered all of my questions before I even asked them. I am very happy having Dr Kwait on my oncology team.
2026-02-04
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I felt very comfortable with the doctor. I think she was very thorough in her explanations and she put me at ease to ask any questions that I had and seemed to be very knowledgeable and having my best interest foremost.
2026-01-23
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Dr. Kwait was very kind and reassuring. She listened to my concerns and answered all my questions. I am very comfortable knowing that she will be doing my surgery.
2026-01-19
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Dr Kwait did a super job on my surgery. You can barely see the scar. She has a great bedside manner and listened to my concern. She explains things in a manner that you can understand. She a terrific doctor.
2026-01-19
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She is top notch
2026-01-19
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Such a pleasure meeting Dr. Kwait (even under the circumstances!). I had the impression of a very kind and caring person. She made sure I felt comfortable and understood all information she gave me and all available choices.
2026-01-19
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Once I was able to get an appointment with Dr. Kwait everything worked out perfectly. [redacted] I know I am in good hands with my doctor ad her staff [redacted]
2026-01-14
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Everybody was really friendly and nice.
2025-12-31
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Lovely person very caring
2025-12-31
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I'm very happy and grateful for my experience and for the caring team of my doctors under Dr. Kwait and [redacted] and all of the other doctors and technicians that are involved. I also really appreciate their state-of-the-art intel and knowledge on all things research-wise and any new procedures.
2025-12-25
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Extremely satisfied.
2025-12-04
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Very good
2025-12-03
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She was extremely knowledgeable and made everything easy to understand. Very professional and thoughtful
2025-11-27
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Dr. Kwait was professional and kind. She was helpful and explained my surgical options clearly.
2025-12-02
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Very through in explaining what I would be having done.
2025-11-20
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Dr Kwait is the best, very knowledgeable and professional goes above and beyond for her patients
2025-11-19
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Everything ran and runs smoothly.
2025-11-08
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Thank you!!
2025-11-02
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Her competence, shared knowledge and understanding of my overall health and breast cancer were remarkable. I felt understood and know I will be receiving the best care possible.
2025-10-28
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Yes, good afternoon. She's an excellent doctor. She treated me very well and gave me excellent treatment. A good surgeon. Thank you.
2025-10-29
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yearly check up & she was very thorough
2025-10-26
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Very pleased
2025-10-16
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The doctor put me at ease and made me feel more positive about my diagnosis and future treatments.
2025-10-15
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This appointment consisted of meeting with 3 doctors and they were all wonderful.
2025-10-15
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Very professional. Very knowledgeable. Answered all my questions.
2025-10-15
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It was obvious that my case was reviewed and discussed by the team prior to my appt. Team had a united front and provided a lot of clarity. Evidence and research to support decisions was discussed.
2025-10-13
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She is caring and competent.
2025-10-11
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Excellent in all areas
2025-10-09
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Dr. Kwait has been wonderful both last year and this year with what my mom has to face. I am her healthcare proxy, her daughter [redacted]. And as sad as it is, I know that Dr. Kwait will have my mother's best interest in good care for her.
2025-10-03
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Dr. Kwait is an exceptional physician & surgeon. I'm grateful to have found her. The staff in her office are also exceptional which I believe is a reflection of the physicians in this office.
2025-10-11
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She took the time to explain and show us what was going on and what she expected todo in surgery.
2025-10-01
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Knowledgeable Reassuring Thorough
2025-09-29
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First time I saw her and I thought she was very thorough
2025-09-29
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Extremely satisfied
2025-09-23
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I am grateful to have been a patient of Dr. Kwait.
2025-09-22
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Happy with all my services
2025-09-21
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I found that she was very professional, very kind, very informative. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is facing cancer surgery. She's just wonderful. I was so impressed. I was impressed with the whole cancer center. And everybody in it, they've just been wonderful. Absolutely wonderful.
2025-09-06
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They were all wonderful
2025-09-04
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I would like to say that every single thing I would want to know, Dr. Kwait answered. It was so nice. I hope everyone gets a doctor like her. I had no problem with her whatsoever.
2025-08-29
Accepted Insurance
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- Wellpoint
- Tufts Health Plan
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Senior Whole Health
- Beech Street
- Medicaid VT
- WellSense
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- Maine Community Health Options
- Aetna
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- Coventry
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Cigna
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- Medicare
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