Barrett W Newsome, DO

Patient Feedback

4.830389 average rating from 283 reviews

• He is always kind and knowledgeable.

  2026-08-08

• He's a very good doctor!

  2026-08-08

• I appreciate his on-going care, although in the last 9 months most of my care has been at MGH in Boston as part of a CarT protocol

  2026-07-16

• Dr Newsome is the best n easy to talk to. I'm so grateful for all his help n guidance. We at Cooley are so fortunate he is there for anyone diagnose w cancer. He's supportive n there if you need him. A real game changer from day one Gratefully a patient. [redacted]

  2026-07-07

• Dr. Newsome was very thorough during our meeting. I was very relaxed, especially considering the seriousness of the conversation. He was very helpful in explaining options to me and explaining treatment. I felt confidence in his diagnosis and treatment plan.

  2026-07-09

• I appreciated seeing Dr. Newsome at Cooley Dickinson. [redacted]

  2026-07-09

• Very happy with the doctor [redacted] happy I went there. See you, bye.

  2026-07-01

• Took the time to explain treatment requirements going forward.

  2026-06-24

• Dr. Newsome went over blood test results, answered my questions about progress and my medications. He spent sufficient time with me.

  2026-06-17

• I have received the best, respectful care from my oncologist

  2026-06-17

• Excellent interactions

  2026-06-15

• I'm grateful to have him on my team.

  2026-06-11

• Great person

  2026-06-08

• Dr Newsome is just a wonderful doctor. Attentive and thorough explaining everything.

  2026-06-04

• excellent experience

  2026-06-03

• listened, knowledgeable about my problem and understanding of my needs and wishes. A+

  2026-05-28

• I appreciate the understanding Dr. Newsome shared about the urgency for my transition from MGH in Boston to Northampton for my treatments.

  2026-05-27

• Everything went well.

  2026-05-26

• It was great!

  2026-05-25

• So grateful to be in the care of Dr Newsome during this very difficult time.

  2026-05-24

• Dr. Newsome is an excellent doctor overall - calm disposition, good listening skills, deep knowledge. I can't think of anything critical to say about him, or the staff in his department.

  2026-05-21

• He was very knowledgeable, polite, and helpful

  2026-05-18

• Yes, please. I just had a good time. They were very personable. They treated me fairly. If I asked a question, they said this is what was going on. It was very nice. So that's all I have to say.

  2026-05-18

• Very nice person.

  2026-05-17

• The healthcare provider is very good, very professional, always listens and very pleasant to visit. I'm very happy with the service and the health care that is being provided to me.

  2026-05-16

• Always a fine, clear discussion. Thanks.

  2026-05-15

• Dr. Newsome has been my oncologist since I had treatment for my prostate cancer in 2013. He's been great- a delight to work with. He impresses me with his professional knowledge and suggestions. I think we have a good working relationship.

  2026-05-06

• Barrett Newsome has been an excellent provider, clear, patient and there for any questions and explanations! really very good...thank U...

  2026-05-03

• Dr. Newsome is terrific, I feel very fortunate to have him leading my care and treatment.

  2026-05-01

• Excellent care was provided.

  2026-04-23

• Dr. Newsome is awesome. He's attentive and answers questions willingly.

  2026-04-22

• Dr. Newsome has always been very helpful and informative and polite.

  2026-04-24

• It went well.

  2026-04-19

• Went well

  2026-04-16

• I appreciate his willingness to listen and share.

  2026-04-15

• Very time visiting the Cancer Center, everyone is professional and a pleasure to meet and talk with.

  2026-04-09

• As usual, a very professional experience.

  2026-04-01

• All good. Very pleased with the medical attention I have gotten over these past years. It's been wonderful. It's saved my life. Thank you very much.

  2026-04-02

• Very informative and always answers all of my questions in a manner that is easily understood.

  2026-03-30

• Caring and instructive support

  2026-03-28

• Very professional.

  2026-03-27

• Awesome!

  2026-03-22

• Very satisfied

  2026-03-18

• It was fine

  2026-03-16

• She was very nice. Informed about my history and encouraging. She tried new P/T TX's and encouraged my to exercise on my own.

  2026-03-16

• Good listener and ecxplains things clearly

  2026-03-15

• Good doctor

  2026-03-11

• I have much respect for and confidence in Dr. Newsome and his colleagues. Our overall treatment and experience with oncology at Cooley Dickensen has been handled in a compassionate, timely, and professional manner. I am happy with the overall care I am receiving.

  2026-03-04

• I am very comfortable with Dr Newsome.

  2026-03-04

• As always, Dr Newsome is excellent.

  2026-03-03

• Dr. Newsom is a very caring doctor and he listens to anything I have to say and I'm very pleased to have him as my cancer doctor. Thank you.

  2026-02-16

• We had a discussion of ongoing treatment. I agree with future treatment.

  2026-02-12

• Dr. Newsome is fantastic! He is empathetic, caring, professional, honest, and competent. He is thorough. He always answers every question.

  2026-02-11

• He's fine

  2026-02-07

• Excellent visit, very professional, very skilled, very good experience. Thank you.

  2026-02-06

• I really can't tell you what goes on between the nurse and the doctors, I'm not the In same space when they communicate so I can't say what it was or what they were saying.

  2026-01-31

• Dr Newsome is a perfect doctor!

  2026-01-27

• He has a calm, pleasant, informative and reassuring manner.

  2026-01-22

• Dr. Newsome was kind, patient and informative

  2026-01-21

• Dr. Newsome is a warm, caring informed physician who is not an alarmist.

  2026-01-21

• It was my last visit with Dr. Newsome based on 7 years since breast cancer diagnosis, history of surgery, radiation, hormones. "Cancer free" at this point. Will cont. with annual mammos/breast exam by PCP. Shook hands, pleasant goodbye. Come back if I need him.

  2026-01-17

• Very professional, caring and explains issues so you can understand everything.

  2026-01-15

• Dr. Newsome is an amazing doctor. Every time I see him, I have a very good experience.

  2026-01-12

• Very good!

  2026-01-10

• This is [redacted]. I really like Dr. Newsome's positive orientation and he answered questions and he clarified a lot of things and went over, you know, a lot of, you know, the history of my medical situation.

  2026-01-09

• I've always been treated with courtesy and respect whenever I've been treated and or dealt with the hospitals personnel.

  2025-12-31

• it has made my cancer experience easer and i am thankful to have this team through these tough times.

  2026-01-01

• Dr Newsome listened to my concerns and spent time going over my treatment plan. I felt respected and listened to and was not rushed.

  2025-12-31

• Dr. Newsome really cares a out his patients, even one he is only doing once a year follow up on.

  2025-12-24

• He listens, explains and answers any and all questions.

  2025-12-20

• Everything's great!

  2025-12-20

• Dr. Newsome is a top notch physician. Every visit I have with him he listens to all my complaints about aches and pains, suggests alternatives, gives me positive feedback, and is always ready to give me his sound medical advice for any complaints that I have. I have numerous doctors (5) and Dr. Newsome is the most attentive doctor that I have. He will never know just how much he is appreciated. ?

  2025-12-16

• Dr Newsome is an ideal doctor. Superbly competent and manages to be both efficient, honest, and totally empathetic in his communication, whether he's giving good news or bad. His recommendations can always be trusted. So glad we had him for the three years of my illness.

  2025-12-11

• I was okay with the person that I was there and I asked questions, they answered it, so I was quite content.

  2025-11-20

• FIRST visit. Excellent overall experience and we will be using it as a touchstone for future relationships.

  2025-11-06

• Consistently helpful & on top of my health situation.

  2025-11-03

• Perfect

  2025-11-03

• Dr. Newsome has been my doctor for more than a decade. He is an excellent provider and I trust him implicitly. He saw me through chemo and cancer treatment and continues to monitor my health. I'm grateful to be in his care.

  2025-11-02

• He was polite, clear with information, &direct

  2025-10-27

• He was open and honest about what I'm going through and what my future might look like.

  2025-10-15

• Dr.Newsome is a polite,caring doctor.He treated me with respect and common desceny. I like him very much. This whole ordeal was not fun being my second cancer but he did put me at ease and explained everything.

  2025-10-14

• Very professional

  2025-09-25

• Dr. Newsome is always thorough and answers all questions.

  2025-09-24

• It's always nice to see my doc.

  2025-09-18

• We were treated with courtesy, respect & patience by everyone representing Cooley Dickinson Oncology.

  2025-09-19