Christopher H Newton-Cheh, MD, MPH

Christopher H Newton-Cheh, MD, MPH

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4.956 average rating from 100 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Waltham, MA
  • Boston, MA

Dr. Christopher Newton-Cheh is a heart failure cardiologist and a cardiovascular geneticist. He has an active laboratory conducting research on the root causes of heart failure, arrhythmias and hypertension.

Dr. Newton-Cheh is a cardiologist in the Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant section caring for patients living with advanced heart failure, LVADs and transplanted hearts and in the Cardiovascular Genetics Program of the Massachusetts General Hospital Cardiology Division evaluating patients and families with cardiomyopathy. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Newton-Cheh is a faculty member of the Center for Genomic Medicine and the Cardiovascular Research Center. He is a complex trait geneticist and cardiovascular epidemiologist. The Newton-Cheh laboratory is focused on the study of hypertension, arrhythmias and heart failure. They are leveraging the growth of human genetics to identify DNA sequence variants that contribute to these common diseases, to translate these genetic findings to an improved understanding of human physiology through patient-oriented research and to define the role of genetic variants, alongside other clinical risk factors, in risk prediction.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Cardiology, 2001
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Medicine, 1999
  • Medical Education: Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, 1996

Board Certifications

  • Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Patient Feedback

4.956 average rating from 100 reviews

  • He is always understanding with my needs as a patient.

    2026-07-05

  • Dr. Newton-Cheh got me in to see him in a timely manner after some concerning labs I discovered and came up with a plan to help me that I am confident it. I appreciate his knowledge and bedside manner. I left this appointment feeling much more confident in the future than I did before our visit. Dr. Newton-Cheh is great.

    2026-06-23

  • Seems knowledgeable. At least I hope so.

    2026-06-21

  • Best ever

    2026-06-20

  • Dr Newton Cheh is the BEST. I am so fortunate that he is my doctor.

    2026-06-17

  • I was hospitalized at MGB [redacted] for internal bleeding. Dr. Newton-Cheh was current in his knowledge of my admission, treatment and medication changes the hospital drs made. It was very reassuring to have his input during our visit.

    2026-06-17

  • He is always helpful, explains well and is reassuring.

    2026-06-19

  • Extremely knowledgeable, kind, curious about our family history in an appropriate way and eager to help us in any way he could. I will definitely recommend him to others.

    2026-06-17

  • Very professional and very positive.

    2026-06-15

  • He was very courteous, spoke to me in a manner that I really appreciated.

    2026-06-11

  • Dr Newton Cheh is incredibly kind and clearly very knowledgeable.

    2026-05-26

  • Always a person to speak to when connecting via telephone.

    2026-05-18

  • I was very impressed all around. Thank you.

    2026-05-17

  • Dr. Chris is a talented doctor and one of my original transplant team in 2006. I adore him. And Becky is always on-the-ball and helpful.

    2026-05-14

  • Christopher explained everything in very clear and simple language, with intelligence. He respected my opinions and questions and responded to everything completely. Very good bedside manners, particularly for a video consultation.

    2026-05-13

  • Dr. Newton-Cheh is the best and without question my absolute favorite medical person. I know he has seen many other patients over the years, but when he's talking to me, it feels like he KNOWS me and even better is interested in me not only as a patient but as a person.

    2026-05-03

  • Dr. Newton-Cheh is wonderful. He has a total grasp of my case history and needs. He does not condescend to me, and he speaks matter of factly. He is outstanding.

    2026-04-29

  • Doctor Newton showed interest in speaking with me. answered all my question

    2026-04-23

  • The provider is highly intelligent, focused, serious, committed, and thoughtful.

    2026-03-16

  • Visit was perfect

    2026-03-04

  • I'm so fortunate to have such a wonderful doctor, he's so kind and a wonderful listener

    2026-02-27

  • Appreciated that some of the advice was not directly cardiology related, but more about my overall health.

    2026-02-17

  • Nothing Really, I like my Doctor and am grateful to have him.

    2026-02-26

  • He's the best he saved y wife's life.

    2026-02-26

  • I had an excellent and productive visit with Dr. Newton Cheh, who reviewed my current cardiac status and gave me some valuable information regarding my future care and treatment of my condition. I was very satisfied with the visit, all aspects of the visit, and would look forward to seeing him again.

    2026-01-23

  • Dr Newton-Cheh is professional and caring. He offers the education needed and delivers it well. I would recommend him to any and all friends and family members who need a cardiologist. I referred my daughter to him and she is also happy with the care she received.

    2026-01-21

  • Dr. Was fantastic. Very straightforward in a nice way. I felt that he let me know exactly how serious my cardiac issues are.

    2026-01-18

  • Extremely caring and considerate

    2025-12-21

  • Very opene to two way discussions about my condition and treatment plan.

    2025-12-11

  • Dr. Cheh was incredibly nice, caring, professional. I am new to the area and I was so pleased that I found him.

    2025-11-26

  • The employee with the dread locks hairstyle at the reception desk was very rude and unprofessional, very disrespectful, this is the second time she treated me this way,I'm very very upset about that I really am .

    2025-11-20

  • The level of excellence and professionalism that I see at Mass General is very high level.

    2025-11-19

  • Exceptional follow-up

    2025-11-19

  • Dr. Christopher Newton-Shea, is a very caring doctor he understands my Artual fibrillation He treat me accordingly. Does my EKG, my ultrasound and a lot of other tests. very polite. Let me talk as much as I want explain everything to him and then he'll make the decision on what he's gonna do next. Thank you.

    2025-11-15

  • He was extremely knowledgeable and compassionate. I came away feeling very hopeful.

    2025-11-03

  • Was very professional and good Healthcare

    2025-10-20

  • the doctor was very personable and explained everything in detail

    2025-10-06

  • Dr. Nitin Cheh is an excellent cardiologist.

    2025-10-03

  • It was a great experience

    2025-09-14

  • He is an excellent doctor and he has saved my life and I wouldn't go to anybody else. I recommend him highly.

    2025-09-08

  • Awesome experience!

    2025-09-04

  • Dr Newton-Cheh is terrific.

    2025-08-27

  • Both [redacted] and Dr. Cheh provide exceptional care. Looking into my history and recommending path forward.

    2025-08-28

  • This was my first visit with Dr. Newton-Cheh and it was more than satisfactory. Dr. Newton- Cheh was well versed in his field, had a terrific grasp of my situation, and most articulate. A credit to MGH.

    2025-08-27

  • Just fine, as always. Competent and considerate.

    2025-08-27

  • I find that Dr. Newton-Cheh is always thinking of ways to improve the flow from my heart. He is empathetic and explains everything in an easy to understand manner. I feel very lucky to be in the care of Dr. Newton-Cheh.

    2025-08-23

Accepted Insurance

  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
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