Vinod Narra, MD

Vinod Narra, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.945455 average rating from 88 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Newton, MA
  • Boston, MA
  • Salem, MA
  • Danvers, MA

Dr. Narra received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Georgetown University. He completed his surgical residency at the Brigham and Women's Hospital. He joined the Massachusetts General Physicians Organization and the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Surgery in 2016, and he holds the title of Clinical Affiliate at the MGH and Clinical Instructor in Surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Narra is board certified in General Surgery and is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, and the American Thyroid Association. He has the busiest endocrine practice on the North Shore and is part of the MGH Endocrine Surgery Unit, the highest volume center in the country focusing on thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal disorders. He utilizes several minimally invasive techniques to treat endocrine disorders. His particular areas of clinical expertise are in both initial and persistent hyperparathyroidism, the treatment of thyroid cancer and thyroid disorders.

He was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and has received multiple teaching awards throughout his career as well as the surgical clinical excellence award from Salem Hospital in 2013.

His philosophy on patient care stems from his desire to treat every patient with respect and provide the level of care and attention that he would expect for his family. He keeps in close contact with his patients during the pre and post-operative phases of care and provides his patients with immediate access in the post-operative period.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, N/A research fellowship, 2002
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, General Surgery, 2001
  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Surgical Research, 1998
  • Residency: Georgetown University, General Surgery, 1997
  • Internship: Georgetown University, General Surgery, 1995
  • Medical Education: Georgetown University, 1994

Board Certifications

  • Surgery (General Surgery), American Board of Surgery

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.945455 average rating from 88 reviews

  • This provider was exceptional, as was his nurse. They made me comfortable and treated me with the greatest courtesy. His expertise was quite evident and amazing!

    2026-07-08

  • This provider was outstanding, helpful, encouraging, and friendly. He was fantastic.

    2026-07-03

  • Extremely impressed and appreciative of Dr. Narra 's presence. He is thorough and informative in an easy to understand manner and is very personable as well. I am relaxed and confident about my upcoming surgical procedure.

    2026-07-01

  • Dr. Narra was very attentive. He answered all my questions and he spoke to me in a way I could understand.

    2026-07-01

  • Dr. Narra and his staff are simply the best.

    2026-06-24

  • The doctor was excellent. He was kind, caring and explained my test results and medical condition in terms I could understand. He took his time and showed genuine interest and concern for me.

    2026-06-24

  • The doctor was informed, clear, and open to my concerns.

    2026-06-24

  • Dr. Narra was friendly and professional. Looking forward to seeing him again for a follow-up.

    2026-06-18

  • Dr. Narra is thorough, thoughtful and friendly.

    2026-06-11

  • Need surgery and doctor explained very clear what was going to happen. Also asked several timesxif I understood and if I had any questions

    2026-06-11

  • Dr. Narra was the best medical provider I have ever encountered. He was professional, considerate, patient, and kind. It's easy to feel like a cog in a machine that just gets passed along from medical office to medical office. My visit with Dr. Narra allowed me to feel heard, understood, and respected. He ensured I understood all we discussed, and I felt so confident leaving my appointment. Major thank you to Dr. Narra - I wish he could be my PCP!

    2026-05-21

  • Very caring and compassionate listening. Thank you.

    2026-05-21

  • Dr. Narra is very knowledgable in his field. He is confident that my outcome will be positive.

    2026-04-30

  • Dr Narra was very informative about my condition. Very professional, friendly , very comfortable with him.

    2026-04-29

  • Dr. Narra saw me right away, is certainly competent, well trained, and put my mind at ease in regard to the reason I saw him for.

    2026-04-24

  • Yes, I had a very good experience with the provider. He was friendly, very informative, seemed to really be on top of his game. I was very happy with the conversation I had with the provider. No problems.

    2026-04-24

  • I felt the doctor was knowledgeable and kind

    2026-04-16

  • Dr Narra came to me from a referral from my primary care Dr [redacted](who is the best) and Dr Narra is right up there with him. Thoughtful, caring, reassuring, and not just talk. He personally called me over the weekend to check in on me, and made me feel special, and you can see he has a passion to help people get well. A truly delightful person.

    2026-04-15

  • I was pleased with my consultation with Dr. Narra. He went over my ultrasound with me, showing me where the offending parathyroids were. He explained the surgery, letting me know that, although there would be residents participating in the surgery he would be right there. His assistant was wonderful as well. She was kind, very helpful and forthcoming with all of the information that I needed..

    2026-04-10

  • This was my first visit and I was impressed with how comfortable they made me feel.

    2026-03-26

  • Dr. Narra was patient, and didn't try to rush the teleconference. He was straightforward and clear. [redacted]

    2026-03-16

  • I have seen Dr Narra. Previously for surgery and was happy with his care & knowledge!

    2026-03-01

  • Explained everything with patience and is very thorough. I trust Dr Narra as a surgeon.

    2026-02-19

  • This office, Dr Narra and staff, are very good. Scheduling, promptness, communication, and care are terrific

    2026-02-18

  • This was my first ever meeting with Dr. Narra. When he entered the room he shook my hand, handed me his card and immediately put me at ease. The rest of the appointment was a breeze. Everything was explained in detail and I have no doubt I'm in good hands.

    2026-02-04

  • He had a great bedside manner listened to what I had to say and answered any questions I had and was very informative and made me feel at ease about my upcoming surgery.

    2026-01-28

  • The doctor was absolutely wonderful. He went out of his way to make me comfortable, especially since he knew I did not believe I needed this surgery. I cannot recommend him enough.

    2026-01-23

  • I was very happy with this provider. He explained everything in detail. He explained it so we could understand it. He took plenty of time and answered my questions. So I'm very happy with this doctor.

    2026-01-16

  • I feel fortunate to be treated by Dr. Narra.

    2026-01-14

  • Always very thorough in his explanations.

    2025-12-26

  • Wonderful doctor!

    2025-12-24

  • The doctor was very kind and professional, very attentive to us and listened to our concerns.

    2025-12-17

  • Professional, thorough, approachable.

    2025-11-13

  • He was exceptional

    2025-11-12

  • Great. Couldn't be any better.

    2025-11-05

  • Was very helpful

    2025-11-05

  • The doctor is exceptional. Very caring, explains things clearly and concisely

    2025-10-29

  • Dr Narra has always been very caring and explains diagnoses and test results so that you can understand them.

    2025-10-22

Accepted Insurance

  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • Wellpoint
  • Ambetter
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicaid NH
  • Coventry
  • WellSense
  • MassHealth
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Beech Street
  • Medicare
  • United Health Care
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • WellSense NH
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Multiplan
  • Humana
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicare - NH
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  • NH Healthy Families
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Fallon Health
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Tufts Public Health Plan
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
  • AmeriHealth Caritas New Hampshire
  • Railroad Medicare