Richard Thomas Penson, MD

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4.939241 average rating from 79 reviews

• As always, Dr. Penson is personable and knowledgable. He is upbeat and positive.

  2026-07-02

• Dr. Penson is always ready to answer questions about all aspects of my health and care.

  2026-06-22

• Best doc on the planet!

  2026-06-07

• This is my 10th year working with Dr. Penson. Heis the best doctor I have ever had.

  2026-05-28

• Dr. Penson was so knowledgeable and so nice and so clear in explaining everything. I thought he was terrific. Thank you.

  2026-05-22

• Dr. Penson is an extremely professionally kind doctor. He answers all my questions. He's compassionate, kind, and he's an expert at what he does. I would refer him to anyone who would need someone in oncology.

  2026-05-23

• Excellent care and knew everything about me, listened to what I had to say, was very honest with his assessment of things and I would recommend him to anybody.

  2026-05-21

• Was excellent meeting

  2026-05-15

• Dr. Penson is a wonderful doctor. He provides a professional setting with kindness and understanding.

  2026-05-14

• Doctor Penson is an exceptional doctor in his field of oncology. I am very fortunate to have him as my care provider.

  2026-05-11

• Nothing to add, except that Penson is a class act.

  2026-05-07

• Dr. Penson is an excellent physician who provides exceptional and compassionate care. He carefully listens to my concerns and answers any questions I have regarding my care.

  2026-05-01

• He is an exceptional doctor who looks at the whole person and shows respect and kindness.

  2026-04-27

• Doctor Penson Is one of the best.i get excellent care. Doctor Penson makes me feel at ease in all areas of care. Thank you Massachusetts General Hospital

  2026-04-25

• Rht he is quite brilliant! d

  2026-04-22

• Extremely well qualified, friendly, warm, communicates effectively. I would recommend him to anyone.

  2026-04-23

• Dr Penson had treatments that helped cure my cancer. His concern for his patients is never ending .. I was blessed to have him for a doctor. I would recommend him for treatment and would go back to visit him if need be.

  2026-04-06

• I'm lucky too have provider like doctors and nurses from Mass General

  2026-04-01

• Exceptional

  2026-03-29

• I think Dr. Penson is an exceptional physician. His positive demeanor is very reassuring, and I truly appreciate both his expertise and his ability to explain bloodwork and CT results in clear, easy-to-understand terms.

  2026-03-23

• Dr. Penson is very kind and generous. I'm grateful for his care.

  2026-03-04

• I greatly appreciate Dr. Penson's concern about my wellbeing. I experience him to be optimistic, patient, and caring. He listens and cares deeply.

  2026-03-02

• So accommodating and caring. Unbelievable bedside manner

  2026-02-24

• His manner and style were excellent. I was convinced my earlier provider could not be surpassed. I was wrong.

  2026-02-22

• Love Dr. Penson

  2026-02-13

• Always thorough, pleasant, on time, and so informative. Thank you!

  2026-01-28

• Dr Penson is as attentive a doctor as I have ever had. His care through the most traumatic time of my life has been nothing short of world class. He is an integral part of my health success.

  2026-01-29

• The best care one can have. This contributes to my spirit, recovery and my quality of life. Dr. Penson is a rare person who cares deeply about his patient and providing the support needed. His best side manners are just unique, sincere, attention to details. He listens well to my questions and responds honestly. He has my best interest at all time. I just love him.

  2026-01-25

• Professional and caring staff!

  2026-01-21

• He is very thorough

  2026-01-15

• [redacted] Dr. Penson is a phenomenal doctor and man. His opinion should be solicited by management. Despite the encumbrance of rules, regulations, time and laws, his focus is solely on the patient. [redacted]

  2025-12-22

• This provider is always in a rush and never takes a lot of time.

  2025-12-19

• The excellent care and attention I have received from Dr. Penson is the reason I have survived Stage 4 cancer. His deep and specialized knowledge of all aspects of medicine and his common sense are superb and have benefitted me enormously. I am in the very best of hands. Thank you very much!

  2025-11-27

• Dr Penson is the best care provider

  2025-11-17

• He is very gentle and kind and always willing to listen

  2025-11-13

• Dr. Penson is very intelligent, professional, easy to talk to, and very helpful.

  2025-11-06

• [redacted] is always very kind and explains things very well. Dr. Penson has also been kind and caring and takes the time to explain things to me. [redacted] I have been grateful for the time and care I have always received at MGH.

  2025-11-04

• Kind. Caring. Respectful

  2025-11-04

• Dr. Penson is wonderful! He is extremely knowledgeable and explained a plan of care that was best for me. He is compassionate and supportive. I'm so thankful he is my provider!

  2025-10-20

• Dr. Penson is an exceptional oncologist and human being. He is extremely smart and capable, but also incredibly empathetic and caring. The team is also wonderful, very knowledgeable and caring. These angels on earth saved my life! Thank God for all of them!

  2025-10-15

• He is the best! He is always accessible.

  2025-10-01

• He is THE BEST!!!!!!! Always happy to see me! Explains everything .... And he is positively Positive always!!!!!

  2025-09-08

• Dr Penson was awesome in listening, explaining options and making recommendations best for me.

  2025-08-20

• Dr. Penson was incredibly sensitive and kind and knowledgeable and made me feel reassured. And I think he's a great doctor. Thank you.

  2025-08-22