Danielle L Sarno, MD

Danielle L Sarno, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.925 average rating from 144 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA
  • Foxborough, MA

Dr. Danielle Sarno is an Instructor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School, Chair of the Wellness Committee in the Department of Neurosurgery, and Co-Director of the Harvard Interventional Pain Simulation Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. Dr. Sarno utilizes a patient-centered, multidisciplinary approach in her treatment of spine disorders, with a focus on optimizing function and improving quality of life. Dr. Sarno’s research interests include simulation for interventional pain education, radiation safety, therapeutic neuroscience education, and clinical innovations to enhance the experience for patients with chronic pain.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Pain Medicine, 2016
  • Residency: NYP Columbia & Cornell, Physical Medicine & Rehab, 2015
  • Internship: New York Presbyterian Queens, Transitional Year, 2012
  • Medical Education: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2011

Board Certifications

  • Pain Medicine, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.925 average rating from 144 reviews

  • I am so impressed with Dr. Sarno. She was wonderful to talk to and went over everything in a way I could understand. Extremely thorough and gave me confidence and ease with my situation. Honestly I cannot say enough about her. Highly recommend her!!

    2026-08-26

  • Dr Sarno is kind and professional. She acts like she has nothing better to do than spend an unlimited amount of time with you. She is smart and understanding. The medical assistant should have identified herself with her name and job title.

    2026-08-25

  • I felt that Dr. Sarno listened carefully to my concerns, answered my questions thoughtfully and thoroughly, and explained things in terminology that I could easily understand.

    2026-08-23

  • She was bright, very smart and especially pleasant. She even tied my shoes for me because I couldn't! I'm seeing her for pain because she's a physiatrist and not a psychiatrist (I think).

    2026-08-12

  • My first experience with Dr Danielle L. Sarno is positive. She is knowledgeable, caring and resourceful.

    2026-08-07

  • Hi, Dr. Sarno is extremely responsive. She's a great listener. She's very patient. She gave me all the time that I needed. She gave me my options and explained everything clearly. I can't imagine a better physician and she's extremely competent, so I have no concerns at all and no hesitation to return to her for another procedure.

    2026-08-06

  • Dr Sarno was extremely concerned about my pain problems and recommended an MRI and another doctor for my pain that would see me in conjunction with her concerns

    2026-08-03

  • Very positive and encouraging.

    2026-07-25

  • Dr Sarno is terrific and is very interested in providing care for my health.

    2026-07-22

  • Most importantly knowledgeable, and empathetic

    2026-07-30

  • Dr. Sarno was pleasant, kind and easy to connect with.

    2026-07-21

  • This was a telephone consult [redacted]. I have dealt with Dr Sarno over the past two years and am very satisfied and explicitly trust her judgement.

    2026-07-15

  • Very nice

    2026-07-12

  • Pleasant, knowledgeable, informative, good back and forth communication

    2026-06-10

  • Dr Sarno is a peach. I've been seeing her for about five years or so. And I always look forward to seeing her. Plus, her team has been excellent during my procedures.

    2026-06-10

  • I feel blessed that dr Sarno was able to schedule my scans and exams and treatment so quickly and shows that she is going to be thorough with my care! Much appreciated!

    2026-06-07

  • I thought Dr. Danielle Sarno was very good. I thought she was thorough and listened to me carefully. And I very much think she's a good doctor in getting me to a good holistic solution to my issues.

    2026-06-05

  • She was kind, asked questions, gave me feedback explained the next step in my care

    2026-05-27

  • Very knowledgeable & extremely pleasant doctor

    2026-05-24

  • She's very good, and listens to what you have to say. She's also very pleasant and smiles all the time. She thinks about what you have to say and try's to come up with a new plan if necessary. And I like the fact that she is NOT a pill pusher!

    2026-05-17

  • Dr. Sarno has been very helpful. She's very attentive and respectful, very professional, and obviously very well informed.

    2026-05-09

  • Nothing, Dr. Sarno has helped me immensely

    2026-05-07

  • Kind and caring physician. Highly recommend Dr. Sarno.

    2026-05-04

  • Besides being well informed, thorough and professional, Dr Sarno is a delight to be with both in person and on the phone.

    2026-04-30

  • Very compassionate and knowledgeable

    2026-04-27

  • Dr Danielle Sarno is an exemplary physician in every way. She has been treating me for about 5-years and knows me well. She has comprehensive knowledge of my complex medical issues and is earnest in helping alleviate my pain. I have spoken with other psyiatrists outside of MGB and they say: "Dr Sarno is the best." I have complete confidence in everything Dr Sarno says and does for me. It is so reassuring to have such a caring and competent doctor on my team!

    2026-04-26

  • I'd just like to say that I appreciate Danielle's having looked over the notes from my other providers in preparation for a meeting, and I always appreciate her empathy and nuanced approach to our discussions.

    2026-04-22

  • Dr Sarno and her team have been tremendously supportive throughout my care. I have complete confidence in this confidence and will continue to promote this practice. Dr Sarno's bedside manner surpasses goes above and beyond. She is a truly amazing provider who brings me comfort and clarity in caring for my changing health concerns.

    2026-04-09

  • Always pleasant, understanding and helpful. Great to have her as my daughter.

    2026-04-05

  • My experience with Dr. Sarno and her staff has been wonderful every time I've had to see her. So I just want to say thank you.

    2026-03-19

  • She is concerned about me and tries different methods to make me feel better.

    2026-03-11

  • Dr. Sarno is a wonderful doctor.

    2026-03-11

  • Dr. Sarno goes above and beyond to take care of her patients, and I always find her to be very helpful and informative. Thank you.

    2026-03-05

  • Dr Sarno is polite, proficient, and professional in every way. She listens; a factor not always present in an examining room. I fully intend to recommend her to an acquaintance who also has serious spine problems.

    2026-03-02

  • Good experience overall.

    2026-02-16

  • I deeply appreciated how much time Dr Sarno spent with me and how carefully she listened to my concerns. She was very reassuring and seems incredibly competent. I left feeling very hopeful that my back pain can be well managed.

    2026-02-15

  • My experience with Dr. Sarno has been nothing but a 10. She's an incredible doctor, very pleasant. Six months ago when she did my back, it was so successful. And she's just always a delightful person. I recommend her highly.

    2026-01-22

  • I have had many appointments with Dr Sarno and she has been incredibly helpful each time

    2026-01-21

  • DR Sarno is excellant. She really goes into detail about my medical issues and makes it very easy to understand.

    2026-01-19

  • I have complete confidence in Dr Sarno, she has provided excellent care for many years.

    2026-01-18

  • I was very pleased with my overall experience.

    2026-01-12

  • Outstanding! Caring! Professional! Personable! Trust comes naturally given Dr Sarno's manner and demeanor. She is the Gold Standard for exceptional care. Her team is also exceptional. Bottom line: 10+ across the board!

    2026-01-11

  • I was very impressed with the entire team!

    2025-12-15

  • All caregivers were professional and caring.

    2025-12-11

  • Dr Sarno was very easy to talk to. I never felt rushed. We discussed potential treatment and next steps. Feeling confident about my issue with Dr Sarno.

    2025-12-08

  • Dr Sarno is an excellent care provider. She is compassionate, knowledgable, and highly skilled. She listens and provides thoughtful suggestions. I cannot say enough positive things about Dr Sarno!

    2025-12-03

  • I have seen Dr. Sarno for many, many occasions and appointments and shots. She has been nothing but the best. I would highly recommend her. She's kind, sweet, understanding, and she does listen to all your needs.

    2025-11-26

  • Very caring n helpful

    2025-11-17

  • Very relaxing atmosphere

    2025-11-17

  • Dr. Sarno was an amazing breath of fresh air. I have been having an issue with my back for sometime now, she reviewed my records and immediately offered her professional opinion. I need a procedure done, I have high anxiety when it comes to these types of things, she actually took time and asked me to explain what I was thinking about and cared about why I was already having anxiety. She told we were going to talk more once I get to see her for my procedure. It was so comforting that she took the time to focus on this issue.

    2025-11-17

  • It went well. On time, carefully done, and they were very nice.

    2025-11-12

  • Excellent. [redacted]

    2025-11-12

  • Dr. Sarno seems to really know the extent of my medical problems and surgeries and what could help me moving forward. She took her time with me. She explained things well and we went over a treatment plan and she's just an overall great doctor to add to my team.

    2025-11-03

  • Very professional and all involved put me at ease.

    2025-11-01

Accepted Insurance

  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
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