Leonid M Shinchuk, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.853381 average rating from 281 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Charlestown, MA
- Boston, MA
Dr. Shinchuk earned his BS summa cum laude from Boston College and his MD from McGill University. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Boston Medical Center where he also served as a chief resident. Following his residency, Dr. Shinchuk completed a fellowship in Pain Management at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston.
Dr. Shinchuk is a physiatrist and sees patients with complex spine disorders at Massachusetts General Hospital and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. Physiatrists are rehabilitation doctors who are experts in nerves, muscles and bones. They treat injuries or illnesses that affect how you move and focus on non-surgical treatment options.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Pain Medicine, 2007
- Residency: Boston Medical Center (BMC), PM&R, 2006
- Internship: Carney Hospital, Transitional, 2003
- Medical Education: McGill University, 2002
Board Certifications
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Languages Spoken
- Russian
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.853381 average rating from 281 reviews
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Dr. Shinchuk made me feel confident that my back issues will be treated properly and with care.
2026-09-07
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Dr. Shinchuk was wonderful. He took a detailed history, did a careful exam and reviewed my record and imaging. He treated me with respect and empathy. He listened and tried to help determine the etiology of my symptoms. After concluding that my symptoms were not due to spine issues he helped me formulate potential next steps. I would definitely recommend him to other patients
2026-08-25
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Dr. Shinchuk is an extremely caring doctor. Very interested in what a patient has to say and providing the best treatment possible. His team is also very collaborative and cares about the patient
2026-08-23
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Ok
2026-08-19
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I feel that he will get to the bottom of what's going on with me and get me feeling better.
2026-08-19
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Dr. Shinchuk was extremely helpful, extremely caring, and very supportive. I would recommend him highly to any patient. He's a very caring, thorough, professional doctor. I was extremely happy with my care with Dr. Shinchuk.
2026-08-19
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He was thorough and very helpful with great information
2026-08-13
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He is a great doctor who cares about his patients .
2026-08-14
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Dr Shinchuk has helped me tremendously
2026-08-14
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Excellent care
2026-08-06
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I believe that the care that I have gotten has led to drastically improving my pain level and mobility from my back injury.
2026-08-05
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Dr. Leonid Shinchuk has been Wonderful from the very first appointment!! I am Blessed to have an extremely compassionate and understanding team!
2026-08-01
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He took his time to explain things, ordered x rays same day and did followup video appointment the next day. Very pleasurable and informative experience.
2026-07-29
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Dr. Was very personable and easy to talk to
2026-07-26
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Dr. Shinchuk knew my somewhat complicated and lengthy medical history involving my back. He was thoroughly professional and discussed options for treatment. I recommend Dr. Shinchuk highly.
2026-07-26
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Everything went well. Thank you.
2026-07-24
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Great
2026-07-20
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Good listener, very epethetic
2026-07-19
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Nothing everyone was awesome
2026-07-15
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Knowledgeable And helpful
2026-07-15
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I felt comfortable with Dr Shinchuk and believe he understood my physical complaints and will work with me to bring relief for long-term pain management.
2026-07-08
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So far so good. We discussed having follow up tests [redacted]
2026-07-14
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This provider is exceptionally good
2026-07-08
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Great overall experience.
2026-07-06
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Great professional care
2026-07-05
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Excellent physician. Empathetic and straightforward and respectful
2026-07-01
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Knowledgeable, caring
2026-07-01
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Excellent services!
2026-07-01
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Always looking out for his patients and always a gentleman
2026-06-20
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Very helpful and efficient
2026-06-17
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A genuinely professional and caring doctor.
2026-06-14
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Doctor is respectful and kind and explains all things in easy manner to understand. Office support staff is exceptional at reaching out and following up.
2026-06-13
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High experitise. Explained MRI findings in great detail, which was bery valuable. Very friendly and personable.
2026-06-11
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Very professional, astute and caring
2026-06-04
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This was a follow up visit after procedures two years ago. There were no problems.
2026-06-03
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It was clear they had tons of experience, very professional, and explained my care clearly.
2026-06-03
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So far so good. I still have to visit the doctor again after some exams done. So lets wait to see the results of my case.
2026-05-23
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Excellent doctor, thorough and helpful to explain things.
2026-05-20
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Wonderful
2026-05-18
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Dr did a successful injection for me in the past. So its why I scheduled with them again.
2026-05-13
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Excellent care and communication
2026-05-13
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My visit with Dr. Shinchuk was excellent. He had an astute grasp of of my situation and put together a plan to address it with time frames, mri , xray ect . I feel privileged to have seen him and his staff. Thank you. [redacted]
2026-05-13
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Everything
2026-05-13
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Very well qualified
2026-05-13
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The doctor was very helpful and seemed to be legitimately concerned with solving my problem. Excellent provider.
2026-05-13
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No problems!!!!
2026-05-09
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So far so good, but I've only seen him once.
2026-05-17
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I found the doctor to be extremely courteous and professional, and explained everything that was going on with my procedure. I would highly recommend him to anyone else that was experiencing spine or neck pain
2026-05-06
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Dr. Shinchuck is exceptionally attentive, professional and clearly understands my medical condition.
2026-05-07
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I appreciate my Dr at Spaulding Rehabilitation I wish I could have him as my primary care doctor.
2026-05-04
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Dr. Shinchuk is excellent and was very thorough... I trust him implicitly.
2026-05-04
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It was an excellent experience. I received a thorough examination and recommendations to address my medical issue.
2026-04-19
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Dr. Shinchuk always provides excellent care
2026-04-18
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The provider was empathic, professional, and very knowledgeable in his field.
2026-04-15
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Dr Shinchuk is excellent in every respect.
2026-04-15
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He is very thorough Very caring and detailed
2026-04-12
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First meeting with MD. Went well. Tests ordered with MD follow up this week.
2026-04-13
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I have seen Dr Shinchuk before and he is always professional and informative.
2026-04-08
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A true professional and humanist
2026-04-08
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Dr. Shinchuk is excellent. I've seen him before and I trust him on anything he says.
2026-04-10
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I am very satisfied with my care
2026-04-10
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Expert, invested, good listener, good teacher, kind and warm. Total Pro!
2026-04-06
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Lucky to have been referred to the expert in the field.
2026-04-02
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I had a very pleasant experience- all providers were thorough and professional.
2026-04-01
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Very knowledgeable and caring
2026-03-30
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All positive. Very thorough.
2026-03-28
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Very nice person
2026-03-24
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I thought Dr. Shinchuk was thorough and explained his plan of treatment.
2026-03-23
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He was excellent!
2026-03-16
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Excellent
2026-03-16
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My doctor was GREAT!
2026-03-15
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Very good
2026-03-10
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Great doctor. Finally someone who figured out my symptons.
2026-03-09
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Dr. Shin hum was excellent. He was knowledgeable, and explained everything very well. He seemed to be a caring and committed provider. He was quite exceptional!
2026-03-06
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The care was excellent! Great team. Excellent experience!
2026-03-04
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He was courteous, responsive and knowledgeable about my problem, a very capable and good guy.
2026-02-25
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Great experience
2026-02-20
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Dr. Shinchuk was very helpful and honest.
2026-02-18
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Dr. Shinchuck was available right on time. Was concerned about my issues and very helpful in helping to come too a resolve.
2026-02-17
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I will say, I was satisfy with the treatment .
2026-02-16
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Dr. Shinchuk is always available, helpful, he listens carefully and has good ideas about follow-up treatment. I recommend him highly.
2026-02-16
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Dr. Shinchuk is the most competent doctor I've been treated by for any health issue.
2026-02-11
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I hadn't seen Dr. Shinchuk in a few years (I live abroad) and he was very kind and remembered me and my case. He asked me questions about my medications and I felt very comfortable and reassured that he was going to follow through with my problem and help me. I am certain and grateful I am in good hands.
2026-02-27
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Dr. Shinchuk has been the most wonderful, thoughtful, caring, professional I have seen in a very long time. I was very surprised and delighted by my experience with this physician.
2026-01-23
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Him and his staff are great
2026-01-17
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Dr Shinchuk is a very compassionate, personable doctor and I appreciate him trying to help me. I feel like he overestimated the likelihood of the nerve ablation helping my pain and underestimated/disregarded the cost and time it would take to achieve it. [redacted] I want a more holistic approach so I have requested to go back to physical therapy and for medication that will help me ensure the pain in the interim. He disregarded acupuncture as a adjuvant/supplemental modality, despite it being offered at Spaulding when I asked. [redacted]
2026-01-15
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I was seen in a timely manner by this provider and right from the start I felt comfortable. He explained the findings of the MRI and proposed a course of action.
2026-01-14
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Kind, attention to detail and experienced.
2026-01-10
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Dr. Shinchuk has always provided me with excellent medical care. [redacted]
2026-01-07
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This was my first visit with Dr. Shinchuk. I saw him 2 days after my PCP recommended him. Dr Shinchuk knew why I was there, he had a full understanding of my medical history which is complex and set up x-rays and MRI tests. Very impressive in this environment. I look forward working with him.
2026-01-06
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Dr. Shinchuk is an amazing doctor! He is incredibly professional and well informed medically as well as being a caring and supportive person.
2026-01-05
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Dr Shinchuk and all staff were wonderful! They were very informative and comforting ! I was pleased with my visit and happy with the overall experience of my first visit to the Charlestown facility and all the staff I met. [redacted]
2025-12-24
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This was my second consult with the provider and I remain extremely satisfied!
2025-12-17
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Dr Shinchuk is an extremely caring and professional Dr, he is also very thorough and would not leave a rock unturned. He sent me for additional testing to get a better understanding as to my symptoms
2025-12-16
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Dr. Shinchuk diagnosed my spine problem which was missed by several other physicians. He knew immediately that my spine was infected when he looked at my MRIs. He ordered the appropriate labs and called me with the results. Dr. Shinchuk then advised I go immediately to the ED. While I remain in the hospital, I am very grateful to Dr. Shinchuk for his knowledge, expertise, caring and compassion. Thank you Dr. Shinchuk!
2025-12-16
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Always there when I needed him
2025-12-12
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I look forward to my next meeting
2025-12-12
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Good guy. Very pleased with the visit
2025-12-08
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He was attentive and reviewed my symptoms and the MRI with me in detail.
2025-12-08
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Great visit
2025-11-27
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My only difficulty was in finding his office in that area. I'm not familiar with the shipyard, and so that was my biggest problem. Otherwise, everything else was good.
2025-11-22
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I felt comfortable, confident, and reassured about my condition. He was knowledgeable and friendly and I was not only satisfied but delighted to meet him and look forward to his expertise and experience in overcoming my present discomfort.
2025-11-19
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Dr Shinchuk was amazing. Quick to the point, explained what he saw and said to get in touch with his office if any of the symptoms came back as soon as possible.
2025-11-19
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He is the Best!
2025-11-15
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I was blown away on how well I was treated and how the doctor wanted to help me find a way to help me.
2025-11-13
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Informative and petsonal
2025-11-12
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I'm very lucky to have great doctors and care
2025-11-12
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I have been a patient with Dr. Shinchuk for approximately 5 years as part of my MGH team dealing with arthritic hip pain. Dr. Shinchuk has been the consummate medical professional correctly diagnosing and using cortisone injections with a relatively high success rate in relieving pain and restoring my mobility. He has consistently been attentive, knowledgeable and responsive to my needs and I have the utmost confidence in the skills of him and his staff.
2025-11-12
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Excellent, respectful, knowledgeable, professional.
2025-11-10
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It was a very good experience.
2025-11-12
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Very kind and an excellent, knowledgable doctor.
2025-11-09
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I thought Dr L. Shinchuk was extremely thorough explaining my condition and options.
2025-11-06
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He was very professional and clearly expert at what he does.
2025-11-03
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