Carl Joseph Turissini, MD

Carl Joseph Turissini, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.892025 average rating from 326 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Medford, MA

Carl Turissini, M.D. specializes in general and interventional cardiology. He graduated from Bucknell University and received his medical degree from University of Buffalo as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He joined the MGH interventional cardiology staff in 1996. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, and Echocardiology.

Dr. Turissini’s clinical practice is focused on general cardiology as well as invasive cardiac procedures such as cardiac catheterization, coronary interventions, angioplasty and coronary stents. He has participated in numerous coronary interventional trials. He also has a special interest in the prevention and reversal of heart disease using a low fat, whole food, plant-based diet.

Dr. Turissini sees patients in the MGH Cath Lab and at one of our Mass General Brigham Community Physicians (MGB CP) locations in Melrose (50 Rowe Street Melrose, MA 02176)

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Tufts Medical Center, Medicine, 1992
  • Residency: Tufts Medical Center, Medicine, 1988
  • Internship: Tufts Medical Center, Medicine, 1986
  • Medical Education: State University of New York at Buffalo, 1985

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.892025 average rating from 326 reviews

  • Dr. Turissini took the time to explain the causes of B/P readings and how often to take your B/P. He is very easy to talk to.

    2026-07-30

  • He is always very pleasant and through.

    2026-07-28

  • I've been seeing Dr. Turissini for several years now and always found him to be very informative about my health issues. During our interactions, I'm given time to address my concerns and receive the personal attention that any patient could hope for. All pertinent information regarding recent testing, health history since our prior office visit are always addressed during my current visit. My active prescriptions are always mutually addressed. Upon conclusion of my office visits, Dr. Turissini always reiterates suggestions that had been addressed during the current visit and I'm provided a date for my next follow-up appointment. I've been seen by many doctors through the years, but I strongly believe Dr. Turissini has provided me with optimum care, personal courtesy to address my concerns, prompt efficient office visits and follow-up to my phone calls. I highly respect Dr. Turissini as my cardiologist.

    2026-07-27

  • Excellent doctor, always received excellent care and have been to him since 2004. No complaints at all. [redacted]

    2026-07-24

  • A positive and informative experience with no problems to repot.

    2026-07-22

  • Extremely knowledgeable. Excellent communication. Wonderful bed side manner. Very well prepared for the appointment.

    2026-07-19

  • Vary good

    2026-07-13

  • He is the BEST doctor I've ever had. He's so very understanding, patient, kind and listens to all my concerns about my heart health. Please don't ever let him go because I would follow him. Thank you for providing such a wonderful doctor to take care of my needs.

    2026-07-12

  • He is an excellent cardiologist. He really cares, he listened. He is a great example of what a caring ,thoughtful and knowledgeable doctor should be .

    2026-07-12

  • My name is [redacted] and I am well satisfied with Dr. Turissini. I would say exceptionally and [redacted] Dr. Turissini is a thumbs up first class, number 10. Thank you.

    2026-07-15

  • Dr Turissini is great [redacted]

    2026-07-08

  • I'm very, very happy with the care I receive from Dr. Turissini and his entire staff. They are always wonderful and attentive, and Dr. Turissini is a kind man and explains everything.

    2026-07-08

  • Caring doctor. [redacted]

    2026-07-06

  • Very knowledgeable Dr with great bedside skills. I have confidence in the next steps discussed by the Dr. He was very plant diet oriented which ultimately may not be the best fit for me.

    2026-07-06

  • I rely on Dr. Carl Turissini to diagnose my condition, review my test results and advise on changes in medications based on the latest research findings. He also advises me on staying on a healthy diet. I trust his advice more than any other provider because it is based on the latest research and his detailed understanding of my medical history. [redacted]

    2026-07-05

  • The care provider is a cardiologist, Dr. Turissini. He is knowledgeable and caring about patients. I depend on his judgment for my treatment.

    2026-07-02

  • Dr Turissini is always kind and informative. He takes his time and explains everything

    2026-07-01

  • It's great experience.

    2026-07-02

  • He is and has always been excellent..

    2026-07-01

  • Doctor Turissini took the time to understand my condition and health goals. Explained my options in straight forward way. (no double speak). Doctor also gave me useful advice on my Plant based diet. In the doctors examining room I felt like I was his only patient. After reading the after visit summary, i realized that 1- he was listening and 2- I needed to exercise more.

    2026-06-30

  • Great Doctor.

    2026-06-30

  • Dr. Turissini counseled me as far as how far to go with my testing, even though I was leery. He convinced me of the pros and cons, and he was very understanding to my questions and my apprehensions.

    2026-07-01

  • Trust him with my care He has experience and knowledge

    2026-06-28

  • The doctor took the time to explain the new drugs being recommended. [redacted]

    2026-06-28

  • Okay, the provider, Dr. Turissini, the best. He has a wonderful bedside manner, [redacted] he listens and he answers [redacted] We really feel, my husband and I really feel comfortable with him. [redacted]

    2026-06-26

  • Awesome

    2026-06-25

  • I'm very fortunate to have Dr. Turissini as my Cardiologist. He's a wonderful doctor and a wonderful person .

    2026-06-24

  • I've been seeing Dr. Turissini for since 22, so over four years now, a little bit less than five maybe, four and change, and he's been amazing. [redacted]

    2026-06-25

  • Excellent care provided. Listened to my concerns and provide solutions to my concerns

    2026-06-22

  • Great team

    2026-06-21

  • It was very positive and helpful.

    2026-06-21

  • Dr. Carl Turissini is the best! He listened and was thoughtful in his answers to my questions.

    2026-06-18

  • He was very caring and concerned with what I had to tell him about my health issues. He explained about my new medication that I am on and possible side effects.

    2026-06-16

  • very good doctor, very attentive . I wouldn't change doctors

    2026-06-16

  • Dr Turissini is great

    2026-06-13

  • He was very concerned about his pacemaker

    2026-06-04

  • Pleasant

    2026-06-03

  • Dr Turissini is very knowledgeable and very helpful.

    2026-05-28

  • Excetional

    2026-05-27

  • He was very thorough and really explained things in the right amount of detail. Would recommend him to anyone.

    2026-05-27

  • Dr Turissi is the best.He has helped me always and he cares.Owe him lot.

    2026-05-25

  • All went very well with my visit, and I am very satisfied with my doctor

    2026-05-28

  • I'm always happy to visit Carl Joseph Turissini. He's been my cardiologist since the fall of 2019 and he's a very careful provider and always gives me the best advice he can, even though I don't always follow it. I'm very pleased with his care as my cardiologist physician.

    2026-05-28

  • Dr. Turissini is so thorough. He takes the time to discuss the care with us. He explains what's going on. He explains the rationale behind the treatment. We are always so happy that we have him to provide our care.

    2026-05-24

  • Dr. Turissini is an excellent doctor. He reviewed my lengthy medical history before seeing me and listened to all my concerns. I never felt rushed as he answered all my questions.

    2026-05-23

  • Very good all around

    2026-05-10

  • Dr was great

    2026-05-06

  • Very knowledgeable about my family history, very knowledgeable about me, and it's a pleasure to go there because he listens and he responds to what I say. I'd give him 100.

    2026-05-02

  • He was great

    2026-04-29

  • Very nice

    2026-04-29

  • Dr Turisinni is easy to talk to and his information always makes sense to me. He is very thorough

    2026-04-29

  • I wanted to talk to my provider about something. He received a phone call and had to leave my visit. A Nurse came in to perform a procedure, and she answered my questions.

    2026-04-28

  • everything was fine

    2026-04-26

  • Always leave my appointments with Dr Turissini feeling confident that we covered all my concerns.

    2026-04-25

  • Dr Turissini was very kind and informative. So glad he is on my medical team

    2026-04-25

  • Dr Turissini is an excellent cardiologist and a wonderful provider... my husband (and I) are very fortunate . Thank you...

    2026-04-23

  • Dr. Turissini makes you feel like you're a member of his family. He treats you with respect. He's well-knowledge. He makes sure that you understand everything. It's very comfortable. He's thorough. He's the best. He makes it so easy to understand. I wouldn't want to go see any other doctor. He's just good.

    2026-04-23

  • Very comfortable with provider

    2026-04-22

  • Dr. Turissini provides awesome care and is one of my favorite providers. I drive a long ways to continue with this provider.

    2026-04-18

  • Very professional

    2026-04-17

  • I continue to appreciate Dr. T's wisdom and care

    2026-04-08

  • Good relationship with the provider always feel very comfortable when I am there

    2026-04-06

  • All good

    2026-04-05

  • I had a very wonderful experience. Dr. Turissini and the staff is actually very, very good. Thank you.

    2026-04-08

  • I am very comfortable in dealings with this doctor

    2026-04-05

  • The doctor was very good and very helpful and very thorough. I was very happy to be able to see him and very thankful. Everything went well and I'm very thankful to have had his attention and time. Thank you.

    2026-04-08

  • The doctor was knowledgeable, respectful, caring, understanding, and very helpful.

    2026-04-05

  • Could not ask for a better cardiologist

    2026-04-05

  • Dr. Turissini is always attentive and he is able to give me all the feedback that I have requested and answers all my questions appropriately and in a timely manner and he is always professional.

    2026-04-08

  • Thank you Dr. Turissini!

    2026-04-05

  • I have been seeing this provider for more than 20 years and have always been pleased with the care provided.

    2026-04-05

  • Dr. Turissini is a wonderful doctor. He's my husband's doctor and now he'll be mine as well. And we really enjoy speaking with him. He's very accurate and a very good doctor. Thank you.

    2026-04-08

  • Dr. Turissini and he staff were excellent. Everyone was friendly. We were in and out in a timely manner but never rushed.

    2026-04-09

  • Always have a great experience.

    2026-04-05

  • it was a respectful, informative and pleasant visit

    2026-04-06

  • [redacted] when I leave the appointment, I feel very good. I feel better than when I got there, and I feel very confident in what I've been, what I was told. And I really personally like Dr. Very, very much. Thank you.

    2026-04-06

  • Dr. Turissini spent time with me discussing questions I had concerning my medication. I did not feel rushed at all during the appointment.

    2026-04-10

  • My overall experience, I've had this doctor for quite a long time and everything I do and meet with him all to my satisfactory. I think he's a pretty good doctor. Thank you.

    2026-04-08

  • answered all my questions and was very helpful about the future of my condition.

    2026-04-08

  • I actually look forward to visits with Dr Turissini. They recharge my feeling of assurance that I am well cared-for.

    2026-04-05

  • Good care

    2026-04-07

  • Very capable, professional.

    2026-01-22

  • I am very confident of my doctor's skill and comfortable with our relationship.

    2026-01-19

  • It was thorough and very good. Thank you.

    2026-01-19

  • Good experience.

    2026-01-18

  • I feel very comfortable with Dr. Answers all my questions very respectful I have had the Dr for many years

    2026-01-18

  • Staff and Dr very pleasant and knowledgeable

    2026-01-17

  • I am very satisfied with my care provider.

    2026-01-06

  • He was exceptionally thoughtful to me and all my concerns and had a plan of action for me to follow, especially with nutrition and other matters of important to me.

    2026-01-05

  • Nothing at this time everything is fine.

    2026-01-03

  • This is a wonderful dr office . [redacted]

    2025-12-29

  • Outstanding Doc, he's beyond competent.

    2025-12-28

  • They are all very thorough and very, very caring for all the patience

    2025-12-16

  • Dr. T. was very helpful about my recent Pedal Edema.

    2025-12-22

  • Great doctor, listens carefully and understands any concerns I may have about my health, and answers questions in a easy to understand manner.

    2025-12-12

  • Always professional and knowledgeable.

    2025-12-12

  • Dr. Turissini is very interested in my overall health, and comments not only about my heart, but also listens to my issues with other parts of the body. After all, each part works in conjunction with all the other parts, it is hoped.

    2025-12-11

  • Very professional and explaining things so I can understand

    2025-12-11

  • Nurse was coughing during examination not wearing a mask very difficult to understand and communicate with her

    2025-12-09

  • Dr. Carl Turissini Is an exceptional doctor. He has good bedside manner and is nice. He explains everything in details and he listens to any concerns I may have. I am very happy that he is my doctor.

    2025-12-11

  • thank you

    2025-12-09

  • Very pleased with my doctor

    2025-12-07

  • It was good.

    2025-12-01

  • Excellent Dr

    2025-12-01

  • Dr. Turissini is an exceptional cardiologist.

    2025-11-30

  • I do not like the location but I will definitely continue with the practice because of the great care

    2025-11-30

  • My husband and I both go to Dr. Turissini. We've been going to him for years and we're very satisfied with him. He's an excellent doctor and we're very happy to have him.

    2025-12-01

  • I always feel like I have a good Doctor looking out for me.

    2025-11-30

  • My care provider is excellent [redacted]

    2025-11-29

  • Excellent. Demonstrated superior skills and professional demeanor.

    2025-11-26

  • As always he was caring and considerate of what I had to say.

    2025-11-27

  • I found Dr. Turissini always very pleasant, informative, and very patient in explaining things. And that's all I can really say. I would recommend him highly to any acquaintance of mine.

    2025-11-26

  • I had a very good experience. I'm very happy with the visit.

    2025-11-26

  • Very knowledgeable and very nice. Would recommend definitely.

    2025-11-23

  • My doctor has given me the best care .Always a follow up on my new meds.

    2025-11-22

  • Everyone is very knowledgeable and also very considerate of my feelings.

    2025-11-20

  • Dr. Turissini was extremely helpful and thorough in his and efficient in his evaluation of my father and in his communication. He was very clear and realistic. We very much appreciated his feedback.

    2025-11-21

  • Everything went well

    2025-11-25

  • Professional

    2025-11-17

  • Top shelf as always MGH

    2025-11-19

  • I would recommend Dr. Turissini to anyone. My experience there is very good and I will keep on going to him.

    2025-11-19

  • I came for an echocardiogram. The woman who attended to me was very nice & very professional.

    2025-11-13

  • This provider is extremely helpful, very concerned, lowered that please, very concerned about what's going on, gives me a lot of information, ordered more tests for me today. I'm very happy with her. She's extremely competent. Thank you.

    2025-11-07

  • knowledgeable

    2025-10-28

  • I like that I don't feel rushed.

    2025-10-29

  • Doctor listened and his advice made since to me and my wife

    2025-10-26

  • Dr.Turissini always listens to what I have to say and offers ideas to find a solution, taking the time to see what would be best and not make a quick decision.

    2025-10-26

  • Very reliable

    2025-10-25

  • Great Ca

    2025-10-24

  • [redacted] Doctor came in, was quick, lacked social skills. Quickly explained my current problem that fortunately I understood. He quickly said he would get an appt with a pulmonologist to see if he missed something. ???? Missed what, no explaining, He clearly was rushed. I respect that doctors try to do the best they can. [redacted]

    2025-10-12

  • I have the utmost respect and confidence in Dr Turissini and I feel I have the best cardiologist there is here in Massachusetts. I value his opinion and service to be the best there is around and always recommend Dr Turissini to anyone that needs a cardiologist!!!

    2025-10-08

  • He's a good Doctor who has helped me a lot

    2025-10-08

  • I would recommend Dr. Turissini to any of my friends, family, or neighbors. He is an excellent doctor who listens carefully to your concerns and provides me with all updates of any medications I might need. So he is the best cardiologist I've ever seen. Highly recommend it to everyone that I know. Thank you.

    2025-10-08

  • AWESOME!!!!!

    2025-10-06

  • Top notch

    2025-10-04

  • Came to see Dr Turissini because of his great training, experience and reputation. He far exceeded any expectations i had. He is a very good and pleasant communicator, explainer & instructor. I was very pleased with my visit and will happily be following up with him.

    2025-10-04

  • I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Turissini. He is a very, very good cardiologist. I trust him over 100% with my care of watching out for me. I would recommend him to anybody.

    2025-10-02

  • Dr. Turissini an excellent, professional doctor. He is always concerned about my medical conditions. He listens and takes what is meaningful from our conversation, and treats me appropriately.

    2025-10-01

  • Dr. Turissini is the best cardiologist I ever seen.

    2025-09-28

  • I wish his office was closer to home.

    2025-09-27

  • Caring, honest, provides great practical advice

    2025-09-24

  • Dr Turissini is always respectful and explains things in a way that you understand. He answers all questions and concerns you may have

    2025-09-22

  • Comfortable and good feeling.

    2025-09-22

  • Dr. Turissini couldn't have been more helpful and understanding. He was great!!

    2025-09-18

  • Dr Turissini is exceptionally personal, helpful, thorough, and precise. I left the appointment with a good understanding of my situation, and, i felt genuinely cared for.

    2025-09-18

Accepted Insurance

  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Medicaid VT
  • Humana
  • Aetna
  • TriCare
  • Multiplan
  • Medicare
  • Fallon Health
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Beech Street
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • United Health Care
  • WellSense NH
  • Medicaid ME
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Coventry
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Medicaid NH
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Medicare ACO
  • MassHealth
  • Senior Whole Health