Joanna Y Tansky, MD, PhD

Patient Feedback

4.923404 average rating from 94 reviews

• Dr. Tansky is a wonderful Radiology Oncologist. She is gentle, forthright, listens to my questions and answers them well. She explains everything she sees during exams and has a great manner and always puts me at ease.

  2026-08-03

• Dr. Tansky is a WONDERFUL provider. I'm the kind of person who needs a lot of information before. I can relax about a situation. I saw her throughout my month of Radiation. She was continually kind, compassionate and informative in a non-condescending way. I never felt rushed or that I was inconveniencing her. (I can ask a lot of questions...) she always validated my concerns and provided me with real time evidence based responses. She's a keeper!

  2026-08-04

• The virtual Zoom meeting went very well. Would do it again.

  2026-08-02

• I appreciated her knowledge and honesty.

  2026-08-02

• It was a good experience and informative.

  2026-07-19

• I was thrilled with the experience and found this doctor specialist stellar on every level- her experience, knowledge, ability to effectively communicate that knowledge, and it was combined with her outstanding manner dealing with me as a patient. Her ability to listen well and apply that to what information she then presented to me was on spot. Top doctor in every way. I had another consult with top same specialist at BI and there was no comparison which is why I chose Dr. Tansky for my radiation oncology care.

  2026-07-16

• Very knowledgeable, kind and compassionate.

  2026-07-15

• From the very beginning of my treatment, Dr Tansky's kindness, compassion, and expertise gave me so much confidence and comfort during an incredibly difficult time. She always took the time to answer my questions, assuage my worries, and make me feel like more than just a patient. I will never forget the care she showed me - I'm forever grateful.

  2026-07-13

• She was very professional and explained things in laymen terms

  2026-07-06

• It's a great staff.

  2026-07-04

• It was a first visit and I was pleased that she knew exactly why I was there and explained everything to me. I left the appointment very satisfied.

  2026-07-10

• Well, Dr. Tansky is a wonderful provider. [redacted] I've been seeing her for what, six years? So I love her and she's great. [redacted]

  2026-07-02

• Always felt respected and cared for.

  2026-07-02

• Nothing in particular, except to say my care has been exceptional. Thank you!

  2026-07-01

• Good experience!

  2026-06-22

• Very helpful & cocerned

  2026-06-10

• She was knowledgeable and presented information in a clear and concise manner. She interacted well with the two other Doctors in the room there as part of the initial oncology consult.

  2026-06-10

• Knowledgeable comforting compassionate

  2026-03-21

• Yes, the appointment with Dr. Tanski was excellent and the initial nurse excellent, helped me with my prescriptions and helped with questions that I have. It was an excellent, excellent visit. Thank you.

  2026-03-20

• This was a consult Provider did an excellent job explaining the radiation process. My daughter and I left with all our questions answered feeling very comfortable with provider and prepared to make a decision to go the radiation route versus surgery.

  2026-03-11

• She was outstanding. She always is extremely knowledgeable, very caring, very sensitive, spends as much time as needed to give you full care and full explanation on everything. I would highly recommend her to everyone.

  2026-03-06

• Everyone in that office is perfect. They are so kind and supportive. Dr. Tansky takes compassionate to a new level. She never has one foot out the door. She makes you feel comfortable and listened to. Her suggestions are never said in an aggressive way. She is very special!

  2026-03-04

• My visit exceeded my expectations.

  2026-02-26

• Dr. Tansky is awesome. She is very caring of her patients and very knowledgeable in her field. She explains things so I can understand and asks me questions for her use. I would highly recommend her. I think she is a great asset to the oncology dept. She is the best.

  2026-02-19

• Dr. Tansky has been wonderful in the 4 years I've seeing her . I trust her and listen and do what she suggests .

  2026-02-17

• I have confidence in her ability to treat me

  2026-02-13

• She was kind and thoughtful, listened well, and gave me plenty of information about my treatment, side effects, and choices. She was terrific.

  2026-02-13

• During 6 weeks of daily radiation treatments and follow up the entire group provided me with exceptional care, support and communication. Always in an upbeat and supportive manner. Wonderful caregivers. A+

  2026-02-26

• The care received was exceptional.

  2026-02-25

• [redacted] Staff seems very confident and accommodating . very satisfied with the experience. Of course I wish that I didn't need a CT scan, lol but since I did, glad it was there .

  2026-02-02

• Dr. Tansky put me at ease during my visit. She was knowledgeable and confident while explaining the treatment plan. Dr. Tansky also clearly discussed the potential side effects, wile not minimizing them; she explained how they would be managed, which I truly appreciated.

  2026-01-24

• Dr Tansky is the nicest and best doctor I have ever seen!!!!!

  2026-01-21

• My wife and daughter came with me for this appointment. It was a consultation about my prostate findings from my urologist. I was extremely stressed and from the nurse, to the physician, they explained everything to me. They picked up very quickly on my stress level and took the time to talk to me about my concerns. I, also my family left with no doubt or question that I will go with their recommendations and treatment plan with them.

  2026-01-18

• I just wanted to say your facility was excellent. All the doctors and nurses were fantastic, very knowledgeable. They explained things really well, listened attentively. I felt like I was being taken care of very well. And I liked that you were always on time and you had the warm blankets for when I had my radiation treatment. So thank you so much again for such great care. Happy New Year.

  2026-01-07

• Courteous, professional service

  2025-12-24

• Best possible experience!

  2025-12-18

• Excellent experience at MGH NWH Cancer Center.

  2025-12-16