Simon G Talbot, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.954639 average rating from 97 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
Dr. Simon G. Talbot is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School and the Director of Hand Transplantation. He is board certified in plastic surgery and holds a subspecialty certificate in hand surgery. He specializes in general plastic surgery, hand surgery, and microsurgery. Dr. Talbot has a particular interest in hand and upper extremity trauma, cutaneous oncologic reconstruction, abdominal and perineal reconstruction, and body contouring surgery. Dr. Talbot chose a career in academic plastic surgery to provide individualized, customized care for the most difficult problems that patients and surgeons face.
Dr. Talbot’s research interests include upper extremity transplantation, nerve regeneration optimization, psychosocial aspects of major extremity surgery, and device development. He is funded by the US Department of Defense and runs research in collaboration with surgeons at Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences.
Administratively, Dr Talbot is the co-chair of the BWH Physicians’ Council, representing all BWH faculty. He is heavily involved in optimizing patient care through a focus on physician wellbeing: lecturing, writing, and consulting nationally.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Hand Surgery, 2011
- Residency: Harvard / MGB Combined Training Program*, Plastic Surgery, 2010
- Residency: Tauranga Hospital, Medicine/Surgery, 2002
- Internship: Tauranga Hospital, medicine/surgery, 2001
- Medical Education: University of Auckland, School of Medicine, 2001
Board Certifications
- Plastic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Surgery of the Hand, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.954639 average rating from 97 reviews
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Excellent feedback from all individuals involved with Dr. Talbot. Review of my condition with Dr. Talbot was encouraging and he provided several options regarding future treatment. Communication and interaction with Dr. Talbot between me and my wife who was in attendance was exceptional.
2026-07-05
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Dr. Talbot is an outstanding physician
2026-06-14
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Dr. Talbot was well informed and made me feel confident of a good result about the upcoming surgery procedure. Thank you.
2026-05-28
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Dr. Talbot is the absolute best!
2026-05-12
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Very helpful and good plan going forward
2026-05-12
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Wonderful experience. Very comfortable with Dr. Talbot and his staff.
2026-04-20
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My provider and his team are amazing!
2026-04-16
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Explained everything very clearly and was very gracious
2026-04-12
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Very pleasant visit
2026-04-12
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Dr Talbot is an outstanding doctor and always professional and personable . He explains things so the patient can understand easily and listens. [redacted]
2026-04-08
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Dr. Talbot is wonderful. He listens and cares. He answers my questions in a way I can understand. [redacted]
2026-03-28
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First time in his office . Explained exactly what the procedure would be and all related information.
2026-03-25
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Excellent! I know I am in great hands!
2026-02-19
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Dr. Talbot is very nice and respectful, and explains what to expect for the results of the procedure.
2026-02-12
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Very attentive and informative.
2026-02-08
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Excellent.
2026-02-02
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An overall positve experience
2026-01-12
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I was very pleased with my visit to the department. The doctor was attentive. He listened to my complaint and he was very explicit in how he described my procedure. I was satisfied that he cared and attended to me with respect. Everybody else I met in the department, receptionists, nursing assistant nurse, were polite and I left there satisfied that my next visit for surgery would be fine. Thank you.
2026-01-07
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Dr Talbot and his entire staff are fantastic! I could not ask for a better plastic surgeon. Everything he has explained to me was exactly what happened. I would recommend him to anyone.
2026-01-06
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He, as well as his PA were very caring and compassionate. They both demonstrated empathy for what I was going through.
2025-12-15
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Excellent physician with an extremely well run office. Staff are exceptional.
2025-12-11
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He showed confidence in his abilities, which translated to my feelings of confidence.
2025-12-09
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He was a great listener. Very knowledgeable, honest and understood my needs
2025-12-09
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Seemed to be very knowledgeable and caring
2025-11-27
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It was excellent. [redacted]
2025-11-26
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He was polite and explained things he coukd and could not do for me . My niecexand I both liked him .
2025-10-29
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Dr Talbot had thoroughly reviewed my case. He was sensitive and clear in explaining I would not feel comfortable in public during the healing process between surgeries. Learning the length of time it would take to heal was a shock and Dr Talbots delivered the message effectively, caringly.
2025-10-27
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Could not have been better.
2025-09-21
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Dr. Talbot's visits and treatment were always professional, attentive, respectful, and he always answered any questions I had. Excellent visits.
2025-09-19
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I'm a retired MD and cannot imagine a better interaction. He was exceptional.
2025-09-17
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Wonderful experience with all staff involved with my visit.
2025-09-10
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Dr. Talbot is the most outstanding Dr. He listens and understands your concerns.
2025-09-04
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This was a consultation for upcoming surgery. I will be able comment further after surgery
2025-09-03
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Dr is fabulous and so helpful I came desperate for help and he is helping me
2025-09-05
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He and his staff were friendly and professional. And on time!
2025-09-04
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[redacted] Felt heard and listened to my concerns by Dr Talbot.........
2025-09-04
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Outstanding...can't say enough good things!
2025-09-03
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Dr. Talbot and staff are top notch, one of the best experiences with an office. From the welcoming front office to Dr. Talbot himself. I felt heard, supported and seen as a person each time I went in there. He was so kind and explained everything to me and answered all of my questions. He's absolutely amazing.
2025-08-21
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He explained the procedure he was going to prepare for and why he was going to do that procedure !
2025-08-19
Accepted Insurance
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- Wellpoint
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Railroad Medicare
- Multiplan
- Cigna
- Medicare
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- WellSense
- Fallon Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Coventry
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- MassHealth
- Senior Whole Health
- Medicaid NH
- TriCare
- Medicaid CT
- Tufts Health Plan
- Medicaid ME
- Humana
- Beech Street
- Aetna
- United Health Care
- Blue Cross Blue Shield