Aaron B Waxman, MD, PhD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.8 average rating from 140 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
Dr. Aaron B. Waxman is the director of the Pulmonary Vascular Disease Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). He is also an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.
After receiving his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine, Dr. Waxman completed a residency in internal medicine at Yale New Haven Hospital. He then completed two fellowships: the first at Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and the second in pulmonary and critical care at Yale New Haven Hospital. He is board certified in critical care medicine, internal medicine and pulmonary disease.
Dr. Waxman’s clinical interests include pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), right heart failure, thromboembolic disease and pulmonary vascular disease. His research focuses on the inflammatory mechanisms of pulmonary vascular remodeling that lead to right heart failure. His research into the regulation of cell death proteins by IL-6 cytokines in mice led to the discovery of a relationship between dyspnea and mitochondrial dysfunction, and resulted in additional clinical studies examining the abnormalities of inflammatory mediators and oxygen extraction in patients with PAH. He has authored over 110 peer-reviewed publications and has received funding from the National Institutes of Health and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Yale New Haven Hospital, Pulmonary and Critical Care, 1997
- Residency: Yale New Haven Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1994
- Medical Education: Yale University School of Medicine, 1992
- Internship: Yale New Haven Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1992
Board Certifications
- Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.8 average rating from 140 reviews
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Dr. Aaron Waxman has always been very good with my health. He saved my life five years ago. He's an excellent doctor. I would recommend him to anybody. I am extremely pleased. My wife and I are extremely pleased for his care and concern for my life and well-being.
2026-10-01
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I can't say enough about the pleasant manner of Dr. Waxman and also any of the NPs or PAs that are in the room are just as pleasant and well-mannered. I just can't say enough. He goes above and beyond in providing me with information, I feel.
2026-10-01
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He was extremely knowledgeable about everything and very kind and I enjoyed speaking with him. He was down to earth and spoke in a way that I understood what he was talking about. I thought he was excellent.
2026-10-01
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He is an respected expert who points out the major points of my medical condition.
2026-09-30
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[redacted] He is very Professional and answers all questions He checks your meds and ask how you are doing. Checks heart lungs breathing. ankles for swelling. Always ask if there is anything i need. I would recommend him for anyone who needs his help. [redacted]
2026-09-28
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I don't need a minute because all of my services were excellent and I would recommend them to anyone that needed care. Thank you.
2026-09-25
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The provider was attentive and listened to what I had to say. Was are of recent tests I took.
2026-09-24
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[redacted] When Dr. Waxman called me on [redacted], he was concerned about my condition and gave me time to answer my questions. I am fortunate to have him as my doctor. [redacted]
2026-09-16
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I think that Dr. Waxman ordered allowed me to feel comfortable in explaining my symptoms. He was open to hearing them. It's just a comfortable atmosphere. They were on time. I mean, it was just nice to be somewhere where you actually felt like you were being heard.
2026-09-03
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Dr Waxman is a consummate professional. He came in knowing what my condition was and questioned my condition currently and questioned my concerns. Took time to answer my questions and offer explanations that were easy for a novice to understand!!
2026-09-02
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I was very thankful that Dr. Waxman spent so much time with me.
2026-08-30
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Good appointmentl
2026-08-24
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Dr Waxman was very professional and gave me enough time. [redacted]
2026-08-12
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He was very through
2026-08-11
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Yes, Dr. WAXMAN is an excellent doctor. I've been going to him for many years and I trust him implicitly. I would recommend him to anybody.
2026-08-10
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I am happy because he listens to my concerns and explains things. We go over mediations. Asked how I am doing.
2026-08-05
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It was a pleasure meeting Dr. Waxman. Dr. Waxman and his entire staff were highly professional and knowledgeable. Everything was thoughly explained to me and I left the office feeling confident in any future appointments
2026-07-27
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Dr. Waxman is very knowledgeable about many other aspects of my health in addition to the pulmonary hypertension. He did not rush me. We were together for quite a while and I do so appreciate his concern, his care, and his expertise. And his staff is great too. I would highly recommend them to anyone. Thank you very much.
2026-07-23
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I've been with Dr. Waxman for five years and he's very, I'm very comfortable with him and everything has been very satisfactory. I recommend him to anybody.
2026-07-20
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Doctor was very attentive to my problems, gave me helpful advices!
2026-07-20
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He is a nice person and I will recommend him to anyone. Thank you.
2026-07-16
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Excellent visit. He asked great questions and answered mine. I'm looking forward to working with him to solve my problem/
2026-07-15
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My experience with this doctor and his staff has been excellent.
2026-07-09
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I really appreciated his care and desire to listen carefully to my issues
2026-07-03
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I feel very fortunate to have Dr Waxman as my physician. He is so knowledgeable, and I feel very confident in his care for me. He is also very personable and easy to talk to.
2026-06-14
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Wanted to makemy treatment convenient for me.
2026-06-10
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He brought up something about my condition that no one else ever did.
2026-06-08
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Very happy with the visit
2026-06-08
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This provider is exceptional in every possible way. I have multiple chronic health conditions so am complicated, and Dr. Waxman is always my "go to" person with questions/complications. [redacted] I find his expertise invaluable, and my local specialists have the greatest admiration for him as well.
2026-06-07
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I found him to be very pleasant. I did not feel rushed at all. I felt very comfortable talking with him. He spoke in terns that I could understand.
2026-06-03
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Dr is the best in his field plus works with me for referrals for my needs
2026-05-22
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I was very happy to meet Dr. Waxman. He was excellent. He was so smart and he was very nice.
2026-05-21
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Dr Waxman is a super star Brigham is lucky to have him as a provider He is brilliant and truly cares about patients with extremely complex medical issues I would have been dead long ago if it wasn't for Dr Waxman's persistence to find the correct medicine to treat my condition
2026-05-06
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Yes, this doctor is a fantastic doctor. My experience is excellent. Thank you very much.
2026-04-30
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He asked a lot of questions and listened to my answers and requested more info from my past tests
2026-04-29
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Dr. Waxman is a caring provider who listens to my concerns and takes the time to discuss any questions I may have. I never ever feel rushed in an appointment with him which I appreciate.
2026-04-27
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So grateful there are doctors like Dr Waxman. So smart and dedicated to his profession.
2026-04-22
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Dr Waxman is very thorough and thoughtful. He respects my ideas and takes time to discuss them
2026-04-21
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I always have had a great experience with the people and the hospital
2026-04-21
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Dr. Waxman is the best. He understands me, kind and professional. He also took the time to text me on my condition which I appreciate that more than you know.
2026-04-08
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Dr. Waxman is an excellent and thoughtful physician. He is able to listen and explain and advise in ways that incorporate the whole patient.
2026-03-10
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Dr. Aaron Waxman is the best provider of my health care. I drive 200 miles round trip just to see him.
2026-03-03
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I enjoyed meeting Dr. Waxman and felt he was very thorough and knowledgeable. I do not like coming into Boston for medical appointments, but felt it was very worth the inconvenience.
2026-03-02
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Dr Waxman is a consummate professional and took the time to know my history during my visit. Extremely in my breathing experience since my last visit. He was hlad to hear that my breathing has improved.
2026-03-02
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Always thorough and helpful
2026-03-02
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I always enjoy seeing Dr. Waxman once a year for my asthma follow up. As you know, he's a special person. Very thorough. Very knowledgeable. A very pleasant and professional person.
2026-02-25
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Yes, Dr. Waxman is very knowledgeable, very thorough. He goes over everything that we need to talk about. He answers my questions and the staff is nothing but courteous.
2026-02-19
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Dr. Waxman was excellent. He listened to what I had to say. It was a joy to be at your institution and I just had a great experience and he was very thorough and that's about all I need to say, I guess.
2026-02-05
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This doctor really knows what he is doing, except how to get into Atrius' Health's website. Last year I signed a paper saying B and W had my permission to do so. At this visit, it would have helped in my treatment. My PCP belongs to Atrius Health and he goes onto MGB's site easily.
2026-02-03
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The care was good. [redacted]
2026-02-02
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my trusted pulm/ cardiologist.
2026-01-30
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Always professional, prepared for visit, cordial & pleasant
2026-01-26
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My care provider is Dr. Waxman and he's amazing. He's very thorough and he's very caring. I would recommend him to anyone.
2026-01-22
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I would like to say that the treatment in the office, the doctor, the nurses, all the staff is very kind, and I feel very confident in the treatments. [redacted]
2026-01-22
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I have been a patient of Dr. Waxman's for years and I have always been treated with respect and patience.
2026-01-21
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the best
2026-01-12
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Dr. Waxman is brilliant, kind, and thorough. He always explains things clearly without dumbing anything down. He is generous with ideas and suggestions for treatments, as well as and for providers in other specialties when needed. He is an excellent doctor.
2025-12-22
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Dr Waxman took time to figure out complex aspects of my condition. He's thorough and cares enough to truly help when others have ignored or even said they won't help.
2025-12-08
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