Bradley M Wertheim, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.963636 average rating from 44 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
Dr. Wertheim is a member of the Pulmonary Vascular Disease Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He specializes in the care of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and complex heart-lung interactions.
After studying biochemistry at Lafayette College, Dr. Wertheim received his Doctorate in Medicine from Harvard Medical School in 2011. At the Massachusetts General Hospital, he completed his residency in internal medicine in 2014. Dr. Wertheim then trained in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and he graduated in 2017. During this time, he was the first physician selected for the Burke Advanced Fellowship in Pulmonary Heart Disease, one of the few dedicated pulmonary hypertension training programs in the country.
His clinical interests include pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolism, critical care medicine, unexplained dyspnea, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing. He founded the Rheumatic Pulmonary Vascular Disease Clinic to promptly diagnose pulmonary hypertension in patients with connective tissue diseases such as systemic sclerosis. In 2021-2022, Dr. Wertheim’s patient satisfaction scores ranked in the top 10% of physician nationwide. He is board-certified in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and internal medicine.
As a scientist, Dr. Wertheim studies the biology of pulmonary arterial hypertension to identify treatment strategies. He earned research awards from the Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Hearst Foundation. He receives funding from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute/National Institutes of Health. A list of his publications can be found here.
A member of the Harvard Medical School faculty, Dr. Wertheim trains fellows and residents in his clinic and inpatient practice at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Outside of medicine, he enjoys time with his wife and daughters, saltwater fishing, boating, working with tools, and enjoying the outdoors.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, 2017
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2014
- Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2012
- Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, 2011
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
4.963636 average rating from 44 reviews
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Dr Wertheim is superb at explaining all the details of condition and test results. Great bedside manner!
2026-09-02
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Excellent dr, knowledgeable, very attentive, personable, professional. Responds on a timely manner. Exceeds expectations
2026-08-31
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The doctor always finds time to call me when I need to talk to him.
2026-08-06
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Great doc
2026-08-04
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This provider is outstanding!
2026-06-25
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Bradley Wertheim is thorough, compassionate, kind, knowledgeable, amazingly helpful throughout my condition.
2026-06-25
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He'a always respectful, compassionate and caring
2026-06-22
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Dr. Wertheim is a very excellent provider. I feel very comfortable having him as my doctor. Thank you.
2026-06-05
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Very professional
2026-06-04
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He explained things so I could have a better understanding.
2026-06-03
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Excellent
2026-05-04
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Hi, Dr. Bradley Wertheim is an amazing doctor. Amazing. Not good, amazing. I've been in the hospital [redacted] years of my life. He's an amazing doctor. [redacted]. Thank you so much.
2026-05-04
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Care is great. [redacted]
2026-05-04
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he spent an impressive amount of time considering my case and offered many suggestions for further study.
2026-04-01
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He was terrific
2026-04-01
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Dr. Wertheim is an exceptional clinician and human being. I feel very comfortable in his care.
2026-03-29
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I enjoyed my visit with the doctor
2026-03-03
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He is one of the most knowledgeable physicians I have ever seen. Always has excellent recall of my medical care and t Recommendations
2026-03-02
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He appears the most knowledgeable in his medical field, unusually thorough in reviewing and interpreting test results, skillful in explaining medical issues and treatment options, and understanding his patient's personal specificities. He is one of the rare physician!
2026-03-02
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Very inquisitive in hearing about symptoms and has a genuine care for me as a patient. One of the best physicians that I have seen
2026-03-02
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He was very thorough in asking questions of my medical history. He was excellent describing Pulmonary Hypertension and how we will go about monitoring for it.
2026-02-02
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Dr. Brad is kind, listens to my issues and makes suggestions ragarding my health
2025-12-24
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He is absolutely a caring doctor
2025-12-22
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Dr. W, because I really can't pronounce his first name, Wertheim, Worth him, he's always been courteous, respectful. He makes me feel like he's a friend, not just a doctor. And I really, really appreciate him in all the years he's taken care of me. He is the best.
2025-11-27
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Always great!
2025-11-24
Accepted Insurance
- Wellpoint
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