Dean C Xerras, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.743089 average rating from 123 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Chelsea, MA
Dr. Dean Xerras is from the greater Boston area and attended Tufts University where he majored in Spanish. In 1998, he received his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and went on to complete his medical residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, where he served as Primary Care Chief Resident. He currently practices general internal medicine at MGH Chelsea Healthcare Center, where he has also served as its medical director since 2009. As a Physician at MGH, he is an active member of various committees, including Primary Care Team Leaders and the hospital’s Executive Committee on Community Health. From 2016-2020, Dr. Xerras was the inaugural chair of the Department of Medicine’s Community Council, which oversees initiatives and programs within the DOM that aim to develop, strengthen, and support partnerships within the communities in which MGH serves, and provides paths to assist, advance and promote members of the DOM who are driven by the community mission. He is also a co-investigator of the Partners HealthCare Engagement and Communications team of the NIH’s All of Us Research Program, where one million people will share their health information and samples to build the largest, most diverse, health database of its kind. In addition to his clinical and administrative roles, he is an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and is active in teaching MGH residents in their continuity clinics at the health center. Awarded a National Health Service Corps Scholarship while in medical school, he has devoted his career to community medicine, with the hope of reducing disparities in health care delivery among vulnerable patient populations, achievable in part by his membership on the Board of Health in Chelsea, MA since 2006, where during his 15 years of service, more stringent tobacco regulations were developed, as well as a city wide ban (first in the nation) of artificial trans fats in all food service establishments.
Education & Training
- Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Medicine, 2002
- Internship: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Medicine, 1999
- Medical Education: Tufts University School of Medicine, 1998
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.743089 average rating from 123 reviews
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Dr xerras is the best doc ever he is very caring and I ve been his patient 4 over 40 yrs
2026-06-25
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Great care by Dr. Xerras. He knows and understands my medical history.
2026-06-09
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I've been seeing Dr. Xerras for many years With good results. [redacted]
2026-05-25
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Dr.Dean Xerras and staff are always the best
2026-05-20
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He is quick but thorough. Covers everything and follow up information.
2026-05-14
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Everything went good
2026-05-13
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Very good experience overall
2026-05-11
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He's the best. I'm fortunate to have him in my corner. I'm lucky to have him as my doctor. Thank you.
2026-05-06
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Very helpful and knowledgeable.
2026-05-06
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Dr Xerras, as always, was professional, patient and respectful.
2026-04-29
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Dr Xerras. Always takes the time to listen to what my concerns are
2026-04-22
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Was helpful and I was comfortable with the explanation of what is going on with my neck and shoulders.
2026-04-15
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Dr. Dean Xerras is an excellent doctor. He's very professional. Also, he understands the patient. And one of the reasons that I've stuck with him is because he cares for the community that he works in. And I appreciate his help. Thank you, Dr. Dean Xerras.
2026-04-09
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Remarkable.
2026-03-26
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Dr. xerras is the best! He is such an asset to MGH Brigham - I hope that he is appreciated and is seen for the brilliant doctor he is!
2026-03-16
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I've been a patient of Dr. Xerras for over twenty years and he is the best!!! MGH is lucky to have him as a doctor.
2026-03-04
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The provider, they were very, very, very good and the nurses, they were good too. I understand everything the doctor says to me. I explained to the doctor and he listened to me too. Thank you.
2026-03-02
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Hello, actually nothing, my visits have always been with nice experiences and professionalism.
2026-02-17
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I have been to see Dr. Xerras since my first visit. I'm completely happy
2026-02-04
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Excellent, understands my concerns and questions and I will recommend it to family and friends. Really, really excellent provider.
2026-02-05
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I'm grateful to have Dr. Xerras as my primary care physician [redacted].
2026-01-25
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He's the best.
2026-01-16
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Dr. Xerras was very kind, compassionate, listened to me, and answered any of my questions. It was an excellent experience.
2025-12-28
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Excellent care provider and team. Would recommend to everyone.
2025-12-24
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My dr Xerras is the best doc ever I love him
2025-12-25
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Hi, this is Mr. [redacted]. Dr. Xerras and me have been together for about 24 years. He's been always good to me. He watches me all the time and if I forget, he calls me. He's a very good doctor and I would tell anybody about him.
2025-12-16
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Extremely caring and understating. Very patient didn't feel rushed.
2025-12-03
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I'v been seen this care provider for years. He's been very helpful.
2025-11-24
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Dr. Xerras was very patient and understanding with my questions and my concerns
2025-11-10
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Dr xerras was very concerned and outgoing it made me feel very comfortable
2025-11-10
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Excellent
2025-11-03
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Always knowledgeable about my meds, health .
2025-10-26
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Dr Xerras as always is attentive, courteous and respectful.
2025-10-23
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I have a lot of confidence in Dean Xerras. He's very thorough and very straightforward about his findings. [redacted] Recommend to anybody any family member too. Very good.
2025-10-24
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The office visit for an annual physical was routine and consistent with past experience. The staff from the reception desk to the examination room was courteous and professional. My PCP of close to 30 years spent the requisite amount of time inquiring about various aspects of my personal health, and reminded me to reach out if any material changes developed between visits. It's comforting to have a PCP of long standing like Dr. Xerras and the support of his office in the event a medical issue arises that warrants professional attention.
2025-10-18
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Dr.Xerras always treats me well. I've been a patient of his for 22 years. I wouldn't go to anyone else.
2025-10-01
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Love you all!! Thanks
2025-09-24
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Extremely prompt, support staff very good
2025-09-25
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Dr. Xerras is always looking out for my best interests. He is a pleasure to deal with and always helpful fulfilling my requests.
2025-09-24
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Everything was excellent with the doctor.
2025-09-17
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He had read my history and explained to me all I wanted to know.
2025-09-19
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Very good care, a very good doctor. I'm happy, very grateful, because he gave me the right medication for my diabetes, and everything is under control. Thank God. Thank you.
2025-09-11
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Excellent
2025-08-25
Accepted Insurance
- Wellpoint
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