Nikolaos P Zacharias, MD
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4.82069 average rating from 87 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Waltham, MA
- Boston, MA
Nikolaos Zacharias is a vascular surgeon in the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and a member of the faculty of surgery at Harvard Medical School. He also spends time in our affiliated hospital, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. His area of practice is abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, mesenteric ischemic, thoracic outlet syndrome, hemodialysis access and venous disease. He is particularly interested in improving social disparities in patients with vascular disease, as well as developing health policies to assure health equity and exceptional outcomes in patient care. He is nationally known for his work in the Society for Vascular Surgery Performance Measures Committee, and he is the Quality and Safety director for the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at Mass General.
Dr. Zacharias conducts clinical research to improve vascular surgery outcomes. He has led several clinical research projects involving innominate artery revascularization, the establishment of duplex restenosis criteria for visceral stents, cost-benefit analyses of transcarotid arterial revascularization and outcomes of CryoVein revascularization for critical limb threatening ischemia. During his time as a research fellow at the Mass General Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, he focused his research on novel methods for management of polytrauma patients. He is a reviewer for the Journal of Vascular Surgery and the Journal of Vascular Surgery Venous and Lymphatic Diseases.
Dr. Zacharias takes an active role in the education of vascular surgery fellows, residents and medical students by providing lectures and operating room training. He dedicates time to teaching Mass General trainees how to identify areas of improvement in quality of care. Moreover, he mentors research residents on quality improvement projects focused on decreasing hospital length of stay for elective carotid endarterectomy and endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm patients.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Albany Medical Center, Vascular Surgery, 2016
- Residency: Albany Medical Center, General Surgery, 2014
- Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital, General Surgery, 2011
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Research Fellowship in Trauma, Emergency Medicine and Surgical Critical Care, 2009
- Medical Education: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, 2007
Board Certifications
- Vascular Surgery, American Board of Surgery
Languages Spoken
- Greek
- German
- French
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.82069 average rating from 87 reviews
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Yes, this was my first time seeing Dr.Nikolaos Zacharias . Very professional, very good doctor, and he explained everything very, very well, and I look forward to working with him in the future.
2026-07-01
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Perfection- professional,knowledgeable, answered all my questions and treated me respectfully.
2026-06-22
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Dr. Zacharias was very detailed in his explanations, very easy to talk to, and answered all our questions, and he saved my fathers foot. He did exceptional work on my dad and restored blood flow to his leg. His medical assistant, who was heading to medical school, was also very detailed and easy to deal with. Both of them exhibited a lot of compassion and care to my dad which was very appreciated. even the front desk person was kind.
2026-06-10
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Great experience . Well taken cared for. Really impressed with the knowledge
2026-05-31
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This provider is a joy to deal with.He exudes confidence and trust. I was fully informed of my condition. l
2026-05-31
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Exceptional!
2026-05-17
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Professional and kind
2026-05-16
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I wish the time with him was a little longer . He is very nice , but a bit rushed .
2026-05-04
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I think he's a good doctor overall and very professional. It's just that I felt he was a bit rushed and didn't take enough time to answer all my questions. He also told me there was only one option for my varicose veins, a procedure involving injecting medication while I was sedated under anesthesia, and I would have liked him to explain more options to me. Perhaps it was because I was the last appointment of the day, but at my next appointment I'll try to insist on finding out more.
2026-04-19
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Informative, caring and pleasant.
2026-04-19
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He has very good bedside manners. He listens. He talks to you in a level that you can understand. He asks many questions. He's just a thorough, happy doctor that wants you to have the best results. I highly recommend Dr. Zacharias.
2026-03-29
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He is very understanding and kind and takes time with me
2026-03-29
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They were very professional
2026-03-16
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He was 45 minutes late but that was very acceptable as to me. It meant if patients had questions he stayed and answered them to me that is the sign of a good doctor.
2026-02-28
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Great visit, excellent surgeon
2026-02-15
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love Dr Zacharias! Very easy to talk to and has a sense of humor too!
2026-02-15
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Happy he is my Dr.
2026-02-26
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Dr Zacharias is extremely thorough and knowledgeable. He took the time to listen to me; he reviewed my medical history; he gave a great deal of thought to determine the best and safest way to approach treatment for a complex case. He is very caring, patient and personable. He is very respectful and thoughtfully considered my input. I felt heard and felt that he valued my input. He is extraordinarily intelligent and capable. He is carefully looking out for my safety. I am terrified by the complexity of my health issues and my current health conditions but I am extremely confident that I am in the best hands possible with Dr. Zacharias. I trust him with my life. Zacharias is an outstanding person as well as physician. I am extremely grateful that he took me on as a patient. Thank you for this opportunity to express my gratitude.
2026-02-02
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Excellent, I don't need anything else.
2026-02-01
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When I spoke to Dr. Zacharias, he was very professional and personal and was very easy to talk to and relieved me from my being afraid quite well.
2026-01-22
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The physician was fantastic, I would recommend him and his staff for anyone I know that is looking for such a specialist. He was exact, open minded, excellent communicator. He was excellent in the medical services he provided to me. I was nervous and he took the time to explain to me what was going on and what he was doing to handle the issue I brought to the department. [redacted] I just can't say enough about the services I receive and continue to receive at MGH Mass General Brigham, By far the best in the World!! [redacted]
2026-01-22
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Everyone was very nice.
2025-12-31
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I can say that he was an excellent doctor, as were the people who participated in the procedure. Thank you very much.
2025-12-16
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This provider, Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias, is one of the best providers I've dealt with at Mass General. And mind you, I work at Mass General in the neurology department. He is amazing. He's courteous. He's always on time when I need to be there. Sometimes he's there before me. So I appreciate him. I appreciate his coordinator, Adrian, who always calls me to make my appointments and everything that I need. Keeps me in touch with the doctor. And I just met Nurse Jamie, who's also amazing.
2025-12-03
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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias is an excellent surgeon...I told him I was very happy to have him on my life because, he's great. I had three surgeries with Dr. Zacharias and I'm so grateful with him. Mass General Hospital has one of the best vascular surgeon.
2025-11-17
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The provider listens and uses his people skills to make the visit a good one.
2025-11-16
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Excelente job-Everyone.
2025-11-03
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Almost an hour late
2025-11-02
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I left feeling that Doctor Zacharias and the assisting doctor were very committed to helping me with my health issues. I definitely felt heard. And I definitely feel like I am in good hands and that the doctors are competent and compassionate. In other words: they are rock star doctors and I feel very lucky to have them helping me!
2025-10-26
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He was kind and knowledgeable, he took time to answer all my questions as usual
2025-10-11
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Great team!
2025-10-06
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Appreciate his directness, expertise and humanity
2025-09-29
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I like the doctor. He was very interesting on my problem. I hope to see him again soon. Okay.
2025-09-24
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They were ready and knowledgeable using results from tests to determine next step.
2025-09-21
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All Good.
2025-08-26
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Dr. Zacharias is extremely professional, explains everything, listens attentively to me, the patient, answers all questions and/or concerns, has a wonderful bedside manner, is empathetic and is the most caring surgeon/doctor I have encountered during my lifetime! [redacted] Dr. Zacharias has done wonders to improve my health and I am extremely grateful! [redacted]
2025-08-26
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very good
2025-08-26
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