Stephen D Zucker, MD

Stephen D Zucker, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.943662 average rating from 142 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA

Dr. Stephen Zucker is a member of the faculty of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, with an academic appointment at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Zucker’s goal is to provide top-quality, compassionate care to his patients employing the most up to date diagnostic and treatment strategies and cutting-edge technology. His responsibilities also include advancing clinical care through involvement in innovative research, as well as training the next generation of physicians by participating in medical student, resident, and fellow educational

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Gastroenterology, 1991
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1988
  • Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, Medicine, 1985

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.943662 average rating from 142 reviews

  • Absolutely love Doctor Zucker! He is so kind, helpful and non-judgmental. I wish all providers had the same bedside manner. Medical Assistant was wonderful as well!

    2026-08-24

  • He is very good, very thorough, and I would recommend him to anyone

    2026-08-24

  • Dr. Zucker was terrific! He spent over an hour with me and my family, reviewed all of my labs, and made a few suggestions. He was positive and optimistic and gave me hope. It was a very positive experience!!!

    2026-08-12

  • Dr. Zucker was thorough, thoughtful, and very knowledgeable. He helped me to understand my illness better.

    2026-07-20

  • I would recommend Dr Zucker to anyone in need of his care. He and staff are phenomenal

    2026-07-12

  • Dr. Zucker is extremely knowledgeable and explains things in a way that makes it easy to understand. While having a clear understanding of my condition is very important, I appreciate that he is patient and kind. I never feel rushed. I am grateful to have Dr. Zucker as part of my care team.

    2026-07-04

  • Dr Zucker was kind, informative and caring. He was exactly what I needed!

    2026-07-04

  • I'm very happy with Dr. Zucker. He is incredibly knowledgeable, thoughtful. He always takes his time and makes sure I understand everything and answers all of my questions. He also responds to any messages I send him through the portal.

    2026-07-01

  • Excellent experience and visit!

    2026-06-21

  • I thank our Lord for my Doctor and staff. I feel safe knowing I'm in great hands.

    2026-06-21

  • Dr. ZUCKER a true professional, great personality, listens, askes questions, and follows up all the time. Need I say more?

    2026-06-23

  • Dr. Zucker was amazing. After several years of feeling unheard and let down by my primary this is how I remember doctors being. I felt seen, heard and I feel very confident that he will help get to the bottom of what is going on and take care of me.

    2026-06-14

  • Dr. Zucker couldn't have been more helpful, understanding, and patient. He was a wonderful doctor.

    2026-06-10

  • Attentive, and respectful

    2026-06-08

  • Dr. Zucker is a wonderful doctor! He is a great doctor,kind, caring and easy to talk to.

    2026-06-09

  • It was a wonderful experience. The doctor is very knowledgeable, pleasant, and it was fine.

    2026-05-28

  • He's very attentive to everything and explains things very well. On two occasions, he's been the one helping me. And I like him because he speaks my language.

    2026-05-26

  • Best liver doc ever knowledgeable and understanding and willing to take the time to get things right I wouldn't want to change a thing

    2026-05-25

  • Excellent liver specialist. Very thorough and familiar with my medical record .

    2026-05-25

  • I think you covered it

    2026-05-29

  • This doctor that is very up front with patients and never makes them feels as a number and you matter to him. I ended up getting a liver transplant and thru it all I felt I could call his office with any questions.

    2026-05-24

  • Excellent. Always listen and explains the treatment plans and ever that needs to do. Very attentive to the patient. Will highly recommend.

    2026-05-17

  • Dr. Zucker is an amazing doctor. He is caring, understanding. He always listens to your concerns. He addresses everything in a manner that is understandable. And he doesn't minimize anything that you say. He's just a phenomenal doctor.

    2026-05-15

  • He talks to you, listens to you and cares

    2026-05-15

  • I am grateful to have Dr Zucker care for me. He provides me with clear, specific explanations , with compassion, positivity, and patience.

    2026-05-13

  • Dr. Zucker is attentive and pleasant. He answered any questions I had. At this point I do not need to see him again unless a problem arises.

    2026-05-08

  • My visits are always very good. The doctor, nurses and staff are always respectful and helpful.

    2026-05-14

  • Knowledgeable about my medical issue and provides care regiment as need. Very responsive before and after all scheduled test and blood labs.

    2026-05-02

  • Dr. Zucker was very helpful in clearly explaining my situation and answering my questions. He was thorough and caring. I feel very confident with his care.

    2026-04-30

  • Excellent experience.

    2026-04-26

  • I have the best Dr. for my issue!

    2026-04-25

  • Dr. Zucker is top notch in every way. He is well prepared for each visit. He is kind and he is extremely bright.

    2026-04-25

  • I rely heavily on reviews myself. Based on the reviews for this provider, I chose him. My experience was entirely consistent with the others. He is an excellent physician. I would highly recommend him. I will certainly use them in the future. As background, I am a physician myself. I was very impressed by my experience with him. While I did not receive the news I was hoping for, I am confident that he will help me chart a path forward. I feel very fortunate to live in the Boston area where I can see some of the leading physicians in the world. In addition to being technically excellent, Dr. Zucker is very down-to-earth and kind.

    2026-04-08

  • Dr. Zucker is awesome.

    2026-04-07

  • Dr. Zucker is a beacon of light. He's knowledgeable, he's personal, he's caring, he's everything you want in a doctor, good bedside manners, very kind, keeps you informed, and I'm so glad to have him as my doctor.

    2026-04-01

  • I have utmost confidence in Dr. Zucker. He is kind, empathetic and informative.

    2026-03-26

  • We are very happy with Dr Zucker.

    2026-03-19

  • Exceptional

    2026-03-18

  • Dr. Zucker, which was the provider, is outstanding. He goes above and beyond. He explains every little detail. He understands what I'm saying. I understand what he's saying. He's outstanding in his field of knowledge. He's an expert. I recommend him highly.

    2026-03-09

  • Dr Zucker is fantastic, it was my first time seeing him he was nice, supportive, knowledgeable and listened to me. Dr Zucker even waited for me 5 minutes after my zoom appt time which I appreciate.

    2026-03-08

  • Dr Zucker is always interested in what my concerns are. He is a great physician.

    2026-02-18

  • Dr. Zucker is a consummate physician

    2026-02-15

  • Dr. Zucker is always on time, so pleasant and such a great clinician I am so happy to have him as one of my doctors.

    2026-02-15

  • I feel absolutely BLESSED to have found Dr.Zucker!! My sister died in [redacted] from NALD. [redacted] I was referred to Dr. Zucker soon after my sister passed. I feel so lucky to have Dr Zucker following me & staying on top of my liver, so I don't progress as my sister did. Once again, me & my family are comforted knowing Dr Zucker & MGB are behind us keeping close tabs on my health.

    2026-02-14

  • This doctor is excellent, thank God I have no problems, excellent, excellent, I can recommend him to anyone, he listens very well, asks questions, everything, everything is excellent, I mean, I have no complaints, thank God, neither with him nor with anyone else, everyone there treats me well, thank God I always receive good care, thank you.

    2026-02-27

  • I had a great experience every time I went to see Dr.Zucker. He was very responsive to my questions and gave positive feed back as well. I highly recommend him to anyone.

    2026-02-26

  • Dr. Zucker was very thorough and knowledgeable. He addressed all my concerns and he was very reassuring.

    2026-01-31

  • Excellent doctor

    2026-01-25

  • Dr Zucker was excellent-he had carefully reviewed my history, explained things well and answered all my questions. One of the best docs I have seen

    2026-01-11

  • I found Dr Zucker to be professional, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the office visit. He was able to pinpoint the catalyst for my liver deficiency by thoroughly scrutinizing my medical record over a period of many years. At no time did I feel rushed-rather, he gave me a full opportunity to question him and seek answers to complex matters. He is, in essence, a "doctor's doctor."

    2026-01-04

  • Very thorough, well-prepared, thoughtful, comprehensive evaluation, and cared about my overall health

    2026-01-05

  • Great experience with Dr. Zucker. He's extremely knowledgeable and extremely efficient. Great doctor.

    2026-01-05

  • Dr Zucker is outstanding! I cannot say enough good things about him. I was super impressed with how much work he did to prepare for our first appointment. And I was very pleased with our discussion and his approach. I felt heard and felt like he really cared about me and a successful treatment plan without pressuring me into things. His written summary was incredible - very complete and well organized and easy to understand and follow. I'm very lucky to have Dr. Zucker.

    2026-01-03

  • It is near impossible to find primary care doctor. Please hire more PCPs if possible. Thank you. Otherwise, fantastic hospital.

    2025-12-29

  • Dr Zucker is one of the most incredible doctors I've ever worked with. His expertise is impressive, his interactions with me are always respectful and helpful. Plus he's just a good human being...not to mention that his help was a key component to saving my life!

    2025-12-14

  • Excellent, as per usual

    2025-12-12

  • Dr.Zucker is a wonderful, compassionate doctor. He has perfected the art as well as the science of medicine, a rare commodity in medicine today. He treats the whole person and not just the organ system that needs help.

    2025-11-23

  • Yes, when I was in the hospital for issues with my liver and he always checked in on me even though he was in the doctor that was on me, you know, covering for me, he always made sure he was following, taking care of everything I needed. And it was nice to know that he wasn't just the number, that he knew my family. And he just was very supportive. I had problems and I had a river transplant and he followed me right through the whole thing.

    2025-11-24

Accepted Insurance

  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
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  • Medicaid RI
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