{"distribution":{"1":{"rating_count":6,"rating_percentage":4.35,"review_count":1},"2":{"rating_count":1,"rating_percentage":0.72,"review_count":1},"3":{"rating_count":3,"rating_percentage":2.17,"review_count":0},"4":{"rating_count":6,"rating_percentage":4.35,"review_count":2},"5":{"rating_count":122,"rating_percentage":88.41,"review_count":67}},"average_rating":"4.684058","rating_count":"138","source_url":null,"reviews":[{"body":"Dr. Hershman was extremely professional. He was also kind and I felt like he listened to me. He took his time, whereas most providers, when you walk into their office, you can tell that they can't wait to leave. I understood everything that he told me as he put everything into layman's terms. I really, really enjoyed meeting him and because of the way that he treated me, I am moving forward with the surgery.","review_date":"2026-08-06"},{"body":"Very knowledgeable, great visit.","review_date":"2026-08-04"},{"body":"Very knowledgeable and compassionate","review_date":"2026-08-03"},{"body":"Dr Hershman was awesome. He was precise, clear, explained everything easily and was very supportive. He was very down to earth and honest.","review_date":"2026-07-08"},{"body":"Very satisfied, I felt I went to the right place","review_date":"2026-07-07"},{"body":"Dr. Hershman is clearly knowledgeable and also patient. He explained the reasons behind my symptoms and thoughtfully answered my questions. While spine surgery is not the most joyous experience to plan, Dr. Hershman put me at ease. I have full confidence in his abilities. I've had six major spine surgeries and have worked with many orthopedic surgeons. Frankly, some of them come across as distant and annoyed by questions; their ego leads them to forget that they are working with human beings. Dr. Hershman is such a far cry from those doctors. His attitude is a testament to his quality as a physician. My appointment with him was scheduled for right after he finished a surgery, but instead of rushing through our talk, he was exceedingly kind and communicative. I was overwhelmed by my condition before my appointment, but I ended it knowing that I am in good hands and working with a doctor that will do whatever he can to improve my quality of life. That is a rare kind of surgeon. I am grateful that I will be working with him.","review_date":"2026-07-08"},{"body":"I appreciate the opportunity to be seen by Dr Hershman.","review_date":"2026-06-20"},{"body":"I found Dr Hershman to be open, accessible and easy to talk to. I was pleased to make his acquaintance.","review_date":"2026-06-20"},{"body":"My new doctor was very enlightened and knowledgeable. He was ready to listen to all our concerns and provided us with what's the best way to go about my pain and problems. He answered my questions and my husband's so that before we left we understood the procedure and all it entails.","review_date":"2026-06-17"},{"body":"Dr Stuart Hershman is the most able physician who treats the whole patient, spends time explaining going forward what to expect and to allow me to feel if I should ever need to return, he would be able to care for my needs. He added that he hoped that would not be necessary which I appreciated.","review_date":"2026-06-14"},{"body":"He was extremely informative and answered all my questions. Described my condition to me and possible outcomes of potential surgery. Very knowledgeable and took time explaining all aspects ensuring I understood my disgnosis.","review_date":"2026-06-03"},{"body":"Dr Hershman was patient and professional. He wasn't rushed, he examined me, reviewed my X-rays and MRI with me, explained the surgery that was recommended and answered my questions and concerns.","review_date":"2026-05-30"},{"body":"Well, I've seen three different providers for my back problem and none of them were as clear as to what they were going to do and none of them had given, looked at all my information prior to my appointment except for Dr. Hershman. So I give him a 10 plus as far as the information that he had prior to my appointment and during my appointment.","review_date":"2026-05-28"},{"body":"We had a very good experience. We got there early and we were taken early. The x-ray technicians were wonderful. Our discussion with Dr. Hershman was great. I had seen him before previously and I was scheduled for surgery, but complications came up so now I'm rescheduling for surgery and I just, I feel very confident that he and his team will really be able to change my life in a positive way. Thank you.","review_date":"2026-05-28"},{"body":"He has always been forthcoming with me and has never dismissed my concerns. I have always felt listened to and respected. His explanations are thorough and patient.","review_date":"2026-05-17"},{"body":"I felt very comfortable with Dr. Hershman. He was very direct about my need for surgery and explained the whole process very thoroughly. I'm so appreciative that he was able to see me so quickly.","review_date":"2026-05-09"},{"body":"Cannot compliment Dr. Stuart Hershman and his staff more highly. I traveled from Florida to obtain cervical spine surgery under his skilled hands and with the all the amazing support of the resources of MGH.","review_date":"2026-05-09"},{"body":"Care provider was very informative efficient and spent a lot of time answering questions","review_date":"2026-04-29"},{"body":"I went for x-ray before seen the Dr. everything was handled expeditiously and courteously. Very knowledgeable and friendly Dr.","review_date":"2026-04-19"},{"body":"Dr. Hershman was attentive to questions, explained conditions well, was patient and caring.","review_date":"2026-04-14"},{"body":"Very happy with dr. Hershman. The surgery went well and he has always been very engaged with me as a patient.","review_date":"2026-04-13"},{"body":"Dr. Hershman was a terrific conversationalist. He was able to have us understand my most recent MRI, going frame by frame and explaining things which had never been done for me before. And Dr. Hershman is a brilliant and informative doctor. He's compassionate [redacted]","review_date":"2026-03-28"},{"body":"Need to spend more time with the patient to explain the situation that happened","review_date":"2026-03-25"},{"body":"I didn't know what to expect since Dr. Hershman is such a well-known expert. I was pleasantly surprised that he was a normal person.","review_date":"2026-03-23"},{"body":"Very pleased to date, looking forward to surgery.","review_date":"2026-03-23"},{"body":"Dr. Hershman explained what was going on and diagnostic next step.","review_date":"2026-03-13"},{"body":"Absolutely the best! I feel most blessed that I was able to see him for my care.","review_date":"2026-03-10"},{"body":"We were very pleased with this appointment and impressed with Dr. Hershman and grateful that we had an opportunity to see someone who was so knowledgeable and skilled in the problem that I'm having.","review_date":"2026-03-18"},{"body":"I find Dr Hershman very personable, both friendly and direct. Always clear, informative and never condescending- as some past surgeons have been. He takes the time to explain complex problems in a manner that a non medical person can comprehend! Dr. Hershman is a complete gentleman and I am grateful that Mass General attracts physcians of the highest calibre.","review_date":"2026-02-16"},{"body":"Dr. Hershman set up this Zoom call so that my two older children and I could get information about my upcoming spinal neck surgery. It was very beneficial. My children asked good questions and Dr. Hershman answered everything directly, straightforward, had MRIs to show us, had a model of the neck to show us what would happen. So at the end, I felt completely reassured because I've never had surgery before, so I was a little nervous, that this was the right decision to make and to go ahead with the surgery.","review_date":"2026-02-04"},{"body":"Everyone is very pleasant","review_date":"2026-02-03"},{"body":"Everybody is so kind. I never felt rushed and if I had questions someone was there to help me. The surgeon explained everything. Not nervous about my upcoming surgery ?","review_date":"2026-02-02"},{"body":"Very good","review_date":"2026-02-01"},{"body":"very happy with Dr Hershman. Listened, asked questions, thorough in exam, had a plan as to how to deal with issue. Talked big picture, seriousness, and how to go forward. Had confidence in his explanation and ability to deal with it.","review_date":"2026-01-18"},{"body":"The provider didn't seem very interested in me or my condition. [redacted]","review_date":"2026-01-12"},{"body":"I met this doctor for the first time. I felt he listened to me and explained thoroughly about my condition.","review_date":"2026-01-11"},{"body":"I thought I was to get an analysis of my back mri and the problem disk in my tailbone area. Instead the focus became my left hip and crooked spine. That's ok but I did not feel we were addressing my difficulty walking that started years before any left hip f","review_date":"2026-01-10"},{"body":"The best surgeon is by the public demand in terms of their treatment with the doctor","review_date":"2026-01-08"},{"body":"He was very clear with questions, answers, and advice. It was a very good visit.","review_date":"2026-01-07"},{"body":"Excels in communication.He took the time to listen and when I cried he gave me the time to do so. I really look forward to working with him and my care.","review_date":"2026-01-06"},{"body":"He explained very complex degenerative spinal conditions and the proposed treatment therefor with precision and clarity. He proposed a non operative approach where two other spine surgeons had proposed a 12 hour full fusion.","review_date":"2025-12-31"},{"body":"I saw Dr. Hershman. He was amazing. I felt very listened to. He took his time. He was very efficient. He was very good. And I felt comfortable and that he was very knowledgeable and he treated me respectfully. It was all good. He was an amazing doctor.","review_date":"2025-12-25"},{"body":"I waited an hour and a half to see a doctor, Dr. Hirschman. [redacted] when I finally saw him, he rushed in and he had no empathy whatsoever and was very curt with me.","review_date":"2025-12-25"},{"body":"He was attentive, genuine and helpful.","review_date":"2025-12-24"},{"body":"Dr. Hershman was very thorough and explained my situation very clearly. He listened closely to my concerns and did not push me into making a decision.","review_date":"2025-12-15"},{"body":"Dr Hershman appeared very knowledgeable about my issues and gave very good feedback/ recommendations","review_date":"2025-12-12"},{"body":"Excellent experience!","review_date":"2025-12-12"},{"body":"Hi, yes, my name is Dr. [redacted]. I think that he was a perfect doctor. He explained everything to me. He was right to the fact and to what he was going to say, what he was going to do, and how it was going to come out after it was done. You can't ask for anything any better than that. That's all I have to say. Thank you.","review_date":"2025-12-11"},{"body":"Dr. Hershman was pleasant, friendly, direct, thorough and easy to understand. He calmed my nerves with his explanations.","review_date":"2025-12-08"},{"body":"VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE , CARING AND COMPASSIONATE EXPLAINING SURGERY PROCEDURE. THAT WAS REASSURING MY TRUST IN THIS PROVIDER.","review_date":"2025-12-07"},{"body":"Everyone on Dr. Hershman's team and Dr. Hershman were tremendous. Everyone in xray and the two men directing were incredible.","review_date":"2025-11-27"},{"body":"There were problems getting the X-rays taken and I was in there for about an hour. I believe it was an equipment issue and not an operator problem","review_date":"2025-11-26"},{"body":"Dr. Hershman is the first physician I have seen with extensive experience and expertise about \"significant downward gaze\" after a laminectomy. He was very helpful, including showing me a valuable exercise that may offer relief without surgery.","review_date":"2025-11-25"},{"body":"I appreciated the time and professionalism Dr. Hershman gave to me and my husband. He thoroughly explained my issues and options to alleviate the pain. I left he visit comfortable on how to proceed. Thank you.","review_date":"2025-11-26"},{"body":"Dr.Hershman looked me directly in the eyes when he explained my diagnosis and the type of surgery he would do. He listened to my questions and answered them. He gave me confidence in his ability and experience. I feel relieved that there is finally a plan of care and I feel safe in his care.","review_date":"2025-11-26"},{"body":"Dr Hershman was amazingly kind and knowledgeable. He listened to my concerns, explained my situation and gave me a plan that I felt comfortable with when I left.","review_date":"2025-11-16"},{"body":"Thanks so much for your help and advice!! Much appreciated!!","review_date":"2025-11-12"},{"body":"He took the time to explain another condition which is contributing to my pain, which I was unaware of prior to this appointment, which I greatly appreciated.","review_date":"2025-11-07"},{"body":"The Dr was very personable and down to earth. He explained everything in terms that made sense to me and I could understand.","review_date":"2025-11-05"},{"body":"He was able to make me feel confident. He was able to put my complex history together and develop a plan to go forward.","review_date":"2025-11-02"},{"body":"I have not yet had my surgery, so my experience thus far and answers to questionnaire are all related to pre-surgery planning.","review_date":"2025-10-30"},{"body":"Very knowledgeable and direct. He did my previous cervical spine operation and I like his style of communication and directness","review_date":"2025-10-28"},{"body":"My experience with Dr. Hershman was exceptional. He had studied my records. He knew my background, even though this was the first visit with a consultation. And he got right to the point and gave me several options. And he was very understanding and very in touch with where I'm at. So I appreciated that.","review_date":"2025-10-23"},{"body":"I was very impressed with doctor Hershmann","review_date":"2025-10-21"},{"body":"He was very knowledgeable and explained everything.","review_date":"2025-10-20"},{"body":"I felt lucky to have Dr. Hershman as my surgeon. He just kind of breeds confidence. I can believe what he tells me. The only thing I didn't like is arriving for my appointment and having to wait about an hour and a half to see the good doctor. Other than that, As I said, I feel blessed that he is my surgeon. I had surgery through him that was successful. God bless him, that's all I can say.","review_date":"2025-10-20"},{"body":"A true professional","review_date":"2025-10-19"},{"body":"Dr Hershman was exceptionally helpful and informative. I liked him very much and thought he gave excellent direction and information .","review_date":"2025-10-04"},{"body":"I was very happy with the provider. He was thorough and came up with some things that we had not thought of previously.","review_date":"2025-09-29"},{"body":"Dr. Hershman was very pleasant and clear on his opinion of my situation. He listened with care and understood where I am at in my healing journey. He had good insight to the next steps in my plan of care.","review_date":"2025-09-25"},{"body":"We were meeting Dr. Hershman for the first time. He is friendly, knowledgeable, and a good listener. We discussed my leg pain (of over 1.5 years), and the pros and cons of different treatment options. Having tried several options with limited results and a continued lessening of quality of life, I have decided to have surgery. That Dr. Hershman did not try to influence my decision - and yet is confident in his ability to help me - is both encouraging and appreciated.","review_date":"2025-09-15"}]}