{"distribution":{"1":{"rating_count":5,"rating_percentage":1.18,"review_count":2},"2":{"rating_count":0,"rating_percentage":0,"review_count":0},"3":{"rating_count":5,"rating_percentage":1.18,"review_count":0},"4":{"rating_count":12,"rating_percentage":2.84,"review_count":5},"5":{"rating_count":401,"rating_percentage":94.8,"review_count":197}},"average_rating":"4.885579","rating_count":"423","source_url":null,"reviews":[{"body":"I loved meeting with Dr Specht. She explained everything so clearly and was so encouraging. The follow-up by the nurses and staff has been excellent. I'm very impressed by the entire group at NWH","review_date":"2026-08-09"},{"body":"She is professional and knowledgeable. The hospital group is lucky to have her as their colleague.","review_date":"2026-08-08"},{"body":"Dr. Specht was great. She was understanding, optimistic, and clearly explained everything to both me and my family.","review_date":"2026-08-07"},{"body":"I was very pleased with my care by the doctor. She introduced herself immediately. She called me by name. She clearly had reviewed my films that I had previously had done. We had a very thorough discussion and she said we needed to get a new ultrasound first and that they might be able to do it that day and they actually did. I was more than pleased by the care she gave me.","review_date":"2026-08-07"},{"body":"She was fine and got to the point.","review_date":"2026-08-06"},{"body":"Dr. Specht is remarkable. I feel incredibly lucky to be under her care.","review_date":"2026-08-05"},{"body":"Michelle Specht was brilliant, engaging, professional and patient oriented. She had reviewed my patient history. I was able to see her in person, a rare experience! Thank you Dr. Specht. If I need a breast surgeon in the future, I hope you are still at BW for me.","review_date":"2026-08-05"},{"body":"Excellent experience. Everyone was very informative, kind and helpful.","review_date":"2026-08-05"},{"body":"Great service","review_date":"2026-08-04"},{"body":"Dr. Specht is top notch! She is gracious when speaking about such a sensitive topic. I consider myself lucky to have been her patient.","review_date":"2026-08-03"},{"body":"Dr. Specht is very confident and passionate! I believe that I can trust her and her care team! She is acting fast to get me all the tests done ASAP.","review_date":"2026-08-01"},{"body":"The mammogram staff and Dr. Specht are wonderful!","review_date":"2026-07-31"},{"body":"Dr. Specht was very courteous and polite, made direct eye contact, explained everything that I needed to know, answered any questions I had, and I couldn't have asked for a better, more caring time.","review_date":"2026-07-22"},{"body":"Very impressed with the high level of care and attention. Very impressed with the Breast Care unit and the staff. The tenacity, skill and thoroughness was beyond expectations. My small tumor wasn't easy to find on mammography. but it was found. I had 3 mammos and 2 ultra sounds to locate mass. So, I am so grateful to the staff there.","review_date":"2026-07-14"},{"body":"Best provider I have seen in many years. She explained everything clearly and listened to me . I would highly recommend her without reservation.","review_date":"2026-07-01"},{"body":"She is amazing!!! I am so fortunate to have this provider.","review_date":"2026-06-28"},{"body":"This zoom call with Dr Specht was extremely reassuring, informative, and positive","review_date":"2026-06-27"},{"body":"Everyone at the Breast center was great! I was very impressed.","review_date":"2026-06-27"},{"body":"I went to Dr Specht for a second opinion. She was lovely in every way. Dr Specht was warm, clear in explaining everything and every option. she listened and addressed my concerns. My experience could not have been better!!","review_date":"2026-06-27"},{"body":"The care and understanding Michelle gave was immeasurably comforting. She listened, she explained, and I felt she had a total understanding of my situation and concerns.","review_date":"2026-06-27"},{"body":"I feel so fortunate to have Dr. Specht as my doctor. I am so grateful for all she has done for me.","review_date":"2026-06-24"},{"body":"Every interaction I had - from the front desk to Dr. Specht, to [redacted] the radiology tech - was amazing, unhurried, efficient, thoughtful, compassionate and so appreciated. I can't say enough.","review_date":"2026-06-24"},{"body":"I was very satisfied. Dr. Specht's her time to explain everything. She allowed me to do an audio recording of the visit. She also allowed me to ask my own questions. She was very calm, thorough, compassionate, and a wonderful teacher regarding the subject.","review_date":"2026-06-22"},{"body":"Dr. Specht was so professional and understanding-everyone I came in contact with at MGHBrigham was ?","review_date":"2026-06-20"},{"body":"All my questions were answered. I have confidence in this doctor.","review_date":"2026-06-18"},{"body":"This provider used thoughtful review of history, recent test results and examination to reassure me that I did not need surgery. She was pleasant, attentive, knowledgeable and explained my health condition so I could better understand next steps going forward.","review_date":"2026-06-14"},{"body":"Very comforting. I needed no further treatment or visits. If the need arises I would feel confident in having Dr. Specht treat me.","review_date":"2026-06-14"},{"body":"Dr. Specht was congenial, astute, knowledgeable and good at listening to and responding to my and my husband's concerns.","review_date":"2026-06-14"},{"body":"Everybody was respectful, professional and upbeat","review_date":"2026-06-20"},{"body":"Dr. Specht was welcoming and friendly. She put me at ease right away. She listened to my concerns and did a thorough exam. She was great!","review_date":"2026-06-10"},{"body":"Dr. Specht made me feel very comfortable in the meetings and after my surgery. She's a great doctor! Thank goodness I chose her. I'm. Very pleased.","review_date":"2026-06-07"},{"body":"Dr. Specht was skillful in examination , knowledgeable in explanation of the procedure, as well as patient, kind, and interested in listening to me. I appreciated her ability to put me at ease.","review_date":"2026-06-03"},{"body":"Dr. Specht explain very well my situation, very calm, positive and gave me peace and courage to go through this time. I feel very confident to trust her professional hands and knowledge.","review_date":"2026-05-27"},{"body":"Dr. Specht was very kind, courteous, and respectful. She was very informative and patient in delivering any information that she thought would be helpful to me. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.","review_date":"2026-05-29"},{"body":"Very professional [redacted]","review_date":"2026-05-25"},{"body":"My experience was excellent. On one of these questions, I accidentally answered a one when it was supposed to be a four. Thank you.","review_date":"2026-05-25"},{"body":"Dr Specht was very knowledgeable and took time to explain and listen to me.","review_date":"2026-05-23"},{"body":"She went above and beyond my expectations","review_date":"2026-05-23"},{"body":"I was very happy with the experience","review_date":"2026-05-22"},{"body":"Dr. Specht was incredible. She was kind, understanding and thoughtful. She came in prepared for the visit, she had reviewed my medical records and she didn't rush the visit. She made me feel well taken care of and knowing my concerns were valid. I would recommend her to all my friends and family.","review_date":"2026-05-21"},{"body":"Smart, respectful, kind, experienced, warm.","review_date":"2026-05-21"},{"body":"She gave complete information.","review_date":"2026-05-20"},{"body":"Dr. Specht was awesome-very knowledgeable and personable and put me very at ease. Sh explained thoroughly what would happen next and I left the appointment feeling much better about my situation. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.","review_date":"2026-05-21"},{"body":"she's always consistently very nice to chat with and share concerns.","review_date":"2026-05-15"},{"body":"Dr. Specht was excellent. I feel very grateful to have her as my surgeon.","review_date":"2026-05-14"},{"body":"The team at the breast Cancer Center is hands-down the most competent and caring group of providers I have ever encountered in my healthcare.","review_date":"2026-05-12"},{"body":"Superb physician. Perfect combination of clinical excellence, expert surgical skills, wisdom, and compassion. She provided personalized medical counsel that took into account clinical nuances as well as my values and preferences.","review_date":"2026-05-14"},{"body":"Dr. Specht is a spectacular surgeon. The surgery went very well and the outcome was perfect. Her communication is fantastic also.","review_date":"2026-05-13"},{"body":"She was very nice and explained herself very well, she made everything very clear and understandable. I would definitely recommend her...","review_date":"2026-05-13"},{"body":"I really liked the way she explained the procedure and let me ask any questions I wanted to.","review_date":"2026-05-12"},{"body":"I like that she's clear about the chances for a good/bad outcome. I like that she's clear about is using technology that can reduce surgery time.","review_date":"2026-05-12"},{"body":"Dr Specht is phenomenal. My partner, also a surgeon, accompanied me. He was very impressed.","review_date":"2026-05-06"},{"body":"She explained everything and listened to me","review_date":"2026-05-06"},{"body":"She was very respectful, listened well and was reassuring","review_date":"2026-05-06"},{"body":"Dr Specht is superb. She takes the time to fully explain medical matters in terms that are easy to understand. Every experience had with her so far has been exceptional. I would highly recommend Dr Specht to anyone needing surgery.","review_date":"2026-05-06"},{"body":"The provider gave helpful complex information, was very friendly and reassuring. She also took my circumstances and questions into account.","review_date":"2026-05-05"},{"body":"Dr. Specht had thoroughly researched my case before my consult and was incredibly kind, informative, and knowledgeable. I would 100% recommend her.","review_date":"2026-05-02"},{"body":"I was truly impressed with my surgical referral with Dr. Specht and team. Also, when I reached out to schedule the referral - I received a callback in about 20 minutes. Robin was so kind and calm; she really set the stage for me, providing a warm and confident experience and laying out the upcoming journey. Then meeting Dr. Specht from the beginning I felt I would be in great hands. She arranged an ultrasound within 30 minutes. I've been dealing with uncertainty since early Feb. and having to wait 1 month between procedures - has been nerve wracking and then I enter Mass General and I just felt like I've got this and a team that will support me.","review_date":"2026-05-02"},{"body":"Dr Specht was amazing! Great positive kind energy . One of the top two Drs I have EVER been to. [redacted] I am hopeful I dont need to go back but if I did I would be sure to ,this is where I would want to be treated. I am so appreciative they could fit me in a quickly as they did to put my mind to rest. Thank you.","review_date":"2026-04-27"},{"body":"I am so grateful to be able to be treated at this great facility with amazing doctors. Thank you","review_date":"2026-04-25"},{"body":"The entire team of Specht, [redacted] and [redacted] Plus the nurse, the woman who handled the lymphedema, the phlebotomist and everyone at the MRI from front desk to the three women in the MRI were absolutely wonderful.","review_date":"2026-04-17"},{"body":"Incredibly grateful for Dr. Specht's care throughout the process.","review_date":"2026-04-17"},{"body":"The information was given in a way that was easy to understand. They took their time explaining everything in detail. All our questions were answered. The environment was comfortable.","review_date":"2026-04-22"},{"body":"Dr. Specht was absolutely outstanding. My only concern was I did not see a summary or review or message on my patient gateway. Other than that, everything was absolutely beautiful.","review_date":"2026-04-17"},{"body":"Dr Specht is always attentive, thorough, collaborative and addresses any and all concerns.","review_date":"2026-04-16"},{"body":"Kind and experienced I felt very comfortable and confident with her","review_date":"2026-04-15"},{"body":"I would like to say that the doctor was very kind and easygoing and because my precision of having breast cancer before and having Parkinson's, she really put me to ease, which I deeply appreciated.","review_date":"2026-04-15"},{"body":"[redacted] Dr. Specht was incredibly thorough in her discussion with me and she was clear and concise, and she answered all my questions clearly. She was so easy to be around, and I felt safe and at peace, and we were on the exact same page. Things are done the modern way at Newton-Wellesley, and I am so happy and grateful that I have Dr. Michelle Specht.","review_date":"2026-04-14"},{"body":"Very promising","review_date":"2026-04-11"},{"body":"Doc was very clear in the expectations and for me that is very important. Doc was extremely attentive and paid attention to the even the smallest of the things I discussed. Thank you","review_date":"2026-04-10"},{"body":"She is pleasant and she makes me fell comfortably,and also I'm confident if it's anything happened to me I will be in good hands .she has knowledge of what she is doing.","review_date":"2026-04-09"},{"body":"Smart, smarter, smartest!","review_date":"2026-04-07"},{"body":"I am new to this provider and am very impressed with her knowledge and caring for my health situation. She was recommended to me by a personal friend who is a primary care physician at Mass General and I am very grateful to my friend for this referral.","review_date":"2026-04-04"},{"body":"She was so so kind and warm! She explained everything I needed to make me feel at ease and overall had a good experience and interaction with her and other staff. Thank you!","review_date":"2026-04-02"},{"body":"She's awesome! Was very knowledgeable and took her time to explain what was going on and what the next steps are. She was patient and a great listener","review_date":"2026-04-01"},{"body":"Everyone at MGH was incredibly friendly, very professional but easy to talk to, and very helpful to me as I'm not familiar with the buildings I had to go between for the initial team visit then ultrasound @ Yawkey building & biopsy at Wang building and back to Yawkey building. I've never been to a medical facility where everyone was not only so friendly, but also seemed very happy with their workplace.","review_date":"2026-03-28"},{"body":"First appointment with this provider met my expectations.","review_date":"2026-03-18"},{"body":"Very professional, informative, and caring. Thank You.","review_date":"2026-03-18"},{"body":"She is AWESOME!!! The entire team was welcoming, clearly explained everything, and kind. Great experience. And all so smart!! Many thanks","review_date":"2026-03-13"},{"body":"Michelle Specht was totally professional, kind, considerate, knowledgeable, well-prepared, and a pleasure to speak with. I learned a lot from her and I would highly recommend her to anyone in the future.","review_date":"2026-03-06"},{"body":"The entire MRI team was top notch and ease my worries about the procedure.","review_date":"2026-03-04"},{"body":"Excellent, she made me feel very comfortable, she explained everything so I could understand it. I am not a nervous as I was originally when I found out I have breast cancer. Thank you!","review_date":"2026-03-04"},{"body":"I feel confident and comfortable with this provider and her knowledge and care of me","review_date":"2026-03-04"},{"body":"Wonderful provider","review_date":"2026-03-03"},{"body":"Dr. Specht is very kind and knowledgeable. She exudes confidence and is well versed in her surgical specialty. I am relieved that she will be the surgeon operating on me, knowing she is the best at what she does.","review_date":"2026-03-04"},{"body":"I had missed my vitual appointment and the doctor was able to squeeze me in the same day, I was so appreciative of this. Thank you thank you.","review_date":"2026-03-01"},{"body":"Dr was was clear, consice, thorough.","review_date":"2026-02-27"},{"body":"Awesome","review_date":"2026-02-27"},{"body":"She was comprehensive in her review of data, and in giving me all the info necessary to decide on my treatment course. I found that to be tremendously respectful.","review_date":"2026-02-27"},{"body":"From ER to the floor excellent care and attention was provided","review_date":"2026-02-25"},{"body":"They were rushing during the appointment and were trying to influence me on taking a specific decision and deviating from most of my questions.","review_date":"2026-02-19"},{"body":"Wonderful!","review_date":"2026-02-18"},{"body":"Dr. Specht was warm, she was intelligent, she was an excellent listener, and she came in with, she sort of led with good news, and she was excellent. It was everything you'd want from an experience with a surgeon.","review_date":"2026-02-19"},{"body":"The doctor and the nurse were excellent - honest, empathetic and very knowledgeable about my diagnosis and the next steps.","review_date":"2026-02-15"},{"body":"Dr. Specht is always phenomenal. She's just the absolute best and I love working with her on what I'm dealing with now. Thank you.","review_date":"2026-02-09"},{"body":"I have not had such excellent treatment in a long time! Everyone was so pleasant, professional,caring and totally awesome!dr Michelle specht is the best! I could not have gotten in with a better doctor! Thank you ! ! ! Thankyou!!! Thankyou!!!","review_date":"2026-02-04"},{"body":"I've only had once consultation visit so far, but I am impressed by her knowledge, care, and professionalism.","review_date":"2026-02-01"},{"body":"She was fabulous!","review_date":"2026-01-31"},{"body":"Made eye contact, upbeat demeanor, polite, articulate.","review_date":"2026-01-31"},{"body":"Outstanding, as always. Dr. Specht's admin team is also top-notch and highly responsive.","review_date":"2026-01-31"},{"body":"Excellent","review_date":"2026-01-30"},{"body":"Professional [redacted]","review_date":"2026-01-29"},{"body":"Somewhat complicated situation, all were most concerned and helpful MD patient","review_date":"2026-01-28"},{"body":"As I told her, I was impressed by the knowledge that she had of my case before I even said anything. I was very appreciative of this approach.","review_date":"2026-01-21"},{"body":"Dr. Specht is an outstanding provider.","review_date":"2026-01-21"},{"body":"Excellent experience with highly qualified specialist that helped me every step of the appointment.","review_date":"2026-01-18"},{"body":"Dr Specht is remarkable- warm, able to share information in an understandable manner and a good listener. [redacted]","review_date":"2026-01-17"},{"body":"She explained everything. She was clear","review_date":"2026-01-16"},{"body":"She was patient, reassuring, comforting, compassionate & confident.","review_date":"2026-01-15"},{"body":"Yes, Dr. Specht is probably the best physician that I could find for what I need. She is, she listens carefully, she answers my questions, she understands my background and my history, and I always feel like I got exactly what I needed from her.","review_date":"2026-01-21"},{"body":"I was very happy with my care with Dr. Specht and with Mass General. I got an appointment in a timely manner. The staff was wonderful as far as treating me with courtesy and respect and care. Dr. Specht came in to meet me and was very pleasant, very knowledgeable, really comforted me, and I highly recommend her to anyone else. I feel very blessed to be under her care. She was outstanding. 10 plus 10 plus 10, I would give a rating. She was fabulous.","review_date":"2026-01-17"},{"body":"It was excellent.","review_date":"2026-01-15"},{"body":"Yes, she was very kind, very knowledgeable, and instilled confidence in me. I just felt very, very confident in her care.","review_date":"2026-01-15"},{"body":"The doctor is very nice and explained everything clearly.","review_date":"2026-01-14"},{"body":"I really felt comfortable from the time the MA escorted me to the examine room to when the Dr Specht was amazing! She explained everything is such detail and put me at ease. In addition I appreciated her calling me two days later to answer my questions and she gave me all the time in the world I needed. Thank you Thank you!","review_date":"2026-01-09"},{"body":"I was very impressed with the Dr , technicians and [redacted], the person who helped me get seen so quickly. Top notch all around","review_date":"2025-12-27"},{"body":"Dr. Specht is a world class physician: exceptionally knowledgeable (... as one would expect) and incredibly caring. She takes whatever time is needed to explain things, and takes the edge off one's anxiety by her calm and supportive manner.","review_date":"2025-12-24"},{"body":"Everything went well.","review_date":"2025-12-24"},{"body":"This was an extremely positive experience.","review_date":"2025-12-20"},{"body":"Excellent experience!","review_date":"2025-12-20"},{"body":"The only piece of my visit that wasn't perfect was the wait to be seen, but given the positive nature of my appointment and experience with the clinician I am willing to wait. Dr Specht was wonderful all around!!","review_date":"2025-12-20"},{"body":"She made me feel very comfortable and confident about my decision","review_date":"2025-12-20"},{"body":"Dr. Specht was amazing. Her calm demeanor reduced my anxiety, her explanation was in a manner I easily understood and her knowledge of my history and concerns related to the breast was remarkable. Her knowledge, compassion and professionalism was appreciated.","review_date":"2025-12-16"},{"body":"Prepared and was helpful regarding all questions and info on follow up tests.","review_date":"2025-12-16"},{"body":"Very caring, nice doctor!!!","review_date":"2025-12-17"},{"body":"Very impressed with whole experience. Dr Specht was amazing !","review_date":"2025-12-16"},{"body":"Very detailed and helpful information provided","review_date":"2025-12-15"},{"body":"I am just starting my journey with Dr. Specht but absolutely loved meeting with her. She broke things down, was patient, fully walked me through next steps. She was amazing and I feel like I am in great hands with my treatment!","review_date":"2025-12-14"},{"body":"Explained everything clearly and it was comforting to hear her plan of action","review_date":"2025-12-14"},{"body":"My surgeon was superb from initial meeting, surgery and follow up appointment.","review_date":"2025-12-14"},{"body":"Dr. Specht is an amazing breast cancer surgeon who is articulate, knowledgeable, and empathetic.","review_date":"2025-12-11"},{"body":"I had a mamagram and saw my cancer surgeon. Everything went smoothly and they knew I had both appointments and they brought me from one to the other.","review_date":"2025-12-11"},{"body":"great experience","review_date":"2025-12-11"},{"body":"Very kind knowledgeable put me at ease in a very stressful situation i have confidence in her ability to perform surgery","review_date":"2025-12-08"},{"body":"I've been recently diagnosed with breast cancer & entire team starting from routine mammogram- even receptionists to radiologists & surgeon were absolutely fantastic! Including nurse navigator assigned to me. Made me feel like all would be ok. It's scary journey especially when I felt fine & healthy. It's a shock point but staff were comforting. Thank you for making this journey as comfortable & \"positive\" as possible.","review_date":"2025-12-07"},{"body":"Dr. Specht and her team are exceptional. They treated me with tremendous respect and compassion and brought on an educational approach so that I would understand what was available and had a say in my treatment and I cannot recommend them highly enough.","review_date":"2025-12-11"},{"body":"I was very comfortable talking to Dr. Specht, she was very informative & understanding of my concerns. She helped me get to a place where I can move through the next several days until my surgery .","review_date":"2025-12-11"},{"body":"Dr. Specht was very unrushed. Even made time to talk to my husband about any questions/concerns he might have. Very thorough explanations. Very helpful, resourceful, respectful, pleasant . Thank you, Dr. Specht!","review_date":"2025-12-08"},{"body":"Dr. Specht is very thorough, caring and great at explaining what will be happening. It's a wonderful experience working with her.","review_date":"2025-12-07"},{"body":"Dr. Specht was warm, friendly, respectful, and knowledgeable. She gave me a chance to ask a long list of questions that I had brought with me to the appointment. She took the time to address my concerns and explained everything clearly. I really appreciate the time she spent with me.","review_date":"2025-12-07"},{"body":"Very positive","review_date":"2025-11-29"},{"body":"Competent, caring and knowledgeable.","review_date":"2025-11-28"},{"body":"Amazing Answered all my questions and explained everything in detail","review_date":"2025-11-24"},{"body":"i was very happy with the way i was treated","review_date":"2025-11-24"},{"body":"I am very impressed with Dr. Specht. I came to this visit with a list of questions, but didn't have to ask any, because from the start Dr. Specht covered all(!) my questions in her introduction and thorough description of what my coming procedure and care would be, what I should do and expect from it. She gave me confidence and knowledge, and I'm very grateful to her.","review_date":"2025-11-23"},{"body":"It was fine.","review_date":"2025-11-22"},{"body":"He just spoke and the interpreter translated, and when I wanted to explain, the doctor didn't pay attention, she didn't respect the pain I feel in my breasts because of the cysts. She said that all women feel pain and that it goes away after a few years, and that she wasn't going to include me in the surgery because I have a mammogram next year and since it's not a cancerous cyst, she wasn't going to operate on me. She gave me a homeopathic prescription to take for the pain and said something else and left the room. The next day I woke up in a lot of pain and ended up feeling sad and disappointed with her decision, for not respecting and minimizing the pain I feel in my breasts because of the cysts. Therefore, I don't have a good opinion of her as a doctor [redacted].","review_date":"2025-11-20"},{"body":"Very experienced in her field and compassionate, which made me feel very comfortable in her recommendations for my treatment. Receptive to my questions and prompt follow up.","review_date":"2025-11-20"},{"body":"She was considerate and fabulous","review_date":"2025-11-19"},{"body":"Yes, I found this provider to be, she was not only professional, but she was very, very nice to me and I felt very comfortable with her.","review_date":"2025-11-17"},{"body":"Good listener, very patience, always answer the question clear and very easy to understand.","review_date":"2025-11-16"},{"body":"I had a wonderful experience with Dr Specht. She made me feel completely comfortable, explained everything in a way that was easy to understand, and was extremely knowledgeable. I felt very confident in her care and would highly recommend her to others.","review_date":"2025-11-16"},{"body":"Dr. Michelle Specht is a wonderful doctor, in all regards. She explained my diagnosis and treatment very clearly, and patiently answered all my questions. Furthermore, she was kind and respectful. I left the appointment with a folder of helpful handouts, and have had great communications with her staff since my appointment. I know I am in good hands for my upcoming surgery. Thank you so much!","review_date":"2025-11-15"},{"body":"Dr. Specht is incredibly thorough, very sympathetic, and wonderful to work with. I would recommend her to anyone that needs a doctor.","review_date":"2025-11-10"},{"body":"I feel very confident I am getting the right care after meeting with Dr. Specht.","review_date":"2025-11-08"},{"body":"I have been very impressed with the breast care at the Avon Center. I had a lumpectomy in [redacted] and I continue to have my yearly mammogram there along with my visit with my surgeon Michelle Specht. I also see Dr. [redacted] my oncologist. They take time with me, I never feel rushed. The nurses in that department are great, too. Always take the time to help and answer questions.","review_date":"2025-11-05"},{"body":"She was fantastic,warm,thorough,very well informed. I was very fortunate to be able to get an appointment with her.","review_date":"2025-11-05"},{"body":"It was a good experience for a scary situation.","review_date":"2025-11-01"},{"body":"She seemed awesome.","review_date":"2025-11-02"},{"body":"The provider was extremely thorough in her analysis of all the test results. She was extremely knowledgeable in her field. I highly recommend her.","review_date":"2025-11-01"},{"body":"Very personable .","review_date":"2025-10-28"},{"body":"She was amazing","review_date":"2025-10-26"},{"body":"Dr. Specht was phenomenal and I left feeling much more at ease and informed","review_date":"2025-10-25"},{"body":"I am very happy with my doctor.","review_date":"2025-10-23"},{"body":"Excellent and good information and outlook.","review_date":"2025-10-22"},{"body":"Dr. Specht was incredibly down to earth, personable, and extremely thorough in explaining what medical care I needed and what next steps I would have to take. She was completely relatable on a human level and I have the utmost faith I am in great hands!","review_date":"2025-10-23"},{"body":"The doctor was extremely helpful and explained things very well including handwriting notes as part of her explanations. She was very easy to follow and answered all the questions I had (many of them before I had even asked them).","review_date":"2025-10-18"},{"body":"She's AMAZING . My anxiety level went from 8 to 0 on a scale of 1-10. She had read my file and put me completely at ease. She is smart , warm and friendly. Just excellent!!!","review_date":"2025-10-16"},{"body":"Dr specht is a credit to her profession. She knows how to interact with her patients in a caring and professional manner. She is knowledgeable and exudes confidence without being unapproachable. Her interpersonal skills are excellent and makes her patients feel \"special\". I can't imagine going to any other doctor for my breast issues. My recommendation is she trains other doctors- it would be a win win situation for all.","review_date":"2025-10-15"},{"body":"It was very hard to schedule an appointment, but boy am I glad I waited! Dr. Specht made an enormously positive impression and made me feel secure and confident in the procedure I plan to undergo.","review_date":"2025-10-15"},{"body":"Being there for first time Dr Specht and her nurse were informative and explained things in a way that was fully understood","review_date":"2025-10-14"},{"body":"Supportive and knowledgeable. Recommending to others","review_date":"2025-10-12"},{"body":"Dr Specht is a wonderful doctor! Explains things well and skilled surgeon.","review_date":"2025-10-11"},{"body":"Dr. Specht explained my diagnosis and treatment plan clearly. She is doing my surgery at a future date","review_date":"2025-10-11"},{"body":"Everyone here made me and my husband feel like we at the time of the appt the only ones that mattered. We in no way felt like we were \"just another #/patient\"","review_date":"2025-10-10"},{"body":"R. Specht is very professional, aware of all my medical history, explained information was reviewed by the medical team and they discussed assessment and plan of action. She respected my input and we proceeded with her care plan. I had great respect for her expertise and great appreciation for her excellent and kind manner in which she treated me.","review_date":"2025-10-10"},{"body":"All the health care providers were welcoming, respectful, and responsive. They were also communicative, which helped me know what to expect and feel at ease.","review_date":"2025-10-08"},{"body":"Dr Specht is the best of the best. I am so grateful to be her patient.","review_date":"2025-10-08"},{"body":"I feel I am in good hands","review_date":"2025-10-09"},{"body":"The hospital is excellent. They really care about patients' emotional well-being. The doctors and nurses are patient, friendly, and even bring humor into their care, which gives patients a great sense of safety and comfort.\"","review_date":"2025-10-06"},{"body":"Dr. Specht was clear concise","review_date":"2025-10-06"},{"body":"I have no doubt that I am in the best hand with Michelle Specht. I can't help but sense though that she and other MGB providers are too busy/too over booked to deliver world class care. You can sense the hustle with every interaction, and it just seems to have crossed the line from super efficient to madness.","review_date":"2025-10-04"},{"body":"The ministry here by the doctors and nurses is overwhelming with compassion, tenderness and care","review_date":"2025-10-04"},{"body":"Great visit","review_date":"2025-10-01"},{"body":"I couldn't have gotten a better team I felt safe and secured thanks to all","review_date":"2025-10-11"},{"body":"Very pleased with discussion and explanations of my situation, including surgery and what happens after. I would highly recommend my surgeon and the Newton Wellesley center.","review_date":"2025-09-30"},{"body":"Thanks to Dr Michelle Specht and her staff very much","review_date":"2025-09-29"},{"body":"Appreciated how Dr. Specht explained what to expect in a clear and simple way.","review_date":"2025-09-29"},{"body":"Listened to me, very personable and kind and positive.","review_date":"2025-09-28"},{"body":"Knowledgeable personable caring kind","review_date":"2025-09-25"},{"body":"I have felt respected and seen as an individual through every step of my care with Dr. Specht. I deeply appreciated that she supported my wish to have a double mastectomy when there was only cancer detected in one breast. After the surgery, we learned the cancer was present in both breasts. Her listening saved me another journey through cancer treatment. Endlessly grateful to her!","review_date":"2025-09-24"},{"body":"She was great","review_date":"2025-09-20"},{"body":"doc was kind and had good bedside manners","review_date":"2025-09-17"},{"body":"Dr. Specht was wonderful! One of the best doctors I've ever met. She was very patient and calm, took her time to answer all my questions. She already knew about my health history so it was really was easy to talk with her. Thank you so much Dr. Specht!","review_date":"2025-09-18"},{"body":"She is outstanding!","review_date":"2025-09-15"},{"body":"Dr Specht is very kind, caring, knows my history and listened to my questions/concerns, offers evidenced based knowledge to help guide my care and feels like a partner and guiding light which is so great","review_date":"2025-09-16"},{"body":"She was absolutely incredible. Made me feel relax.","review_date":"2025-09-14"},{"body":"When I went to this appointment, I was super scared. Doctor spec was skilled at making me feel comfortable and informed. I left feeling like I could handle whatever came my way with her help. I like how she also talked about the team and how everyone worked was working together for me. She was amazing and I am so grateful that I have her Through this experience.","review_date":"2025-09-14"},{"body":"She displayed her usual competence and listened to me.","review_date":"2025-09-13"},{"body":"Very pleased with the care I have received","review_date":"2025-09-13"}]}