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Dr. Howard Kaufman, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Howard Kaufman, MD

Dr. Howard Kaufman, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Boston, MA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry and is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women''s Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Kaufman an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Kaufman works at Practice in Boston, MA with other offices in Chicago, IL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna and Humana as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kaufman's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Massachusetts General Hospital
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 726-6607
  2. 2
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    1725 W Harrison St Ste 845, Chicago, IL 60612 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 942-0600
  3. 3
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear
    243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 573-4226

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Brigham and Women''s Hospital

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    About Dr. Howard Kaufman, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    • 38 years of experience
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    • 1376627109
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry
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    • General Surgery
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