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Dr. Alice Shaw, MD

Dr. Alice Shaw, MD

Medical Oncology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Alice Shaw, MD is a medical oncologist in Boston, MA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1999. She is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

55 Fruit St Boston, MA 02114

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Shaw is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Shaw specializes in the area of Medical Oncology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Shaw's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shaw

4.6

8 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
88%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
13%
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1 Star
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Sep 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ann Luna in Livingston – Aug 08, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dan in Philadelphia, PA – Jul 14, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Alice Shaw, MD is a medical oncologist in Boston, MA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1999. She is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. She is accepting new patients.
  • Medical Oncology

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  • Dfci/partners

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Mass General Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Mass General Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Medical Oncology
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Locations

Practice

Massachusetts General Hospital55 Fruit St Boston, MA 02114
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Practice

Mass General Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care32 Fruit St Boston, MA 02114
2
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute450 Brookline Ave Boston, MA 02215
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St
    Boston, MA 02114
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    21% higher than the national average

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