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Dr. Benjamin Brent, MD

Dr. Benjamin Brent, MD

Psychiatry*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Benjamin Brent, MD is a psychiatrist in Boston, MA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 2004. He is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Practice

55 Fruit St Boston, MA 02114

Make an Appointment

(617) 724-5600

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Brent specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • 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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About Me

care philosophy

I take a psychoanalytically-informed approach to the psychotherapeutic process of helping individuals with symptom relief, emotional pain, and interpersonal growth. This approach involves a focus on the role of emotions in a person's mental life,...read more

biography

I received my B.A. from Columbia University in 1996. After college, I went on to complete an M.Sc. in Developmental Psychology from University College London before receiving my M.D. from New York Medical College in 2004. I trained in clinical...read more

  • Psychiatry

  • Psychology

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  • Harvard Longwood Psy Res Tng Prgm

    Residency Hospital

  • Boston Psychoanalytic Soc & Inst

    2015

  • Kl2 Merit Program-harvard Catalyst

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013

  • New York Medical College

    Medical School, 2004

  • University College London

    1997

  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Undergraduate School, 1996

  • Columbia University

    Undergraduate School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Massachusetts General Hospital55 Fruit St Boston, MA 02114
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Practice

Office160 Lincoln Rd Ste 204 Lincoln, MA 01773
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Practice

Office25 Staniford St Fl 2 Boston, MA 02114
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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

    View all patient feedback
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