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Dr. Joanne Stein, MD

Dr. Joanne Stein, MD

Pain Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Joanne Stein, MD is a pain medicine physician in Newton Center, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1984. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

159 Wells Ave Newton Center, MA 02459
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(617) 243-5777

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Stein specializes in the areas of Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • 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. Stein's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stein

3.8
32 ratings, 13 with a written review
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Outstanding Diagnostician
Dr. Borg Stein is meticulously thorough physician who really listens to her patients. She is smart and has a gentle sense of humor though she is very serious about her work. She is cautious and turns over every stone... I feel very grateful to be in such skilled hands. If people find fault because she is too busy for small talk that is unfair. She is kind, caring and genuine. Also extremely busy because she is in such high demand.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Laura F – Jul 15, 2024
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One of the BEST!
Dr Borg-Stein is a kind, caring, well spoken, informed, informative and has a deep abiding love of medicine. Combine those traits with her need to help others and you have one of THE BEST and affective doctors you could ever dream of!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sunny – May 27, 2022
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Excellent care, took time to listen and took a thorough history. Dr. Borg-Stein seemed to really care and want to help. The doctor was incredibly knowledgeable, patiently answering all my questions, even the ones that were slightly off topic (can you tell me about the history of the treatment). 14/10
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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May 31, 2021
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At the recommendation of a friend, I recently saw Dr. Borg-Stein for a second opinion re: a variety of musculoskeletal issues. In this initial consultation, Dr. Borg-Stein spent over an hour with me learning about my concerns, reviewing and discussing my imaging, examining me, performing an ultrasound, describing her recommendations, and thoroughly addressing my questions. I have never felt more deeply listened to or more skillfully assessed and evaluated than in my consult with Dr. Borg-Stein. I felt she drilled down to identify underlying root causes while also addressing the body systemically and wholistically. Her depth of presence, genuine empathy and compassion, and clinical skill and expertise is unmatched in my experience. While I've had the good fortune to be treated by excellent physicians, I've never had such a "peak medical experience." I believe Dr. Borg-Stein fully embodies the very best of the medical profession in every way, truly caring for mind, body, and spirit.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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MAK – Dec 06, 2019
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Dr. Borg Stein has been handling my Achilles tendon Tendinosis as well as providing management, leadership and consultation regarding other health challenges I am currently experiences. This was a follow up visit to report on my progress while I have been dealing with multiple issues. She has been a caring and knowledgeable supporter utilizing her network team to coordinate my care and communication. At this point, I feel I am getting the best of care for a non-surgical situation. My overall health including diet concerns has been a primary focused. I believe my situation is on track while I hope the recommendations and my participation will get meback to normalcy. Barry Fishman
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Oct 02, 2019
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Dr. Joanne Borg Stein is the most amazing, compassionate doctor I have ever had. She has helped me with her knowledge as well as her cutting edge treatments including medical acupuncture, PRP and Lipo fat transfer. I would highly recommend her!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Sep 17, 2019
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Excellent diagnostician. Wonderful treatment with labs and exrays in the same facility. Dr.Borg-Stein has treated both of my knees with platelet injections with great success and my husbands back when he was in terrible pain. She is a gifted Doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Boston , MA – Sep 14, 2019
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I have been seeing Dr. Borg-Stein for a few years for PRP injections for pain management related to post-traumatic arthritis resulting from an ankle fracture. Dr. Borg-Stein is an exceptional clinician and I have complete confidence in her expertise and clinical judgement about my long term treatment plan. She always takes the time to answer my questions and is very respectful when she answers. I feel like I am a partner in my own care with a voice and an opinion! She is approachable, kind, and is one of those physicians that make you feel like you are being treated by one of the best. I highly recommend her without reservation and am grateful to be in her care because most importantly, my pain has been reduced enough that I have been able to build in more physical activity.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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LorraineW – Sep 11, 2019
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I have been to A LOT of Doctors in the past 2 years at the onset of my chronic pain and haven’t left reviews. Dr. Borg-Stein rates at the top. At the end of my visit I think she knew more about my situation than any MD I have seen. She was compassionate, thorough and didn’t rush me in any way......imagine. . I have also Dr. Barreveld who is top notch. I encourage anyone struggling with pain to visit one of these MD’s. Both are simply amazing.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Janine Groman in Ma – Jan 08, 2018
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Dr. Stein was covering for my doctor who was out of town, I was in severe pain. It took her 5 days to get back to me. Her advice was inane. Doubt she even read my chart.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 03, 2018
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I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Borg-Stein. I was referred to her after numerous injections and 4 spine surgeries. She was very thorough and offered a fresh perspective and treatment options. I've met with many of 'the best' surgeons, neurologists and physiatrists during this journey and Dr. Borg-Stein is certainly one of the best I've worked with. I would highly recommend her. It did take me quiet a while to get an appointment but that tends to be the case when trying to see specialists.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Pete in Norwood, MA – Dec 29, 2016
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Rude and cindescending- stay away from this doctor . I did not like her attitude toward me when I was in a lot of pain. She treated me rudely and was very impatient with me when I asked just two questions about my situation. I would NEVER go back to her because she really upset me by the way she treated me at a vulnerable time in my life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Quincy, MA – Nov 12, 2016
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Her style is terrible. I saw her because I have a bad neck. She ordered an MRI. After I had the MRI recorded, I could not make contact with her. No appointment, no nothing. A complete disconnect. Her office did not enter the MRI results in my record . Avoid this doctor !
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
18 others found this helpful
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David C. in Cambridge, MA – May 02, 2016
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Dr. Joanne Stein, MD is a pain medicine physician in Newton Center, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1984. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Brigham...read more

  • Pain Medicine

  • Sports Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
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Pain Medicine
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Sports Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Newton-Wellesley Ambulatory Care Center159 Wells Ave Newton Center, MA 02459
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Nathan R Shaller Center Inc65 Walnut St Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
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Practice

Office2014 Washington St Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
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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

    View all awards

    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

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St
    Boston, MA 02115
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals 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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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

    View all awards

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital

    2014 Washington St
    Newton, MA 02462
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

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

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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