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Dr. Joseph Upton III, MD

Dr. Joseph Upton III, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Upton III, MD is a plastic surgeon in Chestnut Hill, MA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor University in 1970. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

830 Boylston St Ste 212 Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Telehealth available

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Dr. Upton III's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Upton III

4.7
27 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Extraordinary skill and care for my son
We will forever be grateful for Dr Upton’s willingness to take on my son’s surgery to remove the fascia in his lower legs as a result of compartment syndrome. We traveled all over the country to identify a surgeon who would address my son’s debilitating pain. Dr Upton performed an 8-hour surgery and now, years later, my son has full use of his legs and is active. We are so grateful. God bless you.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Sam Skinner and family – Nov 08, 2023
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Update on surgery
It has been two years since my surgery by Dr Upton My situation was critical and amputation was possible. We visited great doctors before we came to Dr Upton. He is an extraordinary surgeon who took on our case and after 8 hours in surgery Delivered a result few if any could have achieved. I am fully active in tennis golf and other mobile sports.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jun 06, 2023
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I dislocated my left thumb very badly falling down the stairs. When the MRI revealed I would definitely need surgery to get my thumb and hand back to normal I was skeptical and nervous. Dr. Upton made a process that should've been very unsettling and anxiety provoking to be easy instead. Dr. Upton was truly an A+ in all the areas you would hope for. Sometimes you'll have a doctor who has excellent bedside manner but you don't think is giving you the correct advice/diagnosis or you'll have a doctor who seems very competent, but doesn't really seem to care about you. Dr. Upton was as good as I could've asked for in every category. Now, less than a month after my surgery my thumb is healing great and feeling more and more like normal every day. Dr. Upton is excellent and I really appreciate that people like him exist.
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
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Eric – Jan 06, 2020
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Dude operated on my stump (amputation) in 1986. He transplanted 1/3 of my latissimus-dorsey (side/back) muscle to the end of my stump to enable me to wear a prosthetic. (9/7/85 amputation was traumatic and was a mess that Dr.Upton made-into a viable stump. 15-hours' surgery, with all the venus and blood cell connection, et.al. I am eternally grateful.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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KEVIN A. HURLEY – Sep 25, 2019
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poor followup
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Luomanen in Sparta – Jun 21, 2019
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Highly skilled diagnostician, brilliant surgeon. Feel blessed he is my surgeon.
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
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Gail in Chestnut hill, MA – Aug 24, 2018
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An exceptional physician. Surgery in 1987.
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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Barbara Ayers – Jul 20, 2017
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My child was born with Grieg Syndrome and Dr. Upton performed multiple surgeries to correct multiple issues with her hands and feet. He is dedicated and extremely talented. My daughter is full grown now and aside from a single extra large knuckle shows no hint of defect. I thank God for him every day.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Laurie Cook in Newton, NH – Jan 17, 2017
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Dr. Upton is professional and respectful in addition to being an expert skilled surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Renata in Boston, MA – Jul 29, 2016
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Dr. Joseph Upton III, MD is a plastic surgeon in Chestnut Hill, MA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor University in 1970. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newton-Wellesley Hospital...read more
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Baylor University

    Medical School, 1970
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office830 Boylston St Ste 212 Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
1
Paul Glazer M.D. PC822 Boylston St Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
2

Practice

Shriners Hospitals for Children-Boston51 Blossom St Boston, MA 02114
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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

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    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
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Ave
    Boston, MA 02215
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham

    148 Chestnut St
    Needham, MA 02492

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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