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Dr. Lauren Elson, MD

Dr. Lauren Elson, MD

Sports Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Lauren Elson, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Wellesley Hills, MA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Tufts University in 2005. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

65 Walnut St Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
Telehealth available

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Dr. Elson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elson

2.6

20 ratings, 14 with a written review
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Nov 11, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
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Mimi220 – Feb 17, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 12, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 14, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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May 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
4 people found this helpful
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Feb 07, 2021
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Durham Kid – May 01, 2020
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
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Lisa Z in MA – Jun 30, 2018
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
BadShoulderGal in Cambridge, MA – Jun 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Proper Lady in Lexington, MA – May 17, 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 Winchester, MA – Aug 18, 2017
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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
Helpful
Patty in Newton, MA – Sep 22, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
11 people found this helpful
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Lexington, MA – Aug 04, 2016
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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
13 people found this helpful
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Shirley in Wellesley Hills, MA – Mar 18, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Lauren Elson, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Wellesley Hills, MA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Tufts University in 2005. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Massachusetts General...read more
  • Sports Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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  • Tufts University

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Nathan R Shaller Center Inc65 Walnut St Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
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Practice

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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 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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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
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    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)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    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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