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Dr. Robert Brew, MD

Internal Medicine•Male•Age 67

Internal Medicine

Dr. Robert Brew, MD is an internal medicine specialist in Burlington, MA and has over 42 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from DARTMOUTH COLLEGE in 1980. He is affiliated with Lahey Hospital and Medical Center. His office accepts new patients.

Dr. Robert Brew, MD

General Internal Medicine, Burlington

67 S BEDFORD ST Burlington, MA 01803
Accepting new patients
(781) 744-7000
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(781) 744-7000
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Dr. Brew's conditions and procedures:

  • Lipid Disorders
  • Chronic Pain
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Abnormal Thyroid
  • Achilles Tendinitis
  • Acidosis
  • Acne
  • Actinic Keratosis
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Acute Kidney Infection
  • Acute Pharyngitis
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
  • Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
  • ADHD and-or ADD
  • Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
  • Administrative Physical
  • All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
  • Allergic Conjunctivitis
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Anal or Rectal Pain
  • Anemia
  • Animal Allergies
  • Ankle Sprains and Strains
  • Anosmia
  • Anxiety
  • Arthritis
  • Arthritis of the Elbow
  • Arthritis of the Neck
  • Asthma
  • Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
  • Ataxia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Athlete's Foot
  • Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
  • Atrophic Vaginitis
  • Back Pain
  • Balanitis
  • Balanoposthitis
  • Bedsores
  • Bedwetting
  • Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
  • Bladder Atony
  • Bladder Infection
  • Blepharitis
  • Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
  • Boil
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Bronchitis
  • Bronchospasm
  • Bunion
  • Burn Injuries
  • Bursitis
  • Calcium Metabolism Disorders
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Celiac Disease
  • Cellulitis
  • Chest Pain
  • Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
  • Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Chronic Neck Pain
  • Chronic Prostatitis
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
  • Cluster Headache
  • Coccygeal Pain
  • Cold Sore
  • Common Cold
  • Confusion
  • Constipation
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  • Cough
  • Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Dehydration
  • Dermatitis Due to Drugs
  • Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
  • Diabetes Type 1
  • Diabetes Type 2
  • Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
  • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty With Walking
  • Dizziness
  • Dry Eyes
  • Dry Skin
  • Dyslipidemia
  • Dysphagia
  • Ear Ache
  • Earwax Buildup
  • Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
  • Emphysema
  • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
  • Enteritis
  • Esophagitis
  • Essential Tremor
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Familial Hypercholesterolemia
  • Fever
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Folliculitis
  • Fungal Nail Infection
  • Gait Abnormality
  • Ganglion Cyst
  • Gas-Bloat Syndrome
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Gastroparesis
  • Genital Warts
  • Gout
  • Hair Loss
  • Hammer Toe
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • Heart Palpitations
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Herpes Simplex Infection
  • Herpes Zoster Without Complication
  • Hip Sprain
  • Hives
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
  • Hydrocele
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hypertension
  • Hypogonadism
  • Hypokalemia
  • Hypotension
  • Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Indigestion
  • Influenza (Flu)
  • Insomnia
  • Intertrigo
  • Intestinal Diverticulitis
  • Intestinal Diverticulosis
  • Iron Metabolism Disorders
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Itchy Skin
  • Jock Itch
  • Joint Pain
  • Kidney Infection
  • Lactose Intolerance
  • Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
  • Leg and Foot Ulcers
  • Limb Pain
  • Limb Swelling
  • Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
  • Loss of Taste
  • Low Back Pain
  • Low Blood Oxygen Level
  • Lyme Disease
  • Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
  • Malaise and Fatigue
  • Malnutrition
  • Mastodynia
  • Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
  • Menstrual Disorders
  • Migraine
  • Mineral Metabolism Disorders
  • Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
  • Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
  • Muscle Cramping
  • Muscle Spasm
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Nail and Nail Bed Infection
  • Nasopharyngitis
  • Nausea
  • Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
  • Neurogenic Bladder
  • Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
  • Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
  • Nosebleed
  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis of Foot
  • Osteoarthritis of Hand
  • Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
  • Osteoarthritis of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
  • Osteoarthritis of Spine
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Otitis Media
  • Outer Ear Infection
  • Overactive Bladder
  • Overweight
  • Painful Urination (Dysuria)
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
  • Pericardial Disease
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Pharyngitis
  • Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
  • Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Plantar Wart
  • Pneumonia
  • Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
  • Pollen Allergy
  • Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
  • Polyneuropathy
  • Polyuria
  • Postherpetic Neuralgia
  • Postnasal Drip
  • Prostatitis
  • Proteinuria
  • Purpura
  • Radiculopathy
  • Rash
  • Raynaud's Disease
  • Reflux Esophagitis
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • Ringworm
  • Rosacea
  • Salivary Gland Cyst
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Seborrheic Dermatitis
  • Second-Degree Burns
  • Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
  • Secondary Hypertension
  • Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
  • Shingles
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
  • Sickle Cell Disease
  • Sinus Bradycardia
  • Sinus Tachycardia
  • Sinusitis
  • Skin Ulcer
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
  • Spermatocele
  • Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
  • Stye
  • Sunburn
  • Swine Flu
  • Syphilis Infections
  • Tension Headache
  • Testicular Dysfunction
  • Throat Pain
  • Thyroid Goiter
  • Tinea Versicolor
  • Tinnitus
  • Tobacco Use Disorder
  • Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
  • Tremor
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Urinary Hesitancy
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urinary Stones
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Vaginitis or Vaginosis
  • Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
  • Venous Insufficiency
  • Vertigo
  • Viral Enteritis
  • Viral Hepatitis
  • Viral Infection
  • Vitamin B Deficiency
  • Vitamin B12 Deficiency
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Warts
  • Wheezing
  • Yeast Infections
  • Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
  • Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
  • Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
  • Diabetes Counseling
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  • Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
  • Immunization Administration
  • Pap Smear
  • Wellness Examination

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Dr. Brew's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brew

4.4

Based on 20 ratings

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Have been a patient for many years and have found Dr. Brew to be a compassionate, thorough, professional. He takes the time to explain and the time to answer questions. He has a sense of humor that helps you to connect to him as a "friend" in addition to being a fine physician.
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
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John Lovering – Sep 25, 2020
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Dr. Brew is knowledgeable but for issues regarding mental health or pain treatment go elsewhere. For example when I wanted an anti-depressant he would only prescribe me with one type. After letting him know several reasons why I didn't think that particular drug would work well for me, he wouldn't budge, offering me only the one choice or a referral. Since I felt like I needed something and felt like I couldn't wait for a referral I went with the drug. My intimate life ended up taking a hit due to the drug and my next two relationships really suffered as a result. I also had an issue with somewhat chronic pain in my shoulder. After doing some tests, he didn't have much idea what was wrong. He let me know they could do more tests, and that if a problem was found they could treat the problem with meds or with surgery. I asked about less extreme treatments like physical therapy or chiropractic care, but he would not consider these treatments even with further testing.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Andrew F. – Dec 31, 2019
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Dr Brew has been my PCP for decades now. At first, he seemed "dorky" but it grew on me that he was very professional in his explanations and dialog. Never rushed and prompt for appointments, he is empathetic but not overly warm.
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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Andy P in Burlington – Mar 06, 2019
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Dr Brew has been my PCP for awhile now. He's very thorough with my annual check ups, I have complete confidence in his ability to continue to help keep me 100% fit.. For example, I had an issue with my shoulder a few years back, combining Dr Brew's initial exam with his scheduled diagnostic testing, we were able to pin point precisely what my issue was, Dr Brew then referred me to a great specialist (best orthopedic surgeon I've met) and we were able to correct my problem completely.
What went well
  • 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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f in Burlington – Feb 26, 2018
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Courteous and professional manner, listens and takes notes. Emphasis on pertinent issues. Takes an overall interest in my welfare. I have been a patient for 3 years.
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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Woburn, MA – Dec 19, 2017
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Dr. Brew just completed my annual physical while my PCP was out of town. Best physical exam I have had in years! This MD really cares. He corrected all the errors in my medical chart, asked appropriate questions, and actually physically examined me - so refreshing to be treated like a patient for a change. Kudos to Dr. Brew. He is going to be my new PCP. Thank You Dr. Brew.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Charlene in North Chelmsford, MA – Jul 29, 2017
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He has been my doctor for many years and has always had the time to listen to any concerns I have had. When necessary he has referred me for further testing and I have complete confidence in his ability.
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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Sandy Antonellis in Burlington, MA – Jan 30, 2017
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Best Primary I ever had A- he listens to you B-He cares C- I had a sports injury,saw a Specialist, that didnt help, I saw Dr Brew, for my Yearly, He Figured out my Injury ! His PA. Assistant is also Great ( MO)
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
1 person found this helpful
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Mark in Woburn, MA – Dec 09, 2016
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Dr Brew was covering for my primary care when I called for severe pain in my shoulder. I was just diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy ( pinched nerve) I was scheduled for an epidural injection, but not for another month. Dr Brew ordered a medicine that would not be effective until I was taking it for two weeks. When asked what I could do for the pain in the meanwhile he had no further suggestions. Really? I'm suffering with debilitating pain and he has no further suggestions ? No compassion!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Methuen – Apr 19, 2016
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Care Philosophy

We are here to take care of what matters most, you. Lahey Health offers access to board-certified specialists in nearly every medical specialty and more...Read more

Specialties

  • Internal Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
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Education

1980
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
Medical School

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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What conditions does Dr. Robert Brew, MD treat?

Dr. Robert Brew, MD frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Pain, Lipid Disorders, and Chronic Neck Pain. See more on Healthgrades.

What is Dr. Robert Brew, MD's office address?

Dr. Brew's office is located at 67 S BEDFORD ST, Burlington, MA 01803. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Is Dr. Robert Brew, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Robert Brew, MD is affiliated with Lahey Hospital and Medical Center.

How much experience does Dr. Robert Brew, MD have?

Dr. Robert Brew, MD has over 42 years of healthcare experience.

Does Dr. Robert Brew, MD receive good ratings from patients?

There is a star rating of 4.4/5 for Dr. Robert Brew, MD. Patients say that the provider explained conditions well and they trusted the provider's decisions. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.

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General Internal Medicine, Burlington

General Internal Medicine, Burlington67 S BEDFORD ST Burlington, MA 01803
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Burlington, MA

74% Patients that would definitely recommend, 4% higher than the national average

32 Awards Received

Award Highlight: America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)