An amazing doctor, bedside manner and all. Havee seen her for over 20 years

The one star is for the helpful desk staff and the nice office. I'm taking away four stars because the doctor's demeanor just sucked. This is the most unpleasant experience I've had with a doctor in some time. First, she was accusatory (why are you here?), almost scolding me for coming in for an annual checkup. She was cold, condescending, dismissive and SO palely unrealistic. When I copped to going to the beach on the weekends and getting some moderate sun exposure - with SPF 50, a sun hat and an umbrella, always, she asked (was it smugly?), "well......would you ever consider changing your lifestyle to stay out of the sun?" Oh yeah, I'm going to stop all my outdoor exercise and activities - biking, running, tennis, skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, etc - and have overweight kids. That sounds like quite a lifestyle change. Why didn't I think of that sooner? Additionally, she seems to be that type that suggests you cut every dot off, to hell with the scars. Seems a bit excessive to me. Back to MGH I go! read more

Excellent physician! Exudes competency and is very effective, skilled, professional. I had several moles removed, two medically necessary, few more electively. I don't like procedures in general, but I went for the elective removal because my initial experience was great. I highly recommend Dr Grassi, she is the best Dermatologist I ever met read more

Anita Grassi was recommended by a realtor friend. I went and was so totally satisfied with this visit. I had been told by a physician's assistant in dermatology at MIT that these sun spots on my face, which I considered unsightly, could NOT be removed. I saw Dr. Grassi who removed them all, with liquid nitrogen, a quick, easy and painless procedure, just a teeny stinging, and, after two weeks, they are gone. She is kind, thorough, and did the job. I was beyond pleased and happy to recommend her to anyone seeking help with problems involving dermatology. Ruth H. read more

At the recommendation of my PCP at MGH, I made an appointment with Dr. Grassi a number of years ago to check on the mark on my back. She asked to do a biopsy on the top of my hand, which I thought was simply an old-age spot. My back was fine (a barnacle); the brown mark on my hand turned out to be melanoma! At my return visit to remove the stitches, she explained the process for removal including the removal of nodes and a skin graft. I cannot say enough nice words about Dr. Grassi. She was great. She set up an appointment with a surgeon whom I saw within the week and had surgery three days after that. I am most grateful to Dr. Grassi in more ways than she will ever know. She basically saved my life! I recommend Dr. Grassi to all I know who live west of Boston. I am seen on a regular basis closer to home. I have had a number of surgeries since then, due to "damaged" skin, damaged skin from childhood many decades ago. Wear sunblock and stay out of the sun is very good advice. read more

Excellent doctor. Dr Grassi was knowledgeable, good listener, thorough, full of helpful information. I was extremely impressed.

Dr. Anita Grassi was very thorough, timely, and personable. I was very comfortable, and impressed with her and the staff. I definitely recommend her. read more

Terrible!!! I went to see Dr. Grassi even though she wasn't on my insurance. I told her I was concerned about adult acne and asked if there was anything I could do to prevent outbreaks. The room had terrible lighting and she didn't use any magnifying instrument to look at my face. She gave it a quick glance (and I do mean quick) and told me there wasn't really anything I could do. What?!?! Really?!?! "Nothing?" I confirmed. She said I could use some retenol cream and prescribed me some that turned out to cost $200+ not covered by insurance. So I called back and asked if there was an alternative. They prescribed me one that cost only $150. I wasn't going to pay that. I called back and never got a return call, so now I'm out the cost of the visit and no better off! Very VERY frustrating!!! read more

Dr. Grassi is the only doctor I look forward to seeing. She is so very down to earth and tells you exactly what you need to know with regards to the best things you can do for proper skin care. A clean, comfortable office setting with a friendly staff makes the yearly visit even better. read more

Miserable patient experience from soup to nuts. Staff was on the phone when I arrived. Never looked up to acknowledge my presence. A man came out from having seen the doctor. They took him first (because he was paying?). Went into the room and waited 30 minutes for Dr. Grassi, wearing a paper johnny with the vent blowing cold air on my back. Dr. Grassi opens the door without knocking, no apology for being 30 minutes late and had a very gruff demeanor. Nothing pleasant about this woman. May be technically proficient but so was my other doctor who moved. This was a most unsatisfactory experience. I'm on the board of a major medical school. I will ask someone there for a recommendation for a doctor with people skills. read more

My family and I have been going to Dr. Grassi for years and she is an excellent dermatologist. Not only is she very knowledgeable, thorough and straightforward but she takes the time to listen to patients and to answer any questions. Another plus is that they will find a way to fit you into her schedule promptly for a pressing issue if needed. read more

Dr. Grassi has been my dermatologist for over six years. What I like about Dr. Grassi is that she communicates with a clinical demeanor and gives what appears to be good, level advice in a clear, articulate manner. When I ask about various treatments, she is careful to advise me of the risks and disadvantages as well as the benefits. She has often dissuaded me from certain procedures, even though she stands to gain business by promoting procedures. This convinces me that she puts patients' interests ahead of profit. I highly recommend Dr. Grassi. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Grassi since 2002. She has steered me to surgeons (twice) for basal cell carcinoma. She has frozen off a variety of minor skin growths, and seems to have an uncanny knack for freezing just enough to take off the bad stuff but leave very little to heal. Her manner is very professional; she is informative and thorough about what she sees and does. She is careful to ask if I need to look perfect in the near future before she takes a biopsy from my face. I have asked her some moderately complex questions over the years, and I have been satisfied with the depth of the answers she provided. She makes things as simple as possible but not simpler. I find her attentive to the impact of her work on the patient; for example, she did not keep me waiting any longer than necessary for biopsy results. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Grassi for years. She is a fantastic doctor and is extremely competent. I highly recommend her, by far the best dermatologist I have been a patient of. She has a direct demeanor which I also appreciate. It makes it very easy to ask her questions and interact with her. I drive 1.5 hours to be able to keep her as my doctor! Parking in her new location is much easier too! read more

I've seen Dr. Grassi for nearly 10 years. I find that she patiently answers all my questions, gives me options and explains the impact, and is very calm and make me feel comfortable. read more

I had a great appointment with Dr. Grassi. She was very professional and caring, listened to why I was there and helped me with my skin issues. She was concerned about one spot, took a painless biopsy and used some liquid nitrogen on other spots. She was efficient, the office staff was friendly and I was in and out in less than 30 minutes. read more

I have found Dr. Grassi to be very helpful and very smart. My only complaint is the reception staff who always act annoyed and superior. The women at the front desk need a training in customer service. read more

I found this review and had to pipe in! The previous reviewer sounds like they were having a bad day and I have no idea what they are talking about. I have seen Dr. Grassi now for five years the front desk sometimes can be not super friendly but they always seem to be very busy so I understand that. Dr. Grassi's assistant is always pleasant and friendly. I have had several moles come back severe A-typical and now I am very careful to watch all my moles as closely as possible. She has given me the option of watching them or removing them and I say remove them immediately, I am not going to worry about a stupid little scar when the alternative is possibly getting skin cancer! SERIOUSLY people get a grip on reality. Dr. Grassi is an excellent doctor, (and I am a very demanding, picky, self advocating patient) she has always been friendly and has always accommodated my decisions and needs. Also I have never had to call her for the biopsy results she always calls right away with the results a BIG plus in my book. read more

Dr. Grassi has been my dermatologist for many years. She is lovely and straightforward, encourages us to stay out of the sun as much as possible which only makes good medical sense these days, and has successfully helped me with some annoying skin issue. I always liked her (she is reserved but I have learned is not cold), but when we had a fairly serious situation with my college age daughter who came back from Dominican Republic with really bad infections under her arms, a serious staph infection, we learned what an excellent doctor she is. My daughter had her infected areas lanced and the had to go on strong antibiotics. Dr. Grassi called her several times to see how she was doing, not at our request, but clearly because she was concerned and wanted to be on top of it. OUr daughter got better and I learned that Dr. Grassi is willing to go the extra mile when needed. I highly recommend her. read more