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Dr. Lauren Elson, MD

(431 Ratings)

Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Tufts University School of Medicine (2005)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy, cancer rehabilitation, and more.

1575 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

(617) 876-4344

Dr. Lauren Elson, MD is a physiatrist in Cambridge, MA specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). She graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 2005 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Lauren Elson, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1575 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

Address:

2014 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02462

Address:

65 Walnut Street Suite 260
Wellesley Hills, MA 02478

Some issues Dr. Lauren Elson, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

aspiration	37
doctor visit	724
injections	169
pain management	132

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	43
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	23

aspiration	34
doctor visit	849
injections	211
pain management	177

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	44
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	7
Cancer	21

aspiration	64
doctor visit	921
hospital care	50
injections	240
inpatient care	50
pain management	176

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	572

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	772
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	384
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	122
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	24

aspiration	39
doctor visit	832
hospital care	43
injections	229
inpatient care	43
pain management	190

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	267

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	51
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Dementia	12
Cancer	20

aspiration	37
doctor visit	730
hospital care	35
injections	177
inpatient care	35
pain management	140

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	60
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	14
Dementia	13
Cancer	23

aspiration	62
doctor visit	926
hospital care	36
injections	210
inpatient care	36
pain management	148

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	52
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	14
Dementia	14
Cancer	25

aspiration	67
doctor visit	1054
injections	287
pain management	220

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	53
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	13
Dementia	8
Cancer	22

aspiration	37
doctor visit	607
hospital care	86
injections	152
inpatient care	86
pain management	115

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	48
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Dementia	10
Cancer	19

aspiration	96
doctor visit	1871
hospital care	74
injections	483
inpatient care	74
pain management	387

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Elson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lauren Elson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Cambridge, MA were injections, pain management, hospital care and inpatient care.

aspiration	53
doctor visit	948
hospital care	54
injections	240
inpatient care	54
pain management	187

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Elson, MD.

**Gender**
Female	214
Male	97

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	278
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	14

**Age**
85 and over	43
75 to 84	100
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	139

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Elson, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lauren Elson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and cancer.

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. Lauren Elson, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 2005. She is certified by the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine (2005)

Board Certification: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lauren Elson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Massachusetts General Hospital

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Lauren Elson, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Lauren Elson, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Tufts Health Plan

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Railroad Medicare

Coventry

Cigna

Blue California

Beech Street

WellPoint

Medicare ACO

WellSense

Senior Whole Health

Fallon Health

Commonwealth Care Alliance

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Maine Community Health Options

Mass General Brigham Health Plan

MassHealth

WellSense NH

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lauren Elson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 431 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lauren Elson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cambridge, MA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lauren Elson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$118 BOTOX $118

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$118

Biography

Dr. Lauren Elson practices physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Dr. Elson is conversant in Spanish. Her areas of expertise include platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy, cancer rehabilitation, and sports health. She is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Elson is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. She can take Blue California, Coventry, Viant, and more.

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