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Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Tufts University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, sports health

2000 Washington Street Suite 341 - White Building
Newton, MA 02462

(617) 964-0024

Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. She graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

Office Locations

2000 Washington Street Suite 341 - White Building
Newton, MA 02462

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40 Washington Street Suite 130
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481

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Some issues Dr. Laurie M. Katz, 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.

In The News

“"Tendons are tendons," Dr. Laurie Katz of Newton Wellesley Orthopedic Associates said.”—"Boston Celtics fans remain hopeful after Jayson Tatum injury leaves him with long road to recovery", CBS News, May 2025

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

knee replacement

total joint replacement

total knee replacement

In 2023, Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD had a list price for knee replacement, total joint replacement, and total knee replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

spine X-ray

In 2023, Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD performed more spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Top 25%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

X-rays

By Affordability:

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD performed more knee X-ray, major joint aspiration, major joint injection, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for joint X-ray, knee X-ray, neck X-ray, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	167
doctor visit	486
hip imaging	29
hospital care	45
injections	167
inpatient care	45
musculoskeletal imaging	188
pelvic imaging	26
spinal procedures	13
X-rays	227

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	163
doctor visit	483
hip imaging	20
hospital care	15
injections	163
inpatient care	15
musculoskeletal imaging	173
pelvic imaging	27
spinal procedures	11
X-rays	211

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	57
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	169
doctor visit	520
hip imaging	20
hospital care	12
injections	169
inpatient care	12
musculoskeletal imaging	198
pelvic imaging	31
spinal procedures	18
X-rays	247

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	58
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	181
doctor visit	504
hip imaging	16
hospital care	11
injections	181
inpatient care	11
musculoskeletal imaging	194
pelvic imaging	30
spinal procedures	20
X-rays	244

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	436

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	616
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	128
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	185
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	560
injections	185
joint surgery	27
minimally invasive procedures	27
musculoskeletal imaging	205
pelvic imaging	14
spinal procedures	11
upper extremity surgery	27
X-rays	230

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	43
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA during 2017 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	177
doctor visit	540
hip imaging	37
hospital care	25
injections	177
inpatient care	25
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	135
musculoskeletal imaging	224
pelvic imaging	15
spinal procedures	91
X-rays	195

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	429
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	54
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA during 2018 were musculoskeletal imaging, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), aspiration and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	192
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	14
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	505
hip imaging	40
hospital care	13
injections	192
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	24
minimally invasive procedures	24
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	196
musculoskeletal imaging	239
pelvic imaging	13
spinal procedures	122
upper extremity surgery	24
X-rays	192

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	480
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	56
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD in 2018

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	13
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA during 2019 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	245
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	14
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	595
hip imaging	61
injections	245
joint surgery	37
minimally invasive procedures	37
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	278
musculoskeletal imaging	494
pelvic imaging	29
spinal procedures	202
upper extremity surgery	37
X-rays	461

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	429

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	580
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	221
85 and over	79
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD in 2019

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	212
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	514
injections	212
joint surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	420
pelvic imaging	36
spinal procedures	24
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	480

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	34
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	223
doctor visit	674
injections	223
musculoskeletal imaging	280
pelvic imaging	37
spinal procedures	67
X-rays	384

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	379
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	53
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	14
Dementia	3
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	247
doctor visit	750
injections	247
joint surgery	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
musculoskeletal imaging	295
pelvic imaging	35
spinal procedures	73
upper extremity surgery	16
X-rays	403

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	335

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	419
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	43
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD in 2022

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	14
Dementia	3
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA during 2023 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	259
doctor visit	680
injections	259
joint surgery	23
lower extremity surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	308
reconstructive surgery	11
spinal procedures	53
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	361

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	53
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD in 2023

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	15
Dementia	4
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Newton, MA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and aspiration.

aspiration	201
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	14
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	567
hip imaging	31
hospital care	20
injections	201
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	23
lower extremity surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	21
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	203
musculoskeletal imaging	268
pelvic imaging	26
reconstructive surgery	11
spinal procedures	58
upper extremity surgery	21
X-rays	302

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD.

**Gender**
Female	288
Male	127

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	377
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	17

**Age**
75 to 84	131
85 and over	54
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	207

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Tufts Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

Residency: Tufts Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laurie M. Katz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$4,195 $4,195
Kairos Surgical Inc	$3,070 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $392	$2,678
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$128 Juggerknot-Sports Medicine $78	Persona $28	RELIGN $22
BIOVENTUS LLC	$125 Durolane $70	GELSYN 3 $33	Ultrasound Bone Healing $22
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$77 Osteoarthritis of the knee $58	SYNVISC-ONE $19
Other	$217 ULTRABUTTON $55	MACI $43	JOINT PRESERVATION $31	CELEBREX $20	ZYVOX $19	Other $49

**Types of Payments**
Education	$5,717
Travel and Lodging	$1,168
Food and Beverage	$928

Biography

Dr. Laurie Katz is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist in Newton, MA and Wellesley, MA. Dr. Katz's areas of expertise include the following: sports health and musculoskeletal problems. She is professionally affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Katz completed her residency training at Tufts Medical Center. According to Newton-Wellesley Hospital, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Wellesley, MA.