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Dr. Matthew Boland Yurgelun, MD, FASCO

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Hematology (Blood Disorders)

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Professional interests include: cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, carcinoid tumor, and more.

450 BROOKLINE AVENUE
Boston, MA 02215

1-877-442-3324

Dr. Matthew Boland Yurgelun, MD, FASCO is a medical oncologist in Boston, MA specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and hematology (blood disorders). He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Matthew Boland Yurgelun, MD, FASCO is affiliated with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, INC.

Office Locations

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450 BROOKLINE AVENUE
Boston, MA 02215

Address:

300 Boylston Street
Newton, MA 02459

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“CBS News Boston's Paula Ebben talks to Dr. Matt Yurgelun, oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.”—"March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month", CBS News, January 2023

“"There's a bit of a backlog in health care right now," said Dr. Matt Yurgelun, of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.”—"Coronavirus Is Changing Cancer Treatment At Dana-Farber", CBS San Francisco, May 2020

“The family would like to thank CareGroup Parmenter and hospice nurse Cheryl F., as well as Dr. Matthew Yurgelun and oncology nurse Amanda of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for their compassionate care.”—"Richard C. Pierce, 78, of Northborough", Community Advocate, November 2017

doctor visit	329
hospital care	135
inpatient care	135

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	49

doctor visit	321
hospital care	144
inpatient care	144

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	51

doctor visit	370
hospital care	93
inpatient care	93

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	22
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	53

doctor visit	325
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	47

doctor visit	363
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	13
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	13
Cancer	50

doctor visit	398

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	11
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	42

doctor visit	458

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	36

doctor visit	316
hospital care	55
inpatient care	55

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	13
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	42

doctor visit	567
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Boland Yurgelun, MD, FASCO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Matthew Boland Yurgelun, MD, FASCO treated as a medical oncologist in Boston, MA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	385
hospital care	87
inpatient care	87

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Boland Yurgelun, MD, FASCO.

**Gender**
Female	76
Male	81

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	134
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	5
75 to 84	41
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	86

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Boland Yurgelun, MD, FASCO From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Boland Yurgelun, MD, FASCO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	37
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Matthew Boland Yurgelun, MD, FASCO graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification:Medical Oncology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification:Medical Oncology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Matthew Boland Yurgelun, MD, FASCO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, INC

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Biography

Dr. Matthew Yurgelun is an adult oncology, medical oncology, and hematology (blood disorders) specialist in Newton, MA and Boston, MA. Clinical interests for Dr. Yurgelun include esophageal cancer, rectal cancer, and colon cancer. He is a graduate of Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons and a graduate of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's residency program. He is affiliated with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Newton, MA.

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