

Rheumatology
Donald Bloch, MD
Boston, MA
Dr. Donald B. Bloch is an accomplished rheumatologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of autoimmune and inflammatory joint diseases. Based at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, he treats patients with rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, osteoarthritis, and other connective tissue disorders affecting joints, muscles, and bones. His clinical practice emphasizes comprehensive patient evaluation and evidence-based treatment approaches for inflammatory conditions.
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Rheumatology (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Harvard Medical School — M.D., 1983
- Stanford University Affiliated Hospital — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1984–1986
- Harvard Medical School — Fellowship, Research, 1986–1989
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Fellowship, Rheumatology, 1989–1991
Peer Recognition
- Boston Magazine — Top Doctor
2017, 2019-2025 (8 years)
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Clinical Rheumatology
Conditions & Treatments
Lupus
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Waltham
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice