After obtaining my Medical Degree, I spent 9 years obtaining specializations that would allow me to provide the highest quality burn care to my patients - from the moment of injury, to discharge from the hospital, and then re-entry into the community. After a five year residency in General Surgery, I received additional training in burn surgery, surgical critical care, and plastic surgery. This has afforded me the unique privilege of treating patients with burns throughout their recovery. As part of the multidisciplinary team of burn care providers at the Sumner Redstone Burn Center and the Fraser Outpatient Burn Center at MGH, we can handle the most complex burn injuries.
In addition to the comprehensive treatment of acute burns and burn reconstructive surgery, we also specialize in the treatment and cosmetic restoration of scarring from all causes. Our Scar and Laser Program within the Burn Center utilizes the latest technologies to help prevent, treat, and minimize scarring.
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Mass General Surgery: Burn Center
55 Fruit St.
Gray Bigelow Building
Suite 1303
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-3712
Mass General Surgery: Wound Center
15 Parkman Street
Wang Ambulatory Care Center
Suite 455
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-4325
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The focus of my clinical research has been on the use of laser for the treatment of burn and traumatic scarring. I have performed over 2,000 laser treatments specifically for scarring from multiple causes.
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Dr Goverman is an amazing person as he is very good at his profession plus he has a great sense of humor. A combination that is not frequently seen at this level of professionalism
All my questions were answered and I felt comfortable, listened to, and cared for. This injury/medical situation has been extremely difficult for me, but I felt safe and cared for by this staff and felt that I trusted them fully to have my best interests in mind.
Very thoughtful and helpful - a great person
My experience with Dr. Governman has been the absolutely best experience I've ever had receiving care from a provider within a healthcare system. I actually have referred quite a few people to him and have always gotten the most excellent of care, not only his staff but the other staff also at MDH, anesthesiologists and other surgery support staff ... Read More
Very good experience and pain was managed well
Incredible bedside banner, trusted everything he shared with me.
Dr. Goverman is a wonderful provider. He always shows up early and makes sure to listen and pay attention to what's being said. And he's a wonderful doctor. Thank you.
Excellent care
Good afternoon. Yes, the front staff was amazing as were the nurses. Dr. Goverman was as polite and thoughtful, informative and accurate as you can expect from any doctor. He was amazing and he's continuing to be that way throughout this process. Thank you.
Yes, Dr. Goverman I thought was excellent. He was fantastic. Highly recommend him. Really gives a big overall picture. So I just, and personally he's very personable, easy to talk to for a surgeon. Right. Okay, that's it.