About Caroline Mitchell, MD, MPH

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Locations

Boston: Massachusetts General Hospital

Mass General Gynecology
55 Fruit St.
Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care
Suite 4
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-724-6850

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Medical Education

  • MD, Harvard Medical School
  • Residency, University of Washington Medical Center

American Board Certifications

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Research

There are more bacterial cells in and on our bodies than human cells, and we are learning that these bacteria can have a profound influence on our health. The goal of the Mitchell Lab is to understand how vaginal microbes influence reproductive health and disease.   Our current projects include:

  • Dr. Mitchell is part of the MSFLASH menopause research network and was the first author of a report in JAMA Internal Medicine on a randomized trial of two treatments for menopausal vaginitis symptoms which showed similar efficacy between vaginal moisturizer, vaginal estrogen and placebo.  Biologic samples from that same study will be used to evaluate the role of the vaginal microbiota after menopause.
  • In 2019 Dr. Mitchell received a Harvard Catalyst Microbiome Pilot award to study the effects of microbiota on fertility outcomes
  • A proposal focused on identifying characteristics of Lactobacillus species associated with beneficial reproductive health outcomes was the basis of Dr. Mitchell’s successful application for an MGH Claflin Scholar Award in 2015.  
  • The Domolky Innovation Award allowed Dr. Mitchell to initiate a study of vulvovaginal symptoms and the microbial community in women with inflammatory bowel disease, which is the first of its kind in this population.

Publications

Reviews: Comments and Ratings

4.9out of 5(78 Ratings, 34 Comments)

January 2025

Dr. Mitchell listened to all my concerns. She was very receptive and gave me the answers that I need. I would definitely recommend Dr. Mitchell.


January 2025

after seeing other providers in this practice, I am thrilled to find someone that was finally able to help me with my issue.


January 2025

Dr. Mitchell has been very, very thorough. She's very patient. She calls me back. She answers all of my questions. She's just been wonderful for me. Exemplary care. Thank you.


January 2025

Dr. Mitchell exceeded my expectations. She took me seriously, listened compassionately, was patient, kind, and made me incredibly comfortable and what normally would've been a grossly uncomfortable situation. I left that office feeling important and well taken care of.


January 2025

Dr. Mitchell is an excellent provider.


December 2024

She is knowledgeable, caring, and respectful.


December 2024

She was very knowledgeable.


December 2024

Excellent service!


December 2024

Dr. Caroline is very loving, super attentive and gives me a lot of confidence to explain my health problem to her. Apart from being a doctor, she is an excellent person. This is my first consultation with her and I felt as if I had known her before. She treated me with a lot of respect and a lot of love. God bless her and may she continue helping ... Read More


November 2024

She is clear, kind, competent, answers my questions, provides excellent care

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