About William Brugge, MD
Dr. Brugge has focused on diseases of the pancreas including pancreatic cysts, cancer, and chronic pancreatitis. He is an expert in the use of endoscopic ultrasound in the examination and biopsy of the pancreas. He uses fine needle aspiration to obtain cyst fluid for analysis and tissue from pancreatic malignancy. Prior to the procedure, he often meets with patients and family in order to review pertinent history and imaging tests.
Departments, Centers, & Programs:
Treats:
- Adult
Locations
Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-5523
Medical Education
- MD, Baylor College Of Medicine
- Residency, University of Colorado Health
- Fellowship, Univesity Of Colorado Health Sciences Center
American Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- MassHealth
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Tufts Health Plan
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
I felt that the doctor listened to my concerns, and that he was easy to talk to.
Very good experience. Thank you.
Dr Brugge is outstanding. He took his time with me and explained things very clearly. He is the most knowledgeable doctor that I have seen in this area. He explained my previous CT/MRI results to me by going to the actual scans and showing the issues to me. He clarified conflicting messages that I was receiving by other doctors. I was completely ... Read More
Dr Brugge was wonderful explained all the tests, procedures and answered all our questions. Referred me to a surgeon and we were able to get an appointment that same day. Everyone was respectful and helpful.
After dealing with various providers in NH for over 5 months and not knowing what was wrong, Dr. Brugge calmly looked straight at me and assured me there's nothing to worry about. I let out a 5 month sigh! He detailed the issue using a model on the desk, explained what the low level of enzymes are doing and said a prescription will work to rectify ... Read More
The doctor was excellent. He was the best doctor I ever had.
This was the first time I interacted with him. He was very pleasant, did not seem rushed, as some doctors do. Answered my questions.
This was my first visit with Dr. Brugge. I was pleased, felt respected, and expect to become a regular patient, He was very accommodating for me specific situation.
Dr Brugge was very attentive and kind.
Dr Brugge was very calm, patient attentive and helpful in that he showed me my MRI and we talked about it in detail. He gave me a lot of information about my medical issue and was very reassuring. I am confident he has expertise about my medical issue and I am in good hands