Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
When we asked members in Massachusetts if they typically need to travel to see specialists, they replied...
"Massachusetts is known for having a wide array of medical specialists, with multiple cities and areas offering excellent choices. Boston is home to some of the top specialists in the country, including those specializing in pediatrics, neurology, gynecology and other medical fields. In the Greater Boston area, Medford, Quincy and Brookline also offer a range of specialists, from cardiologists to rheumatologists to endocrinologists and more. Along the north shore, Salem, Lynn and Marblehead have doctors who specialize in a number of medical areas. Southern Massachusetts cities such as New Bedford, Fall River, and Plymouth have a selection of medical specialists to offer, along with Springfield and Worcester, located in the western part of the state," said another expat in Massachusetts.
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Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
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