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Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD

Accepting New Patients
(Dr. Lauren Elson, M.D.)
Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
Tufts University School of Medicine
Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy, cancer rehabilitation, and more.
1575 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD is a physiatrist in Cambridge, MA specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). She graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.

View Doctor's Full Profile (617) 876-4344

Office Locations

Massachusetts General Hospital

1575 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-4344
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Massachusetts General Hospital

2014 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02462
(617) 219-1230
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65 Walnut Street
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
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Massachusetts General Hospital

65 Walnut Street Suite 260
Wellesley Hills, MA 02478
(781) 431-9144
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Some issues Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

trigger point injection

In 2023, Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD performed more trigger point injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Top 25%

By Volume:

injections

In 2012, Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD performed more injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Cambridge, MA during 2012 were injections, pain management and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 42
doctor visit 559
injections 115
pain management 73

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Cambridge, MA during 2013 were injections, pain management and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 39
doctor visit 731
injections 172
pain management 133

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD.

Gender
Male 79
Female 189
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 247
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 121
From 75 to 84 74
85 and over 43
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD in 2013

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 25
Dementia 7
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Cambridge, MA during 2014 were injections, pain management and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 36
doctor visit 856
injections 214
pain management 178

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD.

Gender
Male 96
Female 240
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 314
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 156
From 75 to 84 99
85 and over 44
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD in 2014

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 17
Dementia 7
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Cambridge, MA during 2015 were injections, pain management, aspiration and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 66
doctor visit 928
hospital care 51
injections 243
inpatient care 51
pain management 177

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD.

Gender
Male 262
Female 572
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 772
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 28
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 384
From 75 to 84 254
85 and over 122
Less than 65 74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD in 2015

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 19
Dementia 9
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Cambridge, MA during 2016 were injections, pain management, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 41
doctor visit 839
hospital care 44
injections 232
inpatient care 44
pain management 191

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD.

Gender
Male 124
Female 267
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 350
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 179
From 75 to 84 122
85 and over 51
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD in 2016

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 16
Dementia 12
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Cambridge, MA during 2017 were injections, pain management, aspiration and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 39
doctor visit 737
hospital care 36
injections 180
inpatient care 36
pain management 141

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD.

Gender
Male 117
Female 243
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 322
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 147
From 75 to 84 118
85 and over 60
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD in 2017

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 14
Dementia 13
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Cambridge, MA during 2018 were injections, pain management, aspiration and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 64
doctor visit 933
hospital care 37
injections 213
inpatient care 37
pain management 149

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD.

Gender
Male 140
Female 281
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 365
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 34
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 190
From 75 to 84 144
85 and over 52
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD in 2018

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 14
Dementia 14
Cancer 25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Cambridge, MA during 2019 were injections, pain management and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 69
doctor visit 1061
injections 290
pain management 221

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD.

Gender
Male 125
Female 316
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 376
Black 12
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 38
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 196
From 75 to 84 160
85 and over 53
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD in 2019

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 13
Dementia 8
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Cambridge, MA during 2020 were injections, pain management, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 39
doctor visit 614
hospital care 87
injections 155
inpatient care 87
pain management 116

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD.

Gender
Male 125
Female 248
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 314
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 32
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 156
From 75 to 84 136
85 and over 48
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD in 2020

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 16
Dementia 10
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Cambridge, MA during 2021 were injections, pain management, aspiration and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 44
doctor visit 927
hospital care 37
injections 232
inpatient care 37
pain management 188

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD.

Gender
Male 110
Female 253
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 311
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 31
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 164
From 75 to 84 148
85 and over 27
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD in 2021

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 13
Dementia 7
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Cambridge, MA during 2022 were injections, pain management, aspiration and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 54
doctor visit 951
hospital care 38
injections 254
inpatient care 38
pain management 200

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD.

Gender
Male 128
Female 294
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 365
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 36
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 176
From 75 to 84 186
85 and over 32
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD in 2022

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 24
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 13
Dementia 5
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Cambridge, MA were injections, pain management, aspiration and hospital care.

aspiration 48
doctor visit 830
hospital care 47
injections 209
inpatient care 47
pain management 160

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD.

Gender
Male 118
Female 263
Ethnicity
Black / African American 2
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 339
Hispanic 1
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 21
Age
75 to 84 131
85 and over 48
Less than 65 33
65 to 74 169

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and cancer.

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 16
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 14
Atrial Fibrillation 9
Cancer 20
Dementia 8

Education & Training

Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. She completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She is certified by the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Board Certification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
MultiPlan
United Healthcare
Tufts Health Plan
Aetna
TRICARE
Medicare
Medicaid
Humana
Railroad Medicare
Coventry
Cigna
Blue California
Beech Street
WellPoint
Medicare ACO
WellSense
Senior Whole Health
Fallon Health
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
Maine Community Health Options
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
MassHealth
WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cambridge, MA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lauren E. Elson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Allergan Inc. $118 BOTOX
$118
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $118

Biography

Dr. Lauren Elson is a physician who specializes in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Patients rated Dr. Elson highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Elson include platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy, cancer rehabilitation, and sports health. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Dr. Elson seems to honor Blue California, Coventry, and Viant, as well as other insurance carriers. She welcomes new patients at her office inWellesley, MA as reported by Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Her education and training includes medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine and residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Elson speaks Spanish.

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