Dr. Kathryn DeAnzerisMD

Internal Medicine

at Kathryn DeAnzeris, MD — Wellesley, MA

About

Kathryn DeAnzeris, MD earned her undergraduate degree in biology at The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, where she also completed a minor in geriatrics. She went on to earn her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2001. She completed her internship and internal medicine residency at Brown University Rhode Island Hospital, finishing her final year as Chief Medical Resident.

Dr. DeAnzeris holds dual board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the National Board of Medical Examiners. She joined Newton-Wellesley Hospital after her residency in 2005 and built her career in the Metrowest community where she lives. Her clinical passions include women's health, preventive medicine, and the management of chronic conditions such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. She serves as Assistant Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine and spent a decade as an instructor in the Harvard Medical School Primary Care Residency Program at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She currently serves as Medical Director of Newton-Wellesley Internists. Boston Magazine named her a Top Doctor in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. She also received the Locke Teaching Award for Excellence in Primary Care Education and the Partners Award for Teaching and Mentoring in Primary Care. Dr. DeAnzeris grounds her approach in strong communication, genuine approachability, and a belief that physical and emotional balance together create the foundation for lasting health.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

The College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA - BA Biology, Pre-Medical Program, Minor: Geriatrics (1995)

Medical School

University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA - Doctorate of Medicine (2001)

Residency

Brown University Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI - Internal Medicine Residency (2002-2005), Chief Medical Resident (2004-2005)

Additional Training

Internship: Brown University Rhode Island Hospital (2001-2002); Assistant Clinical Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine; Instructor, Harvard Medical School Primary Care Residency Program at Newton-Wellesley Hospital (10 years); Medical Director, Newton-Wellesley Internists

Certifications

Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners

Conditions Treated

obesity
hypertension
diabetes
chronic disease
preventive care needs
women's health conditions

Who is Dr. DeAnzeris right for?

Dr. DeAnzeris is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician with deep roots in preventive medicine. Women looking for a doctor who integrates women's health into routine care will find her approach well-suited to their needs. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or obesity benefit from her focused and personalized treatment style. Adults who value direct access to their physician, including after-hours phone availability, will appreciate her concierge model. Those who want every visit with the same trusted doctor, not a rotating staff, are especially well-served here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. DeAnzeris specializes in internal medicine, preventive medicine, and women's health. She has particular clinical focus on chronic disease management, including obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. Her training also includes a minor in geriatrics, and she holds specialty recognition in geriatric medicine.

Yes. Dr. DeAnzeris holds dual board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and as a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners. She earned these certifications after completing her residency at Brown University Rhode Island Hospital.

Dr. DeAnzeris completed her undergraduate studies at The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester and earned her medical degree at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2001. She then completed her internship and internal medicine residency at Brown University Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, finishing as Chief Medical Resident.

Yes. Dr. DeAnzeris served as an instructor in the Harvard Medical School Primary Care Residency Program at Newton-Wellesley Hospital for a decade. She currently serves as Assistant Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine. She also received the Locke Teaching Award for Excellence in Primary Care Education and the Partners Award for Teaching and Mentoring in Primary Care.

Dr. DeAnzeris has practiced in the Metrowest community for two decades. She joined Newton-Wellesley Hospital following her residency in 2005 and has served the area ever since. She also lives in the community she serves.

Yes. Boston Magazine has named Dr. DeAnzeris a Top Doctor multiple times, including in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. She has also received two teaching awards recognizing her contributions to primary care education and mentoring.

Dr. DeAnzeris grounds her practice in strong communication and genuine approachability. She believes physical and emotional balance together create the foundation for lasting health. Prevention drives her clinical thinking, and she builds individualized wellness plans for each patient.

Dr. DeAnzeris sees every patient personally. No nurse practitioners or physician assistants handle visits in her practice. This direct relationship is a defining feature of her concierge model.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026