About
Philip Finocchiaro, MD, FACP, grew up in Boston and built his entire medical career here. He graduated from Boston College, earned his MD from Georgetown University School of Medicine, and completed his residency at Georgetown University Hospital. He also holds an MS in Physiology from Georgetown University. The American College of Physicians elected him a Fellow, and he holds board certification in Internal Medicine.
Dr. Finocchiaro has practiced internal medicine in the Boston area for more than 20 years. He previously served as Medical Director of Newton-Wellesley Hospital Primary Care in Weston. He also holds a Senior Medical Director role at Cotiviti, a population health company in Waltham, and sits on the Board of Trustees of The Boston Evening Clinic Foundation. He takes a proactive, whole-person approach, factoring life, work, and family circumstances into each patient's care. His referral relationships span the top health systems in Greater Boston, and he directs patients to whichever hospital their coverage supports.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Boston College
Medical School
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Residency
Georgetown University Hospital
Additional Training
MS in Physiology, Georgetown University
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Finocchiaro right for?
Dr. Finocchiaro works well with adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship with an experienced internist. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his proactive, whole-person approach. He factors life, work, and family context into every care plan. His broad referral network across Greater Boston makes him a strong fit for patients who need specialist coordination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Finocchiaro earned his MD from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Georgetown University Hospital. He also holds an MS in Physiology from Georgetown University and an undergraduate degree from Boston College. He has practiced internal medicine in the Boston area for more than 20 years.
Yes. Dr. Finocchiaro holds board certification in Internal Medicine. The American College of Physicians also elected him a Fellow, a designation reflected by the FACP credential after his name.
Dr. Finocchiaro takes a proactive, whole-person approach to internal medicine. He factors each patient's life circumstances, work demands, and family situation into his clinical decisions. This allows him to develop care plans that reflect the full picture of a patient's health.
Yes. Dr. Finocchiaro maintains referral relationships across Greater Boston's top health systems, including Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess. He directs patients to whichever hospital their coverage supports.
Dr. Finocchiaro previously served as Medical Director of Newton-Wellesley Hospital Primary Care in Weston. He also holds a Senior Medical Director role at Cotiviti, a population health company in Waltham. He sits on the Board of Trustees of The Boston Evening Clinic Foundation.
Dr. Finocchiaro focuses on internal medicine and primary care. He manages a wide range of adult health conditions, including chronic disease, cardiovascular risk, and preventive care. His whole-person approach means he also addresses lifestyle and wellness factors that influence long-term health.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026