Dr. Eric Stein, MD

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Get to know Otolaryngologist Dr. Eric Stein, who serves patients in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. 

Dr. Stein is a board-certified otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon practicing in all areas of his field. He works at Mass ENT Associates with offices in Chelmsford and Lowell, Massachusetts and Nashua, New Hampshire, providing medical and surgical care for the complete spectrum of ENT problems, including ear disorders, sinus issues, neck and thyroid problems, as well as cosmetic nasal surgery (rhinoplasty). 

Named one of the Top Doctors in America in ENT,  Dr. Stein also serves as Chief of the ENT Department at Lowell General Hospital. He is board-certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, which serves the public by ensuring that diplomates meet the standards of training, knowledge, and professionalism through initial and continuing certification. 

At the beginning of his academic career, he earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in 1986. He then went on to complete his internship in surgery at Stanford University Medical Center, followed by his residency in otolaryngology at the Harvard combined/Massachusetts Eye and Ear program.  After graduation, he joined his senior partner in the Chelmsford area (and now in the Nashua area as well) at Mass ENT Associates, while continuing to remain on active staff as a Clinical Instructor at Harvard/MEEI/Lahey Medical Center. He now is the senior partner at Mass ENT Associates.

Otolaryngology is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Otolaryngologists, also known as ear, nose, and throat doctors, specialize in disorders of the head and neck, ranging from hearing loss to cancer. 

In recognition of the doctor’s clinical expertise, he is the recipient of the Most Compassionate Doctor Award in 2010, 2012 and 2015, America’s Top Physicians Award from 2011 to 2019, and the Patients’ Choice Award in 2015 and 2016. 

Outside of the office, Dr. Stein enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters, traveling, sailing, kayaking, singing, and playing guitar.

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