Internal Medicine in Somerville, MA - Primary Care | Physicians
Medical Specialties • Somerville, MA
What patients say
Patients praise
- Thorough, attentive listening and clear explanations
- High patient satisfaction with professionalism/caring attitude
- Help with preventive care and arranging appropriate follow-ups/tests
- Staff also described as friendly/welcoming
Common complaints
- Insufficient physical exam/time/rushed appointments
- Concerns not taken seriously / lack of trust in provider decisions
- Abrasion/condescending communication and making patients feel dismissed
In patients' words
"“Dr. Blumenthal is the best. She listens to what I have to say. She is not judgmental. And I feel that she really cares about me and my health.”"
— Mass General Brigham Doctors page for Dr. Karen J. Blumenthal"“This provider never seems to take my concerns seriously… She also barely did a physical (touched me) when it is my annual exam.”"
— Mass General Brigham Doctors page for Dr. Karen J. Blumenthal"“Lack of empathy… The worst doctor I have ever visited!”"
— Healthgrades page for Dr. James Liu"“He was abrasive and condescending…”"
— Healthgrades page for Dr. Anil Gullapalli"“After I told her my symptoms she said… ‘I don't know why you are here."
— Healthgrades page for Dr. Eleanor Hobbs"“He listens and explains everything clearly.”"
— Mass General Brigham Doctors page for Dr. Brian Joseph SmerkersMore clinics in Somerville
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Internal Medicine in Somerville, MA - Primary Care
Patients praise: Physicians described as caring, compassionate, and attentive listeners · High satisfaction with medical expertise and professionalism of specific doctors.
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