
Karen Poley, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) • Watertown, MA
Ratings by platform
- Zocdoc: 4.93/5 (304)
- Vitals: 4.1/5 (32)
- Yelp: 2/5 (3)
- Birdeye/Google: 5/5 (35)
What patients say
Patients praise
- caring and professional bedside manner
- thorough and patient in explanations
- excellent, long-term patient relationships
- efficient and helpful office environment (in some reviews)
Common complaints
- reports of excessive testing or prescribing medications
- complaints about office staff behavior
- occasional experiences of not feeling listened to or rushed
- concerns regarding cost and hospital affiliations
In patients' words
"She cared for me during 4 pregnancies, and she was wonderful- extremely patient, great listener, takes the time to explain things, reassuring..."
— Healthgrades"she gives too many tests, prescribes too much medication, and recommends doctors who need the money and not the best ones she knows."
— Vitals"The whole experience was a nightmare for me. Dr Poley saw me briefly, and hardly listened to me when I expressed my worries about related issues. Her assistants were extremely rude and..."
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