Gastroenterology in Newton, MA - Primary Care | Physicians
Gastroenterology • Wellesley, MA
Ratings by platform
- Mass General Brigham (Dr. Lawrence S. Friedman): 5.0 out of 5 stars (43 ratings, 26 reviews)
- Mass General Brigham (Dr. Kumar Krishnan): 4.8 out of 5 stars (39 ratings, 14 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Richard Curtis): 4.5 out of 5 stars (22 ratings)
- Birdeye (Gastroenterology Healthcare Associates): 4.1 out of 5 stars (80 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Catherine P. Cheney): 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Vitals (Dr. Harry T. Anastopoulos): 4.1 out of 5 stars
- WebMD (Dr. Kenneth Falchuk): 4.0 out of 5 stars (35 ratings, 2 reviews)
- RateMDs (Dr. Sunil G. Sheth): 4.2 out of 5 stars (16 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- High levels of clinical knowledge and expertise
- Thorough and compassionate patient care by many providers
- Effective communication and clear explanation of diagnoses and procedures
- Strong patient satisfaction with procedural outcomes (e.g., endoscopies, colonoscopies)
- Accessible and responsive staff in some practices
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and in-office visits
- Perceived lack of empathy or bedside manner by some patients
- Difficulty dealing with administrative staff or office management policies
- Frustration with communication regarding test results or virtual visit cancellations
In patients' words
"He is excellent. Just what you would want in a doctor."
— Patient review of Dr. Lawrence S. Friedman"Very compassionate and competent and knowledgeable."
— Patient review of Dr. Kumar Krishnan"In my opinion, this guy is a jerk. I have had severe GI problems for decades, and all this guy can say is "are you depressed?" No."
— Patient review of Dr. Richard Curtis"Saw him several times. Always late. Absolutely no empathy. Limited information in some areas."
— Patient review of Dr. Alexander Kopp"Dr. Cheney is the best gastroenterologist I’ve ever seen! Funny and serious, so thorough, so good at making an uncomfortable procedure much more manageable."
— Patient review of Dr. Catherine P. CheneyMore clinics in Wellesley
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