Dr Small is the other Dr in my PCP's office & I often have to see her due to my Dr being out of…read moreoffice at times... She is great! Love the office completely... Everything there is great, all the staff and everything...

My appointment was great! Dr Small answered all my questions and was very understanding, clear and…read morecompassionate. The office was also great, everyone was friendly.

I come here to see Dr. Ani Tahmassian. Back in the days I used to be able to walk to her office in…read moreArlington. Since she's been here, I don't mind dodging through Medford's traffic to come to this office. I do have to be honest with you, if I was a new patient and reading the newest reviews here, I would be quite anxious about coming here for the first time. However, the good news is, I've never had any of the negative experiences as described by others. On my most recent visit, it was due to a medical scare. Not life or death scare, but serious enough for me to see the doc. My call was answered right away and she was able to squeeze me in to see Dr. T. the very next morning since she was off that day. I was given a choice to see a different doctor that very day, but since I wasn't dying I opted to wait for the morning. The office normally opens at 9:00 AM that day, they squeezed me in at 8:15 AM. It meant a lot to me that they were willing to go the extra mile for a sick patient. Most of the tests can be done in the office. Blood works are done around the corner of the building at Winchester Hospital Drawing Station. Tests they cannot do in the office will be done within the Winchester Hospital Organization. Dr. Tahmassian is an absolute angel, so is Ann Marie (her RMA), and the administrative ladies. They are all very professional and considerate to what you need, and what you are going through. In my opinion, communication is what makes or breaks a doctor's visit. Whether it is a call-back, a refill, rescheduling an appointment, patient portal messaging, or simply one-on-one conversations with empathy. I am extremely satisfied with the level of communication here. Plenty of parking in front of the office. However, it is not free. You need to go to one of the two machines and put in your license plate number. It's 25 cents for every 15 minutes, cash or card. By the way, the machine closest to their door is always broken.

You can never EVER get through to this office. No matter how many times you express your concerns,…read moreDr Desmond could care less. I don't know why anyone would go to this doctor. Shocking!!

I've been going to AFP for over 13 years. My care specialist has changed three times. Care…read moreSpecialists come and go. Its a revolving door. My newest care specialist stopped giving me my medication saying I didn't need the amount my last clinician gave me. Well I finally found a new psychiatrist and therapist that help my mental health more than this office ever did. The staff is also changing all the time. I wonder why. Usually the office staff is very nice. Currently looking for a new PCP.

If you want to get help and ameliorate your health problems, this is NOT the place for you. It is a…read morecompletely different office now. In August 2022, the office was still very nice and had the most friendly staff with the most caring doctors and nurse practitioners you could find. Unfortunately, I wrote something that was a lot cleaner and organized than this, but it was deleted, and I am in too much pain to focus on writing that again. I have been dealing with a lot under unfortunate circumstances, and was not able to get in until January. I finally thought I was going to be treated right and I was going to be able to walk again. Unfortunately, no. They do not care. Recently After going to two visits, I received a letter that I was being booted from the practice within a month (ironic that the same day I received another letter on MyChart that another nurse practitioner was leaving the practice) even though I was not getting the proper help I am very very upset because I have been going here since I was about 15 years old, so I would say about 20 years and I was desperately hoping that I would finally be able to walk after three years. I cannot find another primary care for at least five months. Not one person had asked who the man was that called and canceled my appointments. I was literally stuck/held inside a house for almost3 years, my own house until somebody did something about the situation. I was not able to receive help for my health. The staff is now awful. Everything has changed. Everything. The receptionists are rude, you get hang ups and they show their true colors pretty easily. At my appointment with Courtney Tessani I had to ask her to look at back. She didn't once look at my legs or feet that I had told her were very swollen and I could not fit in my regular size shoes, I could not even fit in a shoe size that was over three sizes too big. She did not worry about my blood pressure that got to 220/110 and remained high while at the hospital. I told her would go a bit down briefly once I took my medication by 2 hours after taking it already would be through the roof again. She did not go for a quick two minute walk with me to see how the pain started and the other symptoms that happen when I am walking and standing, like the severe anxiety, dripping sweat, and how hard it is to breathe. She had nothing to say when I told her how weak my once in shape muscular body was now. She had nothing to say when I told her I couldn't even shower. Each time I will stand and end up sitting in there nervous how I'm going to get up and not fall; a mother does not want to have her kids see her like this, she doesn't want to have to call her 15-year-old son into the bathroom to help her up. After the first appointment, I got my x-ray and they told me I had some type of scoliosis, but they didn't think that would cause the pain I was having. But they never wondered or even talked about what the cause of the pain I was having was or could be. I had called after that and asked if she could order an MRI, and the nurse Zoe, who is supercilious and arrogant only, had told me her view on it..reminder, she is not a doctor. I had spoken with Dr. Tessani in the next few days at my appointment and I reminded her that in MRI and CT scan are very important steps to look into what the issue is for somebody who is in the pain that I am. I don't want any medication. I want to be able to walk again. I want to be able to stand up for more than three minutes, not leaning against something. I am not in my late 70s. I am 35 years old and this has been happening since June 2023. She said she was going to send something in for an MRI, I had called MtAuburn Hospital to book it a few days later and they are the ones that told me it was not approved which is shocking. But after I've been trying to speak with my doctor or any other doctors since February 20th (that day, they acted like they had no clue it was denied, which I know is false) I had to speak with Zoe again. She condescendingly talked over me the entire time and pretty much told me that the doctor wasn't going to order an MRI and CT and I had to remind her that between her and my last conversation I had seen Dr. Tessani and she did order it. After waiting longer, I had to speak with Zoe, again she was even worse if you can imagine and pretty much said that Courtney Tessani is not doing anything about the insurance not covering it because when she had ordered it, she basically said she did not think I needed it. So it goes to show you that Courtney Tessani does not care about my health, situation, and what she had sent in for the MRI showed that she did not care and pretty much told them that she did not think she thought I needed any further imaging or help.

North Shore Pediatrics is great! I would highly recommend this pediatric office to anyone. The…read moredoctors, nurse practitioners, and nurses are extremely knowledgable, kind, and compassionate. I currently have three children that see Dr. Dufresne, but honestly, all the doctors and NPs work together. We have loved everyone we've seen there especially Dr. Danis, Dr.Dufresne, Dr. Matthews. The nurses are all very quick to respond and act with empathy. We have never left the doctors office feeling rushed or unheard. If you're looking for a place with wonderful pediatric care, North Shore Pediatrics is the place be!

Dr. Danis is an amazing doctor. He saved my fiancé's life when he was a child and now he cares for…read moreour daughter. Everyone in the office is kind and makes sure to answer all our questions. Wouldn't go anywhere else for my kids

Dr. Moghul was amazing I went in with a rather large Hernia and they were able to get me right in…read moreand take care of it. they were very informative. helped me and made me feel comfortable throughout the whole process the surgery was a success and they were available for any issue prior to and after the procedure

I don't understand that one start review. I have had nothing but an awesome experience with Dr…read moreBreckwoldt....I doubt it was him the review is talking about. I had Laser vein EVLT treatment done and it basically saved me from a lot of worry and trouble ...I am recovering but weight loss will eventually take care of that. It sure beats having to worry about cutting myself and having problems...in the future. Dr Brekwoldt also did some procedure with my father and helped him as well. The staff has always answered my questions and given me good advice. The procedure I had at Winchester Hospital with Dr Brekwoldt and the team was smooth and easy. I had about a week recovery period and was fine after. These guys are great overall and I would recommend them.

Love love love love love this doctor. The office is great…read more Ease of appointments, they call you back, you get the help you need. The doctor actually takes an hour, yes, an hour! On your annual visit. Who does that these days? I've had the doctor call me back when I have been sick after hours, two or three times, just to check on how I was feeling. No one does that anymore. Awesome bedside manner. I can't say enough about her.

We've finally convinced my elderly mother to go elsewhere. This doctor' practice isn't organized…read more Not only will you wait HOURS to be seen, the ball will often be dropped on orders for labs, tests, procedures. Also if you're going to be working from home during a pandemic and you're a doctor - get a nanny. It is unprofessional to have your kids hanging off you when we're dealing with serious medical issues. Also known medical issues were not noted in my mom's chart, procedures that were supposed to be ordered weren't for weeks.

Misleading business practices. I was told I would only need to pay $60 total for a visit, Aetna…read morespecialist fee. Got a bill for $335, because Aetna put it all in my deductible. Obviously Aetna sucks, but I never should have been told it would be a total of $60 for my visit. I should have been told it was a $60 upfront fee, but there may be a further payment required. I called and was told I should have read the entire, long contract I was handed when I arrived for my visit. It said that I was responsible for any additional costs after my insurance provider processed the bill. I *had* read that, and *had* asked the question of "how much will I actually have to pay, worst case scenario" specifically because I had read that and was worried. I was assured $60 would be all I owe. So I signed it. Probably a moment of weakness on my part, shame on me for trusting this practice. I'm now legally on the hook for $330 for a session that only led to "you need an endoscopy", when I was assured by an employee of Digestive Health Associates that I would only owe my deductible of $60. On paper DHA can claim no misleading practices (unless I had thought to record my conversation with the receptionist). So can Aetna. But no party in this supposed "healthcare" industry cared at all about me, and for that, I recommend looking elsewhere for a more ethical & caring practice.

Dr Ardolino and his entire staff went out of their way to treat my sister who was dealing with…read morememory disease in a caring and patient way. Dr Ardolino ALWAYS responded to calls almost immediately. Great practice that anyone would be comfortable with.

Always professional Always accommodating…read more Always helpful Always nice Shout out to: James NP = Great addition to the team Shannon - MA Dr. T Dipthee (sp) Tiffany The whole team is wonderful and works together

The receptionist was very nice as well as the staff. However, I have heard from several people that…read morethey try and push procedures and this is 100% true. I have RA and none of their procedures would work as I'm at the point where my joints need to be replaced. They refused to take over my pain management from my doctor, which makes me think they should have a tagline with their company name "Advanced Pain Management Center (except for pain medicine) and I wouldn't have wasted so much time completing a huge packet of paperwork and the time going there. I guess if procedures could help you then check it out, if you need pain care medication management, look elsewhere!