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Duane Golomb, MD
(11 Reviews)
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766 Washington St Coventry, RI 02816
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(11 Reviews)
Service
4 star average for Service
Environment
4.5 star average for Environment
Expertise
3.5 star average for Expertise
Staff
3 star average for Staff
Recommended
4.5 star average for Recommended
Value
4.5 star average for Value
He's the best. He does not push drugs on you. He takes the time to listen to his patients. The waiting room time can be long, but it's because he listens to his patients, therefore worth the wait.
by Isabel xxx.xxx.147.82
January 13, 2016
Was this provider late to your appointments?
Not at all, I showed up early and they were ready to see me
Would you recommend this family doctor to others?
I Already Have
Did this provider promise services he/she couldn't provide?
Not at all! They exceeded my expectations
Was this provider's office too loud?
Not at all, it was very peaceful and quiet
Did this provider have an entertaining selection of waiting room magazines?
Yes
by Susan xxx.xxx.148.82
January 06, 2014
Did you notice a foul odor when you arrived at this provider's office?
No, I didn't notice an odor
Was this family doctor's staff friendly?
Friendly Enough
Does this provider always take that extra step to make you feel special?
Yes, I always enjoy my appointments
Did this provider ever take personal phone calls while in the appointment room with you?
No, they've never taken personal calls with me
Did this provider have reasonable prices?
Yes
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.160.149
April 22, 2013
Does this provider welcome questions?
Absolutely! They are happy to answer all of my questions
Were the restrooms clean at this provider's office?
Yes, they were immaculate!
Did this provider seem well-trained and experienced?
Absolutely, they were an expert!
Has this provider ever cancelled your appointment on you last minute?
Never, they are very reliable.
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Every question I had was answered thoroughly
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.89.205
January 09, 2013
Did this family doctor answer all of your questions?
No, I left confused and frustrated
Did this provider pressure you to purchase any unnecessary products during your visit?
No, my decisions were always respected
Was this provider sympathetic to your situation?
Kind of, but I they could have been more understanding
Were you able to get answers to simple questions from this provider without scheduling an appointment?
Not at all! I had to schedule an appointment for absolutely everything!
Were the staff members able to answer your questions?
They were rarely able to answer any of my questions
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.194.210
October 16, 2012
Did this provider use excessive foul language?
Not at all! They are always respectful and courteous!
Did this provider have reasonable prices?
Absolutely!
Did you feel like this provider's office was understaffed?
No, they were fully staffed
by Anonymous
September 13, 2011
Does this provider leave you on hold for a long time when you call?
No, they are really great about answering the phone right away
Did they follow up with you after your appointment?
Yes.
Did this provider seem irritated to be working with you?
Not at all, they were glad to help me with anything I needed
Does this provider offer flexible appointment times?
Absolutely! I never have a problem!
How would you compare this provider to others in his/her field that you have visited?
There is no comparison!
by Anonymous
September 07, 2011
Despite going to Dr. Golomb’s office for the better part of two decades, I cannot in good conscience recommend this office to anyone. It must have been location that inspired my parents to choose this office in my early years because as I coast into my mid-twenties all I see now is incompetence and lots of it. First off, it is not Dr. Golomb’s office anymore. He is part-time at best at this stage in his career and has bestowed his office space to a couple of amateurs. Compound this with the fact that the secretary is both rude and ignorant in person, and only sparingly returns phone calls when you choose to leave a message. So in other words you don’t even have to be present to be negatively impacted by the staff that Galomb’s successors have chosen to negligently carry the torch.

I’ll keep the examples quick as I’ve already spent too much time on the build-up. The last time I was in the office for a check up the “stand-in” doctor proceeded to send and retrieve text messages while speaking to me about my health. It seemed as if he didn’t want to be bothered with my concerns and I’d be shocked if he even head a single word I said. Also, don’t even try to ask him a question. A few months ago I asked him an important (and common) health question and he took out a medical dictionary to answer and even then, the results were far from definitive, and furthermore, icoherent. As a matter of fact I’ve also been in to see another one of Golomb’s chosen successors and been equally disappointed. In a vital discussion about blood pressure and my future heath, she offered little assistance or information. The lack of knowledge isn this so-called medical office is astounding.

Perhaps the icing the cake of incompetence occurred a couple of summers ago. I made a slew of appointments over the course of a few weeks due to illnesses, etc. The female doctor made an off the cuff remark saying that she thought it was because “I really really liked the doctor”. Yes, she meant it “that” why, which her condescending look confirmed. I don’t think I’ve ever been more uncomfortable in an office in my life. I don’t have any issue with a person’s sexual preference but for a doctor to make such an accusation (and voice it!) is beyond offensive.

Putting the lack of professionalism aside, you can also plan on waiting a very long time to be seen. I’ve never spent less than 35 minutes in the waiting room and that’s not including the 10 minutes you will be ignored by the secretary upon arrival. I have taken this as a personal affront over the years until I witnessed her do this to another patron, who wasn’t nearly as patient or receptive to this treatment as I was. After you’re ignored don’t expect to be treated with respect, either, as this secretary will talk down to you and make you feel less than human. You have to experience it to believe it.

Overall, expect an unsavory experience with this doctor’s office. I would not place my future children’s health in the hands of such incompetence. I have nothing to gain from writing this review except maybe informing you of a potentially ill-fated decision you will make if you choose this office. The fact that I neglected to switch years ago is my own fault but you still have a choice. Choose another doctor.
by Paul
July 27, 2011
Are you confident that this provider will continue working with you until a solution is reached?
Absolutely! I'm confident they will work hard to find the best solution for me
Was this provider's office clean?
Yes everything was neat and sterile
Does this provider treat their staff well?
Yes, they treat their staff with respect
by Anonymous
June 20, 2011
Does this provider ever overbook appointments here?
No, They definitely believe in quality over quantity and allow more than enough time in between appointments
Was this provider sympathetic to your situation?
Yes, they were sympathetic and caring
Did this provider ever dismiss your concerns as unimportant?
No, they take every concern of mine seriously
Does this provider leave you on hold for a long time when you call?
No, they are really great about answering the phone right away
Is this business in a safe neighborhood?
Absolutely, It is the safest neighborhood around
by Anonymous
March 16, 2011
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766 Washington St, Coventry, RI 02816