Dr. Sameer Gaonkar, MD

Dr. Sameer Gaonkar, MD

Family Physician
829.1 mi · 101 Main Street, Suite 116, Medford, MA 02155

At a glance

4.74 stars (104 reviews)
95% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 31 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Works at Tufts MC Community Care-Main Street PCP
2 office locations
4.74
104 reviews
Bedside manner
4.8
Wait time
4.6

Recent reviews

Dr. Gaonkar was so helpful, kind, professional, and made me feel comfortable & relaxed throughout the entire visit! You can tell he genuinely cares about his patients. Barely any wait time at all and the entire office was so friendly. Highly recommend!
Verified patient
Very friendly and knowledgeable doctor! He has a very good sense of humor which takes the stress of a doctor’s appointment away.
Verified patient

Office location

Tufts MC Community Care-Main Street PCP
829.1 mi · 101 Main Street, Suite 116, Medford, MA, 02155

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Acute urinary tract infection
Chronic diabetes
High cholesterol
Chronic high blood pressure
Acute urinary tract infection
Chronic diabetes
High cholesterol
Chronic high blood pressure

More about Dr. Sameer Gaonkar, MD

Dr. Sameer Gaonkar is a competent family physician and primary care doctor practicing at Tufts MC Community Care. He strives to deliver quality care and thorough diagnosis to the residents of Medford, MA. Dr. Gaonkar earned his medical degree from the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences. He then completed his residency training at Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. He is currently an attending physician at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Melrose and Medford regions of Massachusetts. Patients visit Dr. Gaonkar for a wide spectrum of conditions, including dengue, celiac disease, sports injuries, pneumonia, and hepatitis. He conducts his appointments with personalized attention and ensures that every individual leaves his practice in good health.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown (Residency)

Practice

Tufts MC Community Care-Main Street PCP

Affiliation

Melrose-Wakefield Hospital
Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1245305325

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.74
Wait time
4.58
Bedside manner
4.78
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Did not make me feel comfortable; questions he asked were sometimes asked in insensitive ways.
Visit was ideal. Doctor was very communicative and satisfied my questions and concerns.
Verified patient
So nice and personable it made me feel silly for taking 5 years off going to the doctor
Verified patient
Quick appointment and very friendly we had a good conversation. Would recommend!
Verified patient
He is a doctor who let explaine your pain .I like the way he trait his passio
Verified patient
Very good, seems knowledgeable, very down to earth and easy to talk to.
Video visit
Friendly and thorough doctor. Great admin and nursing staff.
Verified patient
I was seen immediately and am happy with my treatment.
Dr. Gaonkar was friendly and kind and professional.
Verified patient
Dr. Gaonkar was so helpful, kind, professional, and made me feel comfortable & relaxed throughout the entire visit! You can tell he genuinely cares about his patients. Barely any wait time at all and the entire office was so friendly. Highly recommend!
Verified patient
Very friendly and knowledgeable doctor! He has a very good sense of humor which takes the stress of a doctor’s appointment away.
Verified patient
Could not have gone any better. I was more than surprised. He is a wonderful listener. Answered all my concerns. Anyone would be pleased...
Verified patient
I called the office to let them know I will be 10 min late for the appointment and was told no problem and when I reached they asked me reschedule my appointment as I was 10 min late, which they should have said when I called them.
Doctor was really friendly and so was his staff, I was kept aware of all steps and processes and was heard well. Doctor also helped me analyze the need for any further tests, consultations
great!
Great, personable doctor.
Verified patient
He was kind and properly communicating.
Verified patient
The wait time was less than 10 mins which was great. The doctor is wonderful and was patient with all my questions and was thorough.
Excellent doctor and very friendly
Verified patient
Very professional visit and very nice staff.
Amazing doctor and staff. He listens to you and takes the time in explaining. You feel at ease and calm right away after visiting Dr. Gaonkar. There is that connection you feel and need to have with a PCP.
Verified patient
The doctor was so nice. He took time for me.
Wonderful.
Excellent.
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Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. Sameer Gaonkar affiliated with?

Dr. Sameer Gaonkar is affiliated with Melrose-Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

What practice does Dr. Sameer Gaonkar work with?

Dr. Sameer Gaonkar works with Tufts MC Community Care-Main Street PCP.

Where is Dr. Sameer Gaonkar's office located?

Dr. Sameer Gaonkar has 2 office locations in Medford, view full addresses on Dr. Gaonkar's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Sameer Gaonkar have?

Dr. Sameer Gaonkar is certified by American Board of Family Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Sameer Gaonkar?

Dr. Sameer Gaonkar frequently sees patients for Annual Physical, Arthritis, General Consultation, Illness, and New Patient Visit. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Sameer Gaonkar on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Sameer Gaonkar speak?

Dr. Sameer Gaonkar speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Sameer Gaonkar in reviews?

104 patients have reviewed Dr. Sameer Gaonkar. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.74/5. They have a 4.78/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.58/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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