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Dr. Dana Zalkind, MD

Dr. Dana Zalkind, MD

Pain Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Dana Zalkind, MD is a pain medicine physician in Needham, MA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in 1990. She is affiliated with medical facilities Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

148 Chestnut St Needham, MA 02492
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(781) 453-7839

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Zalkind specializes in the areas of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Zalkind's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zalkind

4.8

18 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
89%
89%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
0%
0%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carol Dever – Dec 14, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Jul 31, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 03, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Betty Byrne – Mar 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Cathy Tierney – Jul 23, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Cheryl T – Jun 23, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
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Ed Carp – Oct 18, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kathleen Winkler in MA – Jun 04, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Skip Cook in Mendon – Mar 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
15 people found this helpful
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Daniel Quinn in Gloucester, MA – Jun 20, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Dana Zalkind, MD is a pain medicine physician in Needham, MA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in 1990. She is affiliated with medical facilities Beth...read more

  • Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Brigham And Women's Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1995

  • Brigham And Womens Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1995

  • Pennsylvania Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1991

  • Pennsylvania Hospital Of University Of Pennsylvania Health System

    Internship Hospital, 1991

  • University Of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

    Medical School, 1990

  • University Of Pennsylvania

    Undergraduate School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Anesthesiology
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Pain Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham148 Chestnut St Needham, MA 02492
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Ave
    Boston, MA 02215
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham

    148 Chestnut St
    Needham, MA 02492

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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