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Dr. Doris Altherr, MD

Dr. Doris Altherr, MD

Internal Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Doris Altherr, MD is an internist in Plainville, CT and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Creighton University in 1994. She is affiliated with Bristol Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Bristol Health Primary Care- Plainville

36 Whiting St Ste B Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-8315

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Altherr specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Altherr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Altherr

3.7

18 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
56%
56%
4 Star
17%
17%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
28%
28%

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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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Jun 06, 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
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Janet – Apr 11, 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
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gail – Mar 28, 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
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Bernadette Modafferi – Mar 01, 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
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lynn Vincenzi – Nov 19, 2023
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What went well
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What could be improved
No results
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Dee Micari – Aug 24, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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HT – Jul 14, 2022
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Altherr received her medical degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska and performed her residency at the Baystate Medical Center in nearby Springfield, Massachusetts. She is board-certified in internal medicine with a focus on diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic conditions.

biography

Dr. Altherr received her medical degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska and performed her residency at the Baystate Medical Center in nearby Springfield, Massachusetts. She is board-certified in internal medicine with a focus on diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic conditions.

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Creighton University

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Bristol Health Primary Care- Plainville

Bristol Health Primary Care- Plainville36 Whiting St Ste B Plainville, CT 06062
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Bristol Hospital

    41 Brewster Rd
    Bristol, CT 06010

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

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

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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