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Dr. Douglas Frankel, MD

Dr. Douglas Frankel, MD

Internal Medicine*

Dr. Douglas Frankel, MD is an internist in Rockville, MD. He is affiliated with Shenandoah Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

1684 E Gude Dr Rockville, MD 20850
Telehealth available

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Dr. Frankel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Frankel

3.9
17 ratings, 8 with a written review
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10 out of 10!
Dr. Frankel and his staff are stellar. I have enjoyed being his patient since 2014. I am a bit reluctant to listen and to take advice, but I feel that Dr. Frankel has been correct about everything concerning my health. Overall, I feel that my health has improved as a result of his interventions as well as a few of my own lifestyle changes (including diet, supplements, regular exercise, acupuncture).I disagreed with the majority of doctors WRT &fizer and m0!)erna and never took the shots despite wrongly being ostracized, harrassed and threatened in the workplace. Against Dr. Frankel's advice I was prescribed !vermect!n by another physician in the area and it werved me well overall. Thankfully I was proven right by the CDC's own admissions, the SCOTUS and general common sense.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mike P – Oct 21, 2023
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Dr. Frankel's diagnostic skills are outstanding. I had two conditions that went undetected by several docs. Dr. Frankel zeroed in quickly, and two tests later the problems were revealed. He prescribed rx for both conditions. Having worked in medicine for most of my adult life, I am pleased that Dr. Frankel does not always follow the 15- or 10-min/patient rule! If more time is needed, so be it. It has been my pleasure to be a patient at this office for nearly 3 yr.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Patricia – Dec 15, 2020
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AMAZING!! Best doctor I have ever met, glad my aunt recommended him as he has the best bedside manner and genuinely cares as he sometimes takes longer than expected with all his patients because he likes talking to them, but the wait is well worth it!! His fellow Dr. is also great as I have been seeing her lately since he has been out of the office.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Diana – Dec 10, 2020
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Dr. Frankel appeared to be interested in working with my mother with her diabetes for the first few visits. During COVID, she was passed off to another doctor that did not have the same bedside manner. The new doctor prescribed a new medicine that was $547 a month. What?!?! They made no effort to offer her a sample or guidance on how to reduce the costs. My mother had questions as to how to find alternative sources to get a more affordable drug. They had her convinced she was going to die without it - so she needed to figure this out. She was going to move out of her house to purchase this. When she wrote a communication to her PRIMARY doctor about her concerns (thinking it was a safe discussion), they scolded he like a child. After working with her insurance and the drug company, we found a program to help. However, when my mom took the paperwork in for verification, they never filled it out. WOW! Their ego was more important than my mom. DO NOT RECCOMMEND!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jona Van Deun – Jul 25, 2020
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I have been a patient since 2001. Dr. Frankel is excellent at continuum of care medicine, something missing in most practices. He has connections to some of the best physicians in the area and is very good at referrals.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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MD – Dec 15, 2018
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Awesome Doctor 'meets' Great Bedside Manner. I have been seeing Dr. Frankel for over 10 years. I wouldn't trade him for the world. I trust him. You never feel rushed and he listens. Great diagnostician and his staff is amazing. Highly recommend him!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Xen Nicolaidis in Silver Spring – Nov 04, 2017
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Great and extremely knowledgeable Doctor . Spends the time getting to know his patient and their health . Great Staff too very friendly and welcoming when you arrive .Speaks Spanish too!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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B in Gaithersburg, MD – Mar 15, 2017
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I've never felt rushed with Dr. Frankel. He's always taken time to explain things and make sure I understand them. He always asks if I have questions and actually pauses to wait for them. His demeanor is friendly and he's very easy to talk to. The office staff is great as well. They've been friendly and very helpful to me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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AF in 20902 – Feb 17, 2016
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Dr. Douglas Frankel, MD is an internist in Rockville, MD. He is affiliated with Shenandoah Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Internal Medicine

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Locations

Practice

Douglas C. Frankel MD PA1684 E Gude Dr Rockville, MD 20850
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Shenandoah Memorial Hospital

    759 S Main St
    Woodstock, VA 22664

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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