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Dr. Joann Somers, MD

Dr. Joann Somers, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*

Dr. Joann Somers, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Livingston, NJ. She is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Locations

Joann Somers M D P A

Joann Somers M D P A22 Old Short Hills Rd Livingston, NJ 07039
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Dr. Somers is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Quiet HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals

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Dr. Somers' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Somers

4.5
27 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 star
78%
78%
4 star
7%
7%
3 star
7%
7%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
7%
7%

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Excellent Doctor
I will always wait for Dr Somers. She is kind, compassionate and an excellent doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 16, 2023
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Well worth the wait!
I have been her patient for many years and continue to travel over an hour to see her twice a year. Wait times can be long but she takes time to talk with her patients , not down to them. The staff couldn't be nicer. They have all been with the doctor for many years.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Gale Goldman Ficalora – Mar 23, 2023
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Dr. Somers is an excellent diagnostician. Her medical knowledge far supersedes her area of expertise. Her advice and counsel are spot on. And, she shows empathy and compassion. Yes, there might be a long in- office wait time because of her varied responsibilities as an OBGYN. Dr. Somers cares about and listens attentively to all her patients. Her office staff is friendly and accommodating. She has been my Dr. for 21 years
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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Anita K Tedesco – Feb 04, 2021
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She used to be good but after many yrs of seeing her I finally switched. Doesn’t know her patients anymore, was playing w her phone while talking to me. Found her unsympathetic to my symptoms. Wait times in office can be 2 hrs and wait times to get appt is months out. Love my new doc and am never going back to Somers.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 02, 2020
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Excellent and caring doctor. The staff is wonderful as well. Wait times can be a bit long but she is very thorough and takes her time with her patients.
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
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Apr 23, 2020
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I've heard Dr. Somers is a good doctor but I will never know. It takes a very long time to get an appointment. I was bumped after waiting an hour because of an emergency. I was able to reschedule for a month later but was called 2 hours before my appointment because the doctor was not in! I should have been told no when I asked if she was taking new patients. I would have understood. I've wasted months of time and still am not any closer to seeing a doctor. Please just be honest and let new patients know that you're overextended. No stars.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Dec 18, 2019
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I have been a patient if Dr. Somers for 31 years. A great doctor who is thorough with her patients .
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
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Sep 05, 2019
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Very efficient
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 28, 2019
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Dr. Somers is extremely knowledgable and thorough. She has many many years of experience, yet she still keeps up to date with recent data in the OBGYN realm. Highly reccomend for pregnancy or regular gyno visits. Her expertise is well worth the wait as she runs her practice alone and cares for each patient individually.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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NJ – Oct 04, 2018
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Absolutely! She is an amazing listener and extremely professional!
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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Adriana Benson in Roseland, New Jersey – May 16, 2018
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There is just no one like her...I love her! Dr Somers is brilliant and thorough. She CARES about her patients. She is not an alarmist yet she's on top of it all. I trust her with my life. I've been a patient for over 20 years and I'm praying she NEVER retires. I've had several issues over the years and she has always taken good care of me. Her staff is incredible...Adrienne and Allison are my fav people! When I call they are always so kind and never make me feel like my concerns are small. ??
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
Helpful
Rhonda Drapeau in NJ – Dec 28, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

very dedicated to medicine & interested in teaching. Enjoy practicing OB/GYN for over 30 years. Have high level of experience with all aspects of my specialty 

biography

B.S. in Chemistry/preMed @ University of South Florida 

M.D. obtained at University of South Florida 

Residency Obstetrics & Gynecology @ William Beaumont Hospital, Michigan 
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • William Beaumont Hospital (michigan)

    Internship Hospital
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Dr. Somers is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

      94 Old Short Hills Rd
      Livingston, NJ 07039
      Recipient of 31
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

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