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Dr. Joseph Murphy, MD

Dr. Joseph Murphy, MD

Gastroenterology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Murphy, MD is a gastroenterologist in Waldorf, MD and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Murphy has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from Brown University in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center and University of MD Charles Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Locations

UM Charles Regional Medical Group-Surgical Care

UM Charles Regional Medical Group-Surgical Care11340 Pembrooke Sq Ste 203 Waldorf, MD 20603
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New Patient?
(301) 786-5761
UM Charles Regional Medical Group-Surgical Care100 N Oak Ave La Plata, MD 20646
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New Patient?
(301) 786-5761

Dr. Murphy is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Murphy specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals

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Dr. Murphy's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Murphy

4.7

13 ratings, 7 with a written review
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1 Star
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tonjala Ponds – Sep 07, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 14, 2021
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Sherri in Woodbridge, Va – May 25, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
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Waldorf, maryland – Jan 11, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Natalia R in Ft Washington, MD – May 20, 2017
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jen in Mechanicsville, MD – Nov 22, 2016
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
DME in Waldorf, MD – Sep 23, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joseph R. Murphy is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. Dr. Murphy received his M.D. from the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University in 1983 and performed his internal medicine training from 1983 to 1986 at...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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

  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1986
  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1984
  • Brown University

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Murphy is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • University of MD Charles Regional Medical Center

      5 Garrett Ave
      La Plata, MD 20646
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

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

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center

      11711 Livingston Rd
      Fort Washington, MD 20744

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

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      8% lower than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      8% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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