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Dr. Melissa Pearlstone, MD

Dr. Melissa Pearlstone, MD

Gynecology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Melissa Pearlstone, MD is a gynecologist in Waterbury, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1989. She is affiliated with Saint Mary's Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 238 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (238 reviews)

Practice

60 Westwood Ave Ste 200 Waterbury, CT 06708
Telehealth available

Dr. Pearlstone is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
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Dr. Pearlstone's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pearlstone

4.8
238 ratings, 176 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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1 star
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I've been her patient for years
Dr. Pearlstone and the entire staff go above and beyond in patient care. I always feel heard in her office, and am treated with warmth and respect. I trust her completely with my health.
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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K Smith – Feb 28, 2025
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On point!
Direct, her notes are always reviewed and check in front of you she makes sure everything is updated, professional, flexible, understanding and committed, one of a kind in greatness.
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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Nilsa – Jan 25, 2025
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Highly recommened
Dr. Pearlstone is a compassionate doctor. She took her time to get complete history, did not feel rushed. Relates well to the patient. Did not have a long wait to see the doctor.
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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Dec 12, 2024
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Great listener and never makes you feel rushed
Being able to have my mammogram and bone scan in the same building plus scheduled all in a row, great!
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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D. Marasco – Jun 26, 2024
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Menopause Doctor
I appreciate her guidance & attention. She is a good listener & is not dismissive about concerns or questions like other practitioners I’ve seen before. I would highly recommend.
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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Feb 17, 2024
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Dr Pearlstone is attentive, efficient, and makes the exam easy.
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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Sep 17, 2023
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Highly recommended by RN Quality Coordinator
Dr. Pearlstone has a great resume and after all these years continues to be through and compassion.
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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Dale Staub – Aug 19, 2023
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Thorough, Knowledgeable, and Compassionate Doctor!
Dr. Pearlstone makes these exams quick and easy. She is efficient and explains things well.
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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May 29, 2023
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Excellent MD
Dr. Melissa Perlman is an attentive, professional, knowledgeable and caring provider. She addressed all my concerns/questions, provided educational resources and MD referrals that met my needs.
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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May 06, 2023
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What a knowledgeable menopause doctor.
Dr Pearlstone is extremely knowledgeable and very attentive to her patients. I advise everyone to see her.
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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D. W. – Apr 04, 2023
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Very informational. Will take Dr’s advice.
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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Mary-Margaret Pappas – Dec 13, 2022
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Excellent!
A wonderful experience.
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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Nov 16, 2022
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Thorough and comfortable visit
I had my annual exam with Dr. Pearl stone and I have to say that was the best visit that I ever had. She and I met for the first time and we had a thorough conversation and felt comfortable. Thank you
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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Jan R – Oct 21, 2022
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Always willing to listen and give advice ..Thank you For helping me stay healthy ..
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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Maria I machado – Sep 28, 2022
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Highly Disappointed
I saw Dr. Pearl for an emergency because my doctor was not in. Dr. Pearl was incredibly rude, condescending, and spoke down to me without even knowing me. Instead of being comforting and understanding, she pushed her own agenda about topics that I was not even at the doctor for, and if she had looked at my chart before speaking down to me, she would’ve known that my doctor and I have had discussions about these things previously, and have made decisions together. She made me feel small and embarrassed and if my doctor is ever out again, I would rather go to a completely different facility than to see her again. I would never recommend her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Anon – Aug 10, 2022
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Intelligent and Caring
Dr Pearlstone is an intelligent medical doctor. She is logical, informative, and very caring in her treatment of patients. I feel confident that she examines me and advises me as she would her own family or friend. Dr Pearlstone treats me as a whole person not just my “body part”. She is knowledgeable and current in her specialty, and she also communicates in an easy to understand manner. I feel fortunate that she is my doctor.
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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Linda Hubina – Aug 03, 2022
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Competent friendly Dr
Always a professional office/Dr/staff. I’ve been going there many many years. I can always be sure I’m being taken care of.
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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Pauline – Jul 22, 2022
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Professional, Efficient, Personable
As a fellow New Yorker I appreciate Dr. Pearlstone’s professional yet personal approach. She is candid and speaks to you not at you. The patient is part of her narrative.
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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D. Ryerson – Jul 15, 2022
Dr. Pearlstone's Reply –
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Dr. Pearlstone is so sweet. She is always very caring in the way she treats her patience and being sure that we have all the information to be sure we stay healthy. Her staff is just as kind and smiling … a great way to be greated!
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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Rosemary M. – Jul 13, 2022
Dr. Pearlstone's Reply –
Thank you!
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Amend my previous review
I would like to amend my previous (6/16/22) review as I tried her phone number yet again and was able to connect and easily make an appointment. I have no idea why I couldn't reach her office in June but all is well now. As I indicated in my review, I was very pleased with her services when she first saw me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Eve B. – Jul 02, 2022
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About Me

care philosophy

I try to make every patient's visit as helpful and easy as possible. I am committed the the health and well being of all of my patients. I feel my job is to evaluate and then educate every patient, so that she is in the best position to make decisions about her own healthcare.
  • Gynecology

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Columbia Presbyn Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1990
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia Presbyterian Center

    Internship Hospital, 1990
  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
  • Mcgill University School Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 1985
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Dr. Pearlstone is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office60 Westwood Ave Ste 200 Waterbury, CT 06708
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Saint Mary's Hospital

      56 Franklin St
      Waterbury, CT 06706

      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

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

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