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Dr. Robert Pennell, MD

Dr. Robert Pennell, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Pennell, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Lynn, MA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1967. He is affiliated with North Shore Medical Center.

2.1 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 2.1 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

225 Boston St Lynn, MA 01904

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Dr. Pennell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pennell

2.1
15 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Insurance Hack
This guys must need a job, so he found he could shill for the insurance companies. He takes everything out of context to fit a false narrative. He isn’t your friend, and he isn’t Independent. A paid insurance hack
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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Barry Finestein – Mar 08, 2025
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This doctor is nothing but a mouthpiece for the insurance companies. He writes what they tell him to write. He doesn’t actively do surgery any more. All these other positive and glowing reviews are false. Fortunately for me, the Worker’s Comp judges knew his reputation and threw out his opinion in its entirety. I don’t know how he can look in the mirror and be proud of himself. He caused a lot of unnecessary pain and suffering to me by helping the insurer deny the operation that I needed to get better. I prevailed but it took time.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 28, 2023
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I went to him for an independent medical exam regarding an injury i got in Iraq, He is the most unethical, lying, person i have ever met and works directly for insurance company, not for the patient. How he sleeps at night is beyond me. D. Fagan
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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df – Sep 07, 2019
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Dr. Pennell has treated my extended family for many years. He has great bedside manner and 50+ years of extensive orthopedic expertise. He was a combat surgeon in Vietnam and chief of orthopedic surgery at Lynn Hospital for years. He recommends surgery only when conservative measures fail. Dr. Pennell knows who is good with the tools & refers patients to the most skillful specialized surgeons for each specific orthopedic issue when needed.
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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Dr. Al in GLOUCESTER – Nov 13, 2018
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I have never been to a smarter, more caring and knowledgeable doctor in my life!!! He spent two hours with me explaining everything about my problem and the way he would treat it. He was right on in diagnosing me, where other doctors I had been to, had no idea what was wrong with me. I highly recommend this doctor! He came highly recommended to me!
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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Nov 06, 2018
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Dr Pennell has treated me and many of my family members. He is so knowledgeable in many areas of medicine. He is from the "old school" of medicine taking a long time with his patients, getting a very detailed history of your problem or injury and using his head and diagnostic tests, if needed. to come up with a diagnosis and treatment for it. He is very conservative in his treatment and only recommends surgery as a last resort if needed. He also has a wonderful bedside manner.
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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Oct 24, 2018
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Dr. Robert Pennell, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Lynn, MA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1967. He is affiliated with North Shore Medical Center.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Saint Louis University / Health Sciences Center

    Medical School, 1967
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Practice

Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial VAMC225 Boston St Lynn, MA 01904
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