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Dr. Ruth Lamprey, MD

Dr. Ruth Lamprey, MD

Internal Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Ruth Lamprey, MD is an internist in Scituate, MA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Boston University in 1994. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Brigham and Women's Hospital and Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

56 New Driftway Ste 101 Scituate, MA 02066
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lamprey specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Lamprey's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lamprey

3.6
23 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
57%
57%
4 star
4%
4%
3 star
9%
9%
2 star
4%
4%
1 star
26%
26%

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Doesn’t care about senior citizens
Once my father could FINALLY get through the always busy phone lines, Dr L listened carefully to my father’s symptoms and dismissed them until his cancer became stage 4. She then filled out paperwork wrong twice so it made it harder to bring him to appointments. Another time after, she diagnosed him with herpes which was so upsetting to him because he was always faithful (it was a side effect of chemo so she misdiagnosed him). Finally, he was doing ok with maintainence chemo but she took a look at him during a visit and decided he wasn’t… so she advocated for hospice. He might have lived to see his grandchildren graduate, or he could have continued volunteering. He was doing ok until this doctor put on her “I’m listening sympathetically” face and completely ignored him due to his age. If you care about yourself or loved ones after age 80, don’t go to this doctor. If I can save one life with this review then I’ll be happy. Get a second opinion and don’t go to Dr Ruth Lamprey.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Aug 02, 2024
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Capable Clinician
Dr. Lamprey is knowledgeable, professional and personable.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
Helpful
May 15, 2024
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They did not diagnose or treat my daughter correctly. Should have been sent immediately to the hospital at the first visit but they said not to go just the flu. It was not and it was life threatening. The nurse practitioner was also negligent. I would never recommend this practice.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 19, 2021
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Excellent primary care doctor. Listens to what I say, and answers in a way that is easy to understand and reviews the options. When needed, she has suggested some of the best specialts in the Boston area.
What went well
  • 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
Dick257 – Sep 17, 2021
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Dr Lamprey and the nurse practitioner gave us horrible medical advice. And it turned into a very very scary medical situation. Never would go back!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 26, 2021
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Completely unprofessional--aggressive, rude, angry and uninformed
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Apr 18, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ruth Lamprey, MD is an internist in Scituate, MA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Boston University in 1994. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Brigham and Women's Hospital and Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. She is accepting telehealth appointments.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Boston University

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Brigham and Women's Harbor Medical Associates (Scituate)56 New Driftway Ste 101 Scituate, MA 02066
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St
    Boston, MA 02115
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

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

    7% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

    1153 Centre St
    Boston, MA 02130
    Recipient of 28
    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

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

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

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • South Shore Hospital

    55 Fogg Rd
    South Weymouth, MA 02190
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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