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Dr. Stephen Schissel, MD

Dr. Stephen Schissel, MD

Family Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Schissel, MD is a family medicine physician in Amesbury, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Honduras Facultad De Ciencias Medicas in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington and Anna Jaques Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

24 Morrill Pl Amesbury, MA 01913
Telehealth available
(978) 388-5050

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Schissel specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Schissel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schissel

3.6

18 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
56%
56%
4 Star
11%
11%
3 Star
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
33%
33%

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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jeff S. – Oct 26, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Ms. K. – Sep 03, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 28, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nancy T in Amesbury, MA – Feb 15, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Powell, OH – Sep 01, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sarah in Merrimac, MA – Mar 24, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
JD in Amesbury, MA – Aug 24, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Furious Patient with patience in Amesbury, MA – Aug 23, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kevin in Peabody, MA – Aug 15, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Michael Francis in Exeter, NH – Apr 28, 2016
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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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
deborah riley in Salem, NH – Apr 19, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

We are here to take care of what matters most, you. Lahey Health offers access to board-certified specialists in nearly every medical specialty and more than 75 primary care practices in over 30 communities providing you with the full continuum of care, all close to home.

  • Family Medicine

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  • St. Elizabeth Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Malden Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1986

  • Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Honduras Facultad De Ciencias Medicas

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Inpatient Psychiatric Care at Anna Jaques Hospital24 Morrill Pl Amesbury, MA 01913
1

Practice

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center41 Mall Rd Burlington, MA 01805
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington

    45 Mall Rd
    Burlington, MA 01803
    Recipient of 41
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    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

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Ave
    Boston, MA 02215
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    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

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Anna Jaques Hospital

    25 Highland Ave
    Newburyport, MA 01950
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    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

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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