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Dr. Terrence Doherty, MD

Dr. Terrence Doherty, MD

Family Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Terrence Doherty, MD is a family medicine physician in Old Lyme, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Yale New Haven Hospital and Lawrence & Memorial Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

19 Halls Rd Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-8300

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Doherty specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 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. Doherty's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Doherty

3.9

30 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
70%
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4 Star
0%
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3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
27%
27%

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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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Steve K – Oct 22, 2024
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What went well
  • 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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Paul Dockter – Oct 12, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 01, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Old Lyme resident – Apr 07, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 14, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 08, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Disheartened in CT – Oct 17, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
C in DE, CT – Jul 09, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Stonington, CT – Nov 28, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
J. D. in New York, NY – Aug 16, 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Al Ouellette in Niantic, CT – Jan 12, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Terrence Doherty, MD is a family medicine physician in Old Lyme, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • St Francis Hospital University Conn

    Internship Hospital, 1987

  • Temple University Lewis Katz School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Sweet Homemaker and Companion Agency LLC19 Halls Rd Old Lyme, CT 06371
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Middlesex Hospital

    28 Crescent St
    Middletown, CT 06457
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (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.

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

    5% higher than the national average

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

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St
    New Haven, CT 06510
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Lawrence & Memorial Hospital

    365 Montauk Ave
    New London, CT 06320
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

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

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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