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Dr. Terry Garfinkle, MD

Dr. Terry Garfinkle, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*

Dr. Terry Garfinkle, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Salem, MA. He is affiliated with St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 5 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

55 Highland Ave Ste 201 Salem, MA 01970
(978) 745-6601

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Garfinkle specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Garfinkle's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garfinkle

5.0
4 ratings, 4 with a written review
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Dr. Garfinkle is a wonderful doctor. He stayed late when we had an emergency with my 9 year old son. He was compassionate, explained exactly what he going to do, and kept both my son and myself at ease. Thank you for removing the pine needle from my son's tonsil!
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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Excellent! Dr. Garfinkle is very kind, knowledgeable and confident. Assessing my problems quickly and thoroughly, he explained his diagnostic impression and treatment plan clearly to me and referred me to physical therapy. He inspired confidence and gave me undivided attention throughout. I would recommend him to anyone who has ENT problems
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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Young Sup Kim-Lee, Lincoln, MA – Nov 21, 2019
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Dr. Garfinkle has an outstanding chairside manner. He is kind and inspires confidence. He explain every detail and answers every question in terms understandable to a layperson.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Karen in Acton, MA – Oct 20, 2016
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Dr. Garfinkle is a patient listener, extremely articulate, and explains complex concepts and procedures clearly and without sounding condescending. While I met with him we exchanged information, and I was comfortable asking all sorts of questions, without feeling that he was in a hurry to see his next patient . The audiologist who performed my hearing test mirrored his professionalism, as did the other staff members I spoke with. I recommend the office to anyone seeking hearing assessment.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Kathy Malavasic in Sudbury, MA – Mar 08, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Terry Garfinkle is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor at Mass. Eye and Ear, Concord. He treats kids and adults for general ENT conditions. 

biography

Chief Medical Officer, Partners Ccommunity Physicians Organization, Boston, MA

Past VP for Medical Affairs, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Boston, MA

Past Chief of Otolaryngology, North Shore Medical Center, Salem, MAu

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    Residency Hospital, 1979

  • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    Internship Hospital, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Sound Choice Inc55 Highland Ave Ste 201 Salem, MA 01970
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

    736 Cambridge St
    Brighton, MA 02135
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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