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Dr. Timothy Tierney, MD

Dr. Timothy Tierney, MD

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Timothy Tierney, MD is a family medicine physician in Melrose, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford and Melrosewakefield Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Tufts Medical Center Community Care

675 Main St Melrose, MA 02176
Telehealth available
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tierney

2.8
26 ratings, 12 with a written review
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Uncaring, distant, inaccurate, does not examine, stands at computer screen. Do not use this "Doctor?"
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Laura DeSena – Feb 05, 2024
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This doctor is not a doctor.
Timothy may have a medical license but has no idea how to be a doctor in the least. He is rude, creepy, condescending, and his moods are like a roller coaster. DO NOT bother with this person, he is not good in the medical field at all and will humiliate and embaress you.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Mark – Oct 01, 2023
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doesnt care about people with covid
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
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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person with covid that dr. tierney wouldnt help – Nov 03, 2022
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Had Dr. Tierney for on call. He was abrupt, condescending, and told me he couldn't hear me. Then said later his speaker was out; however, did not ask what I had said. Did not listen? Useless and uncaring.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Catherine Rush – May 24, 2021
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Great care for the adults in our family -- highly responsive and friendly staff.
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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Peter – Dec 19, 2020
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We're very pleased with the very good treatment and thoroughness of Dr Tierney and all the members of his staff.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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P and C from Malden – Oct 22, 2019
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Awesome
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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Cambridge, MA – Aug 19, 2017
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Jolanka tried is the best primary care I have ever had
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Robin Vargas – Aug 19, 2017
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I got a call back from a new np in the office. I asked some questions about a medication that was going to be increased. The np said she can't explaine it to me right now because someone was making me laugh. I was shocked and appauled at that answer. I called Dr. Tierney about what happened. His response to me was that if he had to believe me or the np, he'd believe her. Again shocked. Tierney was basically calling me a liar and my husband as he was there when I spoke to her.
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
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Susan in Haverhill, MA – Dec 02, 2016
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Dr Tierney - great doctor, always accessible. Either he or Phys assistant make themselves available for emergencies. I was tired of my previous physician's wait time and lack of availability. The staff is great.
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
3 others found this helpful
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K Marith in Medford, MA – Jul 09, 2016
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Not a hands-on Dr. He Reminds me More of a Lazy Traffic Cop in the sense of directing your problems elsewhere away from his responsibility and into the abyss as long as He accepts your insurance before your sent into the lost cause lane. That, and Pharmaceuticals don't cure everything.-I ended up with a Super Bug due to an over prescribed Antibiotic instead of actually Finding out as why I was getting sick. -Avoid this Guy like the Plague.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Eamon in Winchester, MA – May 03, 2016
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Very rude does t give u the time of day. Never calls you back had the lady that weighs u call back. Accepts new patients but won't meet fir a consult. Have to pay 250 out of pocket if u have already had a physical with prior dr. Nurse practioner ok but would nice to see a dr don't go here. Everyone I know has left them office staff efficient
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Vincent Perrone in Stoneham ma – Jan 07, 2016
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Dr. Timothy Tierney, MD is a family medicine physician in Melrose, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lawrence...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • Dewitt Army Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Dewitt Army Hospital

    Internship Hospital

  • Georgetown University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Tufts Medical Center Community Care

Tufts Medical Center Community Care675 Main St Melrose, MA 02176
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(781) 662-4934
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