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Dr. Yvona Trnka, MD

Dr. Yvona Trnka, MD

Gastroenterology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Yvona Trnka, MD is a gastroenterologist in Boston, MA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from MCMASTER UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES in 1975. She is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

2 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 2 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

133 Brookline Ave Boston, MA 02215

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Dr. Trnka's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Trnka

2.0
19 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Brutally painful colonoscopy and endoscopy
Dr. Trnka performed an endoscopy and colonoscopy. It was the most painful colonoscopy I've ever had in my life. And Dr. Trnka couldn't even get the endoscope down my throat, so she WOKE ME UP under heavy sedation yelling at me to swallow, then SHOVED it down my throat. It was a brutal experience.
What went well
No results
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
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Never Again – Jun 12, 2024
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Horrendous. She was in a hurry to complete my colonoscopy and reprimanded me for screaming in pain I subsequently developed a very bad infection which no one wanted to connect to the colonoscopy. Finally went after 8 mos. and a wonderful nurse pinpointed and treated the condition! This was many yrs. ago and I have not been able to bring myself to have another colonoscopy!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Nov 28, 2019
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While in the recovery room, after a painful colonoscopy, she said I had HIV colitis and added "I would need to talk to the "AIDS people." as she abruptly walked away from me. I was not HIV positive, I did not have HIV colitis, in fact, I had Crohns disease.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 13, 2019
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Unsympathetic and condescending. Does not like to answer questions and treats patients with distain.
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
6 others found this helpful
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George – Jun 13, 2018
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Horrible she did not adress my concerns and it was useless
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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In pain in West Roxbury, MA – Oct 06, 2017
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I was referred to Dr. Trnka for an urgent gallbladder issue while pregnant. She had a great bedside manner, listened to my symptoms and laid out what she believed was the best course of action, starting with an ultrasound. Her team called the afternoon after the ultrasound and explained to me the findings. Dr. Trnka followed up with me on her next day in the office. Her team then followed up with me every other day until the surgical consult she scheduled to see how I was progressing. A+.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Quincy, MA – Apr 26, 2016
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Dr. Yvona Trnka, MD is a gastroenterologist in Boston, MA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from MCMASTER UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES in 1975. She is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Mcmaster University / Faculty Of Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates133 Brookline Ave Boston, MA 02215
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Practice

Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Inc.147 Milk St Boston, MA 02109
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

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

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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    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

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