Geriatric Medicine in Cambridge, MA - Primary Care | Physicians
Geriatrics • Cambridge, MA
Clinic Type
Geriatrics
Address
1575 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone
617-876-4344
mghpfr@mgb.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
https://doctors.massgeneralbrigham.org/specialty/Geriatric%20Medicine/near/Cambridge%2C%20MA?page=1
Emergency Care
If this is a medical emergency, call 9-1-1. For immediate help with a psychological crisis, including suicidal thoughts, call 9-8-8.
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What is Geriatric Medicine in Cambridge, MA at Mass General Brigham?
Geriatric Medicine specialists affiliated with Mass General Brigham offering care in Cambridge, MA.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Diane McMullin): 3.7/5 (6)
- WebMD / Healthgrades (Dr. Daphne Schneider): 5.0/5 (3-5)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Azadeh Assarpour): 3.0/5 (2)
- US News (Dr. Daniel Chen): 3/5 (8)
- RateMDs (Dr. Ricardo L. Wellisch): 4.9/5 (3)
Patients praise
- Providers often praised for being knowledgeable and professional
- High appreciation for doctors who take time to listen and explain conditions thoroughly
- Compassionate and patient-centered bedside manner cited by satisfied patients
- Strong emphasis on thoroughness during examinations
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding administrative efficiency and support staff
- Reports of communication failures regarding diagnoses or test results
- Occasional descriptions of providers as dismissive or arrogant
- Inconsistent experiences with appointment scheduling
"Rick takes all the time you need to listen and advise, he's careful about unnecessary tests and prescriptions and always calls back."
— RateMDs (Dr. Ricardo Wellisch)"Spends time to go over thing pertaining to your health issues and will explain things. This is very important to senior citizens."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Daphne Schneider)"This doctor mistreated my husband who was rehabbing after an accident. She incorrectly diagnosed him, would not answer messages, had to be educated about a common malady and was unpleasantly defensive and arrogant when challenged."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Azadeh Assarpour)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Diane McMullin, MD - Geriatric Medicine Physician in Cambridge, MA | Healthgrades — Jul 3, 2017
- Primary Care Center | Beth Israel Lahey Health — Oct 4, 2025
- Geriatric Medicine - Primary Care | Specialists | Physicians — Aug 2, 2025
- Primary Care Providers in Cambridge, MA - Primary Care | Specialists | Physicians | Mass General Brigham — Dec 18, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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