25 of the Best Primary Care Doctors Near Me in Herkimer, NY
Family Medicine • Herkimer, NY
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
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Phone
315-823-4546
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (directory listing for Herkimer, NY): Example shown: Dr. Amy Grace, MD 4.6 (12 ratings); Dr. Julie Perlanski, MD 4.4 (7 ratings) (12 ratings (Dr. Amy Grace); 7 ratings (Dr. Julie Perlanski))
- WebMD (provider page for Dr. Carlton Rule): 3.0 out of 5 (5 ratings (on WebMD Care))
- Vitals (provider page for Dr. Virendra P. Sharma): 3.0 out of 5 stars (average) (1 written review (3 ratings total shown on page))
- Healthgrades (provider page for Dr. Robert Burke): (No explicit star rating captured in snippet; page includes patient review text) ((Not captured in snippet))
- Birdeye (Herkimer Family Nurse Practitioners): 4.8 star rating (12 reviews (Google 12 shown))
Patients praise
- Some providers are rated highly on directory/provider sites (e.g., Healthgrades and Birdeye).
- Positive reviewer feedback includes thoroughness, good communication, and staff/front desk friendliness (examples on Birdeye and Healthgrades provider reviews).
Common complaints
- Reported negative experiences include long waits, rushed appointments, staff issues, and lack of bedside manners/listening (example from Healthgrades review text for a primary care physician in the area).
- Lower ratings appear on some provider profiles (e.g., WebMD and Vitals examples around ~3/5).
"“Can’t keep nurses and long waits to even get in the room… Worst doctor ever!”"
— Healthgrades review text for Dr. Robert Burke (New Hartford, NY)"“Patients gave Dr. Carlton Rule an average rating of 3 out of 5.”"
— WebMD provider page for Dr. Carlton Rule"“The recent nurse lacks in manners… she always sends the incorrect amount to the pharmacy…”"
— Vitals review excerpt on Dr. Virendra P. Sharma profileSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- TOP 10 BEST Primary Care Physician near Herkimer, NY - Yelp — Apr 12, 2026
- Samantha Austin, FNP - Nurse Practitioner in Herkimer, NY — May 14, 2026
- Elizabeth N. Kimani - Nurse Practitioner in Herkimer, NY — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Virendra P. Sharma, MD - Family Medicine Doctor in Utica, NY — May 14, 2026
- MVHS Herkimer Medical Office Now Offers Extended Hours - Mohawk Valley Health System — Apr 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More family medicine clinics in Herkimer
Bassett Health Center in Herkimer (part of Bassett Healthcare Network) is a rural health facility within the Bassett system serving Herkimer County. Key points: - Part of a nonprofit regional network with five hospitals and multiple outpatient centers. - Focuses on integrated, community-based care across rural eight-county area and 5,600 square miles. - Bassett Healthcare Network operates six hospitals and related facilities, including skilled nursing and outpatient services, with a mission to improve patient health and community wellbeing. - Staff and community updates highlight ongoing hiring, patient and caregiver programs, and local partnerships in the Herkimer area (e.g., Valley Health Services). - Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Cooperstown, NY; serves rural communities with a broad network of health services.
MVHS Medical Group includes primary care and specialty services across central New York. The Herkimer Medical Office is part of MVHS’s network, which supports a multi-county service area with 15 primary care locations and specialties in Women’s/Children’s Health, General and Cardiothoracic Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurology, Cancer, Pulmonary, Urology, and more. MVHS operates the Wynn Hospital, MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, and Visiting Nurse Association of Utica and Oneida County, and coordinates integrated care through its ambulatory and specialty practices.
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