Arthritis - Newburyport
Rheumatology • Newburyport, MA
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
21 Highland Ave. Suite 16, Newburyport, MA 01950
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Opening Hours
Office Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30am – 5:30pm, Fri 8:30am – 5:00pm, Sat & Sun Closed
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What are the office hours?
Office Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30am – 5:30pm, Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm, Sat & Sun Closed.
Where is the office located?
21 Highland Ave. Suite 16 Newburyport, MA 01950.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Dr. William O'Brien): 3.1/5 stars (7 reviews)
- Sharecare (Dr. William Obrien Dibrielle): 1.0/5 stars (1 review)
- Vitals (Dr. Elizabeth T. Curtis): 2.6/5 stars (1 review/mention)
- Healthgrades (Dr. William Obrien Dibrielle): 2.3/5 stars
Patients praise
- Patients appreciate providers who take time to explain treatment options and procedures thoroughly
- Positive surgical outcomes and effective pain management, particularly from orthopedic specialists
- Recognition of providers as intelligent and knowledgeable in their respective fields
- Reports of friendly and efficient staff at certain practices
Common complaints
- Patient complaints regarding dismissive or rushed bedside manner
- Significant wait times for appointments
- Difficulty with administrative tasks, such as medication refills or lack of follow-up communication
- Perceived lack of empathy or trust in patient experiences of chronic pain
"My whole experience with Dr. Karbassi and Sports Medicine North has been nothing short of exceptional! The staff is pleasant, helpful and kind. Dr. Karbassi is thorough, thoughtful, compassionate and excellent at his craft."
— LocalityBiz (Dr. John A. Karbassi)"I've found him to be an extremely intelligent doctor, who honestly knows so very much about RA and the different ways this impacts patients. He gets and gives answers, as well as guidance w/different treatments available."
— Birdeye (Dr. William O'Brien)"I waited 3 hours for an appointment Also I've been calling them three weeks if a refill on medication and have not received a phone call back"
— Vitals (Dr. Elizabeth T. Curtis)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Seniors eager to use new fitness gear | Local News | newburyportnews.com — Apr 28, 2026
- Bill's Story: A New Hope for Arthritis Pain | Melrose, MA Patch — Sep 2, 2025
- Dr. Jessica R Schoonmaker, MD - Newburyport, MA - Internal Medicine — May 28, 2026
- Innovative Low-Dose Radiation Therapy Provides Relief to Osteoarthritis Patients - Radiation Center of Greater Nashua — Feb 17, 2026
- Port seniors learn about adaptive sports | Local News | newburyportnews.com — Nov 24, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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