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Cooley Dickinson Hospital, part of Cooley Dickinson Health Care, operates as a nonprofit health system headquartered in Northampton, MA. It offers a dedicated Diabetes Center as part of its broader services, which include primary and specialty care, women's health, rehabilitation, heart health, cancer care, and more. The organization is affiliated with Mass General Brigham and serves Western Massachusetts, with multiple offices in Northampton. Key details: founded 1885, 543 employees, $100M–$500M revenue, nonprofit status, municipal presence in Northampton, MA (HQ at 30 Locust St). For diabetes-specific programs, expect outpatient diabetes education, endocrinology services, and coordinated care within the hospital and system network.

Clinic Type

Diabetes Education

Address

22 Atwood Drive, Northampton, MA 01060

Phone

413-586-1601

Email

Opening Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 5 pm; Friday, 8 am - 3 pm

Services Offered

  • Diabetes education
  • Diabetes self-management education
  • Diabetes education programs and classes
  • Diabetes management support
  • Exercise, nutrition, medication management for diabetes
  • Diabetes educator consultations
  • Dietitian services
  • Diabetes care coordination

Team

  • Kinga, Board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics; Certified Diabetes Educator; BC-ADM certification (2013) — Internal Medicine and Pediatrics physician; focus on diabetes management and education
  • Michelle, Bachelor’s in Nursing; Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner; joined Cooley Dickinson Medical Group Diabetes Center in 2021 — Nurse practitioner; diabetes educator
  • Danielle Dowen, RD, LDN, CDCES; Registered Dietitian; over 10 years as a dietitian; CDCES credential — Diabetes Educator; Diabetes Education Program Coordinator

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

  • English

FAQs

What is the Cooley Dickinson Diabetes Center?

A diabetes education program recognized by the American Diabetes Association offering education, classes, and ongoing support for people living with diabetes and pre-diabetes.

What services are offered?

Diabetes education, self-management education, programs and classes, and ongoing support for diabetes care.

What is the contact number for the Diabetes Center?

413-586-1601

Where is the Diabetes Center located?

22 Atwood Drive, Northampton, MA 01060

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Leapfrog Group: 83% (overall patient rating) (N/A)
  • U.S. News & World Report: 88% (willingness to recommend) (N/A)
  • Vitals / WebMD: No public ratings available specifically for the Diabetes Center (0)

Patients praise

  • Strong patient recommendation rates for the hospital overall
  • Individual providers (e.g., in endocrinology) are noted as knowledgeable and supportive
  • Good communication with doctors and nurses reported by many patients
  • High performance in specific adult procedures and clinical measures

Common complaints

  • Reports of organizational disorganization in certain departments
  • Concerns regarding communication among staff members
  • Issues with pain management and wait times in emergency or surgical contexts

"Very pleasant, knowledgeable, listens to what I have to say, tries to come up with some solutions for my particular issues regarding diabetes."

Patient testimonial for Dr. Kinga Pluta, MD

"Total disorganization. Hospitalist did NOT know type of surgery recommended... Nurses lost signed documents on health care proxy..."

Review from Birdeye (General Hospital experience)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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