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Dr. David Calef, MD

Dr. David Calef, MD

Family Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. David Calef, MD is a family medicine physician in Wakefield, MA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington and Melrosewakefield Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

33 Avon St Wakefield, MA 01880
Telehealth available

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Dr. Calef's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Calef

3.1

12 ratings, 4 with a written review
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Denise C in Wakefield, MA – Mar 03, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 people found this helpful
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Apr 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Marlborough, MA – Apr 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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John Galenius in Saugus, MA – Jun 21, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. David Calef, MD is a family medicine physician in Wakefield, MA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Phoenix / Northern California Campus

    Medical School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Dutton Family Care Associates LLP33 Avon St Wakefield, MA 01880
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Practice

Office50 Rowe St Ste 200 Melrose, MA 02176
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington

    45 Mall Rd
    Burlington, MA 01803
    Recipient of 41
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

    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

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Melrosewakefield Hospital

    585 Lebanon St
    Melrose, MA 02176
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