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Dr. Dorothy Christiansen, MD

Dr. Dorothy Christiansen, MD

Rheumatology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Dorothy Christiansen, MD is a rheumatologist in Groton, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Christiansen has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from Tufts University in 1987. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington and Parkland Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 40 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (40 reviews)

Practice

100 Boston Rd Ste E Groton, MA 01450
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Christiansen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Christiansen

2.8

40 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
38%
38%
4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
18%
18%
1 Star
40%
40%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jun 27, 2021
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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
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Christine – Jun 03, 2021
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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
1 person found this helpful
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carol sarasin – Oct 30, 2020
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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
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Long time patient – Jul 15, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Oct 17, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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May 01, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
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Willington, CT – Aug 07, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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Clinton, MA – Mar 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 people found this helpful
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Marlborough, MA – Mar 13, 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
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Feb 28, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ayer, MA – Nov 09, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Disgusted in Groton ma – Jul 29, 2016
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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
Helpful
Susan B. in MA – Jul 22, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Massachusetts – Jun 29, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 19, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Alexa in Groton, MA – Apr 08, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Dorothy Christiansen, MD is a rheumatologist in Groton, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Christiansen has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from Tufts University in 1987. She is...read more
  • Rheumatology

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  • Tufts University

    Medical School, 1987
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Locations

Practice

Office100 Boston Rd Ste E Groton, MA 01450
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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
  • Emerson Hospital

    133 Old Road To 9 Acre Cor
    Concord, MA 01742
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    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

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St. Joseph Hospital

    172 Kinsley St
    Nashua, NH 03060
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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