Dr. George Lewinnek, MD
Orthopedic Surgery*
55+ years of experience
Dr. George Lewinnek, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Worcester, MA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1967. He is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
1.8 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 1.8 Star Rating (25 reviews)
Practice
119 Belmont St Worcester, MA 01605Make an Appointment
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lewinnek
1.8
25 ratings, 9 with a written review
| 5 star | 16% | 16% |
| 4 star | 4% | 4% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 80% | 80% |
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Could use improvement
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Lee – Jun 06, 2023
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No wonder he always has appointments available. I wish I had read the reviews first. He is rude, sarcastic, and does not listen to my concerns. He looked at the MRI and read the report and never gave me an exam or other tests. In fact he told me something else was wrong with me and it was not his expertise. I have spinal stenosis. He works in the Spine Center?????
Never settle for an appointment with him.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Waste of time – Jun 25, 2018
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Awful and rude with no bedside manner never mind the fact he did nothing to help me, thankfully I sought a second opinion and received actual help from a real professional!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Disgusted in Worcester – Mar 21, 2018
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Absolutely the most incompetent and unprofessional doctor who told my son there was “nothing wrong with him and to stop faking and go back to work “ when infact he had a brain mass
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 20, 2018
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Worst Dr. Ever. Did not care about anything I said
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Feb 16, 2018
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I saw Dr. Lewinnekwhen I was 21 after I herniated L5 S1...he told me I have degenerating disc disease and would need a spinal fusion...however he said I was too young and told me to go to PT....after living in chronic pain for 8 years I saw a Dr from the Boston spine group who after several epidural injections that did not work I finally got a spinal fusion that changed my life for the better...I suffered for 8 years in pain bc Dr Lewinnek told me I was "too young" and no Dr would touch me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- 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
2 others found this helpful
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Pam in Westminster, MA – Aug 04, 2016
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After waiting an hour and being forced to get 10 unnecessary x-rays, I finally met the Dr. He dictated to his scribe for 10 minutes before finally asking why I was there. After 5 minutes of conversation, he deemed that I was doing too well to be helped and would have to live with the pain. This was after I told him I have pain 5 days out of 7 and had reached my limit. He offered no suggestions or advice, but did suggest I come back in 2 years.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- 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
2 others found this helpful
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Athol, MA – Jul 08, 2016
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I was there for possible wedge fracture in thorasic spine and pain in coccyx. He had a male person with him taking notes.He said he wasn't going to examine me because one has to be so careful with women these days. He offered nothing except two exercises. He also wouldn't give me referral for PT for coccyx.
What went well
No results
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
3 others found this helpful
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Louise Nieves in Grafton, MA – Jan 19, 2016
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Dr.Lewinnek really took the time and talk to me about my neck and back issues. I've been to another spine doctor who didn't give me the time of day. Dr.Lewinnek was a breath of fresh air. What I also liked about him, is that he use to be a surgeon, so he can tell right off the back if you're a surgical candidate.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Colleen C in Oxford,Ma – Jan 18, 2016
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Lewinnek to family and friends is 1.76 out of 5
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Dr. George Lewinnek, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Worcester, MA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1967. He is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.Orthopedic Surgery
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Harvard Medical School
Medical School, 1967
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Practice
UMass Memorial Medical Center119 Belmont St Worcester, MA 01605
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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