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Dr. Harris Galkin, MD

Dr. Harris Galkin, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Harris Galkin, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in East Providence, RI and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Galkin has extensive experience in Gynecologic Neoplasms. He graduated from Brown University Alpert Medical School in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as The Miriam Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, RI 02914
Telehealth available
(401) 434-7747

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Galkin specializes in the area of Obstetrics & Gynecology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Galkin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Galkin

3.1
15 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
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1 star
47%
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I was a patient of Dr. Galkin in the 1980s. He is methodical, knowledge and has a great sense of humor. He puts up with no disrespect. Do not show up with an attitude
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jul 25, 2024
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Very positive, competent, knowledgeable and had a sense of humor when needed. I felt I was in good hands. For background, he oversaw my three pregnancies (1 medium risk) and delivered all three.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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CT – Feb 03, 2020
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Okay, so after reading these reviews, I was hesitant to see him. And I hadn't been to a male GYN doctor in over 25 years. He was the only doctor I could get an appointment with as I had a semi-urgent issue. So I was a little nervous. Basically, I was pleasantly surprised. I found him very nice, caring and most important- thorough. He was interested in my past history, and very curious about my current symptoms. I left feeling satisfied with a direction of my next course of action. So would I see him again, yes. I do prefer a women, but overall his personality was very nice. And his staff was extremely nice!! Their phone system is a mess, but that is not the staff nor the doctor's fault. Cranston - January 2020
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 31, 2020
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Terrible Experience. Not compassionite, he had a negative attitude, only focused on worst case scenarios and left me feeling worse then when I came in. Will never return to his office.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Oct 19, 2018
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He has no bedside manner, he is rude if you question him and his first response to everything is scaring the patient. He will even scare the patient saying that you might have cancer without any proof just to prove his point. Negative man!
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
7 others found this helpful
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Feb 28, 2018
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Dr. Galkin was rude and unhelpful. He withheld test results for a year. Will never come back.
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Montezuma – Oct 12, 2017
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I have been receiving medical care from Dr. Galkin fro more than 10 years. I find him fairly relaxed and very knowledgeable. He made me feel at ease when I was in labor. He has treated me with expertise.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sharon in East Providence, RI – Nov 19, 2016
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He was very quick to act when I had a problem and his office followed up with a phone call to me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Rehoboth, MA – Jun 16, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Harris Galkin, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in East Providence, RI and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Galkin has extensive experience in Gynecologic Neoplasms. He graduated from Brown University Alpert Medical...read more

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Women-infts Hosps

    Residency Hospital

  • Women-infts Hospital

    Internship Hospital

  • Brown University Alpert Medical School

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology®
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Locations

Practice

Metacomet Mri450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, RI 02914
1

Practice

Rhode Island Free Clinic Inc655 Broad St Providence, RI 02907
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • The Miriam Hospital

    164 Summit Ave
    Providence, RI 02906
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

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

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island

    101 Dudley St
    Providence, RI 02905

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St
    Providence, RI 02903
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    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

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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