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Dr. Jeffrey Thurlow, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Thurlow, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Jeffrey Thurlow, MD is a general surgeon in Newburyport, MA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with Anna Jaques Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

21 Highland Ave Ste 3 Newburyport, MA 01950
Telehealth available

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Dr. Thurlow's Reviews

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4.8
17 ratings, 10 with a written review
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Dr Thurlow is very knowledgeable and makes you feel very comfortable. He is very thorough and got us right in. Spent time explaining things, answered all questions. Dr Thurlow genuinely cares about his patients. Outstanding staff as well in hhis office.
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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Mar 09, 2025
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Thorough and Caring
While hospitalized, I was under the care of Dr. Thurlow. He was very approachable answering all my questions and taking the time to explain everything associated with my illness. While I ended up not needing surgery, as Dr. Thurlow took a conservative approach with my treatment, he stayed on my case and saw me after my release from the hospital. Cant recommend him enough!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 07, 2025
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I had an burst appendix with gangrene and peritonitis in February he litterly saved my life. He is an excellent surgeon and nice guy, he took the time to listen and talk to be as I was nervous and he didn’t rush me. I would not only recommend him if I need more orthopedic surgery he’s the surgeon I want with gratitude Josephine Obrien
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Josephine Obrien – Apr 27, 2023
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I had two hospital visits and one surgery (appendectomy and removal of adhesions) and in both cases I was in Dr. Thurlow's care - most recent was 2015. Dr. Thurlow was as caring a doctor as I've ever met and, on my 2nd visit, recommended AGAINST surgery and over time, my condition improved on it's own. His bedside manner put me and my wife at ease and I knew he was genuine in putting my best interests first and providing a very high level of care.
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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BRIAN LEIGHTON – Jun 07, 2021
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Excellent surgeon, physician and specialist. He is extremely knowledgeable, experienced and he listens! His staff is the most thorough and professional of any office I have been to. Highly recommend.
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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Apr 04, 2021
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Dr. Thurlow is very knowledgeable, explains things well and answers every question. He genuinely cares about his patients and goes above and beyond in every way.
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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Cathy Gerry – Sep 13, 2020
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I would highly recommend Dr. Thurlow. His approachable demeanor put me at ease the moment he walked in and introduced himself. He took his time explaining what the surgery would entail (mine was very simple). He's compassionate and professional. Every part of the healing process has gone exactly the way he said it would. I am happy he was recommended 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Carolyn G in Amesbury, MA – Jun 07, 2018
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Dr. Thurlow is kind, caring and thorough. He listens to a patient's concerns and answers questions in language that one can easily understand. In my case, it was for an emergency bowel resection.
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
4 others found this helpful
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fudgbug in Pelham, NH – Dec 08, 2016
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He is by far one of the most compassionate and wonderful people on the planet. This is not my first time with Jeffrey Thurlow as my doctor, and I am still overwhelmed to the lengths this wonderful surgeon will go to help his patients. I am truly blessed that I can have my procedures done and not have to worry about anything. Straight-forward and honest and he speaks to you, not at you. His office staff are super as well and help you get on your feet as quickly as possible. Love them all!
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
3 others found this helpful
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Barbara Charron in York, ME – Nov 04, 2016
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Dr Thurlow is an Intensivist as well as a general surgeon, which was very important for me. He has always been accessible when needed, even giving me his cell number. He helped me through a nasty illness and then surgery. Even when I was very sick, I never wished I had a different doc leading the team.
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
7 others found this helpful
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NH in York, ME – Apr 08, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

The Seacoast Surgery team's motivation is to provide accessible, evidence-based, high quality & compassionate treatment of the patients entrusted to their care.   

biography

Dr. Jeffrey P. Thurlow is a board-certified General Surgeon & Surgical Critical Care specialist.  Following his undergraduate work at Duke and medical school in Vermont, he completed a surgical residency at Tufts Medical Center and the Harvard...read more

  • General Surgery

  • Breast Surgical Oncology

  • Critical Care Surgery

  • Trauma Surgery

  • Pediatric Surgery

  • Acute Care Surgery

  • Dermatologic Surgery

  • Colorectal Surgery

  • Breast Surgery

  • Gastroenterological Surgery

  • Laparoscopic Surgery

  • Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery

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  • Surgical Critical Care, Harvard Combined

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998

  • Tufts New England Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1993

  • University Of Vermont Larner College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992

  • Duke University

    Undergraduate School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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Critical Care Surgery
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