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Dr. Laurie Tarnell, MD

Dr. Laurie Tarnell, MD

Internal Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Laurie Tarnell, MD is an internist in Dedham, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1982. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

1 Lyons St Dedham, MA 02026
Telehealth available

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Dr. Tarnell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tarnell

3.5
15 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
53%
53%
4 star
7%
7%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
13%
13%
1 star
27%
27%

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The Best!
Easy to talk to and so thorough. The best doctor experience I've ever had!
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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Mar 02, 2023
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I have been a patient of hers for 30 years. Every time I have an ailment she has either had the answer or referred my to the correct specialist. She is a great person and Doctor.
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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Fred – Jan 04, 2023
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Impatient Doctor in person. Does not return calls or initiate calls to follow-up on tests results. Does anyone at Dedham Medical bear the responsibility for explaining to patients what's in the MRI (s) they just paid handsomely for?
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 other person found this helpful
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Anonymous – Dec 10, 2021
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Was so rude and condescending, it left me in tears. Left the practice and DMA
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 02, 2021
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Feels like she wants to write a script and be done with you.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 24, 2020
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She's just a nice, professional human being. I've had no issues in my seven years with her.
What went well
  • 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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Jul 23, 2020
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Very good
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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Christine Driscoll – Nov 09, 2018
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Excellent, caring physician but clearly overworked.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Jim in Wellesley, MA – Jul 18, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Laurie Tarnell, MD is an internist in Dedham, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1982. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Brigham...read more
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Saint Louis University / Health Sciences Center

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Dedham Medical Associates1 Lyons St Dedham, MA 02026
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Atrius Health Inc.1177 Boston Providence Tpke Norwood, MA 02062
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Office1 Lyons St Fl 2 Dedham, MA 02026
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St
    Boston, MA 02114
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    21% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St
    Boston, MA 02115
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

    1153 Centre St
    Boston, MA 02130
    Recipient of 28
    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

    Surgical Care 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.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

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

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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