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Dr. Lawrence Wells, MD

Dr. Lawrence Wells, MD

Dermatology*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Lawrence Wells, MD is a dermatologist in Medford, NY and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Wells has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1969. He is accepting new patients.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

1735 N Ocean Ave Ste C Medford, NY 11763

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Dr. Wells' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wells

2.6
27 ratings, 10 with a written review
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Dr Wells is Great. the ladies in the office are also very pleasant! been going to dr wells 25 years.
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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Diane – Feb 13, 2024
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Dr Wells and staff are awesome.
Everything was perfect. Finally a Dr. Who knows his profession. Absolutely the best Dr. experience i have ever had.
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
2 others found this helpful
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May 17, 2023
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Excellent plus one experience been seeing him for over 30 yrs his experience and professionalism Is something to be proud of Thanks
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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kenneth biazzo – Oct 22, 2022
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He is condescending and infantilizes patients. He will ask, in a condescending manner , “ Do you want to take care of that problem? When asked what the presenting problem is Dr Wells replies. “ Leave that to me. You won’t understand “.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Feb 16, 2022
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Seeing him for 30 years. He is a no-nonsense professional. In and out. No BS. He tells like it is w/o sugar-coating. He is good at what he does. If you want to be babied, he is not your guy.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Office environment
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 04, 2021
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I have been seeing Dr. Wells for 30 years. He is a fine physician who makes me very comfortable as he inspects and treats pre-cancerous and actual skin cancers. The staff is kind, caring and will easily find convenient appointments as needed. I would recommend Dr. Wells when one needs to see a dermatologist.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Alphonse Leonette – Aug 29, 2019
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The worst experience I have ever had! Girls behind the desk were shouting patients names and asking personal information from behind the counter, the whole waiting room could hear. Went on for an hour. Never closed the window. I could hear every conversation. The doctor was rude and obnoxious. Didn't introduce himself. Asked what I wanted him to look at. I try to explain and he told 2 time to stop self diagnosing. There was open medicine and needles all over the counters. Touchs me with no goves
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Bronx, NY – Oct 03, 2017
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Didn't bother examining my skin which is genetically hypersensitive. Doesn't listen to patient at all. Prescribed tretinoin without proper instruction (speaking too fast, didn't advise me to wear sunscreen while on tretinoin, prescription unsuitable for hypersensitive skin which resulted in second degree burn and told me to keep using it which is negligent).
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
5 others found this helpful
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Jamaica, NY – Sep 21, 2016
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I have no problem getting appointments. He is very professional. Sometimes people expect miracles when you visit doctors. Dr. Wells tells you like it is.
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
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Selden, NY – Feb 05, 2016
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My 94 year old grandfather saw him for pain on his bottom. Dr.Wells told him to stand more. My grandfather uses a walker due to weakness in his legs. He can't walk long distances or stand for long periods. This was explained to Dr. who told him, you need to be on your feet more & rushed him out of the office. He did not treat the issue at all, which we found out to be a stage 2 pressure ulcer. Dr. Wells didnt help at all & neglected the issue which is now worse due to his lack of care.
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
14 others found this helpful
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Jan 17, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Lawrence Wells, MD is a dermatologist in Medford, NY and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Wells has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1969. He is accepting new patients.
  • Dermatology

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  • Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1969
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
Dermatology
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Locations

Practice

Neil L. Bellet M.D. and Lawrence M. Wells M.D. LLP1735 N Ocean Ave Ste C Medford, NY 11763
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