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Dr. Michael Heru, MD

Dr. Michael Heru, MD

Internal Medicine*

Dr. Michael Heru, MD is an internist in Woonsocket, RI. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as The Miriam Hospital and Kent County Memorial Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

20 Cumberland Hill Rd Woonsocket, RI 02895
Telehealth available
(401) 488-4003

At a Glance

  • 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
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Heru's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Heru

3.6
18 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
56%
56%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
6%
6%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
28%
28%

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Patient
He was thorough, and his knowledge and love for the patient was overflowing!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 25, 2022
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He listens and addresses any issues you may have and tries to get to the root of your health problems. However, the office staff seems overwhelmed. I received detailed notes for another patient on mylifespan. portal. Follow-up calls to get referral info sent over. Poor communication on test results (brain scan). He is a kind caring doctor. But I do not have a lot of confidence in his staff.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 06, 2021
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Very caring and comprehensive approach. Nice guy
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Greg Rubano – Jan 15, 2020
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Several visits and this doc just pushes your problems and pain issues with referrals to specialists only. He also disregards the past diagnosis and problems people have, especially with chronic pain & only supports NEW referrals to those within his own personal network.Refuses to understand agony & poverty being a wall for many who cannot afford specialists copays a travel toll on sick people. He doesn't even remember what he does & says and uses CDC guidelines as LAW to avoid prescribing.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Apr 03, 2019
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I've never seen physician who was so inept,I don't reccommend seeing him.
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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Woonsocket – Feb 28, 2019
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The first time I went to Dr Heru I had earlier been turned away by my precious doctor. Right away Dr Heru listened to me and my issues and diagnosed me. I've been to him a few times with different issues and every time he listens and is determined to make me feel better. He is a doctor who sticks with you until you're feeling your best and I've never found that anywhere else. Lucky to have him!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Sam in N providence – Jul 18, 2018
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Dr Heru does not follow up when needed or take the time to go over test results. It takes multiple phone calls to get him to get back to you and he sends you all over the place to a million specialists without first doing his job as a primary care provider to see what is going on.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 27, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Heru, MD is an internist in Woonsocket, RI. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as The Miriam Hospital and Kent County Memorial Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of The West Indies Faculty Of Medicine (mona)

    Medical School
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Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Alexander Philips MD Inc.20 Cumberland Hill Rd Woonsocket, RI 02895
1
Office594 Great Rd Ste 103 North Smithfield, RI 02896
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

  • Kent County Memorial Hospital

    455 Toll Gate Rd
    Warwick, RI 02886

    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

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Landmark Medical Center

    115 Cass Ave
    Woonsocket, RI 02895
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    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.

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

    1% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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