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Dr. Pamela Murphy, DO

Dr. Pamela Murphy, DO

Pediatrics*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Pamela Murphy, DO is a pediatrician in Reading, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1983. She is affiliated with medical facilities Reading Hospital and Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

623 N 5th St Reading, PA 19601
(610) 374-8585

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Murphy specializes in the area of Family Practice/OMT. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 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. Murphy's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Murphy

4.5
14 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
79%
79%
4 star
7%
7%
3 star
7%
7%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
7%
7%

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Dr. Murphy is Amazing!
Dr.Murphy is personable and takes time to listen. She diagnosed tricky issues for both my husband and me and referred us to the specialists who could help us. These are issues that other doctors missed. Dr. Murphy keeps up to date on new developments in medicine and really shows concern for her patients.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 21, 2023
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Excellent Doctor
Dr Murphy is a wonderful doctor I have been going the past 30 some years she is honest ,up front she tells you your options if there is truly something she can't answer she will send you to a specialist in the field that you need, but I am always satisfied as she takes the time to listen to what you say what hurts why it hurts and she will look at all the options and I have never walked away dissatisfied because she did not give me answers ,you'll always get the answers and tests you need and I wouldn't trade her for the world .
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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Ms. Holt – Jun 15, 2022
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Dr. Murphy is a wonderful physician. She is available when I have a need or question. I recently was diagnosed with Covid and Dr. Murphy and her staff were attentive and helped me get the medication I needed. I would recommend Dr. Murphy to anyone who needs an authentic, reliable, knowledgeable doctor.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Piper WIsniewski – Apr 19, 2021
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I liked dr Murphy but not her staff. Staff was very rude, did not smile or say hi or goodbye, just very curtly told me to "have a seat ". This is unfortunate as office staff are the first people patients encounter
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 others found this helpful
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Greenbelt, MD – Apr 09, 2017
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Dr. Murphy listens to you as a person, first and then as a patient, so the questions she asks relate to lifestyle as well as health. She is extremely thorough and personable!!
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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Cathy G in Reading, PA – Aug 15, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Pamela Murphy, DO is a pediatrician in Reading, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1983. She is affiliated with medical facilities Reading Hospital and Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

  • Pediatrics

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  • Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians®
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Family Practice/OMT
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Locations

Practice

Pamela D Murphy & Mark Wagner PTR623 N 5th St Reading, PA 19601
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center

    2500 Bernville Rd
    Reading, PA 19605
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    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

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Reading Hospital

    420 S 5th Ave
    Reading, PA 19611
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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