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Dr. Patricia Brines, MD

Dr. Patricia Brines, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Patricia Brines, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Cheshire, CT and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from New York University in 1978. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

675 S Main St Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 250-2125

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Brines specializes in the area of Obstetrics & Gynecology. • See board certifications
  • 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. Brines' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brines

2.6
25 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 star
36%
36%
4 star
4%
4%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
4%
4%
1 star
56%
56%

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Thorough and direct, to the point
Efficient during appointment- gets to the point and is direct with my medical issues and brings up concerns that could make me healthier woman in the long run. Although sometimes hard to hear her concerns (like my weight) I appreciate the truth. It isn’t sugar coated- this to me is definition of a good doctor. Drs like Brines want their patients to be healthier individuals. They don’t believe that sugar coating obvious problems is the way to practice good medicine - this is hard to find these days.
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
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Jan 27, 2024
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Class Act
I have been going to Dr. Brines for over 30 years. She has always been kind and informative. Answers my questions and puts me at ease. I feel very comfortable with her and I will miss her when she retires. I also read all the reviews and I can’t relate to any of the negative ones. Lastly when I was there this past Thursday, the woman I dealt with when I first arrived was very helpful. 5*****
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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Marlene M – Sep 17, 2022
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At a time when I needed medical help and support she offered caustic and hurtful commentary. On my first and only visit she was immediately confrontational. She was critical and she relentlessly berated me. I have never felt more condescended to and disrespected. It was shocking and horrible. I left before the exam in disbelief that this woman was a trained medical professional. Ladies please, please find someone else. Skip this woman-she needs to retire and not at all sure how she maintains her position at the practice. STAY AWAY! Read Less Submitted Aug 16, 2022
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
5 others found this helpful
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Aug 16, 2022
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Dr Brine’s office has been totally rude, uncaring, unsympathetic and unhelpful to a situation that needs immediate attention. Even going as far as to cancel a biopsy that was needed because of a problem with a mammogram. Won’t even return a call! This could be life or death! I hope that any of you “patients “ do not need anything of this magnitude from her because she will cut you out and leave you with no where to go in your time of need. What’s the doctor oath Do No Harm. It all comes down to do you have the right insurance, not being kind, helpful or being able to sleep at night because you did the right thing.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 others found this helpful
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Feb 23, 2022
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I've been going to Dr Brines for 39 years. I wouldn't go to anyone else. For my pregnancies I traveled an hour for appointments because I didn't want to go to any other doctor. I've seen other Doctors in the past and was uncomfortable.
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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Kim – Jun 15, 2021
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Reckless Endangerment
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
18 others found this helpful
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Milford , CT – Feb 19, 2019
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I absolutely love Dr.Brines !!! I have been going to her for years. I read some of the reviews and I cannot relate to any of them. She encouraged me to get a mammogram which has been years since my last one. So I will get a mammogram. Thanks to Dr. Brines
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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Jenice in Stratford , CT – Nov 02, 2018
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I find Dr. Brines to be very direct. This is the type of doctor I need. Had it not been for a job relocation, I would still be under her care. She caught something that could have been very problematic for me and that I will always be grateful to her for.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 20, 2018
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I cannot tell you how uncomfortable this supposed "professional" made me feel. This was the first time that I saw her, and she entered the room after reviewing my chart extremely confrontationally. She asked me if I cared about myself and I replied that I did. She then asked me if I drive with my seatbelt on. I explained that I do. She then asked if I drive with my eyes closed. Her demeanor was horrible! She told me that I was an obese smoker and needed to do something about it.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
41 others found this helpful
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West Haven, CT – Jul 25, 2017
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She just didn't listen. Felt like the only thing anybody in the office cared about was my insurance and generated more business for Yale ancilliaries.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
39 others found this helpful
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Milford, CT – Apr 08, 2017
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DON'T GO there!DON'T P. Briens-she don't deserve to be a doc. she don't have a clue, sends me twice for the same test, didn't pay any attention to my pregnancy, it's my 1st I'm 37 and IUI patient, I was lucky if the app. was longer than 5 min. She always rushed me without answering to my questions, I'm totally 100% unsatisfied. Practice the same, to transfer my file to my new doc. office I was told I should wait 30 days that's lot when pregnant so because of them i missed my 3rd month screening.
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
27 others found this helpful
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J T in Danbury, CT – Feb 18, 2016
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Received misdiagnosis of uterine complication during pregnancy. MFM staff confirmed that the way the diagnosis was made was not a suitable method of diagnosing. Does not see you consistently during pregnancy, and the opinions and beliefs of midwives are not consistent leading to continuously different treatment plans. Wrong bloodwork was ordered on several occasions. Brines called to tell me I was pregnant based on someone else's lab results a few months after missed miscarriage. Could go on.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
28 others found this helpful
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Kristin – Feb 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Patricia Brines, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Cheshire, CT and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from New York University in 1978. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Bellevue Hospital Center

    Residency Hospital, 1982

  • Bellevue Hospital Center

    Internship Hospital, 1979

  • New York University

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology®
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Locations

Practice

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Practice

Office326 W Main St Ste 207 Milford, CT 06460
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Practice

Office675 S Main St Ste A Cheshire, CT 06410
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northern Westchester Hospital

    400 E Main St
    Mount Kisco, NY 10549
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    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

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

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St
    New Haven, CT 06510
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Griffin Hospital

    130 Division St
    Derby, CT 06418
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    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

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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