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Dr. Patrick Doherty Jr, MD

Dr. Patrick Doherty Jr, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Patrick Doherty Jr, MD is a neurosurgeon in New London, CT and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Backus Hospital and Westerly Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

194 Howard St New London, CT 06320

Make an Appointment

(860) 442-0564

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Doherty Jr is affiliated with Westerly Hospital Westerly, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Doherty Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Doherty Jr specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Doherty Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Doherty Jr

4.7

21 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
5%
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Larry Hirsch – Oct 01, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
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Kathleen Bulat in Cape Coral, Fl – Jul 31, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
12 people found this helpful
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Melissa Camarota/Malinoski in New London, CT – Apr 26, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Roger Breunig in Old Lyme, CT – Feb 05, 2016
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biography

Dr. Patrick Doherty Jr, MD is a neurosurgeon in New London, CT and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Backus Hospital and Westerly Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Doherty Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Northeast Medical Group Cardiology-New London194 Howard St New London, CT 06320
    1

    Practice

    Westerly Hospital25 Wells St Westerly, RI 02891
    2

    Practice

    Radiology And Biomedical Imaging-New Haven-Yale Physicians Building800 Howard Ave New Haven, CT 06519
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Westerly Hospital

      25 Wells St
      Westerly, RI 02891
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 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.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      83%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Backus Hospital

      326 Washington St
      Norwich, CT 06360
      Recipient of 14
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      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

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Lawrence & Memorial Hospital

      365 Montauk Ave
      New London, CT 06320
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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