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Dr. Richard Lavoie, MD

Dr. Richard Lavoie, MD

Pediatrics*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Lavoie, MD is a pediatrician in Norwich, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1980. He is affiliated with Backus Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

27 Lafayette St Norwich, CT 06360
Telehealth available
(860) 887-1316

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lavoie specializes in the area of Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • 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
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Dr. Lavoie's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lavoie

4.1
30 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Terrible experience
What went well
  • Wait times
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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Kat – Jun 13, 2023
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Dr. Lavioe is great, and genuinely cares about our children. His office staff have been nothing but awesome and helpful over the past 10 years. He tells you up front before your child is even born, that if you don’t vaccinate your children, then he isn’t the Doctor for you...don’t know why that other reviewer was surprised with his displeasure over them recklessly not vaccinating their children after reading of the dangers of vaccinations on Facebook once.
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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Nov 19, 2019
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We have seen Dr. Lavoie for over 11 years and were dropped at the drop of a hat by his office staff. He has recently hired some new people in his office and they are rude and mean.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Lisbon, CT – Aug 03, 2018
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My two children were kicked out of Dr. Lavoie’s practice because we decided to use our medical freedom and not vaccinate. Dr. Lavoie like many others get huge bonuses for having fully vaccinated patients. If you decide not to vaccinate this is not the place for you. If you vaccinate, do some research for your children’s sake.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Anne – Jul 30, 2018
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Dr. Lavoie and his staff are incredible. The most caring office ever. When they are away they are covered by Dr. Galen, another incredible office. I’m only the Grammy and I have brought my granddaughters there on the occasions when my daughter or SIL can’t. I can’t speak highly enough about this office.
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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Bev C in Griswold – May 29, 2018
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Best pediatrician around. He really knows his stuff. Friendly, personable, amazing staff. Makes you feel at ease by explaining everything thoroughly, and my child loves going there.
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
Helpful
North Stonington, CT – Feb 07, 2017
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Absolutely love going there with my boys, the staff knows them and it's more of a family feel than a doctors office. We've been going for 11 years and would highly recommend him to anyone.
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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Kim in Moosup, CT – Sep 26, 2016
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recent visit outcome has not been pleasant due to the nursing staff at the front desk leading up to the doctor. I was displeased with having to call and continuously return for the same issue while being discharged for stating my feelings I was wrongfully accused of yelling at the nurse while my daughter hasn't had a follow up for an infection. I was called many names and I feel the staff has exaggerated on my words because I was respectful to end up being mistreated.
What went well
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Castro in Norwich, CT – Apr 16, 2016
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Dr Lavoie is a wonderful pediatrician who clearly cares about his patients and has a great sense of humor. He is the most available doctor I've ever known.
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
Helpful
Jen in Colchester, CT – Mar 11, 2016
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biography

Dr. Richard Lavoie, MD is a pediatrician in Norwich, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1980. He is affiliated with Backus Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Pediatrics

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  • Georgetown University School Of Dentistry

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

Richard J. Lavoie27 Lafayette St Norwich, CT 06360
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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

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    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
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