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Dr. Richard Pavao, MD

Dr. Richard Pavao, MD

Pain Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Pavao, MD is a pain medicine physician in Swansea, MA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS / WORCESTER CAMPUS in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Charlton Memorial Hospital and Morton Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Saint Anne's Hospital Center for Pain Management, Swansea

440 Swansea Mall Dr Swansea, MA 02777
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Pavao specializes in the areas of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. 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.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Pavao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pavao

4.4
14 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
79%
79%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
14%
14%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
7%
7%

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Very understanding
Great personality . Approachable great knowledge of field of work . Reliable and upfront . Let's you know what's go8ng on every step of appointment.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Mike Luchock – Aug 11, 2023
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Quite Disappointing!!
Appears cordial and personable during first visit ONLY. Doesn’t explain things completely. Takes it as a personal affront if you question procedures or alternative therapies. He appears hurried, defensive, and lacking in even the most basic expectations of "good doctoring".
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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J. D. – Jun 23, 2023
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He knows how to read an MRI
Very polite and knows how to read an MRI
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 06, 2022
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Maybe he was having a bad day, but he seemed rather annoyed when I didn't hand my MRI results on CD to his nurse before he entered the exam room. Like I should have known. And the nurse didn't ask about it when she was doing her prelim. interview.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Appointment was rushed
1 other person found this helpful
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Robert P – Aug 05, 2021
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Dr. Pavao is a compassionate, caring and kind doctor. He takes the time to listen to exactly what the patient is feeling and he goes out of his way to help. I highly recommend him!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Barb F. – May 21, 2021
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Dr Pavao is great! He’s very personable, he takes his time explaining information to his patients. During the spinal injection procedure he makes sure the patient is well aware what to expect during and after. I’d recommend Dr Pavao time and time again. I’m sorry I let myself suffer so long when I felt 90% relief before I left the room.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Jan 16, 2020
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Pavao, MD is a pain medicine physician in Swansea, MA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS / WORCESTER CAMPUS in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such...read more
  • Pain Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
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Locations

Saint Anne's Hospital Center for Pain Management, Swansea

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Anne's Hospital

    795 Middle St
    Fall River, MA 02721
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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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

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Charlton Memorial Hospital

    363 Highland Ave
    Fall River, MA 02720
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

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

    88 Washington St
    Taunton, MA 02780
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    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

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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