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Dr. William Brugge, MD

Dr. William Brugge, MD

Gastroenterology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. William Brugge, MD is a gastroenterologist in Cambridge, MA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Brugge has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Baylor University in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities Massachusetts General Hospital and Mount Auburn Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

300 Mount Auburn St Ste 405 Cambridge, MA 02138
Telehealth available

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Dr. Brugge's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brugge

3.1
14 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Would not recommend
My experience with Dr. Brugge was awful. He was rude and condescending, and was not willing to listen. He is not knowledgable about IBS treatments and current research. My visit with him was a waste of time.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 08, 2023
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Excellent experience with consultation
A new patient, came for consultation after a CT scan. Excellent experience. Attentive to details, well prepared for my visit by reviewing scans, explained the findings, good listener, respectful to my choices, impeccable bedside manners.
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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Elena – Dec 03, 2022
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Dr B is so very kind and understanding. I had such a pleasant experience with him at my appointment yesterday and he gave me valuable information that will help me with a different problem yet are related so I am very happy. I look forward to a long partnership with him!
What went well
  • 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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Rev. Gail – Apr 30, 2021
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I recently accompanied a family member(nervous to get a colonoscopy) to his first visit with Dr. Brugge and found the doctor to be professional, approachable and respectful. He nicely explained the upcoming colonoscopy, answered questions, and set my relative at ease. After the procedure, the doctor was in touch RE the results. Based on our experience, we would recommend Dr. Brugge.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Office environment
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Nan – Apr 08, 2021
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I had an endoscopy with him He was a horrible person. He did not give me the proper medication to help me with so much pain. I felt I was being tortured and felt insulted by him. His assistants were apologetic for his behavior. He never communicated the results of the procedure. STAY AWAY FROM HIM. I had the same test from another doctor and it was night and day. I wish there were negative stars to give him. I am not exaggerating!!!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Mar 06, 2021
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I've been going to Dr. Brugge since 1994. I had my daughter and myself scheduled for the colonoscopy and endoscopy and I had such a bad experience this time. I was very much in ort and pain with both procedures and was given less meds than the year prior and they did not spray my throat. My daughter (25) was in worst pain and was not out at all for both procedures and grabbed the bar of the bed the whole time while in constant pain. We will never go back to Dr. Brugge.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 others found this helpful
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Nancy Lefebvre in Clifton Park, NY – Jun 30, 2017
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Wait time was low and he seemed friendly. Was awake for my colonoscopy and he did not authorize a higher dose necessary to knock me out. I expected fully to not remember the procedure. I remember the tube down my throats for the endoscopy and the inflation of the gas for the colonoscopy was torture. Unacceptable. I was told by the staff at my young age I should have been fully sedated. Why wasn't this mentioned while MAKING THE APPOINTMENT?
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Jun 30, 2017
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Dr. Brugge and his professional team including Laura, the AA cared for my dearest friend throughout her illness. The entire GI team including he Interventional Radiology Staff are superb in expertise, compassion and efficiency. Family members and care givers were included in explanations for the plan of care.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Carol OB in Tacoma, WA – Dec 23, 2016
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I have been trying to schedule an appointment with Dr. Brugge for 6 weeks and get no response after sending in my MRI results that were requested and registering at the hospital as they required me to do. Unacceptable.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Londonderry, NH – Nov 01, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

 My approach to patients is to provide an initial comprehensive and detailed  review of all previous records imaging and endoscopic evaluation.  By correlating symptoms, laboratory testing and imaging results I will try to provide...read more

biography

 I am an advanced endoscopy specialist gastroenterologist. I devote my practice to patients with pancreatic biliary diseases. I use  endoscopic ultrasound and ERCP to diagnose and treat diseases of the pancreas and bile ducts.  ...read more

  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Colo Affil Hosps

    Fellowship Hospital, 1979

  • Baylor Affil Hosps

    Internship Hospital, 1975

  • Baylor University

    Medical School, 1974

  • University Of California At Santa Cruz

    Undergraduate School, 1971
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Locations

Practice

Mt Auburn Therapeutic Endoscopy300 Mount Auburn St Ste 405 Cambridge, MA 02138
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Carlos Fernandez-Del Castillo MD15 Parkman St Boston, MA 02114
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Practice

Dr. Susan Pories300 Mount Auburn St Ste 509 Cambridge, MA 02138
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Office55 Massachusetts General Hospit Boston, MA 02114
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