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Dr. Herbert Markley, MD

Dr. Herbert Markley, MD

Headache Medicine*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Herbert Markley, MD is a headache medicine specialist in Worcester, MA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Markley has extensive experience in Headache. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities Memorial Hospital and UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

85 Prescott St Worcester, MA 01605
Telehealth available

Dr. Markley is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Markley specializes in the area of Neurology. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Markley's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Markley

3.5
22 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 star
59%
59%
4 star
0%
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3 star
5%
5%
2 star
5%
5%
1 star
32%
32%

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Great, wonderful doctors and staff
They will go out of their way and do whatever they can to help even work way past closing hours.
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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Jul 26, 2024
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Best Dr .
Been seeing Dr. Markley for over 35 years. Best Dr. ever he listens to you he will only change one medication at a time. He is one that will tell it as it is. E has stuck with me through thick and thin. He will listen to you and take the time with you and not rush your appointments. Yes you may have to leave a few messages to get through to reach him or his staff but they return phone calls. I would go no where else. Saw 9 other neurologists before him. Worth the travel and extra money to keep my Dr.
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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Mar 24, 2024
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Worst experience I have ever had with a dr. When the woman I was seeing quit, it was like he decided to turn me into his personal pissing contest. Put me on a drug I'd tried before and didn't work "you weren't on a high enough dose." Prescribed the drug - I got so sick I had to stop. Then he took me off without a taper. I was sick for months. My digestive system still isn't back to normal. After all this, no one even returns your calls. I can't even get my records.
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
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Sb in MD, MA – Oct 22, 2018
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I have been a patient of Dr. Markley's for probably 10 years and am also a health care professional with my own migraine expertise. Yes, Dr. Markley and his staff can be brusque at first glance, but what lies behind that is tremendous professionalism and deep caring. If you are looking to traditional medicine for help with migraines, he is definitely the premier person in New England. He has stuck with me through thick and thin and never stopped looking for answers on my behalf. Highly recommend
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Bart Wendell PhD in Petersham, MA – Sep 20, 2018
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Dr. Markley and his staff are rude and unprofessional. I think he could have helped me but he won’t return your call and told me to stop calling when I did get a hold of him. I never got a prescription for my headache and was told to make an appointment. Couldn’t believe it.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
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Lisa S in MA – Jun 14, 2018
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Unanswered calls, I finally got a human instead of voicemail. They said Dr Markley would call me back, that never happened! Very frustrating to call and call over again for several days without the decency of a return call!!! You would think since they are out to lunch from 11:30 - 1pm that they would at least do their job when they return! They told me they had my mri results but still didn't bother to call me back, knowing that I was in pain and waiting to hear. Extremely disappointed!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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p – Jun 01, 2018
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Although I did get some relief from Migraines with Dr. Markley, I wasn't happy with the staff and unreturned phone calls. I would call multiple times and no one took into consideration the pain and dire need to talk with the physician.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 03, 2018
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Dr Markley is by far the most knowledgeable specialist i have ever met. His goal is to eliminate all migraines with as little medication as possible, In my case it was a B-2 deficiency combined with tendency toward insomnia, depression and eliminating certain foods. He spends 90 minutes in his first visit with patients to get a clear historical picture. Once done, his treat was spot on and my migraines went from every week to once per month or even less.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Nov 07, 2017
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Their office is very lousy with scheduling appointments. Out of 4 scheduled appointments that I have brought my mother to twice they told us that she wasn't scheduled despite having the appointment cards in hand. The lady who booked it both times obviously doesn't know how to do her job and their office is very unprofessional on how they handle things.
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 22, 2017
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I think Dr. Markley is very knowledgeable about migraines, and does try to do his best for his patients. However, he comes across as condescending, even rude, and his staff is definitely rude.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Cambridge, MA – May 26, 2017
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Dr. Markley spent a good deal of time discussing my symptoms with me. He is obviously extremely knowledgeable especially in the area of migraines. However, I found him to be quite rude and condescending both in person and via voice mail. I could deal with his rudeness if he was able to help me with my condition. However, he is next to impossible to get in touch with over the phone. If you are not by the phone waiting for his call, you are out of luck. When you return calls, you go to vm.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 others found this helpful
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EKathleen in Holden, MA – Dec 22, 2016
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Dr. Herbert Markley, MD is a headache medicine specialist in Worcester, MA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Markley has extensive experience in Headache. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in...read more
  • Headache Medicine

  • Neurology

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  • University Of Colorado Med School

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Baltimore City Hosp/j Hopkins|montreal Neurological Institute

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Maryland School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology
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Dr. Markley is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Locations

    Practice

    New England Regional Headache Center Inc.85 Prescott St Worcester, MA 01605
    1
    Office23 Harvard St Worcester, MA 01609
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Memorial Hospital

      3073 White Mountain Hwy
      North Conway, NH 03860

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

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

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

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus

      119 Belmont St
      Worcester, MA 01605
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality