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Dr. Kay Ficht, MD

Dr. Kay Ficht, MD

Internal Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Kay Ficht, MD is an internist in Newburyport, MA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universitaet Hamburg, Fachbereich Medizin in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington and Portsmouth Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

21 Storey Ave Ste 1B Newburyport, MA 01950
Telehealth available
(978) 358-8777

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ficht specializes in the area of Internal 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.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Ficht's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ficht

4.5

34 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
82%
82%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
12%
12%

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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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Apr 15, 2025
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
NHS & CAS – Jan 30, 2025
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 17, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Groveland, MA – Nov 05, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
M.Stevens in Newburyport, MA – Dec 27, 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ray Ieronimo in Bradford, MA – Sep 10, 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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
John m in Haverhill, MA – May 15, 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rose M in Haverhill, MA – Feb 17, 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gay Weeks in Newburyport, MA – Feb 05, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Pat D. in Haverhill, MA – Feb 05, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

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biography

Kay A. Ficht, M.D. has been a highly regarded internal medicine physician in the Newburyport, MA and Merrimack Valley area since 1998.  He is very personable and and experienced at treating complex medical issues.  He has won many awards...read more

  • Internal Medicine

  • Concierge Medicine

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  • St Vincent Hospital Germany

    Residency Hospital

  • Illinois Masonic Medical Center

    Internship Hospital

  • Universitaet Hamburg, Fachbereich Medizin

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Your Choice Medical LLC21 Storey Ave Ste 1B Newburyport, MA 01950
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington

    45 Mall Rd
    Burlington, MA 01803
    Recipient of 41
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

    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

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Anna Jaques Hospital

    25 Highland Ave
    Newburyport, MA 01950
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Beverly Hospital

    85 Herrick St
    Beverly, MA 01915
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    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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