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Dr. Parra Tomkins, MD

Dr. Parra Tomkins, MD

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Parra Tomkins, MD is a family medicine physician in Arlington, MA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1996. She is affiliated with medical facilities Melrosewakefield Hospital and Mount Auburn Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

11 Water St Ste 1A Arlington, MA 02476
Telehealth available
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Dr. Tomkins is a patient favorite Family Medicine Physician

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  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Tomkins specializes in the area of Family Practice. • 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. Tomkins' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tomkins

4.9
29 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Amazing physician
I saw her for a few years in Somerville. She took plenty of time to explain things to me and she was incredibly knowledgeable on a wide range of options. I wish I still lived nearby to take my family to her.
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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Katie R. – Sep 12, 2022
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She is excellent and I am pretty tough (I am a nurse). She is knowledgeable, thorough and has an excellent bedside manner. Hard to come by these days!
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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Jan 14, 2022
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As my PCP, Dr. Tomkins has been essential to my health and continuity of care for several years. She never fails to take the time to check in about what ails you, be it mental or physiological (she'd say 'it's all connected'). She's very thorough. During the pandemic, her office was dissolving and relocating somewhere far from public transit, which would have made her practice inaccessible for many of her patients. She changed practices to another local group and made sure that accepting every one of her previous patients was part of her hiring agreement. This is profound proof that she will not abandon you to find a new doctor! I also love her new practice (Family Practice Group). They are clean and respectful.
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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Elle – Oct 26, 2021
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Parra Tomkins is an amazing doctor! I felt exceptionally comfortable speaking with Dr. Tomkins. Delighted she is my pcp!
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
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Sep 21, 2020
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The Doctor is though, sympathetic, she knows this older patient well. Thank you.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Andrew – May 18, 2020
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Dr. Tomkins is that rare doctor that actually listens to patients. She works with me not at me.
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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Brenda W. in Boston, MA – Jan 12, 2018
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Without question Dr Tomkins is the best Dr
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
7 others found this helpful
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Donna in Arlington, MA – Apr 29, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I enjoy helping individuals and families lead healthier lives by helping with stress management and healthy choices. I offer full spectrum family care from newborns to the elderly.

biography

Dr. Tomkins has been providing family medicine to the greater boston community since 1999. Dr. Tomkins was selected as a Boston Magazine Top Doctor in 2019-21 based on nominations from her peers for her excellent training and clinical...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • Northridge Hosp/ucla

    Residency Hospital, 1999

  • Northridge Hospital Ucla

    Internship Hospital, 1997

  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Tomkins is a patient favorite Family Medicine Physician

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    Locations

    Practice

    Family Practice Group11 Water St Ste 1A Arlington, MA 02476
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Melrosewakefield Hospital

      585 Lebanon St
      Melrose, MA 02176

    • Mount Auburn Hospital

      330 Mount Auburn St
      Cambridge, MA 02138
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      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

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

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality