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Dr. Peter Gates, MD

Dr. Peter Gates, MD

Family Medicine*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Peter Gates, MD is a family medicine physician in Waterford, CT and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1972. He is affiliated with Lawrence & Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

5 Dayton Rd Ste 102 Waterford, CT 06385
Telehealth available
(860) 271-2400
Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Gates is a patient favorite Family Medicine Physician

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  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gates 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.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Gates' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gates

4.7

25 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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
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William Dall – Jun 04, 2024
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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
Helpful
Elizabeth Jane King – May 17, 2024
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jun 21, 2023
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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
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Feb 15, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Dan – Dec 01, 2021
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 05, 2021
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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
Helpful
May 14, 2021
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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
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Dean Kraska in Niantic, CT – Feb 10, 2019
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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
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Oct 11, 2018
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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
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Mirtes in CT, CT – Sep 19, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
D. Ely in Waterford, CT – May 17, 2018
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Christine Shultz in CT – Apr 25, 2018
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biography

Dr. Peter Gates, MD is a family medicine physician in Waterford, CT and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1972. He is affiliated with Lawrence & Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Family Medicine

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  • Brown University

    Residency Hospital

  • Us Naval Hospital

    Internship Hospital

  • New York Medical College

    Medical School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Gates is a patient favorite Family Medicine Physician

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    Locations

    Practice

    Waterford Primary Care-5 Dayton Road Suite 102 Waterford5 Dayton Rd Ste 102 Waterford, CT 06385
    1

    Practice

    Office196 Waterford Parkway S Ste 201B Waterford, CT 06385
    2

    Practice

    Gales Ferry Pediatric Group1527 Route 12 Gales Ferry, CT 06335
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Lawrence & Memorial Hospital

      365 Montauk Ave
      New London, CT 06320
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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