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Dr. Ruth Barron, MD

Dr. Ruth Barron, MD

Psychiatry*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Ruth Barron, MD is a psychiatrist in Oak Bluffs, MA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS in 1977. She is affiliated with Martha's Vineyard Hospital. She is not accepting new patients.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

1 Hospital Rd Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(508) 696-5700

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Barron specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • 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. Barron's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Barron

2.8

4 ratings, 3 with a written review
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jun 01, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Ray Whitaker – Aug 14, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 22, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ruth Barron, MD is a psychiatrist in Oak Bluffs, MA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS in 1977. She is affiliated with Martha's Vineyard Hospital. She is not accepting new patients.

  • Psychiatry

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  • University Of Phoenix / Northern California Campus

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Martha's Vineyard Hospital1 Hospital Rd Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
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Practice

Cambridge Health Alliance26 Central St Somerville, MA 02143
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Martha's Vineyard Hospital

    1 Hospital Rd
    Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    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.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    87%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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