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Dr. George Despines, MD
Internal Medicine*
Age 54
Dr. George Despines, MD
Whitman, MA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Overview
Dr. George Despines, MD works in Whitman, MA as
They graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1995. Dr. Despines completed a residency at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. At present, Dr. Despines has received an average rating of 4.9 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times.
They are affiliated with Good Samaritan Medical Center, Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital and South Shore Hospital.
Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments.
Dr. Despines also speaks Greek.
Dr. Despines practices at SMG Bridgewater Internal Medicine in Whitman, MA.
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First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
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Tufts PPO
Locations
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SMG Bridgewater Internal Medicine312 Bedford St, Whitman, MA 02382
Patient Satisfaction
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4.9
Based on 19 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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Patient Reviews
Oct 06, 2023
Dr Despines is an amazing, nice person, very easy to talk to
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About Me
Languages Spoken
Greek
Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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Education
Education
Medical Education
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University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
1995
Residency
Residency Hospital
- Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. George Despines, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Despines accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Despines' office to make an appointment.
Dr. Despines accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Despines accepts here.
Dr. Despines' office is located at 312 Bedford St Whitman, MA 02382.
Yes, Dr. Despines speaks Greek. See Dr. Despines' profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Despines has a star rating of 4.9/5 and has been reviewed 19 times.
Dr. Despines has been practicing as an Internal Medicine Specialist for 29 years.
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(781) 792-6000
Hospital Affiliations
- Good Samaritan Medical Center
- Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
- South Shore Hospital
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