Valerie Halpin, MD

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Dr. Halpin was amazing. For the 1st time in a long time I left my appointment feeling encouraged, motivated, and validated. She made my day!

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The doctor showed no warmth at all and barely gave me any eye contact until the last minutes of the visit. My situation is very complicated and rather than listening, she kept interrupting asking questions that weren't relevant. When she finally heard me out, she spent all her time looking at the computer screen, scanning all my many recent tests and diagnoses. Why wasn't she prepared for that before I got there? I told the receptionist why I was coming in to see the doctor, yet the doctor said she didn't know and was surprised. She also seemed defensive as if my issue was not her responsibility. She was not even remotely reassuring. She did give me some very thorough explanation of one of the issues I was most concerned about and for that I give her credit. But I need doctors who are not only honest and forthcoming with ALL the information, I need to have confidence and trust them - and that takes feeling we have some sort of relationship, a partnership if you will. I do not subscribe to the notion that doctors are somehow superior to the rest of us mortals, and I resent being treated as just another old woman who is bothering her.

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I appreciate not having to wait for along time for provider to come.

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She is very knowledgeable about my condition & explained it to me so I finally understood why I had to have the procedure I had rather than a less invasive one.

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great experience

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In addition to the doctor being respectful and helpful, her nurse was amazing. Beverly I believe her name was and she was fantastic! She made me excited that was going to work hard to help get my surgery approval process completed and without hassles! I look forward to working with her and the doctor going forward!

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D&WM staff have always been professional and mostly very nice, warm and respectful. They are knowledgeable, supportive and respond to my MyChart inquiries thoroughly and in a timely manner. The receptionists are professional and perform their jobs very well.

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Do not know her name. But, the nurse in my recovery room was excellent. couldn't of asked for a nicer person. Wish I could thank her.

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The provider and the rest of the team are all helpful and respectful. They listen to questions and give answers as best as they can and in timely manners. I feel very comfortable working with the team as I prepare and proceed with my procedure and surgery.

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AWESOME!

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I would recommend this dr. if they are thinging of having weight loss surgery.

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Dr listened to my questions and provided me with clear information

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thankful for Dr Halpin and staff

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Dr. Halpin was awesome right along with the nursing staff.

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I was very apprehensive going into an elective surgery (gastric bypass)! But, Dr. Halpin and her team were very professional and caring. I to reassure me and keep me calm. She was holding my hand as I fell asleep.

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doctor was great.

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My visits are always uplifting and helpful. This is a good team of providers.

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I love Dr. Halpin. I have no complaints but a physical therapist I also saw at her office was wearing a political button that I felt inappropriate in an office setting.

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I have always had a pleasant experience from beginning to end when visiting this office.

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Doctor was rushed as patient before me took a lot of time. I was the last appointment of the day.

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wasn't really friendly, didn't explain the surgery in depth,

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Dr. Halpin was an excellent provider and I am recovering well from my surgery which she performed. My only trepidation is that when having my post op check in she gave very little helpful info and maybe that is because we have a booklet with all the info in it. I suppose I was expecting more reassurance that I was doing things right. She seemed more concerned with me putting my mask back on after blowing my nose. However, overall my care was good for the most part.

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She's the best surgeon!

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all good

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Frequently when I have come to this office I have to stand around with no acknowledgement from staff that I am waiting like "just a minute" or "I'll be right with you." Makes it very awkward. Wish they were a bit friendlier.

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I have concerns that went unanswered & still have pain. Wish she would have listened a little more after to try and help instead of saying ER if it happens again.