Carolyn V Shaak, MD

Obstetrician & Gynecologist (OB/GYN)
30 years of experience

Accepting new patients

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405 Great Plain Ave
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 453-6996

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Overall Rating:
3.5
  • Currently 3.5 of 4 stars
Total Ratings

11

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Ease of Appointment:
  • Currently 3.0909090909091 of 4 stars
Promptness:
  • Currently 3 of 4 stars
Courteous Staff:
  • Currently 3.8181818181818 of 4 stars
Accurate Diagnosis:
  • Currently 3.7272727272727 of 4 stars
Bedside Manner:
  • Currently 3.7272727272727 of 4 stars
Spends Time with Me:
  • Currently 3.8181818181818 of 4 stars
Follows Up After Visit:
  • Currently 3.5 of 4 stars
Average Wait: 20 minutes
  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
 |  Christine Musculus  |  show details
Aug 3rd, 2012

It is plain and simple....Dr.Shaak and her amazing staff of all women...SAVED MY LIFE....After being misdiagnosed by a certain doctor that will remain nameless....I feel like I did when I was 30. They are amazing....And who better to understand what women go through than other women who have studied about it...And been there and done that...I love them...

  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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May 2nd, 2012

No one but Dr. Shaak has been able to help me. She thinks outside the box. She is unique, and I think brilliant. I am grateful to her and highly recommend her.

  • Currently 1 of 4 stars
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Mar 19th, 2012

Dr Shaak prescribes hormone replacement- controversial, of course. When I ran into problems with the formula she prescribes, I could barely get her attention at the appt- she was busy telling stories about herself and her own health issues. When I did further research, I found that she is THE only medical professional who talks about hormone replacement on her website with NO mention of breast cancer- NO mention, while it is the biggest risk of estrogen replacement. When I saw a leading menopause specialist in the Boton area, and asked about Dr Shaak,she was very clear- "We don't like her very much around here." Be very wary.

  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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Sep 9th, 2011

Each and every time I see Dr. Shaak it is a great appointment! She is highly knowledgable and I feel 100% confidence having her as my Doctor!

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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Feb 24th, 2011

Dr Shaak and her staff are excellent. Dr Shaak spent a great deal of time with me, and appeared genuinely interested in my issues. She offered helpful advice and upon starting my treatment, I felt a new lease on life.I cannot thank Dr Shaak and her staff enough and highly recommend this clinic to any woman dealing with hormonal issues.

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by Linda P on Jul 29th, 2010

Dr Shaak and her clinical staff are incredible. I have never felt better in my life, and it's all due to their tenacity in helping me find the right diagnosis, then proper and ongoing treatment. Wonderful, wonderful.

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