Dr. Charles A. Birbara, MD | Worcester, MA | Rheumatologist

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Dr. Charles Birbara is a rheumatologist and internal medicine physician with an impressive 64 years of experience in medical practice. He earned his medical degree from McGill University Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Wesley Medical Center. Dr. Birbara specializes in treating conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and connective tissues, with additional expertise in comprehensive internal medicine care. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Birbara practices at multiple locations throughout Worcester, Massachusetts, with affiliations at UMass Memorial Medical Center and Saint Vincent Hospital. He frequently treats patients with joint pain, osteoarthritis, and back pain during pregnancy. His expertise includes physical therapy guidance, strength training programs, and bursa aspiration procedures for joint relief. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.

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3.7

35 Ratings
64 years of experience
24 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Wesley Medical Center
7 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
5 office locations
Male

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Dr. Birbara has been a God sent! He has changed my day to day life. I have never had a doctor that has changed my life in the way he has!!!

May 12th, 2023 | Source: Partner

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My first visit, I was taken aback because I had to wait about an hour and 45 minutes, but I was newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and was anxious to see the doctor so I stuck it out. He was definitely worth the wait. He is a very kind and patient man. He gives you all the time you need and made me feel like he genuinely cared about me. My second visit was earlier in the day and I was seen on time. I find him to be a pleasant person who makes dealing with my disease a little easier. I hope he's around for a long time.

August 13th, 2018

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amazing physician and staff treat you like family

November 29th, 2017

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Outstanding Doctor. Good amount of time spent with patients. Very open and explains all issues. Treatment helps tremendously.

May 3rd, 2017

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He is a great Doctor but the wait time is over 3 hours in a crowded hall with about 7 chairs. Why they don't keep patients in main waiting room is unknown. Most patient are in pain to begin with and end up being moved from comfortaqble waiting room to crowded corridor which is uncomfortable. I have been several times and there is no need of the long wait.. Plus Doctor and nurses walk back and forth millions of times and laugh, etc, like us sitting in hall are to funny when main wait room is empty. Do not understand this. He has nice office but he needs to utilize it better. He is a great Doctor but I refuse to sit for 3+ hours, in pain waiting for him.

February 2nd, 2016

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dr.Barbara treated me like a drug addict.After extras he told me I have fractures in my back and my bones were brittle.I have osteoarthritis severe but because he didn't like my prior rheumatologist he would not treat me for my pain.I went through he'll,he used my prior Dr.s record and specifically told me it was because of my prior Dr.He is not compassionate,lacks empathy and prejudice against other Dr.s

January 23rd, 2016

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At the top of this page, it says that Dr Birbara is retired. He definitely is NOT!! Although patients often have to sit in the waiting room for a long time, it is always worth it.

May 22nd, 2012

Birbara Charles A Office

25 Oak Ave Ste 2Worcester, MA 01605

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Charles A. Birbara, MD

25 Oak AveWorcester, MA 01605

Umass Memorial Medical Center

119 Belmont StWorcester, MA 01605

Tel: (508) 334-1000

Saint Vincent Hospital

123 Summer StWorcester, MA 01608

Tel: (508) 363-5000

Umass Memorial Medical Center

55 Lake Ave NWorcester, MA 01655

Tel: (508) 334-1000


Dr. Charles Allen Birbara, MD	Helen L Collette	Dr. Robert William Finberg, MD	Dr. Eric Byron Hatton, MD
Rheumatology	Nurse Practitioner	Infectious Disease	Hospital Medicine
		Accepts New Patients
3.7 (35 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	1 (1 Rating)	5 (1 Rating)
64 Years of Experience			44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Worcester , MA	Auburn , MA	Worcester , MA	Concord , MA
Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med			Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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Wesley Medical Center

Medical School

Mc Gill Univ Fac Of MedGraduated in 1962

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Where is Dr. Charles Birbara's office located?: Dr. Charles Birbara's office is located at 25 Oak Ave Ste 2, Worcester, MA, 01605.
Which hospitals is Dr. Charles Birbara affiliated with?: Dr. Charles Birbara is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center.

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