Dr. Katherine J. Atkinson, MD | Amherst, MA | Family Physician

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Dr. Katherine Atkinson is a family medicine physician who earned her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. With three decades of medical practice, she brings extensive experience to comprehensive family care. Dr. Atkinson speaks English and serves patients of all ages.

Dr. Atkinson practices at Cooley Dickinson Hospital and maintains offices in Amherst and Northampton, Massachusetts. She treats a wide range of conditions including mood disorders in children, fatigue, and high cholesterol in young patients. Her services include counseling, flu vaccinations, and COVID-19 booster shots. Patients have given her an average rating of 2.5 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
2.5

82 Ratings
30 years of experience
speaks English
University Of Massachusetts Medical School
49 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Female

Flexible scheduling

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Dr. Atkinson's Ratings and Reviews

2.5

82 Ratings with 49 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 19 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (20) Did WellNeeds Improvement (39)
Had a good bedside manner: (21) Did WellNeeds Improvement (39)
Spent time with me: (31) Did WellNeeds Improvement (28)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (23) Did WellNeeds Improvement (36)
Flexible scheduling: (42) Did WellNeeds Improvement (17)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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Kate is a malicious and malignant racist.If you are a BIPOC person DO NOT go to her practice.

March 11th, 2024

3 people found this helpful

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In Fall 2023, I asked Dr. Atkinson if she recommended I have my healthy 20-year old son who has already had Covid twice, get the new Covid booster shot(Fall 2023). Her full reply: "Yes, we are recommending them and administering them at Atkinson Family Practice."

November 8th, 2023

4 people found this helpful

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Everyone seems busy. Had to re-explain my medical concerns several times. My visits to other referred doctors were never followed up with.

May 29th, 2021

5 people found this helpful

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Very destructive.

June 3rd, 2020

3 people found this helpful

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She has a psychiatric problem. Dr kate is destructive possibly bipolar and to be avoided.

June 3rd, 2020

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Listens very well to my medical issues, which are complicated. Has provided me great help.

September 20th, 2019

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Staff didn’t have supervision, didn’t know what they were doing

September 6th, 2019

2 people found this helpful

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There are not enough superlatives to describe Dr. Kate and her extraordinary staff of practitioners and support personnel. Every visit whether it is a scheduled appointment or an emergency has been excellent in terms of care, comprehensive analysis, and compassion!

September 5th, 2019

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She is a terrible doctor. Extremely full of herself, unprofessional and arrogant. She shared details of my case with other doctors without any prior authorization to do so, a CLEAR violation of Federal HIPAA laws. And then she dismissed me from her practice for challenging her on this. She is worse than having no doctor at all. She ought to lose her license to practice.

June 4th, 2019

3 people found this helpful

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It's no wonder her reviews are "poor". I found her to be rude and inconsiderate. Find a better doctor.

May 12th, 2019

1 person found this helpful

Atkinson Family Practice

17 Research DrAmherst, MA 01002

Tel: (413) 549-8400

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Atkinson Family Practice

6 Hatfield StNorthampton, MA 01060

Tel: (413) 549-8400

Mon8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Cooley Dickinson Hospital

30 Locust StNorthampton, MA 01060

Tel: (413) 582-2000


Dr. Katherine J Atkinson, MD	Dorah Zalwango, NP	Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC	Dr. Nancyver Lafleur-Omeler
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.5 (82 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.7 (3 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
30 Years of Experience	3 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience	3 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English, Swahili	Speaks English	Speaks English, French, Haitian Creole
Amherst , MA	Dracut , MA	Orlando , FL	Leominster , MA
Med School: University Of Massachusetts Medical School
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
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Family Medicine

Check-up
Contraception
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Immunization
Influenza
Weight Loss

Dr. Katherine J Atkinson holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Massachusetts Medical School in 1996.

NPI Number

Dr. Atkinson's NPI number is 1700849643.

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