Dr. Liana Fraenkel, MD | Pittsfield, MA | Rheumatologist

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Dr. Liana Fraenkel has practiced rheumatology for 36 years and is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. She treats elbow arthritis, tendinopathies, and lateral humeral epicondylitis, and performs autoimmune disease tests, complement tests, and Sjögren antibody blood tests. Dr. Fraenkel completed her residency at Montreal General Hospital and sees patients in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. She speaks Korean and Spanish.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
1.9

9 Ratings
36 years of experience
19 insurance plans accepted
speaks Korean, Spanish
Montreal General Hospital
8 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

Dr. Fraenkel's Ratings and Reviews

1.9

9 Ratings with 8 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 11 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Had a good bedside manner: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Spent time with me: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Flexible scheduling: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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Dr. Fraenkel spent all the time she needed with me to go over my incredibly long list of questions. She patiently answered all of them and made sure I understood her answers. I have now been seeing her for 2 years now and am confident in her diagnosis and treatment! Her staff automatically schedules my next appointment and always calls to confirm it. If I’ve ever needed any prescription refills, it only takes 1 brief call and it happens almost immediately. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is in need of rheumatology assistance.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 11th, 2022

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I read the reviews prior to going to my appointment that took 3 months to get in. I was so let down. I had typed up all of the problems I have been having, trying to be on top of things. She disregarded that I even had it. She told me she didn’t have time.l to read it. I knew right there that this wasn’t going to be a good situation. She didn’t listen. She completely ignored me and talked over me the whole time. No real physical exam. This appointment was a waste of time. I alerted my PCP and he wants to see me next week. It was very upsetting after waiting 3 months for an appointment that did absolutely nothing. Please, if you have a choice, DO NOT GO TO HER. I am not going back. I would rather travel 2 hours to Boston. Stay far away from her. I should have listened to the reviews, but i went in with an open mind, hoping the reviews were wrong, but I still am desperate and I’m in so much pain, excruciating pain, daily. I could keep going but I think you understand that she is not… someone to go to if you are looking for any answers. I have been out of work for 3 months and was so let down. I’m disgusted with how I was treated.

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

October 23rd, 2021

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DO NOT GO TO THIS SO CALLED DOCTOR!! She is condescending, rude and uncaring. She doesn't listen and will accuse you of making things up. She spent 5 minutes with me and told me the pain and symptoms I was experiencing was all in my head. STAY FAR AWAY

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

February 23rd, 2021

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absolutely despicable “care”. was told on multiple occasions how sad my life made her and refused to offer any sort of relief or continuation of prescriptions from my former rheumatologist. condescending, short, and overall horribly rude, making for the worst doctors experience i’ve ever had by a landslide

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

November 7th, 2020

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She is rude, judges harshly, and doesn’t listen

June 23rd, 2020

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incompetent and negligent

June 12th, 2020

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DO NOT VISIT DR. FRAENKEL! INCOMPETENT!!!

April 2nd, 2020

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I absolutely love het. She is a great Dr. I recommend her 100%.

July 18th, 2012

Rheumatology Services Of Bmc

777 North St Ste 201APittsfield, MA 01201

Tel: (413) 499-8551

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Liana Fraenkel, MD	Dr. Lauren Anne Dudley, MD	Dr. Leonard Harry Sigal, MD	Dr. Kimberly P May, MD
Rheumatology	Rheumatology	Allergy & Immunology	Rheumatology
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
1.9 (9 Ratings)	3.7 (3 Ratings)	3.1 (7 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)
36 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	50 Years of Experience	39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Korean, Spanish	Speaks English		Speaks English
Pittsfield , MA	Great Barrington , MA	Pittsfield , MA	Leeds , MA
Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med	Med School: University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine	Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine	Med School: Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Rheumatology

Autoimmune Diseases
Gout
Hip Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis
Lupus
Osteoarthritis
Raynaud Disease
Rheumatic Diseases
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tendinitis

Dr. Liana Fraenkel 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 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Montreal General Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med in 1990.

NPI Number

Dr. Fraenkel's NPI number is 1679556815.

Dr. Edmund Henry Hornstein, DO
Rheumatology
39 Years Exp | Pittsfield, MA
(26)
Dr. Lauren Anne Dudley, MD
Rheumatology
18 Years Exp | Great Barrington, MA
(3)
Dr. Leonard Harry Sigal, MD
Allergy & Immunology
50 Years Exp | Pittsfield, MA
(7)
Dr. Kimberly P May, MD
Rheumatology
39 Years Exp | Leeds, MA
(2)

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What languages does Dr. Liana Fraenkel speak?: Dr. Liana Fraenkel speaks Korean and Spanish.
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