Dr. Richard R. Gacek, MD | Worcester, MA | Otolaryngologist

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Dr. Richard Gacek sees patients at UMass Memorial Medical Center, where they practice otolaryngology–head and neck surgery. Dr. Gacek earned their medical degree from the University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and practices in Worcester, Massachusetts. Patients rate Dr. Gacek 3.83 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
3.8

18 Ratings
speaks English
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
6 written reviews
1 specialty
24 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Gacek's Ratings and Reviews

3.8

18 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 15 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Spent time with me: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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Dr Gavek is the most compassionate Dr I have ever experienced. After suffering the debilitating effects of Menieres he was the only one who could bring it under control and eliminate vertigo and drop attacks. My next step would have been medical disability status. Thanks to him I was a productive and healthy patient !

May 2nd, 2021

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After waiting for over a yer to have my schedule align with the doctors, I feel I wasn't heard or listened to. I'm upset to have spent so much time and money going to see someone who barely looked at me or answered my questions.

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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

May 7th, 2019

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After years of seeing other doctors who were unable to control the debilitating effects of Meniere’s Disease, finally Dr. Gacek got it right and brought it under control.

Did Well

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

Needs Improvement

May 7th, 2019

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Waste of time. Wouldn’t even listen to my concern for ringing and discomfort of ear. Appointment barely lasted 5 minutes. Old school bedside manner.

September 15th, 2018

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After several doctors, Dr Gacek got it right. He gave me options and I feel much better.

Did Well

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

Needs Improvement

February 7th, 2011

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Dr.Gacek gave our Dad outstanding care during his treatment.. he was caring and compassionate.. he was so patient with all of our questions, and never made us feel like we asking a foolish question. We were treated with respect and appreciated it more than he will ever know.

Did Well

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

Needs Improvement

June 5th, 2008

UMass Memorial Medical Group Ear Nose & Throat Clinic

55 Lake Ave NWorcester, MA 01655

Tel: (508) 334-1000

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Richard R Gacek, MD	Dr. Leslie M Silverstein	Dr. Joseph Neil Wilson, MD	Dr. David Bruce Wexler, MD
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Accepts New Patients
3.8 (18 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.3 (11 Ratings)	4 (25 Ratings)
	63 Years of Experience	40 Years of Experience	41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Worcester , MA	Norwood , MA	Milford , MA	Worcester , MA
Med School: UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES	Med School: Tufts University	Med School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine	Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine
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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Allergies
Cerebrospinal Fluid Otorrhea
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Sinusitis
Deviated Septum
Ear Cancer
Ear Diseases
Facial Trauma
Fistula
Head and Neck Cancer
Hearing Disorders
Hearing Loss
Meniere's Disease
Middle Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
Nervous System Cancer (Neurilemmoma)
Polyps
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Skull Cancer
Smell Disorders
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Swallowing Disorders
Tumors
Vestibular Diseases
Voice Disorders

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

NPI Number

Dr. Gacek's NPI number is 1639151756.

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(4)
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Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Gacek affiliated with?: Dr. Richard Gacek is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center.
What languages does Dr. Richard Gacek speak?: Dr. Richard Gacek speaks English.
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