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Dr. Colleen Cavanaugh, MD

Dr. Colleen Cavanaugh, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Colleen Cavanaugh, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Pawtucket, RI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Brown University in 1989. She is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

333 School St Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 724-0600

Dr. Cavanaugh is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Cavanaugh's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cavanaugh

4.1

19 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
74%
74%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
11%
11%
1 Star
16%
16%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Pure torture. – Jul 04, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 23, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Mar 04, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
HealthyandHappy in RI – Jun 21, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Joann – Mar 09, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Janet Ricci in Lincoln, RI – Oct 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Apr 03, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Providence ri – Jan 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 03, 2016
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biography

Dr. Colleen Cavanaugh, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Pawtucket, RI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Brown University in 1989. She is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Brown University

    Medical School, 1989
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Dr. Cavanaugh is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    The Vascular Lab Inc333 School St Pawtucket, RI 02860
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Rhode Island Hospital

      593 Eddy St
      Providence, RI 02903
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

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