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Dr. David Cave, MD

Dr. David Cave, MD

Gastroenterology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. David Cave, MD is a gastroenterologist in Worcester, MA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF LONDON / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE / WESTMINSTER MEDICAL SCHOOL in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities Brigham and Women's Hospital and Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

55 Lake Ave N Worcester, MA 01655

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Dr. Cave's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cave

3.3

18 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
44%
44%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
17%
17%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
28%
28%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Nancy Mayo – Jan 26, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mar 18, 2023
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Linda Embury – Jan 20, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 21, 2020
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Nancy M in Worcester , MA – Aug 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Clinton, MA – Aug 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Strongsville, OH – 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
7 people found this helpful
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Lynne D in Harrisville, RI – Aug 04, 2016
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Anna Raffaelli, CNM, is a certified nurse-midwife at Women's Healthcare Associates in Tualatin, Oregon.
  • Gastroenterology

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  • University Chicago Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1977
  • University Of Chicago

    Fellowship Hospital, 1977
  • University Of London / College Of Medicine / Westminster Medical School

    Medical School, 1976
  • Mayday Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1970
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center55 Lake Ave N Worcester, MA 01655
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Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital1153 Centre St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
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Practice

Brigham & Women's Hospital850 Boylston St Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
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Practice

Brigham and Women's Hospital75 Francis St Boston, MA 02115
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St
    Boston, MA 02115
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

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  • Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

    1153 Centre St
    Boston, MA 02130
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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