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Dr. Barbara Soares, MD

Gynecology
3.2 (11)
Map Pin Small New Bedford, MA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Barbara Soares, MD

Dr. Barbara Soares, MD is a Gynecology Specialist in New Bedford, MA. They specialize in Gynecology, has 31 years of experience. They graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine and is affiliated with Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Soares works at Baystate Emergency Medicine - Springfield in New Bedford, MA. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Soares' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Southcoast Health Obstetrics & Gynecology
    543 North St, New Bedford, MA 02740 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 973-2208

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  • Charlton Memorial Hospital

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    Jul 19, 2017
    Best Gyn Dr EVER compassionate caring and attentive to my health needs great bedside manner. hormone therapy counseling and very proactive in guiding me to the right hormone therapy that is best for me, very individualized to my personal needs, she really cares about her patients.
    Anna in somerset — Jul 19, 2017
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    About Dr. Barbara Soares, MD

    Specialties
    • Gynecology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Portuguese
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    NPI Number
    • 1528077039
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Umass Memorial Med Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Boston University School Of Medicine
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Barbara Soares, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Soares is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Soares has an average wait time of 10 – 15 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Soares has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Soares works at Baystate Emergency Medicine - Springfield in New Bedford, MA. View the full address on Dr. Soares’s profile.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Soares. The overall rating for this provider is 3.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Soares.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Soares, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Soares appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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