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Overall Patient Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars - 208 total ratings“It’s very important to me what a patient thinks, because I want them to be as comfortable with the care that they receive as possible.”
When he was in medical school, Dr. Kevin Martin thought he would become a pediatrician. “I love children, and I thought my career would be caring for them,” he explains. “Then, I discovered that, for me, getting to know adults on a personal level and helping them with their problems has been very rewarding. I particularly like caring for adults with complicated problems involving multiple parts of their bodies. So I decided to make pulmonary medicine my career, because all kinds of things can make you out of breath. I’m glad I made that choice.”
According to Dr. Martin, one of the most important aspects of being a doctor is communicating with people. “For me, it is about listening to people and hearing what they have to tell you — and what they may not be telling you. Sometimes, patients will be scared to bring up the diagnosis they are really worried about, so they’ll talk about something less important to them. That’s why you have to ask a lot of questions: to make sure you uncover what’s really on a patient’s mind.”
Dr. Martin makes a point to answer his patients concerns and let them participate in the care process. “There was a time when many patients just expected doctors to give orders, and not necessarily to explain the decision process. Now, more patients want to be involved and know what the options are. It’s very important to me what a patient thinks, because I want them to be as comfortable with the care that they receive as possible.”
In his practice, Dr. Martin sees many patients for COPD, as well as for other problems, such as asthma, which involves breathing and cough. Although COPD is not a disease with a cure, it often can be effectively treated. Reliant Medical Group has a COPD Management Program that helps patients learn to live well with this chronic disease. “By helping patients learn more about how to deal with their illness, we can really make a difference for them. For instance, a regular exercise program can really be effective for COPD patients, and there are many ways to reduce and prevent asthma symptoms. That’s why we really encourage patients to participate in these programs – to help themselves enjoy a better quality of life.”
Dr. Martin clearly enjoys practicing at Reliant Medical Group and has been impressed with all the support he receives. “There is a real commitment to quality here, which was one of the first things I noticed. I also like the fact that I don’t have to worry about much of the business of medicine, other than taking care of patients. It’s nice to work in an environment that’s so geared to providing great care.”
Star ratings are based on patient responses to 5 questions about the care they have received from their provider. Responses are measured on a scale of 1-5 and the average score is displayed in an easy to view, 5-star format. Learn more about how we measure our patient experience.
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This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Martin always reviews how I'm feeling and if I have any questions. We review my meds and any changes from previous visits.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Everyone listen to me
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He went above and beyond what most doctors do he didn't excellent job
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr Martin always makes sure I am never out of my meds. Gets my refills fine ASAP!!
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Listen very well. Very happy with Dr. Martin.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Very satisfied.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
As always the dr. explains what will be coming up for the next test.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He is the best
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr .Arlington is always very thorough.
Offices and Locations
Worcester Medical Center
Overview
Specialties
Pulmonology
Clinical Interests
Critical Care
Partnering Provider
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
Education
University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, Medical Education
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center, Internship
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center, Residency
Brown Medical School - Pulmonary/Critical Care, Fellowship
Languages Spoken
English
Insurance
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